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October 21, 2017

Roger Deakins Explains His Personal Connection to Cinematography


“It’s experiencing life.”


Though Roger Deakins has yet to ever win an Oscar, he is one of the most highly regarded cinematographers in the world. His talent for telling stories through his beautiful imagery is world-renowned and he’s worked with some of the greatest directors in history, including Martin Scorsese, the Coen Brothers, Frank Darabont, and Denis Villeneuve. ARRI interviewed Deakins for its “The Filmmaker’s View” series to talk about his love for, philosophy on, and approach to cinematography and his responses provide burgeoning DPs everywhere so much to learn from.






Why he loves movies


Deakins is a great lover of films, referring to them in the interview as “old friends” that he has spent his life with. “They pose questions to me,” he says about his love for them in his youth, a love that initially led him to get into painting, graphic design, and photography before he started his career as a documentary cinematographer in the 70s.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

October 20, 2017

‘Thelma’: Eskil Vogt on Why You Should Throw Away Screenwriting Guides to Write Cinematic Movies


Joachim Trier and Eskil Vogt began writing ‘Thelma’ based on set pieces and imagery rather than plot.


Joachim Trier’s Thelma, co-written with longtime collaborator Eskil Vogt, is a departure from their previous work. Respite, Oslo, August 31st, and Louder than Bombs were discursive character studies steeped in naturalism. Thelma, although also character-driven, is a spectacle of a film, featuring grandiose imagery and supernatural powers.



When Thelma (Eili Harboe), a demure college freshman, leaves her strict and religious family to study in Oslo, she begins experiencing violent seizures. The seizures worsen as she finds herself intensely drawn to a classmate, Anja (Kaya Wilkins). Complicating things further is the fact that Thelma, much like Stephen King’s Carrie, discovers she can manipulate the external world with her mind—but just how she can control this force, and whether or not it is benevolent, remains to be seen. Told with careful attention to detail and a chilling slow burn, Thelma is a supernatural coming-of-age story and a meditation on faith and the ruinous nature of desire.

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Source: NoFilmSchool

October 20, 2017

Apply to Participate at SXSW: Final Deadlines for Film Submissions, Music Showcases & Podcast Stage

Be a part of one of the most diverse, collaborative, and inventive communities in the world! SXSW 2018 applications are closing soon for the SXSW Film Festival, SXSW Music Festival, and second annual SXSW Podcast Stage. More applications are set to close in early November including Interactive Innovation Awards and SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event. Learn how to participate in one of the many prestigious SXSW categories below listed in order of upcoming deadline.

Applications Closing Soon

Film Submissions

The SXSW Film Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from both behind and in front of the camera. Featuring provocative documentaries, comedies, genre standouts, and more, the festival has become known for the high caliber and diversity of films presented, and for its smart, enthusiastic audiences. Film submission categories include Feature Films, Short Film, Virtual Cinema, Texas High School Short Films, Title Sequences, and Music Videos.
Late Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017
Texas High School/Title Sequence Final Deadline: Friday, December 15

Showcasing Artist Applications

SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year. Showcasing at SXSW means performing in one of the many venues located in famous downtown Austin for industry reps, media members, and thousands of fans and fellow musicians from all over the world.
Final Deadline: Friday, October 20, 2017

SXSW Podcast Stage

The second annual SXSW Podcast Stage will host up to 36 podcasts covering all facets of life. All genres are encouraged to apply including comedy, gaming, music, film, technology, science, news, and more. Broadcast your podcast from SXSW 2018 in front of a live audience.
Final Deadline: Sunday, October 22, 2017

More Open Applications

Interactive Innovation Awards

The Interactive Innovation Awards celebrate and honor the most exciting tech developments in the connected world. Innovators from across the digital industry have the opportunity to enter their exciting, new work in this competition – open to all projects, products, and developments launched or made in calendar year of 2017.
Final Deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017

SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event

The SXSW Accelerator Pitch Event showcases the most ambitious startup talents from around the world with the most creative, new ideas to change it. Startups, companies, and tech innovators alike can enter their product or service for the chance to pitch to a live audience and panel of expert judges in March.
Final Deadline: Friday, November 10, 2017

Join Us at SXSW 2018

Register to attend and book your hotel by Friday, October 20 at 11:59pm PT and save. Watch our Spotlight on SXSW 2018 video and get ready to help us write the next chapter of the SXSW Conference & Festivals during March 9-18, 2018.

Stay tuned for more 2018 application information coming soon for SXSW Release It and other participation opportunities. Explore the 2017 Awards categories to view the 2017 winners and learn more about each program.

Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest announcements, recaps, and more.

Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

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Source: SxSW Film

October 20, 2017

Bring Your Podcast to SXSW 2018: Final Deadline Sunday, October 22

2017 SXSW "My Wife Hates Me" Podcast Recording – Photo by Mindy Tucker

Broadcast your podcast from SXSW 2018 in front of a live audience at the SXSW Podcast Stage. The application deadline has been extended through the weekend – apply before Sunday, October 22 to bring your podcast to SXSW.

