Monday, April 2, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Film School Online | "The new celluloid heroes"
By: Mark Guarino
Source:http://www.csmonitor.com
Category: Film Schools Online
Amid the fanciful 3-D technology and the story of two children navigating the contrarian world of adults, Martin Scorsese's film "Hugo" pauses midway through and shows audiences why preserving early cinema is a cultural necessity.
The film's real subject, of course, is the French film auteur Georges Méliès, whose body of work – 531 films – largely perished in his lifetime, creating personal agony and professional irrelevance until a retrospective nine years before his death allowed him the wider recognition his work deserved.
His is an allegory familiar to many involved in film preservation today. "Hugo" and the recent Oscar topper "The Artist" both pay homage to the artistic beauty of early cinema, but they arrive at a precarious time for film as a medium. Digital cinema is forcing exhibitors and studios to upgrade celluloid film systems with new technology designed to offer audiences better screen resolution, contrast, and opportunities for 4-D immersion experiences – and to save studios $1 billion in printmaking fees and shipping costs annually.
Source: http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2012/0328/The-new-celluloid-heroes
Source:http://www.csmonitor.com
Category: Film Schools Online
Amid the fanciful 3-D technology and the story of two children navigating the contrarian world of adults, Martin Scorsese's film "Hugo" pauses midway through and shows audiences why preserving early cinema is a cultural necessity.
The film's real subject, of course, is the French film auteur Georges Méliès, whose body of work – 531 films – largely perished in his lifetime, creating personal agony and professional irrelevance until a retrospective nine years before his death allowed him the wider recognition his work deserved.
His is an allegory familiar to many involved in film preservation today. "Hugo" and the recent Oscar topper "The Artist" both pay homage to the artistic beauty of early cinema, but they arrive at a precarious time for film as a medium. Digital cinema is forcing exhibitors and studios to upgrade celluloid film systems with new technology designed to offer audiences better screen resolution, contrast, and opportunities for 4-D immersion experiences – and to save studios $1 billion in printmaking fees and shipping costs annually.
Source: http://www.csmonitor.com/The-Culture/Movies/2012/0328/The-new-celluloid-heroes
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Film School Online | "By: Cameron Chai Source:http://www.azom.com Category: Film Schools Online Umeco Process materials has formed a strategic marketing collaboration with Victrex Polymer Solutions in order to market release films. These films are made using APTIV film based on VICTREX PEEK polymer. Umeco will distribute these release films under the brand name, VAC-PAK. APTIV film is suitable for composite processing at high temperature, because of its excellent toughness and strength, inherent release properties, high temperature performance and purity. Currently, APTIV film is a highly performing PEEK film that is now available as a release film. These release films are used in the production of composites, and are kept between a breather fabric and the laminate. They can be possibly used in applications such as aerospace, marine, military and industrial composite processing. The finished laminate is removed easily from the fabric, as these release films function as a slip-sheet. Adam Black, Umeco Process materials’ Global Business Development Manager stated that a variety of fluoropolymers and Tedlar PVF film are included in the traditional release materials. He said that APTIV film is stronger than the normal materials at high temperatures and allows quicker processing and enables manufacture of complex parts. Black stated that these release films are available in widths of 0.018 cm and 0.025 cm, and has up to 315°C of high use temperature that is compatible with aerospace composite requirements. He added that the tensile strength of these films is 125 Mpa and the elongation can be more than 120%. The APTIV release film absorbs low moisture and is resistant to chemicals and does not degrade, when the films are exposed to the severe conditions of the composite manufacturing method. Source: http://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=32462"
By: Cameron Chai
Source:http://www.azom.com
Category: Film Schools Online
Umeco Process materials has formed a strategic marketing collaboration with Victrex Polymer Solutions in order to market release films.
These films are made using APTIV film based on VICTREX PEEK polymer. Umeco will distribute these release films under the brand name, VAC-PAK.
APTIV film is suitable for composite processing at high temperature, because of its excellent toughness and strength, inherent release properties, high temperature performance and purity. Currently, APTIV film is a highly performing PEEK film that is now available as a release film.
These release films are used in the production of composites, and are kept between a breather fabric and the laminate. They can be possibly used in applications such as aerospace, marine, military and industrial composite processing. The finished laminate is removed easily from the fabric, as these release films function as a slip-sheet.
Adam Black, Umeco Process materials’ Global Business Development Manager stated that a variety of fluoropolymers and Tedlar PVF film are included in the traditional release materials. He said that APTIV film is stronger than the normal materials at high temperatures and allows quicker processing and enables manufacture of complex parts.
Black stated that these release films are available in widths of 0.018 cm and 0.025 cm, and has up to 315°C of high use temperature that is compatible with aerospace composite requirements. He added that the tensile strength of these films is 125 Mpa and the elongation can be more than 120%. The APTIV release film absorbs low moisture and is resistant to chemicals and does not degrade, when the films are exposed to the severe conditions of the composite manufacturing method.
