A joyful story about a boy and his mum, driven by a wonderful musical score, whimsical animation and few words. A children's book in short film form. Thanks to Mika Chance for sharing the link. - Ligaiya Romero My Mum is an Airplane ENGLISH VERS from Yulya Aronova on Vimeo. See what else we think is Worth Watching.
2014 has been a year full of milestones that strengthened our commitment to telling stories that matter with the depth they deserve. Hungry Horse transported us to Montana where we captured a small town's tenacious spirit. For The Long Night, Tim Matsui took to the streets of Seattle to chronicle the bravery of young girls’ battling the grips of sexual exploitation. As always, we had the opportunity to work with amazing collaborators: The incomparable Soledad O’Brien shared stories of service, sacrifice and renewal that took us all the way to primetime CNN. The International Center of Photography went behind the lens to reveal what drives some of the most talented photographers of our time. Shiho Fukada and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting gave voice to the plight of Japanese workers. Renowned photographer Rick Smolan reflected on the transformative journey…
Several weeks ago at our Methodology Workshop, we screened a fine cut of a film I’m wrapping up. I thought I was close to done. The group thought otherwise. I have to admit it stung to hear so much criticism so close to the end. After dusting off my ego, I wrote down some thoughts on how best to consider a critique: Following a screening, if at all possible, take time to digest feedback before returning to your edit. Lots of comments can feel like a barrage. Having an opportunity to reflect on them before jumping back in can offer clarity. What is the common denominator of all the feedback? Write it down in a single sentence. As you make revisions, ask yourself, are you addressing that issue? Pay attention to the comments that make you angry. Often that’s resistance talking. Question what you’re holding on to. The writer Neil Gaiman once wisely said,…
Our good friend Refik Hozdic said that a film’s impact is creating space for conversation where there’s currently denial. I think this film does that. - Samia Khan Remember Me from Azra Hodzic on YouTube (via ICTJ) See what else we think is Worth Watching.
A number of readers have inquired about the equipment I use for screencasts. Software The best software I’ve found for screencasting is Telestream’s screenflow ($99.99). Screenflow records at higher resolution than your final output so that you can easily increase the size of specific onscreen elements. Screenflow also has a built in editor which allows for cutting and trimming from within the application. It’s far simpler to use than Premiere Pro so the learning curve is rather straightforward. Computer Interface About a year ago I purchased a Zoom H6 ($399) to replace my ailing Marantz PMD 660. The Zoom is lighter, sounds better, and has a USB interface that can connect directly to a computer. When I record screencasts, I plug my mic in to the Zoom and the Zoom in to my iMac so that the sound passes straight through, recording directly to my hard drive. The Zoom is also a great field…