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Green Screens Galore

Sunday, January 24th, 2010

Wow! I was surprised at just how much green screens are used in TV and Movies.
This video gives a variety of examples, some of which you may recognize from scenes that you have personally seen.
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Stargate Studios Virtual Backlot Reel 2009 from Ibrahim Nergiz on Vimeo.

How Green Screens Work (not!)

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Okay. Yes, photographers and videographers can be funny.
(it’s okay if you don’t “get it”. laugh anyway)
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How Green Screens Work from Austin Herring on Vimeo.

Home Made Jib

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010

A great looking home made jib, along with a short video made using it.
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Test = 1:51

Home Made Jimmy Jib from Murat Aygüney on Vimeo.

Home Made Jib Test from Murat Aygüney on Vimeo.

Beyond the Still

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Let’s start with a still photo, tell the start of a story with video, and end with a still photo.
Next person starts with the final photo of the previous episode and continues the story.
Here is the first instalment. Very cool! (p.s. scroll down to see the “behind the scenes video”)
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The Story Beyond [...]

Jumping From A Building

Monday, January 18th, 2010

When I was in my early teens we used to jump from the upper story windows of unfinished houses nearby. There were usually piles of sand which were used to soften the landing.
How would you like to jump from the 160th floor of a skyscraper? That is what these two guys did. The building is [...]

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