Monthly Archives: February 2012
I have some exciting news to mark this Leap Day: For the second year in Paris, during June 12 and 13, the Cross Video Days will take place in the Stade de France and offer a series of conference, workshops and a market. Why is this exciting for you? If like DIY Days C ...
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Cinematographer Ryan E. Walters has developed a series of tutorials about camera and the first video, Camera 101, is available to watch for free. It is obvious why this video would be an interesting video for aspiring cinematographers, but I believe filmmakers should watch it too. Walters men ...
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If you don't know Scriptshadow yet, and are in the business of writing stories shaped like a script, know that this blog will teach you more than many books you will read and classes you will take. Not that I am saying you shouldn't read any books or take any classes about screenwriting, b ...
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If sound is a major component in films, it is often taken for granted by the audience (and overlooked by filmmakers). The power of sound is phenomenal, as it is one of the few universal tools we have to tell a story, and fascinating, as it plays on a very subconscious level. Michael Coleman ...
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It has been few weeks since the last making-of on mentorless so I am pleased to share this three and half-minute making-of that accompanies the new official video for Yuksek's last title 'Off the Wall'. The music video was realized by the French production company SoLab, who has done music ...
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Jack Douglas shot 'Your Editing Lacks Continuity' in 2010, and as you can guess from the self-explanatory title, he made his point visually and verbally during 2 and half minutes that are worth watching. The text under the video says 'Can you spot all the inconsistencies? Probably not. Yes thi ...
Continue Reading![[MOTSM] What Did Peter Parker’s Backpack Hold? A Closer Look.](http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/themes/obscure/timthumb.php?src=http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/screen-e1329774114238.jpg&w=150&h=150&zc=1&a=tc "[MOTSM] What Did Peter Parker’s Backpack Hold? A Closer Look.")
Hanging on to the last words tweeted by @markofthespiderman last Saturday: we are staying tuned. Something might happen today, although I am not sure how they are planning to keep up with that level of intensity until July 3rd if they were to do events every week from Monday to Friday. T ...
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As we awaits for the Oscar's verdict and to see if iconic and under-appreciated British actor Gary Oldman will have his moment this year for his impersonation of George Smiley, watch the one hour conversation shared by the generous Film Society at the Lincoln Center, NYC. It is an enjoyable ex ...
Continue Reading![[MOTSM] Webbed in Denver: The First Spidey Hunter Report Is Out](http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/themes/obscure/timthumb.php?src=http://www.mentorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Loc-3-Shadow-mark--e1329527513409.jpg&w=150&h=150&zc=1&a=tc "[MOTSM] Webbed in Denver: The First Spidey Hunter Report Is Out")
I probably shouldn't write this article right now, mostly because I am ridiculously excited and on the verge to put stars and hearts everywhere, which would hurt my image of a balanced adult, but here we go anyway: Juan a.k.a @backslashagain, one of the Denver Spidey Hunter, just sent me a rep ...
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If you are anywhere near Earth as you read this article, you probably haven't escaped the massive campaign the Weinstein have unleashed to put The Artist under the spotlight. Because yes, sadly and independently of a film's quality, what often makes the difference for awards are the buzz, an ...
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