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🎥📸Specific camera brands in your prompts can significantly change and shape the visual aesthetics of your images.

Let's explore some iconic #Hollywood cameras.

Prompts in ALT. #midjourney #AIcommunity #AIart #aigirls #Promptshare #Promptsharing #Filmmaking #Cinematography Image
1. Arri Alexa Series.

Known for its excellent dynamic range & color science, it's been used in films like "The Revenant", "Skyfall" & "La La Land". #ArriAlexa woman, red, street, Arri Al...rustic kitchen, bowl of fru...
2. RED Weapon 8K

Known for its high resolution, compact size, & RAW format capabilities, it's been used in films like "The Martian", "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2", & "The Hobbit" trilogy. #REDWeapon8K woman, red, street, RED 8K ...rustic kitchen, bowl of fru...
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#Cowboys Vs indies – A film review on #TomDiCillo´s "Living in Oblivion"
Available @metacritic
metacritic.com/movie/living-i…

1.- #LivinginOblivion is a satire that realistically deals with the ups and downs of an indie film production. It even dares Image
@metacritic 2.- to take aim at the industry itself to show what a frivolous world hides behind the glitz and glamour. "Living in Oblivion" makes you realize that #filmmaking may not be as fun as you think it's (even if sometimes it is). There are many extra bits to it, sometimes straight
@metacritic 3.- unpleasant, and can be really frustrating at times, especially when you're trying to make a LO-NO budgeted feature film; there can be tension between the crew on set, and there is a limit an independent director can handle to finish a product.
An excellent @steve_buscemii
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #storyboard #comics #art #directing #Filmmaking #entertainment #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #student #writing #screenwriting

PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW

By John Fountain

CHAPTER 8 - Post Mortem

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we? Image
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve tried to give you all of the practical information I have based on my experience on how to pitch a cartoon.

Not as easy as you thought, huh?

Everything I know came from trial-and-error on my part.

You will try.

You will error. Image
Don’t let it eat you up.

One of the major, emotional milestones I wish I had gotten over sooner is that - as corny as this sounds - life IS, in fact, all about the journey - not the destination. Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #storyboard #art #directing #Filmmaking #entertainment #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #student #writing #screenwriting
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW

By John Fountain

CHAPTER 7 - “We’d like to see MORE!”

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we? Image
NOTE: All illustrations are from pitch documents I've created over the years. All materials copyright/trademark John Fountain 2022 all rights reserved - none of the following material may be copied or reproduced except for purposes of review without permission of the author. Image
I’ve spent a lot of time preparing you for disappointment.

And rightfully so. The odds are undeniably stacked against you.

But - let’s say you pitched your show, everything went great, and a couple of weeks later, you get the call everyone hopes for:

“We’re interested.” Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #comics #directing #Filmmaking #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #writing #screenwriting
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain

CHAPTER 6 - Follow up

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?

So... you’ve pitched your cartoon!
Congrats! Image
In many cases, you’ll have a pretty good idea what your chances look like within the first 120 seconds of your pitch.

By the time you speak the title of the show and first paragraph of your pitch, you’ll probably be able to see it on their faces. Image
Anything other than a “I love this idea!” and you’re looking at a “maybe” at best. “Interesting” is often code for “no.”

But, as I stated previously, you’re not just pitching a cartoon, you’re pitching yourself… so you need to maintain your composure no matter what. Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #storyboard #comics #art #directing #Filmmaking #entertainment #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #writing #screenwriting
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?

CHAPTER 4: Anatomy of a Pitch Document Image
First, allow me to say what should go without saying:
Everything here is copyrighted and trademarked by John Fountain 2022 - all rights are reserved. None of this may be copied, distributed or reproduced SAVE FOR PURPOSE OF REVIEW without permission from the author!
I have an absolutely BEASTLIKE attorney in Los Angeles who would love the chance to go after someone - I’m putting this stuff up for educational benefit - DO NOT F*CK WITH IT!

And if you see someone f*ck with it, please let me know.

On with the lesson… Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #comics #art #directing #Filmmaking #entertainment #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #student #writing #screenwriting
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW

By John Fountain

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?

CHAPTER 3: NOW what?! Image
Good lord - after ALL THAT you’re still here?!

You’re a glutton for punishment, huh? Well… good… because if you’re going to pitch your cartoon ideas, you’ve gotta love getting punched in the gut.

And get punched in the gut you most certainly WILL! Image
Unless you’re one of those assholes who just comes up with something exceedingly brilliant and gets a fantastic development deal your first time around. In which case, the rest of us will sit here smiling and trying to make our “congratulations” seem sincere.

But I digress. Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboards #directing #Filmmaking #tutorial #writing #screenwriting
PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?

CHAPTER 2
"How to convince the world that they’re wrong and you’re brilliant!" Image
You can’t.

Whomp whomp.

NEXT INSTALLMENT - How to deal with disappointment! Image
Okay, okay… just kidding. Except… well… not really.

