Various TOTEM posts 2004 - 2006

Patrick Jenkins · June 19th, 2005, 08:58 PM

Anyone else watching this? It's hilarious - very, very dark comedy for those of us who enjoy that kind of humor. The premise gives the impression the show could be kind of 'eh', but it's that same kind of subtle undertone humor that made Curb Your Enthusiasm so d*mn funny (tho CYE has plenty of upfront comedy as well).

Very well written.. very well choreographed and edited.

I wouldn't say it's a gem, but it's worth checking out.

James Darren · June 26th, 2005, 12:03 AM

Hello all,

Has anyone seen the doco on BBC-3 called "Paparazzi"?
I'm very keen to watch it but dont have BBC-3 here in Australia & have been trying to contact BBC-3 but there are no contact links on their website for this show.
Anyone in the UK that could help me out with a copy or some info? Would be much appreciated...

Thanks,
James

Dave Frank · June 28th, 2005, 08:49 PM

Hello everyone, I am here to promote Focal Point, a filmmaking workshop, for anyone who wants a chance to bring their dreams to the screen. No previous experience is necessary. Just a passion to learn is required!

Focal Point is an intensive week of “hands-on” video study designed to give adults and mature high school students an opportunity to work with video from concept to finished product in one week. Students of all skill levels are welcome and course work is geared to accommodate specific interests and needs. For over 30 years Focal Point has provided this rich mix of learning and artistic collaboration.

Focal Point meets from 9am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, July 11-15, 2005 in metro-Detroit.

Tuition includes all instruction, use of equipment, most materials, lunch, and a compilation tape of all student work. University credit (3 hours) is offered through Central Michigan University for an additional fee paid to CMU.

For more information call Annette Alexander-Frank at 248-547-0847
or email areyoudaft@hotmail.com

James Darren · July 2nd, 2005, 11:35 PM

Hello Canadians,

Check this link on a CBC Newsworld show on Monday night July 4th 8pm:

http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/progr...gram=Paparazzi

Its meant to be an interesting doco on paparazzi photogs. I've been trying to get a copy of this show from the BBC as they were first to broadcast it but they couldn't help me. Is there anyone who could do me a huge favour & record this show for me? Any format is fine, I can cover your costs through paypal or some other method. If anyone can help it'll be muchly appreciated..

Thank You....

Keith Kline · July 20th, 2005, 11:50 PM

Hey guys. I usually spend most of my time posting in the alternative imaging area of the boards. I'm not trying to spam or anything, so i figured this was the best place to post this. I co-run the twisted nightmare weekend convention. It's a horror, sci-fi convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The show is coming up in a few weeks and I figured I'd post real quick and let anyone who might be interested know about it. If you want more info just check out the site at...

www.twistednightmareweekend.com

If anyone is interested in checking it out post back here or PM me and let me know.

Johnny Chiang · July 21st, 2005, 01:35 AM

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...&modelid=10350

that one :)

thanks!

Jack Zhang · July 24th, 2005, 01:08 PM

I don't know why but Global censored the new Live HD feeds on SNL looking at the Empire State Building from the rooftop of Rockerfeller center! You only got to see the HD signal for half a second and then it breaks off! I don't know if it's intentional so that we poor canadians can't see the new HD signal or there's a timecode error in the commercial tape server. Did anyone in the US see the new HD signal?

Steve McDonald · July 29th, 2005, 09:42 PM

There was an interesting segment on "The World" today, a public radio program, about the growing movie-making activity in Kampala, Uganda. The center of focus was the Maisha Film Lab, an institute that teaches and encourages would-be movie producers. It was founded by Mira Nayer, a producer from India, who made "Monsoon Wedding". A main theme of the instruction there is that "Something explicitly
local, can become international in importance". A reference was made to the saying that every waitress and bank-teller in Los Angeles is working on a screenplay and how that could also apply to Kampala. It would be nice if someone from this group would log-on to DV.Info. You can listen to the 4 min. 55 sec. radio feature here, with Windows Media Player:
http://www.theworld.org/latesteditio...20050729.shtml

Boyd Ostroff · August 13th, 2005, 02:39 PM

http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/050813/flats...ices.html?.v=1

Quote:

Prices for flat panels have finally begun to tumble -- by as much as 35 percent in the past year

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About 20.8 million flat-panel TVs will be sold this year worldwide, almost double the 10.9 million units sold in 2004. Sales next year should rise 47 percent, iSuppli said.

