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Birth of an Avatar - Having seen James Cameron’s Avatar, Peter Ammentorp couldn’t resist in thinking that he really wanted to have an Avatar of his own. The result is this incredible time-lapse of a couple of hours of fooling around in Photoshop. Amazing work!
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Don't Go To Film School →
I’ve learned more working on film sets and just doing stuff than I’ve learned in any class, any book, any training session, or any lecture. The only way you’re going to learn is by going out there and doing something. Don’t worry about how good your camera is or how powerful your editing software - just do it.
Similar line of thought has been expressed about those seeking to explore a career in web design or photography. Haven taken classes in both subjects in college, I can’t say that the minimal amount of knowledge gained wasn’t effective in introducing me to the fields but I wholeheartedly agree with John in that very often to acquire more in depth dynamics of a craft, it’s the fusion of practical knowledge, inquisitiveness and passion that will pave the way to continue learning. All this while still keeping in mind that conventional means of educational can only enhance you.
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Everyone remembers when they get their first Mac — the instant feeling of belonging in an elitist group of technologists. You go to class, a coffee shop, or down the street and see cars driving past with an Apple sticker on their back windshield as you ask yourself where you’re going to put your sticker. There is no other company on the planet that makes its fans feel this way. This is one of the main factors that makes Apple such an incredible company while making its fans even more incredible.
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Art of Title Sequences →
Ian Albinson always thought that artistic, sophisticatedly crafted credit sequences at the beginning or end of films were too often pass by viewers unnoticed so he created a blog entitled “Art of the Title.” The website offer a great collection of movie titles from past and present films and my particular favorite is Sweeny Todd in HD.
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Wanted
Donnie wasn’t so keen with the film with the exception of him giving it “half a star only because you get to see Jolie’s butt.” Can’t argue with that statement although I have to respectfully disagree with the rest of his critique of the film.
James McAvoy’s performance was fantastic. His character goes through an agonizing transformation that comes across as believable and hilarious. The movie promises non-stop action and it certainly delivers along with visual effects that were surprisingly good and used sparingly and not just to spruce up the plot.
