the top ten

10. golf 9. dubstep 8. the wire (hbo) 7. the (500) days of summer soundtrack 6. it's always sunny in philadelphia 5. louie c.k. 4. snowboarding 3. fire 2. time lapse photography 1. travel and these videos: ...

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Seriously, this is the last one. DP's.

As he is one of the best known cinematographers, I have to tip my proverbial hat to Shane Hurlbut, ASC, for his role in the advancement of the DSLR for use in film. The first time "The Last Three Minutes" was right after the 5d gained the ability to shoot 24p, and from then until last week, it was my goal to get my hands on a DSLR. Just seeing how he was able to achieve so much more with this camera...

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Oops, one more.

I have been learning a great deal of techniques in this semester that I will take with me, and in the next few moments, we will discuss some of the facets of production which I have improved and look upon those which I need to work more. While I could ramble on for days about the theories I have been learning about since my first class in film, it is the practice that makes a filmmaker more than just...

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TCF 312 Signing off

Boys and girls, it has been a blast. As this semester and class comes to an end, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on more than just the technical skills that I will take with me as a result of this experience. One of the first things that comes to mind when I think about all that I have learned in this class is how to problem solve in a group. When everyone works within his or her roles on set,...

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$$$ SHOTS!!!

To me, a "money shot" does not have to be a timelapse of the Grand Canyon or a long exposure of the aurora borealis, but it has to show style and convey a mood. Granted I enjoy shooting timelapses for the experience surrounding their capture, however, I believe that there are many more shots out there that would take the cake over your typical sunrise. In this reel for camera operator and colorist...

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The Composition of a Solid Reel

While I could not say before this week with absolute certainty what makes a real solid, I feel that after class this week, it is far clearer to me. To have a solid reel, you don't have to have loud music with your video cut to every bass drum or snare tap- it is more about showing that you can tell a story visually while demonstrating your technical skill in other areas. For example, Henry was able...

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Camera movement

I find camera movement to be an interesting way to bring dynamic emotion to otherwise static scenes. After this semester, I have found several forms of camera movement to be effective in achieving this feat. While some camera movement is more difficult to pull off without expensive equipment, there are usually cheap alternatives to gliding a JL Fisher down a 40 yard track once you've got your scene...

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