Boyd Ostroff · August 26th, 2005, 05:55 PM

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/stoc.../10240000.html

Quote:

Apple has reached a new purchasing agreement with longtime supplier Freescale Semiconductor which produces the PowerPC G4 chip for the computer maker, according to a regulatory document filed Friday by Apple. Under terms of the new deal, Apple has the right to buy -- and Freescale has the obligation to supply -- PowerPC chips through the end of 2008.

Philip Boyer · September 1st, 2005, 11:33 AM

An early draft of the Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl script is posted on the Wordplay website. To improve my writing, I find it helpful to compare scripts, especially early drafts, to the finished movie.

http://www.wordplayer.com/whatsnew.html

Heath McKnight · September 3rd, 2005, 10:37 AM

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/77062/in...escalates.html

heath

Glenn Gipson · September 16th, 2005, 04:10 AM

This is Troll Season...that special time when all the mysterious first time posters come on board writing up lengthy first-time post arguing against this new camera, or for that new camera. I wouldn't even argue with these (marketing) people, but then I guess there are those whom don't want to see misinformation spread, I can understand that.

Justin Kohli · September 16th, 2005, 05:42 AM

Was wondering if anyone likes to keep dev. logs on their movies or short, maybe online. Do you reveal any plot information or script excerpts, or what do you say at all?

I'm thinking of documenting all the stuff I'm researching and learning, with thoughts and ideas I may be working on at the time - but of course, I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, or have an idea ripped off.

I'd be interested in reading other's if they're out there, though.

Dylan Couper · September 20th, 2005, 10:22 PM

http://www.fazed.org/video/view/?id=100
Buy one of these!

June 19th, 2005, 08:58 PM	#61
Patrick Jenkins Major Player Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 382	HBO's The Comeback Anyone else watching this? It's hilarious - very, very dark comedy for those of us who enjoy that kind of humor. The premise gives the impression the show could be kind of 'eh', but it's that same kind of subtle undertone humor that made Curb Your Enthusiasm so d*mn funny (tho CYE has plenty of upfront comedy as well). Very well written.. very well choreographed and edited. I wouldn't say it's a gem, but it's worth checking out. __________________ PAL shooter in NTSC territory

June 26th, 2005, 12:03 AM	#62
James Darren Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 235	"Paparazzi" The documentary on BBC-3 Hello all, Has anyone seen the doco on BBC-3 called "Paparazzi"? I'm very keen to watch it but dont have BBC-3 here in Australia & have been trying to contact BBC-3 but there are no contact links on their website for this show. Anyone in the UK that could help me out with a copy or some info? Would be much appreciated... Thanks, James

June 28th, 2005, 08:49 PM	#63
Dave Frank Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 244	Video Workshop: Focal Point Hello everyone, I am here to promote Focal Point, a filmmaking workshop, for anyone who wants a chance to bring their dreams to the screen. No previous experience is necessary. Just a passion to learn is required! Focal Point is an intensive week of “hands-on” video study designed to give adults and mature high school students an opportunity to work with video from concept to finished product in one week. Students of all skill levels are welcome and course work is geared to accommodate specific interests and needs. For over 30 years Focal Point has provided this rich mix of learning and artistic collaboration. Focal Point meets from 9am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, July 11-15, 2005 in metro-Detroit. Tuition includes all instruction, use of equipment, most materials, lunch, and a compilation tape of all student work. University credit (3 hours) is offered through Central Michigan University for an additional fee paid to CMU. For more information call Annette Alexander-Frank at 248-547-0847 or email areyoudaft@hotmail.com __________________ http://www.sleeptightmovie.com Last edited by Dave Frank; June 29th, 2005 at 03:53 PM.

July 2nd, 2005, 11:35 PM	#64
James Darren Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 235	Att: People in Canada- CBC Newsworld Monday Night, Can anyone help? Hello Canadians, Check this link on a CBC Newsworld show on Monday night July 4th 8pm: http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/progr...gram=Paparazzi Its meant to be an interesting doco on paparazzi photogs. I've been trying to get a copy of this show from the BBC as they were first to broadcast it but they couldn't help me. Is there anyone who could do me a huge favour & record this show for me? Any format is fine, I can cover your costs through paypal or some other method. If anyone can help it'll be muchly appreciated.. Thank You....

