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Karen Allen and Steven Spielberg on the set of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
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Baz Luhrmann and Isla Fisher on-set of The Great Gatsby (2013)
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Stanley Kubrick on the set of Barry Lyndon (1975).
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We spotted this stupendously detailed cardboard replica of a Nikon SLR over at the Etsy blog.
It’s made by the very talented cardboard artist ...
by Katrina Diamond
Moderator:
Randy Thornton, CEO & President of Warner/Chappell Production Music
Speakers:
* John Houlihan: Music Supervisor, “Training Day,” “Austin Powers,” “Vegas”; VP, Guild of Music Supervisors
* Jeff Lusk Music Supervisor and Sound Designer, Warner/Chappell Production Music
* Alexandra Patsavas Chop Shop, Music Supervisor, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Mad Men,” “The Carrie Diaries”
* Edwina Travis-Chin Music Director, APM Music
Session Description:
So many successful films and television shows feature memorable music that strikes the perfect balance between what is seen on the screen and what is felt by the viewer. From haunting ballads to hard-driving rock and roll, much of this is accomplished through a mix of both production music and original scores. Leading music supervisors know how to work with both. In this panel of industry executives and working music supervisors, learn how the pros determine the best approach to achieving the desired mood for a film. Produced in partnership with the Production Music Association (PMA) and the Guild of Music Supervisors.
It can be slightly overwhelming wrapping your head around all the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival has to offer. From checking out the 60 short films screening to listening to Clint Eastwood and learning about “The Future of Film”, this year’s festival seems like it will be full of yet another week of amazing attendees, panels, events and of course, star-studded cinematography in the city that never sleeps.
by Katrina Diamond
Session Notes from “How SNL Produces Short Films in 48 Hours or Less” at the NAB Show.
Speakers: George Winslow, Rhys Thomas, Stacey Foster, Alex Buono, Adam Epstein
(Basically, the SNL Film unit produces killer shorts in less than the time it took me to write these session notes).
First, they kicked off the session with a montage of some of the best recent SNL shorts, including ‘Red Flag’, “Sopranos Diaries” and the “Real Housewives of Disney”.
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Then they showed my personal favorite, the Louie CK parody “Lincoln.”
How many of you would have guessed that happened in the wake of Sandy? More to come on that later.
Everyone knows one of the factors in exponentially growing a business, is to create a great video defining it. With a little research and time, it’s clear to see why we chose a few of these small biz videos to feature as great examples of companies that know how to get their message across for all to see and hear, but also truly get results and ultimately, sales.
Think your small biz video should have been featured? Email blog@productionhub.com for your chance to be featured in our Small Biz Video Part II blog!
uAttend created a series of customer testimonial videos this year in an effort to build up their website, attract new customers and sell their time and attendance solutions. They received a tremendous amount of feedback and response on this campaign, and in addition, experienced a large number of inquiries and sales that they credit to the videos.
reviewed by Chris Sanchez
Great 70s sounds, and not just for Funk!
I’ve been writing music for television shows and commercials since 1999, and in this line of work it’s invaluable to have a strong library of royalty-free loops and samples at your disposal. I’ve purchased dozens of such products over the years, and two of my all-time favorites are “Mick Fleetwood: Total Drumming” and “Drums From The Big Room: The Mixes,” both of which are published by Sony Creative Software (SCS). In terms of sonics, performances, and ergonomics, these two products have proven themselves time-and-time-again across a wide variety of genres and moods. They are also a great value. Those of you who follow my blog Preservation Sound know that I have a fondness for the sounds and studio techniques of earlier days, and when I saw that SCS had a new collection called ‘What it is! 70s Analog Funk’ I was excited to dig in.
GDC Session with speaker Rod Abernathy, Rednote Audio.
Rod Abernethy is known throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas for his cutting-edge approach to music composition for video games, television and film. Credits include: Sound Dead Space, Rage, Wheelman, Alpha protocol, Hobbit, King Arthur and Transformers, Madagascar 3, and more! Rod’s music has also been featured in programming for major networks including ABC, CBS, Discovery Channel, ESPN, Fox, G4, HBO, Nickelodeon, TLC and PBS.
As a signed artist he has recorded in major studios around the world for record industry giants Warner Bros., Elektra, Atlantic, and MCA Records and collaborated with legendary producers Paul Rothchild (The Doors, Bonnie Raitt), John Anthony (Roxy Music, Queen) and David Lord (Peter Gabriel, Tori Amos, Tears for Fears, The Pretenders).
by Michael Valinsky
PADCASTER PRODUCT TOUR from Manhattan Edit Workshop on Vimeo.
Q: So, what exactly is The Padcaster?
A: The Padcaster is a rugged iPad case turned mobile production studio that transforms your Apple tablet into an all-in-one moviemaking machine. This sturdy, customizable case lets videographers attach lights, mics and other filmmaking accessories and enhancements to the iPad. Paired with the Lenscaster, the combo takes the iPad from ordinary tablet to high-tech production device.
Q: How did you come up with the idea for such a product? Was there an exact moment when the lightbulb went on and you thought of creating this device?
A: When I saw that you could shoot HD video, edit it and upload it to almost anywhere (YouTube, Vimeo, CNN ireport, FTP) all on the iPad. It was faster than anything I’d ever seen and something literally clicked. It turned out to be a hernia, but while I was in surgery, I got the idea for the Padcaster. (OK, not that last part.)
Learn the social media secrets of top networks at Lost Remote- The NYC Show, April 24 in New York City. Executives and professionals from HBO, NBC News, CNN, The CW, MTV, Bravo, and USA Network will address attendees on the importance and future of social TV.
Everyone remembers their first time attending the NAB Show, and for those who have not yet attended, we are here to help. Although it may seem like a lot to take in, with renowned speakers, state of the art broadcasting equipment, sessions, networking events, the list goes on…there truly are not enough hours in the day to cover it all. With 1,500+ companies, hundreds of skill building sessions and 91,000 media & entertainment professionals attending, it is more important than ever to cultivate your time management skills and take advantage of every business opportunity this show has to offer.
How do we know?
We’ve been attending for the past 15 years. So no worries, we are not “bandwagon” fans- we are those exhibitors who come year after year because, well, we just can’t get enough. Hence the creation of our 2013 NAB Survival Guide, to help you make the most out of your trip and ensure you leave Vegas feeling even more industry savvy than when you first arrived.