No matter how great your cartoon idea is, sometimes it’s simply “Not the right time” or “not the right fit” for whatever entity you’re pitching to. Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #comics #art #directing #Filmmaking #entertainment #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #student #writing #screenwriting

PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW
By John Fountain

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we?

CHAPTER 1
PITCHING A SHOW: Why? Image
One of the things about animation that a lot of people find frustrating is that it often becomes a “nexus” where CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION and COMMERCE are uncomfortably merged. Image
This phenomenon can create a lot of challenges and struggles. Obviously, as with all things, sometimes the stars align just perfectly and it all happens with flawless precision, but those instances are VERY few and VERY far between. Image
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#animation #cartoons #storyboarding #storyboard #comics #art #directing #Filmmaking #entertainment #tutorial #MASTERCLASS #student #writing #screenwriting

PITCHING A CARTOON SHOW

By John Fountain

INTRODUCTION

Let’s talk about pitching a cartoon show, shall we? Image
Before we get started, let me sort of lay down how this is all going to happen.
I’m gonna do my best to give you some perspective on how to go about pitching and/or selling your original ideas to a network or media platform based on MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. Image
Why do I put those words in BOLD CAPS, you ask? Because my experiences are unique, personal and potentially outdated. I haven’t REALLY “pitched” anything in over a decade - and that should tell you something right there. Image
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Similarly, breaking into the film & TV industry as a #director is incredibly tough. It oftens feels like there's an entire set of unwritten rules and no clear career ladder. Fortunately, help is out there!
#Filmmaking (1/3)
In-between directing several of the most successful TV dramas & being an all round good egg, @LewisAEA has interviewed numerous directors to ask how they got their first break & advice to new #directors over at @directors_now

directorsnow.com
#Filmmaking (2/3)
The @NFTSFilmTV and @PrimeVideo offer a 12 month course to 6 emerging #directors from underrepresented backgrounds to help take their career to the next level. Each director receives mentoring & support to make a high end short.

nfts.co.uk/blog/apply-now…
#Filmmaking (3/3)
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Things have been pretty hectic recently, but here's a thread of #writing competitions, development jobs & #filmmaking opportunities. Please share with anyone who might find it useful.

#WritingCommunity #ScriptChat #Writers
There's still time to apply to join the @bfinetwork as a Programme & Funding Manager. It's an incredible chance to work with @thealicecabanas & the @BFI team in championing #filmmakers across the UK.

Deadline: 11th July
bfijobsandopportunities.bfi.org.uk
#FilmJobs #TVJobs #ArtsJobs
There's several jobs available at @BBCFilm working with the wonderful @_eva_yates. First up, is a Commissioning Exec where you'd help find and nurture the most exciting voices in British cinema.

Deadline: 20th July
careershub.bbc.co.uk/members/module…
#FilmJobs #TVJobs #Filmmaking
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So as promised, here is my #screenwriting thread on how me and @ben_lustig sold our first script together in 2014.

#screenwriter #writerscommunity #filmmaking #Motivational 1/
I’d been working with Ben for about four years. We’d been repped for two of then, and had written a couple of specs that had hit the town and not sold. We had also been dropped by our manager. Yay. 2/
I was working part-time at the Apple Store in the Beverly Center, LA. I was also driving for uber four nights a week. I had a new son, less than a year old, and me and my wife were struggling financially. Hard. Borrowing money from family to make ends meet. 3/
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Recording sound on location takes a coordinated team of sound recordists to capture the clearest, quality sound especially for scenarios involving action or high motion. 🎙🔊
Pictured are our Sound Recording & Production students in a collaborative practical with the Cinematogaphy students as they learn teamwork and coordination on set. 👏🏽✨

Registration into the EbonyLife Creative Academy’s 3rd intake of 2022 is ongoing.
Please click the link in our bio or visit our website at ebonylifecreativeacademy.com to register now. 🖊️💻

#Practical
#SoundRecording
#Cinematography
#TeamWork
#FilmMaking
#EbonyLifeCreativeAcademy
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Our Art Direction for Film & TV students were given a class task on colour mixing & painting. The final result of each completed task was refreshing & interesting. 🤩🎨 ImageImageImageImage
At ELCA, we teach our Art Direction students to understand the nature & composition of colours. This is important in the creation of unique set designs that truly reflect the story being told. 👏🏽✨

#EbonyLifeCreativeAcademy
Registration into EbonyLife Creative Academy’s 3rd intake of 2022 is currently ongoing.