July 20th, 2005, 11:50 PM	#65
Keith Kline Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Akron, Ohio Posts: 153	Twisted Nightmare Weekend (NE Ohio) Hey guys. I usually spend most of my time posting in the alternative imaging area of the boards. I'm not trying to spam or anything, so i figured this was the best place to post this. I co-run the twisted nightmare weekend convention. It's a horror, sci-fi convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The show is coming up in a few weeks and I figured I'd post real quick and let anyone who might be interested know about it. If you want more info just check out the site at... www.twistednightmareweekend.com If anyone is interested in checking it out post back here or PM me and let me know.

July 21st, 2005, 01:35 AM	#66
Johnny Chiang New Boot Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Skokie, IL Posts: 23	Name of the classical piece in XL2 intro flash? http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...&modelid=10350 that one :) thanks!

July 24th, 2005, 01:08 PM	#67
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Global Censors Live HD feed from Rockerfeller Center on SNL! I don't know why but Global censored the new Live HD feeds on SNL looking at the Empire State Building from the rooftop of Rockerfeller center! You only got to see the HD signal for half a second and then it breaks off! I don't know if it's intentional so that we poor canadians can't see the new HD signal or there's a timecode error in the commercial tape server. Did anyone in the US see the new HD signal?

July 29th, 2005, 09:42 PM	#68
Steve McDonald Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 366	Independent Film & Videomaking in Uganda There was an interesting segment on "The World" today, a public radio program, about the growing movie-making activity in Kampala, Uganda. The center of focus was the Maisha Film Lab, an institute that teaches and encourages would-be movie producers. It was founded by Mira Nayer, a producer from India, who made "Monsoon Wedding". A main theme of the instruction there is that "Something explicitly local, can become international in importance". A reference was made to the saying that every waitress and bank-teller in Los Angeles is working on a screenplay and how that could also apply to Kampala. It would be nice if someone from this group would log-on to DV.Info. You can listen to the 4 min. 55 sec. radio feature here, with Windows Media Player: http://www.theworld.org/latesteditio...20050729.shtml __________________ Steve McDonald

September 1st, 2005, 11:33 AM	#71
Philip Boyer Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Carrollton, Texas Posts: 141	Early Draft of the PotC Script An early draft of the Pirates of the Caribbean - Curse of the Black Pearl script is posted on the Wordplay website. To improve my writing, I find it helpful to compare scripts, especially early drafts, to the finished movie. http://www.wordplayer.com/whatsnew.html __________________ Philip Boyer

September 3rd, 2005, 10:37 AM	#72
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Intel vs. AMD http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/77062/in...escalates.html heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

September 16th, 2005, 04:10 AM	#73
Glenn Gipson Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Plainfield, New Jersey Posts: 927	Beware it's 'Troll Season' This is Troll Season...that special time when all the mysterious first time posters come on board writing up lengthy first-time post arguing against this new camera, or for that new camera. I wouldn't even argue with these (marketing) people, but then I guess there are those whom don't want to see misinformation spread, I can understand that.

September 16th, 2005, 05:42 AM	#74
Justin Kohli Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Appleton, WI, USA Posts: 77	Anyone keep movie development logs? Was wondering if anyone likes to keep dev. logs on their movies or short, maybe online. Do you reveal any plot information or script excerpts, or what do you say at all? I'm thinking of documenting all the stuff I'm researching and learning, with thoughts and ideas I may be working on at the time - but of course, I don't want to spoil anything for anyone, or have an idea ripped off. I'd be interested in reading other's if they're out there, though. __________________ Album Journal: http://carbonflaw.blogspot.com DV Blog: http://24-fps.blogspot.com Music & Media Label: phait-accompli.com Thoughts & Philosophies: http://jkohli.blogspot.com "The most important thing is to enjoy life, to be happy, that's all that matters." --Audrey Hepburn

September 20th, 2005, 10:22 PM	#75
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Can't afford a PSP? http://www.fazed.org/video/view/?id=100 Buy one of these! __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com