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I work in Film. I live in Martial Arts. I thrive in Imagination.

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Most Beautiful Shots in Film

Watch this quick reel to see beautiful film shots. I don't agree with all but liked watching all of them. ...more

Filmmaking-Camera

September 28, 2024•0 min read

Most Beautiful Shots in Film

How I Write - Using "Plottr"

When writing novels and scripts, I am a 'moody' writer and select the tools that I feel are the most useful in the creative brainstorming moment. "Plottr" fits the bill well in many cases. It does one... ...more

Writing

September 26, 2024•0 min read

How I Write - Using "Plottr"

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

Virtual Production and update. Virtual production is changing the Media World. Here's How ...more

FilmmakingTools AI ,Virtual Production

September 22, 2024•2 min read

Virtual Production: Nvidia note on the Future of Film

Every Frame a Painting: Cohen Bros

Joel and Ethan Cohen are unique filmmakers with films like "Fargo", "Barton Fink" and more. ...more

Filmmaking-Prep-Composition

September 20, 2024•0 min read

Every Frame a Painting: Cohen Bros

Brainstorming Your How: Nikehedonia

Nikehedonia is a Greek word with a unique meaning: The pleasure derived from anticipating success. ...more

SW-BrainstormingHow

September 08, 2024•6 min read

Brainstorming Your How: Nikehedonia

Rotoscoping Future

After Effects is a primary program for VFX and now a Rotoscoping plug-in takes it to a new level. ...more

FilmmakingTools AI

September 04, 2024•1 min read

Rotoscoping Future
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