Source: http://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=32462
Source:http://www.azom.com
Category: Film Schools Online
Umeco Process materials has formed a strategic marketing collaboration with Victrex Polymer Solutions in order to market release films.
These films are made using APTIV film based on VICTREX PEEK polymer. Umeco will distribute these release films under the brand name, VAC-PAK.
APTIV film is suitable for composite processing at high temperature, because of its excellent toughness and strength, inherent release properties, high temperature performance and purity. Currently, APTIV film is a highly performing PEEK film that is now available as a release film.
These release films are used in the production of composites, and are kept between a breather fabric and the laminate. They can be possibly used in applications such as aerospace, marine, military and industrial composite processing. The finished laminate is removed easily from the fabric, as these release films function as a slip-sheet.
Adam Black, Umeco Process materials’ Global Business Development Manager stated that a variety of fluoropolymers and Tedlar PVF film are included in the traditional release materials. He said that APTIV film is stronger than the normal materials at high temperatures and allows quicker processing and enables manufacture of complex parts.
Black stated that these release films are available in widths of 0.018 cm and 0.025 cm, and has up to 315°C of high use temperature that is compatible with aerospace composite requirements. He added that the tensile strength of these films is 125 Mpa and the elongation can be more than 120%. The APTIV release film absorbs low moisture and is resistant to chemicals and does not degrade, when the films are exposed to the severe conditions of the composite manufacturing method.
Source: http://www.azom.com/news.aspx?newsID=32462
Film School Online | "Trayvon Martin Case Affects Marketing For Fox’s “Neighborhood Watch”
By: Dan Koelsch
Source:http://www.movieviral.com
Category: Film Schools Online
You might not think that the public discourse on the Trayvon Martin shooting would have much impact on Hollywood, but there has been an unexpected result. 20th Century Fox has had to change their marketing for their upcoming sci-fi comedy Neighborhood Watch. Get the details after the jump.
Just over a month ago, black teenager Trayvon was walking home from a convenience store in Florida when white latino George Zimmerman, head of his neighborhood watch, followed and eventually shot him after a struggle. There has been a lot of national discussion pertaining to the details of the events, especially the fact that Zimmerman was not (and still has not) been arrested. Questionable Florida laws, possible racism, and more have been at the forefront of the discussion.
With the concept of neighborhood watch being so closely connected to Zimmerman at the moment, 20th Century Fox has pulled their poster and teaser from Florida theaters. While some may think this may be overkill on face value, it’s important to note that the promotional image for the film is of an altered neighborhood watch sign full of dents from bullet impacts. Also, this kind of change isn’t all that unique, as THR reports.
Source: http://www.movieviral.com/2012/03/28/trayvon-martin-case-effects-marketing-for-foxs-neighborhood-watch/
Source:http://www.movieviral.com
Category: Film Schools Online
You might not think that the public discourse on the Trayvon Martin shooting would have much impact on Hollywood, but there has been an unexpected result. 20th Century Fox has had to change their marketing for their upcoming sci-fi comedy Neighborhood Watch. Get the details after the jump.
Just over a month ago, black teenager Trayvon was walking home from a convenience store in Florida when white latino George Zimmerman, head of his neighborhood watch, followed and eventually shot him after a struggle. There has been a lot of national discussion pertaining to the details of the events, especially the fact that Zimmerman was not (and still has not) been arrested. Questionable Florida laws, possible racism, and more have been at the forefront of the discussion.
With the concept of neighborhood watch being so closely connected to Zimmerman at the moment, 20th Century Fox has pulled their poster and teaser from Florida theaters. While some may think this may be overkill on face value, it’s important to note that the promotional image for the film is of an altered neighborhood watch sign full of dents from bullet impacts. Also, this kind of change isn’t all that unique, as THR reports.
Source: http://www.movieviral.com/2012/03/28/trayvon-martin-case-effects-marketing-for-foxs-neighborhood-watch/
Film School Online | "Education film being shown in 9 cities Tuesday"
By:LEXINGTON
Source: http://www.wtvq.com
Category: Film Schools Online
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A film about the impact of four teachers on their students is being shown Tuesday night at several locations around Kentucky.
The screening of "American Teacher" is free and open to the public. The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence says limited seating is still available by registering at http://www.AmericanTeacherKY.com .
The film is being shown at 6 p.m. local time in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Fort Mitchell, Lexington, Louisville, Morehead, Owensboro, Paducah and Prestonsburg. After the 90-minute film, there will be a discussion about possible next steps.
Twelve statewide advocacy organizations are sponsoring the screenings.
