Sidney Sheldon dies at the age of 89.
Monthly Archives: January 2007
Another Free Google Tool
Google has released a new version of Sketchup, adding a few effects/features (see new feature list). Sketchup is a great 3D modelling tool even before Google bought it last year. In typical google fashion, it bought this commerical tool and made it FREE. I have been using to build some sample models, and even some storyboards (for short films).
A self explanatory video:
Interviews
Creator of LittleMissSunshine:
Creative Screenwriting has an excellent interview with Michael Arndt, the first time screenwriter who sold his screenplay for a measly $250K, who is now up for an Oscar Nomination.
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My initial reactions of the movie
Creator of ‘Children of Men’:
Some excellent insights into the art of filmmaking from this mexican director, better known for his Y Tu Mamá También
The other rule we had in ‘Y Tu Mamá’ was that we were not going to use editing and montage simply for an effect. We would try to create a moment of truthfulness in which the camera would be there just to register that moment of truthfulness. So that’s the principle behind these long shots.
Ad Sightings
Weightloss Program:
Amnesty International – “Not Here But Now”
Fabulous ad! – I think they have stickers placed on transparent fiberglass, simulating the atrocity happening in your neighborhood. Effectively saying “If it happens here, you would protest, wouldn’t you?”
Holiday Cruise:
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