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Unreal Game Engine - Rain
Unreal Game Engine 5.x was a real game changer for the production world. Here is an example of Rain in Tokyo ...more
Filmmaking ,Filmmaking-Shoot &FilmmakingTools AI
November 06, 2024•0 min read
South China Sea Disputes
China has pushed its 'nine-dash line' map to claim a huge swath of the South China Sea. The countries whose territory is encroached are pushing back - including the Phillipines. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
March 07, 2024•0 min read
VFX Video: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
The "Mission Impossible" series received its first VFX nomination in the Academy Award popularity contest called the Oscars. Here is a video about the team discussing their work ...more
Filmmaking
February 29, 2024•3 min read
Naval Warfare Systems - Phalanx
The Phalanx system is a US navy ship defense. An anti-missile machine gun which was first used in 2024 in an actual shootdown - but's been around forever. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
February 20, 2024•1 min read
How French Cinema Works
A very good video explaining how the CNC - the French film system - actually works. ...more
Filmmaking
February 17, 2024•0 min read
How to Use a Samurai Sword
Let's Ask Shogo is an expert in the use of Katana and swords. ...more
Filmmaking ,Warrior &Action Arthouse Films
January 31, 2024•0 min read
Create Your Own Systems: A Checklist
Systems Can Multiply Your Efforts to Achieve Your Goals...Even Simple Ones ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Systems
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Create Your Systems: Improve Your Life
We Live Inside Hundreds of "Systems" - Why Not Use This to Your Advantage? ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar &SW-Systems
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Brainstorming the How: I Wrote my Own History
Life Moves Fast. This Technique Highlights Your Important Directions ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-BrainstormingHow
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Creating the Scholar Warrior Identity: Engage RAS
Understanding your Internal Brain System Will Give Your More Control ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Identity
October 30, 2023•6 min read
Building Powerful Habits: Repetition Learning. Here, Let me Repeat that...
Building up your Library and How I (maybe you should) Read ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking Scholar Warrior &SW-Transforming Habits
October 30, 2023•5 min read
Brainstorming the How: Make Your Life Cinematic
Filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock said, "Movies are like life with the boring parts taken out." ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior &SW-BrainstormingHow
October 30, 2023•8 min read
Brainstorming the How
Exactly what does this mean? ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior &SW-BrainstormingHow
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Dedications, Diversions and Distractions. You Decide.
Life generates a lot of stuff to do. But Is that work getting you closer to your Goal? ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior SW-Systems &SW-Transforming Habits
October 30, 2023•5 min read
Identity - The Core of Accomplishment
The Identities we possess and the Identities we embrace Transform Us ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior &SW-Identity
October 30, 2023•4 min read
Create Your Own Systems
Learn How to Use Your Own Compound Self-Development Interest ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior &SW-Systems
October 30, 2023•7 min read
Creating Powerful Habits: Identity
Identity Will Drive Powerful Habits in Your Becoming ...more
Filmmaking ,Scholar Warrior SW-Identity &SW-Transforming Habits
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Filmmaking: Kurosawa & Your Vision
A favorite Video to Study Composition from Cinema Master Akira Kurosawa ...more
Filmmaking
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Filmmaking: Francis Ford Coppola Chaos
An Inspirational Filmmaker With the Legendary Madness of "Apocalypse Now", Coppola now finds himself in the midst of Insanity Once Again ...more
Filmmaking
October 30, 2023•3 min read
Hollywood Studio Backlot - "40 Acres Backlot"
History of Hollywood and a Legendary studio ...more
Filmmaking
October 30, 2023•2 min read
Creating Your Powerful Why: Inspiration
Anthony Hopkins has Great Insight into Life from a Sobering Reflection ...more
Filmmaking ,SW-WHY
October 30, 2023•5 min read
Soderbergh Funds Freedom
Soderbergh who pioneered the Indie sensibility by working in Hollywood, blowing off Hollywood, working on an Indie budget and then coming back when it suits him backs a freeform film. ...more
Filmmaking
October 13, 2023•4 min read
Best Samurai Battles in Films
Samurai films were always a favorite genre for me during my entire filmmaking career. I like the unique sense of Japanese culture. ...more
Filmmaking
October 09, 2023•0 min read
The Future of Cinematography
Roger Deakins is one of the foremost cinematographers in the world, preeminent for his craft and artistry. He talks about the future. ...more
Filmmaking
October 03, 2023•1 min read
Jackie Chan on Action Comedy
Jack Chan on Action Comedy and how to do it just right in this film genre. Learn from the Master. ...more
Filmmaking
October 03, 2023•1 min read
Virtual Production Explained
What is Virtual Production? ...more
Filmmaking
September 18, 2023•0 min read
