Author Archives: Dan

Short: I Paint

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Dan

This really blew me away! I have recently started painting again after a very long hiatus. This video is a well planned and executed time lapse of an artist at work. It is more than the usual “speed painting” video … Continue reading →

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Trailer: Iron Sky

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dan

From the creators of Star Wreck: In the Pirkinning, comes the long awaited moon Nazi invasion movie, Iron Sky! At the end of World War II, when things were looking grim for the Reich, a secret space program brought the … Continue reading →

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Trailer: The Aggression Scale

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Dan

Intense! That’s how I’d sum up this trailer. This to me is the indie version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trailer. This is the story of two teens taking on some hit men over some stolen cash. You … Continue reading →

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Can someone please explain this to me?

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Dan

I just don’t get it. Why is there ever advertisements attached in front of movie trailers online? I have to watch an ad to see an ad. I don’t get it. If I[m willing to give my time to watch … Continue reading →

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Short: The German

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Dan

I’ve highlighted short films in the past for their visual effects, their creativity, their unique vision, and other traits. This film features some nice visual effects work done on the extreme cheap and overall, a good story. The beginning is … Continue reading →

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Review: Red Tails

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Dan

I have to say I’m very glad I read this article before going to see George Lucas’ Red Tails. The article set my expectations properly and I think improper expectations is the main reason for the very polarized reviews of … Continue reading →

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Trailer: Moonrise Kingdom

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Dan

Wow! This is a fantastic, quirky bit of work. I’m quite interested to see the whole thing. This film by Wes Anderon appears to be the story of a boy and a girl who run off to be together and … Continue reading →

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Interview Lighting with Eve Hazelton

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Dan

Phillip Bloom has posted on his web site a series of three lighting tutorials by Eve Hazelton, the DOP for The Underwater Realm project. This project was funded via Kickstarter and Phillip Bloom was even one of the backers. This … Continue reading →

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Math, Nature and Drawing

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Dan

Lately, I’ve been spending my time learning about painting and drawing. I haven’t given up on film making, but I figure any artistic endeavor can help improve others and I decided to paint my first painting in 15 years as … Continue reading →

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Trailer: The Hobbit

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Dan

We’re getting some great trailers this week! The first one I’m posting is for Peter Jackson’s return to Middle Earth. I don’t know if the trailer is in 3D in theaters, but that is something I’d really like to see. … Continue reading →

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