I have a new Motion Tutorial for you to try out- The end result is a very customizable photo wall that can be used as a virtual set, or for any number of effects. Here’s an example:
Salon.com has released this interview with Noami Klein, author of “No Logo.”About halfway through, in a section called “What is your personal pilosophy,” Klein says she writes about what would be useful, especially in mobilizing people. Interesting interview.
I’m happy to announce that Fuerza has won a Silver Telly Award! I was the Editor and a Producer on this project, which was released in November 2006.
This is the highest yearly award that the Telly’s give, and past winners in the documentary category include Current TV, Broadway Video (founded by Lorne Michaels of SNL fame), Discovery Health, National Geographic, ESPN, The Weather Channel, and more.
Since Katrina, 1 in 5 students in New Orleans are living without their parents.
Annie Waldman has made a moving 10 minute documentary So the Wind Won’t Blow it All Away on the subject. It’s a moving example of how documentaries can be socially aware.
Waldman made the documentary after receiving a Reach Film Fellowship from Cinereach, including a $5000 budget and help from the director of Jesus Camp, Rachel Grady.