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September 16, 2017
7 Things You Wish You Knew Before Directing Your First Feature
Though your first film may not be your best film, it could quite possibly be your best teacher.
You’re going to make mistakes on every film you make, but your first project is unique in that you’re probably making all of them within the same project. Those who have already experienced it know the struggle all too well. But learning about the countless errors other directors have made in their first films can help you avoid the ones you could make on your own, which is why you should definitely check out this video from Film Riot. In it, host Ryan Connolly talks with Dan Trachtenberg about his experience directing his first feature 10 Cloverfield Lane to learn about how the many mistakes he made actually helped him become a better filmmaker.
Trachtenberg shares a lot of great insight in the interview, but here are a few of our favorite pieces of advice:
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 16, 2017
The Art of the Edit: 6 Lessons on Making the Cut as an Editor
Sit in on Adobe’s micro-session between some of Hollywood’s most talented editors as they discuss the ins and outs of the craft.
The Toronto International Film Festival held a special “MICROSESSION” at this year’s event called “The Art of the Edit” which allowed attendees to pick the brains of some of the most exciting editors in the industry. Hosted by Adobe, the panel, which included editors Billy Fox (Only the Brave, Straight Outta Compton, Footloose, Band of Brothers), Tyler Nelson (Mindhunter, Gone Girl, The Social Network), and Simone Smith (Never Steady, Never Still), discussed a wide range of topics but they all coalesced to reveal what it takes to be an editor that is both a masterful technician and an inspiring artist.
You can watch the hour-long discussion below, but continue on for our takeaways.
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 15, 2017
Exploring ‘The Most Dangerous, Exciting, Edgy Place’ With the Brilliant Jane Campion
We could listen this filmmaking icon talk forever.
Jane Campion has never had a retrospective. Jane Campion, arguably the most successful female director—the only woman in possession of a Palme d’Or, the second of four female Oscar-winning directors, and the creator of one of the most popular indie films of all time—has never had a retrospective. Until now.
In honor of the premiere of Top of the Lake: China Girl, the second season in Campion’s award-winning detective drama, The Film Society of Lincoln Center is running a week-long exhibition of Campion’s full career. It ends this Sunday. The retrospective features every single one of Campion’s films on 35mm, as well as some of her shorts on 16 and Super 8.
The event kicked off with “An Evening With Jane Campion,” where the director unpacked her career with moderator Dennis Lim. Together they discussed Campion’s writing techniques, her fandom for David Lynch, how she took ecstasy with the Brontës, and how she’s been a stalwart of feminism for the span of her 35 years in the film industry. Read the best moments from the night below.
Source: NoFilmSchool
September 15, 2017
The Fifth Annual SXSW HAAM Benefit Day Show
Tuesday, September 12, 2017, marked the fifth annual SXSW HAAM Benefit Day Show in participation with many other events hosted throughout Austin. Beyond being an opportunity to enjoy good music and food with friends, the event raises money for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, an organization that provides Austin’s working musicians with access to healthcare services with an emphasis on prevention and wellness.
This year’s event was held at The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (The ABGB) and included performances from Austin-based artists She Sir, Julian Acosta, and Bidi Bidi Banda. She Sir kicked off the event with a dreamy shoe-gaze set, followed by a intimate performance by singer-songwriter Julian Acosta. Local Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda closed out the night on a high note.
Thanks to everyone involved in HAAM Benefit Day and the large participation from the Austin community. If you were unable to attend the event but are interested in donating to HAAM, you can make a donation at any time at myhaam.org/donate. You can also check out the SXSWfm® HAAM Benefit Day radio show to hear music from the artists who performed.
Julian Acosta – Photo by Robert Andrew Bennett
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Source: SxSW Music
September 15, 2017
Forget the Virtual Boy, the VR64 is the most retro 3D-gaming headset ever
The Commodore 64 is not best remembered for its immersive graphics, but the VR64 homebrew virtual reality headset takes it to a new realm, letting you play a VR game on the 35-year-old system.
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Source: Digital Trends VR
September 15, 2017
Art Direction & Illustration: Logitech Craft by Pawel Nolbert
Art Direction & Illustration: Logitech Craft by Pawel Nolbert
Last week we have featured the latest tech keyboard by Logitech called Craft. By its beautiful industrial design, we managed to get one for the blog that we will gladly review in the upcoming weeks. By the meantime, let’s take a look at the illustration and art direction work by the mighty Pawel Nolbert who has been making the news recently with the launch. Stylish and right fitting to the colourful world of Pawel, let’s dive into his universe.
Pawel Nolbert is an independant illustrator, graphic designer and art/creative director based in New York, USA. We always have been fan of his colorful portfolio on ABDZ, definitely check him out on Behance.
I’ve partnered with Logitech on Craft – a new keyboard with creative input dial that gives you greater control over your creative process.
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More Links
- Learn more Pawel Nolbert at nolbert.com
- Follow Pawel on Behance
- Read more about Bengt Brummer’s work on the Logitech Craft
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Sep 15, 2017
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September 15, 2017
The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, September 15
In this week’s music news, the Mercury Prize and the Americana Honors & Awards were handed out, Spotify argued about mechanical licenses, and politics and music intersected in distinct stories about Antifa and Juggalos. The Daily Chord sorts through the stories of the day and selects a handful that are worthy of your attention. Get smart and subscribe to our email blast.
