Monthly Archives: November, 2008
Appropriate Fonts for Titles
I’m seeing too many of my fellow students’ excellent short films marred by shitty titles. Coming from a graphic design background I’m easily distracted by this. It’s like seeing a beautiful face with a jagged scar across it. I know a section on typography is outside the scope of our program, but titles are a [...]
David Byrne Video
This is one of the most graphically creative things I’ve seen in a long time.
Terry Gilliam Barbecue Plagued By Production Delays
LONDON—A backyard barbecue hosted by director Terry Gilliam was postponed again Sunday due to production delays. “I had a special grill flown in from Fiji, but it took three weeks to figure out how to light it,” Gilliam said of the 20-foot, volcano-shaped propane grill he’d deemed integral to the Tiki-themed event. “Then, just when [...]
Location: Bar
The most important location in Whiskey Dreams is the bar. This is also the one that could have been the most difficult to arrange. In my experience, businesses and venues hear the words “film location” and they want to charge money. Fortunately, I’ve got connections. I’ve got access to a bar. The film crew and [...]
I’m a director.
My proposal for a 16mm MOS film was selected, which means I’ll be directing the film as well. This is exciting. I’ll be posting more info. Keep checking back for updates on the project, especially if you’re on the crew with me!
Un Chien Andalou
Now I understand what the lyrics to that Pixies song are about: got me a movie i want you to know slicing up eyeballs i want you to know girlie so groovy i want you to know don’t know about you but i am un chien andalusia wanna grow up to be be a debaser, [...]