Open to all badgeholders, the second annual SXSW Podcast Stage will host up to 36 podcasts covering all facets of life. All genres are encouraged to apply including comedy, gaming, music, film, technology, science, news, and more. There is no submission fee, and the stage, soundboard, mics, production, and staffing will all be free of charge.

Position your podcast in front of a new, diverse audience including some of the world’s top industry experts, influencers, creatives, professionals, and beyond. Apply before the final deadline on Sunday, October 22 at 11:59pm PT.

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2017 SXSW “My Wife Hates Me” Podcast Recording – Photo by Mindy Tucker

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Source: SxSW Film

October 20, 2017

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, October 20

The #MeToo social movement reverberated throughout media this week, making an impact in the music world. We also bid farewell to Gord Downie and pondered a Roy Orbison hologram. These stories were noted here on The Daily Chord, a time-saving way to check the happenings of the day without getting lost in an internet rabbit hole. Do your inbox a favor and sign up for our email update.

Monday, October 16

Tuesday, October 17

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Thursday, October 19

Friday, October 20

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Source: SxSW Music

October 20, 2017

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX Interactions

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX Interactions

We had a pretty good response from last week’s article about fresh UI/UX interactions. You guys are suggesting we should do this as a weekly thing? Let us know! We would love to get your insights! Let’s go again with another collection of UI Inspiration that I’ve come across on via Dribbble. Happy Friday, let’s keep the spark!

In this collection we are featuring the work from Virgil Pana, Divan Raj , Leo Leung, UI8 and more.

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UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Tintins

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by UI8

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Virgil Pana

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Divan Raj

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Cosmin Capitanu

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Virgil Pana

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by ⋈ Sam Thibault ⋈

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Gene Ross

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Divan Raj

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Leo Leung

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Tubik

UI Inspiration: Some more Fresh UI/UX InteractionsDesign by Divan Raj

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October 20, 2017

Google Daydream View (2017) review

Got a Samsung Galaxy Note 8? LG V30? Pixel 2 XL? Interested in virtual reality? Google’s Daydream View (2017) headset lets you quickly jump right in to play games, watch 360-degree content, and more. It costs a little more, but boasts considerably better build quality than its predecessor.

The post Google Daydream View (2017) review appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

October 19, 2017

25 Years of SXSW Film Festival – Gareth Edwards

To commemorate the 25th edition of the SXSW Film Festival, we will spotlight careers launched, artists discovered, powerful performances, and more from our alumni. This week’s featured artist is director and writer Gareth Edwards.

Edward’s directorial film debut, Monsters, world premiered at the 2010 SXSW Film Festival. Monsters won many accolades, garnering six nominations and three wins, including Best Director for Edwards at the British Independent Film Awards. Edwards was also nominated for a BAFTA award for Outstanding Debut by a British Director. The film was listed as one of the top ten independent films of 2010 by the National Board of Review and placed third on Moviefone’s Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies that same year. In anticipation of Edward’s second feature, the 2014 reboot of Godzilla for Warner Brothers, he presented a 60th anniversary screening of the 1954 original at SXSW. Audience members were treated to an exclusive first look of the remake.

As director of the exhilarating Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, a chapter in the Star Wars Anthology series, Edwards returned to SXSW as a 2017 Film Keynote Speaker, where he discussed his career and his desire to join the rebel alliance after his first experience watching Star Wars. Rogue One was the second highest-grossing film of 2016 and went on to receive two Oscar nominations for sound mixing and visual effects.

We are excited to share his #SXSWFilm25 story with you.

“You can divide my life in two, before SXSW and after SXSW. It scares me to think how different my career would be if my first film hadn’t been premiered at the festival. I can pretty much trace all my success since then back to that moment… But please don’t tell them this or they’ll sue me for a share of my Hollywood residuals.”

Stay tuned to SXSW News each week for more 25th edition stories.

Join Us For SXSW 2018

Grab your Film Badge today for primary access to all SXSW Film events including world premieres, roundtables, workshops, and parties. Register to attend by Friday, October 20 and save before prices go up in November. Make your hotel reservations through SXSW Housing & Travel for the best available rates. We hope to see you in March!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and SXSW News for the latest SXSW coverage, announcements, application tips, and updates.

2017 Film Festival Keynote, Gareth Edwards – Photo by Alexa Gonzalez Wagner

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October 19, 2017

Here’s what Google’s pop-up stores in New York and Los Angeles have to offer

Google’s pop-up stores in New York City and Los Angeles are now open. You can check out and purchase all of its latest products, from Pixel 2 smartphones and the Daydream View virtual reality headset, to Google Home Max and Pixel Buds.

The post Here’s what Google’s pop-up stores in New York and Los Angeles have to offer appeared first on Digital Trends.

Source: Digital Trends VR

October 19, 2017

Meet the Samsung 360 Round, a pro-level 360 with 3D and impressive live-streams

Samsung’s first pro-level 360 camera is here — the Samsung 360 Round is a new VR camera with 360 and 3D capabilities as well as impressive live-streaming without downsampling. The camera packs in 17 lenses.

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Source: Digital Trends VR