Monday, September 11
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The music industry bands together to finally get paid online
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On the path of Chuck Berry’s ‘Promised Land,’ five decades on
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Are these clowns really gang members? Juggalos protest FBI’s label
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Spotify’s web player no longer works on Safari
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Troy Gentry: A life of triumph and tragedy
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Don Williams, country’s ‘Gentle Giant,’ dead at 78
Obituary from Rolling Stone
Tuesday, September 12
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This admin helped music pirates pilfer 1 billion copyrighted tracks
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Discogs launches marketplaces for movies, books, comics and posters
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LCD Soundsystem, leaning on traditional sales, has a no. 1 album
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Agreement opens door to more music streaming
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Can city hall make a music scene?
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Mavis Staples confronts Trump’s America on ‘If All I Was Was Black’
Story from Variety
Wednesday, September 13
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Pop and jazz fall preview: 66 albums, shows and festivals
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‘No fascist USA!’: How hardcore punk fuels the Antifa movement
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Apple starts cutting the bloat from iTunes by removing iOS app store
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Watch Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding record her new album in 77 hours on Facebook Live
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John Prine, the godfather of Americana music
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The night Dr. Daddy-O forever changed New Orleans radio
Post from NOLA.com
Thursday, September 14
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Grant Hart, Husker Du drummer and singer, dead at 56
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Jessi Zazu, singer for Those Darlins, has died at 28
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In ‘Liner Notes,’ Loudon Wainwright looks squarely at his flaws and his musical family tree
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Streaming business is making music companies rethink sales job titles
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How Spotify’s argument in copyright case could upend the music industry’s newfound recovery
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PRS Foundation to launch new female focused music industry development program at Reeperbahn
Post from CMU
Friday, September 15
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Sampha wins Mercury Prize for his debut album, ‘Process’
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The 50 best-selling music artists of all time
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Spotify’s iMessage app shares clips of your favorite songs
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John Prine, Sturgill Simpson triumph at 2017 Americana Honors & Awards
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And the first-ever Emmy for music supervision goes to…a woman
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The history of the music industry’s first-ever digital single, 20 years later
Post from Billboard
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Source: SxSW Music
September 15, 2017
me Convention Starts Now: Follow the Festivities in Frankfurt from September 15-17
Join us all weekend in Frankfurt, Germany for the inaugural me Convention – a partner event hosted by SXSW and Mercedes Benz – featuring over 150 speakers across three days of workshops, expert talks, inspiring keynotes, plus an evening music and culinary program all within a festival-like setting.
An evolution of its mission to help creative people achieve their goals, me Convention brings together people across a wide set of disciplines to engage in a dialogue about the future through the lens of technology and design. This new, inspiring, and open platform creates an intimate space for international exchange and business in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.
Day one kicks off with a full day of inspirational talks and special events. Explore programming highlights below and follow the festivities with our live-streaming and social media coverage.
Day One: Streaming Schedule
Buzz Aldrin – Cycling Pathways to Mars: My Vision for Our Future in Space
Astronaut, rocket scientist, and second human on the moon Buzz Aldrin presents his latest project, “Cycling Pathways to Mars,” an impressive VR simulation that allows us to experience his vision of a human settlement on the red planet. Watch here »
Sheryl Sandberg and Dr. Dieter Zetsche – Culture, Leadership, and Innovation in the Digital Age
Facebook’s Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg will join Daimler CEO and SXSW alumni speaker Dr. Dieter Zetsche for a Keynote discussion on how the next generation of leaders can best employ, build, and develop their skills in order to achieve their full potential. Watch here »
Josh Rubin and Rana June – The Art of Emotion Data
Josh Rubin, Co-Founder & Editor in Chief of Cool Hunting, and Rana June, Founder & CEO of Lightwave, discuss using biometric data to visualize the human experience. Watch here »
More Programming Highlights
Startup Cities
A two-day gathering of 24 of the world’s leading startup cities. Speakers from startups, cities in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia will discuss why their hometown is a serious player in the global startup ecosystem.
Katherine Maher – Who Do You Trust on Tomorrow’s Internet?
Katherine Maher, Executive Director of the Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, will explain how the world’s free encyclopedia has built trust on the divided internet, and what lessons we might be able to carry forward in rebuilding for our future and the trends in technology, information, and access that lie ahead.
whurley – From Science Fiction to Science Act?
In this talk, whurley discusses the coming age of quantum computing and its effects on virtually every aspect of our life. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or engineer, business leader or IT professional, you need to be prepared for one of the greatest paradigm shifts in the history of computing.
Brock Pierce – The Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & Icos
Venture capitalist and entrepreneur Brock Pierce gives a peek into this fascinating world and shows new opportunities for the application of blockchain technology.
Beyond these inspiring talks, the evening is packed with special events throughout Frankfurt’s hip Bahnhofsviertel community as well as the world premiere of the documentary film Conny Plank – the Potential in Noise and musical performances from Beth Ditto and Iggy Azalea.
Not able to make it to Frankfurt? Go behind the scenes with speakers and to the front row of all the shows this weekend – follow me Convention on Instagram and Twitter as well as SXSW channels for the latest coverage. Tune in each day for the live stream of select talks at me-convention.com.
Stay tuned for day two featuring Hans Ulrich Obrist, Neil Harbisson, and Guy Kawasaki.
me Convention venue Festhalle Frankfurt – Photo by Annie Forrest
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Source: SxSW Film
September 15, 2017
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger: How to Create an Efficient Editing Workflow
Ah yes, the sexiest topic in film production: workflow.<p>If you don’t have a streamlined post workflow, you can kiss efficiency and your sanity …
Source: CW’s Flipboard Feed
September 15, 2017
15 Essential Camera Shots All Filmmakers Should Know
From camera angle to shot size, this video breaks down the basics of placement and orientation.<p>Even if you’re new to filmmaking, chances are you know …
Source: CW’s Flipboard Feed