Please visit the link in our bio or visit our website at ebonylifecreativeacademy.com to register now. 🖊️💻
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#Cannes2021

केंद्रीय माहिती व प्रसारणमंत्री @PrakashJavdekar यांच्या हस्ते आज @Festival_Cannes येथे व्हर्चुअल इंडिया पॅव्हिलियनचे उद्घाटन होणार

या पॅव्हिलियनमध्ये भारतीय चित्रपटांचे प्रदर्शन होणार #IndiaAtCannes

सेमिनार/बैठकांना उपस्थित राहण्यासाठी
👉zoom.us/webinar/regist…
#Cannes2021

आज 6 जुलै 2021 रोजी सुरु होणाऱ्या व्हर्चुअल इंडिया पॅव्हिलियन #Cannes Film Market 2021 मध्ये सहभागी व्हा

व्हर्चुअल इंडिया पॅव्हिलियनचे @Festival_Cannes येथे दुपारी 3 वाजता भव्य उद्घाटन

परिसंवाद आणि बैठकांना उपस्थित राहण्यासाठी नोंदणी करा
🔗 zoom.us/webinar/regist…
केंद्रीय माहिती व प्रसारणमंत्री @PrakashJavdekar यांच्या हस्ते @Festival_Cannes येथे व्हर्चुअल इंडिया पॅव्हिलियनचे उद्घाटन होणार

थेट पहा 🎥

#IndiaAtCannes
#Cannes2021
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#Cannes2021

I&B Minister @PrakashJavdekar to inaugurate Virtual India Pavilion at @Festival_Cannes, today

With this, the virtual pavilion will be showcasing Indian cinema. #IndiaAtCannes

To attend seminars/meetings👉zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Check cannes-india.com
#Cannes2021

Join the Virtual India Pavilion of #Cannes Film Market 2021, starting today 📅 6 July 2021

Grand Inaugural of Virtual India Pavilion at @Festival_Cannes will begin at⏰3 PM

To attend the seminars and meetings, register at 🔗 zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#IndiaAtCannes
To begin in a few minutes..

I&B Minister @PrakashJavdekar to inaugurate Virtual India Pavilion at @Festival_Cannes

Watch Live🎥

#IndiaAtCannes
#Cannes2021

Stay Tuned for live updates
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Ello! Me again :) I've been wanting to do another #storyboarding thread on some techniques to simplify the #filmmaking process -- to help answer that ever-nagging question: WHAT SHOT COMES NEXT?
Let's start with the first idea here: "SHOT / REVERSE SHOT." You might actually hear this a bit more in live-action filmmaking. But what does it mean exactly? I really like this definition from joe940 on Slideshare. plus adding my paraphrasing:
so let's back up & imagine you *IRL* are observing a conversation - to follow along, your eyes naturally move back and forth between the two ppl as either one speaks, or lingers on one as they react in an interesting way or as they take a moment to ponder...
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GRANT & FELLOWSHIP THREAD. Get that $$!
#Miami #Filmmakers $50,000 for micro budget features. Due 2/15/2021 oolitearts.org/cinematicarts/
#Chicago #VisualArts $10,000-25,000. Due 3/1/2021
artadia.org/awards/
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We entrust a few with great power, our power, to change the world. Petty despots, pencil pushers, toxic saviors, and wannabe dictators alike have the ability to play god in their corner of the world.
It won't be god doing the smiting one day.
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We’re in #MADRID about to board a plane to São Paulo. In #Brazil we’ll put an end to a full #mojo project that started in #London one year ago. This is the story behind the story... Image
#London, November 2018. Worlwide Female Journalists and Writers Association Congress. Invited by @thomfound I addressed a #mojo workshop Image
Among the delegates, there’s a small group of Spanish journalists. Three of them from #Asturias. They are excited about the potential of #technology and more over #mobile journalism. Image
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“In defense of a 10-hour shooting day” - a thread

#filmmaker #filmmakers #filmcrew #filmmaking
In the film & TV industry shooting days are generally 12 hours, and it’s very common for days to go much longer. I’m sure there is a rich accounting somewhere of why this has come to be the standard, so I won’t go into that here.
What I will do is explain how it’s possible and better to design a 10 hour shooting day. And I speak from experience...
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Story of a 44 year old POC rookie tv writer. The #Ransom ep I co-wrote airs a week before #MothersDay , so I’ll make this a mother themed thread. #screenwriting #diversity @Sienna_Films @eOne_TV @BigLightProds @CBS @GlobalTV 1/
Back in ’95 when I was in college in Montreal I decided that my ultimate career goal was to write tv. #screenwriting #filmmaking 2/
Being a child of immigrants, I didn’t know what my parents would make of my declaration that I was leaving sciences (which I was terrible at) and pursuing the arts. #diversity 3/
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Aquí comienza un hilo con ideas para sacarle partido al #móvil. Si quieres contar una historia o grabar lo que ves para compartirlo, tenlas en cuenta. Te ayudarán a lograr un mejor resultado. Sigue la #mojo pedia. Arranca con 5 entradas pero irá creciendo. #MojoBCN #filmmaking Image
Aprovecha las posibilidades de la cámara del móvil. Muchas de ellas dan la opción de grabar en slow-mo (cámara lenta). Úsala cuando haya una escena rápida o con mucha acción y que pueda resultar interesante ver en detalle. También para dar un efecto dramático. #mojo pedia.
El audio es lo más importante. Si no tienes un micrófono a mano puedes usar como solución de emergencia para tus videos domésticos o de redes el de los auriculares. El siguiente vídeo se grabó con el micro de los cascos del #iphone #mojo
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