Source: http://www.wtvq.com/content/statenews/story/Education-film-being-shown-in-9-cities-Tuesday/Z-2G9gHBp0i38BOTqFxHqw.cspx
Source: http://www.wtvq.com
Category: Film Schools Online
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — A film about the impact of four teachers on their students is being shown Tuesday night at several locations around Kentucky.
The screening of "American Teacher" is free and open to the public. The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence says limited seating is still available by registering at http://www.AmericanTeacherKY.com .
The film is being shown at 6 p.m. local time in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Fort Mitchell, Lexington, Louisville, Morehead, Owensboro, Paducah and Prestonsburg. After the 90-minute film, there will be a discussion about possible next steps.
Twelve statewide advocacy organizations are sponsoring the screenings.
Source: http://www.wtvq.com/content/statenews/story/Education-film-being-shown-in-9-cities-Tuesday/Z-2G9gHBp0i38BOTqFxHqw.cspx
Film School Online | "Angelus and Amy Winehouse Foundations Launch Drug Education Film and e-Petition"
By: Angelus Foundation
Source: http://www.sacbee.com
Category: Film Schools Online
The Angelus and Amy Winehouse Foundations today released jointly a new film which highlights the extreme danger club drugs and alcohol can pose to young people.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53792-angelus-foundation
The film, narrated by actor Cherie Lunghi, portrays four highly talented young people: Hester Stewart, Louise Cattell, Freddy McConnel and Amy Winehouse. They all died after contact with drugs or alcohol.
The intention is for the film to shown to young people in schools and clubs to make them realise taking unknown substances can have terrible consequences. Drug use is not just dangerous for addicts; everyone who takes drugs, particularly any of the new club drugs, is taking a huge risk with their health and well-being.
The two foundations have also established an e-petition to force a Parliamentary debate on putting "effective drugs education on the National Curriculum."
The founder of the Angelus Foundation, Maryon Stewart, said: "We all have a stake in this. This film shows we are sleepwalking into a disaster. I know Hester would never have taken a drug like GBL if she had thought there was any risk.
"Britain's young people are largely ignorant of the harms of these drugs but that's not stopping them. If we cannot prevent these unknown drugs being so easily accessible we should at least arm young people with some education. We are demanding drug education be put on the National Curriculum."
Louise's mother, Vicky Unwin, said "Louise had everything to live for; as a recreational user, like many young people today, she had no idea of the risks she was taking. Drug education often concentrates on the known substances like alcohol, heroin, cannabis and cocaine, but rarely encompasses the new lethal legal highs and club drugs.
Also speaking about the new film, Mitch Winehouse said, "Only 60 percent of schools are teaching children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and this is often for one hour or less in a whole academic year. We are petitioning the Government to make it a compulsory subject, as it is not currently being treated as a priority. If young people are given the opportunity to make informed choices, then we believe that many lives can be saved."
Source: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/27/4369091/angelus-and-amy-winehouse-foundations.html
Source: http://www.sacbee.com
Category: Film Schools Online
The Angelus and Amy Winehouse Foundations today released jointly a new film which highlights the extreme danger club drugs and alcohol can pose to young people.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53792-angelus-foundation
The film, narrated by actor Cherie Lunghi, portrays four highly talented young people: Hester Stewart, Louise Cattell, Freddy McConnel and Amy Winehouse. They all died after contact with drugs or alcohol.
The intention is for the film to shown to young people in schools and clubs to make them realise taking unknown substances can have terrible consequences. Drug use is not just dangerous for addicts; everyone who takes drugs, particularly any of the new club drugs, is taking a huge risk with their health and well-being.
The two foundations have also established an e-petition to force a Parliamentary debate on putting "effective drugs education on the National Curriculum."
The founder of the Angelus Foundation, Maryon Stewart, said: "We all have a stake in this. This film shows we are sleepwalking into a disaster. I know Hester would never have taken a drug like GBL if she had thought there was any risk.
"Britain's young people are largely ignorant of the harms of these drugs but that's not stopping them. If we cannot prevent these unknown drugs being so easily accessible we should at least arm young people with some education. We are demanding drug education be put on the National Curriculum."
Louise's mother, Vicky Unwin, said "Louise had everything to live for; as a recreational user, like many young people today, she had no idea of the risks she was taking. Drug education often concentrates on the known substances like alcohol, heroin, cannabis and cocaine, but rarely encompasses the new lethal legal highs and club drugs.
Also speaking about the new film, Mitch Winehouse said, "Only 60 percent of schools are teaching children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol and this is often for one hour or less in a whole academic year. We are petitioning the Government to make it a compulsory subject, as it is not currently being treated as a priority. If young people are given the opportunity to make informed choices, then we believe that many lives can be saved."
