Out of Tarr's universe
Tarr’s universe, where human misery is at ease with its environment. Rain a permanent fixture, soaking the endless stretches of rural wasteland, running down closely observed textured walls. Its monotone somehow calming sound takes on the role of a reoccurring musical theme. Rain is not an external thing, its dampness finds its way right down to the bone, settles in the soul. It is a hostile place, the setting for the tale of human betrayal and loneliness. Tarr’s universe, where the story is bare, a secondary thing. It provides the structure for the subtle to unfold. Locations are equal to characters.
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Above all, we seek enlightenment, but only ever find things
Above all, we seek enlightenment, but only ever find things.
Herman greets me with an apology. He’s arrived late to take me to the room I’ve rented in Kassel for the night, but an extra five minutes standing in the sun is fine by me. We walk. As we go, we talk about Documenta. I’m keen to find out what a local thinks of all the fuss, and what it’s like to live in Kassel when the circus isn’t in town.
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The British Avant-Garde, 1975-1985
By the mid-Seventies, the London Film-Makers’ Co-operative was the key institution within British avant-garde film. After a decade of intense creativity, the Co-op’s leading artists aimed to define and cement the historical standing of the LFMC, hoping to situate it as a crucial development within international avant-garde film culture.
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Gaze as touch, touch as gaze
The new labour government, that will forever be remembered for its tragic war in Iraq, eagerly began its reforming zeal with the introduction of university tuition fees and the White Paper A Bigger Picture, that was the blueprint for the formation of the Film Council. The Film Council was established on commercialist lines in accordance with the American system where production is led by the priorities of distribution. In other words, the Film Council was tasked with creating a UK film industry modelled on Hollywood. It quickly became clear that the funding of experimental film or artists’ film and video was definitely not on the government’s agenda.
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Loyd Cryer and The Texas Frightmare Weekend
Horror. The word itself draws up many diverse images. Something scary. Something monstrous. Something… to be enjoyed? Well it is if you’re talking about the Horror genre. Fans have been gathering to celebrate their love of all things related to horror for years. These conventions often draw thousands of people eager to see their favorite star, director, or special effects artist.
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Broadcast Requirements for Commercials and Informercials
Broadcast Requirements vary from station to station. It’s always wise to ask rather than to assume. The information below is from an agency and represents typical technical requirements for broadcasting video. To see the more complete pdf version of this information
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Is it Broadcast Quality?
Consumer camcorders have long been used by news media to record events like China’s Tenniman Square, the Gulf War, “hidden camera” exposes, etc. Even though these segments were aired on braodcast television, that does not necessarily make them “broadcast quality” as defined by the FCC.
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MiniDV vs DVCAM vs HDV tapes
This is a report on a test ran at our production facility recently. We had read the articles and heard from fellow producers that MiniDV, DVCAM and HDV tapes were essentially interchangeable. We decided to actually test this theory on are Sony HV1U Camera which supports all three formats.
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Quick Note for Beginner Filmmakers
Have you ever bought a new pack of MiniDV tapes, popped one in the camera and hit the record button a few seconds before that special moment you wanted to capture? Then, when going to show your friends and family your priceless footage comes out all distorted and ruined? I've got a few simple steps you should take with each new tape you put into your camcorder to ensure the that you capture every second of footage with very few headaches.
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The Mac Pack
Nowadays many people fail to see that there is a level of artistic knowledge and talent associated with video production. They believe that if someone can grasp the fundamental skill set for editing, the technical side of cutting and laying in tracks and effects, then that will suffice. This is killing the industry and leaving few choices for consumers.
How iMovie is destroying the art of video production and how customers should
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Choosing a Production Company: Part 1
A production company's demo reel is one of the most powerful variables in choosing one company over another. A well done demo rell should convey the depth and breadth of a company's ability, featuring prominent work and a range of techniques. A reel with a lot of great content can truly swing a client towards a particular company, but how do you know if the content on the demo reel actually was done by that particular company?
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