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September 30, 2017

The Art of Making Films on Smartphones (and Convincing Yourself It’s Okay to Do So)


Making films with a smartphone is not as crazy of an idea as it used to be.


If you’ve ever wanted to make a film with your smartphone, you’re not alone. Despite it being considered a tool for “unprofessional” and “inexperienced” filmmakers, devices like the iPhone have not only proven their mettle in a number of well-made films but they’ve made it into the hands of some pretty notable directors, like Park Chan Wook, Michael Gondry, and Steven Soderbergh.



Fandor takes a look at some of the latest rumblings in smartphone filmmaking in the video below and also shows you a few ways to make your own smartphone films a whole lot more cinematic.



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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 30, 2017

J.J. Abrams’ Favorite Films, from Classic Rom Coms to Hitchcockian Thrillers


Even though he’s known for his work in sci-fi, director J.J. Abrams’ favorite films span across many different genres.


Already set direct yet another installment of the legendary Star Wars franchise, this time with Episode IX, it’s clear that J.J. Abrams is one of this generation’s major sci-fi filmmakers. However, if you take a look at the films he’s loved and been influenced by, you’ll soon realize that even though the director tends to work within the genre of intergalactic conflicts and space exploration, his taste in movies is much more diverse. Fandor takes a look at five of the films that have made an impact on Abrams, some of which you might find pretty surprising.



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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 30, 2017

What Happens When Algorithms Design a Concert Hall? The Stunning Elbphilharmonie

The most interesting thing about Herzog and De Meuron’s newly opened concert hall, the Elbphilharmonie, isn’t its wave-like facade, which rises above …
Source: CW’s Flipboard Feed

September 30, 2017

Thrifty Nifty Fifties: 5 of the Best 50mm You Can Buy for Under $100


You don’t have to spend your entire paycheck to get a good lens.


If you’re a new filmmaker who doesn’t know much about lenses, you might be under the impression that the more a lens costs the better it is. This—is kind of true. I mean, advanced features and higher quality components demand more of your dollars, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t find a quality lens that can produce great images for a fraction of the price.



This is especially important to remember when purchasing your first lens, which most industry professionals would suggest should be a good ol’ nifty fifty, including photographer Kai Wong. He names five 50mm lenses that he considers to be the best in terms of sharpness, bokeh, and build quality in the video below—and video that basically becomes a budget filmmaker’s shopping list.





Here is the list of lenses Kai mentions in the video:

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Source: NoFilmSchool

September 29, 2017

Finally, AR can help photographers and videographers plan that shoot

Using AR, Blocker can help videographers and photographers visualize their shot from the angle to lighting. The app allows users to move people and objects around, adjust the sun and even look through the viewfinder.

The post Finally, AR can help photographers and videographers plan that shoot appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

September 29, 2017

Snapchat World Lenses gets sponsored augmented reality characters

Brands can now bring their characters to “life” using new sponsored augmented reality Snapchat World Lenses. The first two sponsored characters to arrive on the platform are from Warner Bros. and Bud Light.

The post Snapchat World Lenses gets sponsored augmented reality characters appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

September 29, 2017

GoPro’s Fusion 360 camera costs $699 and ships in November

The beginning of ‘a new creative area,’ according to the company<p>The consumer 360-degree camera that GoPro’s been talking about since CES 2016 is finally coming to market. Today, the company took the Fusion camera out of its summer-long pilot program and, later this month, it will put it on store …
Source: CW’s Flipboard Feed

September 29, 2017

Anthropologie hands you AR and CGI tools to help you design your living room

Thanks to a new app from Anthropologie, you will be able to decorate your abode in style, and in augmented reality. The brand may be known best for its clothes, but Anthropologie also has quite the selection of home furnishings.

The post Anthropologie hands you AR and CGI tools to help you design your living room appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

September 29, 2017

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, September 29

Streaming music has upended the music industry in many ways; how music is recorded, marketed and delivered to consumers. The Daily Chord linked to a number of think pieces on streaming this week, as the shift from music-as-a-product to music-as-a-service quickens. Stay current with the times by checking out The Daily Chord and subscribing to our email blast.

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The post The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, September 29 appeared first on SXSW.

Source: SxSW Music

September 29, 2017

Majestic Nature Photography by Lukas Furlan

Majestic Nature Photography by Lukas Furlan

We’ve seen some amazing nature photography here at Abduzeedo, but we really can’t get enough of it, so we keep searching more great photographers that will take us to amazing place thru their lenses.

Lukas Furlan is a talented Austrian photographer and he’s been capturing stunning, really unbelievable scenes from all around the world. You can see how majestic nature is thru these images. For more of Lukas’ work, please check his Instagram account! He’ll definitely take your breath away. I hope you enjoy these! Cheers. 😉

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Sep 29, 2017

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