A little Sunday fiddling for you: Work Clock.mp3
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Wall•E – The Shot Tells the Story
It’s no secret that I’m a big Pixar fan. Their focus on “story first” has resulted in a long string of engaging hits and memorable characters.
I’m preparing for my next short film, and beginning the process of storyboarding. I ran across Karen J Lloyd, whose site is an excellent storyboarding resource. While the site’s focus is professional artists, she recently completed a series on Wall•E which I’m reading through now: The Shot Tells the Story. While Wall•E works on many levels, the shot selection is a big part of the storytelling in a movie with no dialogue (much like my next project).
Take a look if you’re interested to see how shots break down to tell the story of Wall•E.
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Rwanda DVD & Toronto Screening
We had a fantastic crowd at tonight’s screening at the Bloor in Toronto. Engaged, energetic… it was inspiring to see so much passion in a crowd of film-goers. Samputu gave a great performance to kick it all off. I’m honoured to have been able to meet him, and to have his music such an integral part of the film.
For those out there interested in getting your own copy of Rwanda: Hope Rises, you can sign up for the mailinglist on the film’s website. You’ll be notified as soon as copies are available for purchase.
Thanks to everybody who came out tonight!
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Bloor Cinema – Tuesday May 12th
Rwanda: Hope Rises is screening in Toronto at the Bloor Cinema, 7pm Tuesday May 12th. Samputu, who’s music is featured in the film, will be playing before the screening. Come & bring your friends :)
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Piko San Diego
1 sunburnt nose
2 trips to In-N-Out
3-hour walk on the beach
4 days working on a great new book
5 different coffee shops
6 things to be scared of
7 reasons not to
8 people I love
9 immovable mountains
10 mountains moved
= 1 great week.
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Five Friends
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Alex Rivera on Finding Your Niche
Find your inner freak. If you’re just trying to get the best lighting or camera movement, you’re competing with thousands of other people. There are so many movies that get made that the only way to stand out is be different. Be your own bizarre self.
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Edinburgh Evening News
The Edinburgh Evening News reports on a recent screening of Rwanda: Hope Rises.
Although they were happy, Nicholas said his experiences in Edinburgh made him more determined to help other Rwandans rebuild their lives. Elsie was reluctant at first, but eventually agreed.
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John Maeda on Humility
insecurity & vulnerability are weaknesses that when managed with courage (vs fear) embody humility — a leader’s greatest strength.
— John Maeda, President of RISD
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Chesterton on Being Lumpish
…on callow, lumpish, and selfish youth peril, sorrow, and the shadow of death can bestow dignity, and even sometimes wisdom.
— G.K. Chesterton