Source: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/03/27/4369091/angelus-and-amy-winehouse-foundations.html
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Film School Online | "'Film School Secrets' Explodes Myths of Filmmaker Education"
By: press release
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com
Category: Film School Online
LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- "Film School Secrets," the film school alternative, has announced its initiative to help aspiring filmmakers begin their movie careers faster, smarter, and for less money than traditional filmmaking programs.
The website features an 8-part interactive online course detailing street-smart information you won't get in a classroom.
"We provide aspiring filmmakers with a practical and powerful plan of action they can put to use immediately," says Seth Hymes, founder of the site. "We show students how to get on pro film sets, network, and begin producing their own movies no matter where they live in the world. The only pre-requisites are imagination, passion, and dedication."
"I thought the only way into the film business was through a fancy school in Austin, New York, or LA," says Justin Montgomery, 19, of Kingwood, Texas. "But because of 'Film School Secrets' I am actually working in the film business right now."
Justin is now a paid intern at Victory Digital, an award-winning commercial production house in Humble, TX. Justin followed the coaching in Mod 2 of "Film School Secrets" and got in touch with the head of the Victory Digital, Vic DiGiovanni.
"This industry is all about initiative," says DiGiovanni. That initiative paid off for Justin. After a brief conversation, DiGiovanni offered him a position many film school students would envy, without paying any tuition. In fact, he is getting paid to learn.
"He has me working on car commercials, editing, and getting paid for it. I couldn't ask for more," says Montgomery.
Beyond networking, the course focuses on using the low cost of high-quality digital video equipment, social media, and the Internet to produce, direct, market, and distribute movies. With more and more people consuming entertainment online, "Film School Secrets" is ahead of the curve, teaching practical skills that matter to new filmmakers.
"Film schools are still teaching students to make short films, go to a film festival, and hope to get a big break," says Hymes. "That's like trying to win 'American Idol.' They don't talk about how to realistically make a feature film, deal with money or investors, or how to get people to see it. This course is all about making things happen yourself."
The cost of higher education is also part of the site's message.
"Many students are graduating with debt up to $100,000," says Hymes. "Nobody in the film industry cares that you went to film school. They care about your attitude, your work, and what you bring to a project. This isn't the 1960s when Scorsese went to film school and learning how to shoot a movie was some obscure piece of knowledge. There are kids on YouTube making movies that put the black-and-white film school projects to shame, and attracting industry attention."
Film School Secrets has hundreds of students in over 15 countries and across the US since its launch in mid-2011.
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/film-school-secrets-explodes-myths-of-filmmaker-education-2012-03-21
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com
Category: Film School Online
LOS ANGELES, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- "Film School Secrets," the film school alternative, has announced its initiative to help aspiring filmmakers begin their movie careers faster, smarter, and for less money than traditional filmmaking programs.
The website features an 8-part interactive online course detailing street-smart information you won't get in a classroom.
"We provide aspiring filmmakers with a practical and powerful plan of action they can put to use immediately," says Seth Hymes, founder of the site. "We show students how to get on pro film sets, network, and begin producing their own movies no matter where they live in the world. The only pre-requisites are imagination, passion, and dedication."
"I thought the only way into the film business was through a fancy school in Austin, New York, or LA," says Justin Montgomery, 19, of Kingwood, Texas. "But because of 'Film School Secrets' I am actually working in the film business right now."
Justin is now a paid intern at Victory Digital, an award-winning commercial production house in Humble, TX. Justin followed the coaching in Mod 2 of "Film School Secrets" and got in touch with the head of the Victory Digital, Vic DiGiovanni.
"This industry is all about initiative," says DiGiovanni. That initiative paid off for Justin. After a brief conversation, DiGiovanni offered him a position many film school students would envy, without paying any tuition. In fact, he is getting paid to learn.
"He has me working on car commercials, editing, and getting paid for it. I couldn't ask for more," says Montgomery.
Beyond networking, the course focuses on using the low cost of high-quality digital video equipment, social media, and the Internet to produce, direct, market, and distribute movies. With more and more people consuming entertainment online, "Film School Secrets" is ahead of the curve, teaching practical skills that matter to new filmmakers.
"Film schools are still teaching students to make short films, go to a film festival, and hope to get a big break," says Hymes. "That's like trying to win 'American Idol.' They don't talk about how to realistically make a feature film, deal with money or investors, or how to get people to see it. This course is all about making things happen yourself."
The cost of higher education is also part of the site's message.
"Many students are graduating with debt up to $100,000," says Hymes. "Nobody in the film industry cares that you went to film school. They care about your attitude, your work, and what you bring to a project. This isn't the 1960s when Scorsese went to film school and learning how to shoot a movie was some obscure piece of knowledge. There are kids on YouTube making movies that put the black-and-white film school projects to shame, and attracting industry attention."
Film School Secrets has hundreds of students in over 15 countries and across the US since its launch in mid-2011.
Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/film-school-secrets-explodes-myths-of-filmmaker-education-2012-03-21
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