Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Internet Vs Traditional

What is up guys, today I wanted to talk a little bit about an idea that has been on my mind, being the pros and cons of internet video production vs going into traditional telivision or movie production. Now this is more of a way to vent ideas I have been having on the subject and is for you to make your own opinions. So first lets start with web videos. The biggest thing is that you don't have investors or an oversight company telling you what you can or cannot make. All the creative freedom is given to you to make what you could ever want. You also have the ability to then found a company based on your productions which can lead on to do more then just internet exclusive content. Plus you can begin with as big or small of a production team and/or space as you want. However there is of course a main problem of getting enough funding. Where as with traditional television and movies that is less of a problem because you would be working for a studio or network. Also they already have the ability to recruit talented staff and equipment. Also you work woudl already be put force to a huge audience on television and theaters and of course you'd have the steady pay income where as with internet content it would depend on how well your content performs. Of course there are downsides too, like the fact you have to obey people like investors, a board of directors, and the market your movie or station is aiming at. So what do you guys think? Is there some pros or cons I missed. Let me know and come back next week!

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Captain America Winter KICKASS

So let me tell you, Captain America Winter Soldier was amazing! It was by far one of the best films Marvel has made. The movie from just a production and plot perspective is phenomenal and would be great even if it was just a sort of stand alone spy sort of film. The film itself bases it's strong points among realism it's based in, plot development/twists and of course the awesome visuals. They made sure to make every piece of unrealistic technology or objects based in realistic manner. For instance, Falcon's wing pack was redesign to match the realism of how hang gliders operate, as opposed to its much more unconventional design in the original comics. Also they are able to grasp concepts in the film, such as fears of the unknown, how much freedom we as the public have and many more to instill a sense of understanding of the protagonists' motivation out side of just having side of good and evil. I suggest anyone who can go should see this film because you will not regret it in the least.


Monday, April 7, 2014

The Importance Of Scenery

The scenery in a movie or show is a very important piece of telling your stories. You always want to be using the scenery to help better covey your emotions or foreshadow events. For instance as colors get darker in your background you can assume that something bad is about to happen. As another example in Poe's story "The Fall of The House of Usher" the house represents the character's mind, looking stable except for a crack running down it. The scenery here is representing the character's mind to show that while he looks like he is ok the truth is that he is really having mental problems. It is also important when thinking about your scenery that it compliments your characters. Both in color and business, the scenery should not take attention away from the characters during focal points of action, plot or dialogue.