Hola Peeps!
Before we get done with movie technology I want to look at special effects. There's a lot of cool stuff in this topic.
Sometimes I'm surprised by things I *think* are effects which actually turn out to have really been filmed. A perfect example of this is Transformers. I thought all the action sequences where the cars turn into their alter egos were probably special effects. Nope. They actually built full-size models with moving parts to film close-ups of. This is why it pays to sometimes watch the "extras" on the DVDs.
My favorite movie special effects comes from my favorite movie of all time . . . The Abyss. The movie is about this underwater drilling and exploration team that encounters an alien life form that is made of water. The aliens look so real, like drops of water that have come together. I'm telling you, if you haven't watched this old-school movie you have no idea what you're missing. Hey Beth . . . wanna watch it with me?
PLEASE, for the love of all that is holy, DO NOT click anywhere it asks you to play a video. I would like to avoid spending next week in Mr. Chaddick's office. LOL
So take a look at these effects links. To get credit for this week: 1) please comment on at least one effect OR 2) tell us about YOUR favorite movie special effect.
http://www.denofgeek.com/movies/177951/top_50_movie_special_effects_shots.html
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/question295.htm
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/digital/visual-effects/4218826
http://www.moviespecialeffects.org/
http://www.imagesjournal.com/issue09/reviews/abyss/ MY FAVORITE!!!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Blog 30 - 4/19/10
Hey Homies!
You know how last week we talked about 3D coming to our living rooms? I would like to explore the ways in which 3D has changed over the years. There have been many technological advances from the 3D movies of old (with the horrible paper glasses with one red eye and one green eye) to the new 3D (where we get to wear cool looking shades that just appear to be gray).
Where did the red and green plastic lenses go? Why don't we need those anymore?
Back in the day when 3D first began to get popular, it made people nauseated. I don't know about you, but I can think of no worse Friday night date than being stuck in a movie theater with a bunch of barfing people! In fact, one of the first reviews I read of Avatar was from someone who had gone to see it in IMAX 3D and got lightheaded and felt they were going to pass out in the theater. Thankfully, that's not the *normal* feeling you get from 3D anymore and was probably a product of that particular viewing being 3D AND IMAX.
So read up chickadees. See what you think about it. Answer one of these two questions for credit this week: 1) where do you think this 3D technology will end up? OR 2) how do you think this will change moviemaking in general?
Talk to me . . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereoscopy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCD_shutter_glasses
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/3d-movies/
http://www.www.helium.com/items/1772728-3d-movies
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-New-3D-TV-Technology-Will-Change-the-Scope-of-Future-Movie-Making&id=3932553
You know how last week we talked about 3D coming to our living rooms? I would like to explore the ways in which 3D has changed over the years. There have been many technological advances from the 3D movies of old (with the horrible paper glasses with one red eye and one green eye) to the new 3D (where we get to wear cool looking shades that just appear to be gray).
Where did the red and green plastic lenses go? Why don't we need those anymore?
Back in the day when 3D first began to get popular, it made people nauseated. I don't know about you, but I can think of no worse Friday night date than being stuck in a movie theater with a bunch of barfing people! In fact, one of the first reviews I read of Avatar was from someone who had gone to see it in IMAX 3D and got lightheaded and felt they were going to pass out in the theater. Thankfully, that's not the *normal* feeling you get from 3D anymore and was probably a product of that particular viewing being 3D AND IMAX.
So read up chickadees. See what you think about it. Answer one of these two questions for credit this week: 1) where do you think this 3D technology will end up? OR 2) how do you think this will change moviemaking in general?
Talk to me . . .
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereoscopy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LCD_shutter_glasses
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/12/3d-movies/
http://www.www.helium.com/items/1772728-3d-movies
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-New-3D-TV-Technology-Will-Change-the-Scope-of-Future-Movie-Making&id=3932553
Monday, April 12, 2010
Blog 29 - 4/12/10
Hola My Peeps!
This week I want to explore the new 3D television technology.
Included you will find a couple of articles about how we're all going to be watching 3D TV very soon, and a couple of articles about how the technology actually works.
Tell me what you think. Are you jonesing for this technology? Can you not wait to get the 3D TV into your living room to test it out? Could you not care less?
I don't know how I feel about it. I'm a bit on the fence. I think it's cool that we have the technology to be able to do this in our living rooms, but I'm not convinced we're all going to jump on the bandwagon. I view this kinda like I viewed Blu-Ray. Yeah, it's pretty and all . . . but I have no intention of spending that much money because I don't watch enough television to get my money back out of it. Somebody who watches all the time would probably be better able to speak to this technology than I can. Any takers?
Talk to me . . .
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-19167_1-10142957-100.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/18/3D.home.television/index.html
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/3d-tv-explainer/
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-3D-TV-Technology-Works&id=3488775
This week I want to explore the new 3D television technology.
Included you will find a couple of articles about how we're all going to be watching 3D TV very soon, and a couple of articles about how the technology actually works.
Tell me what you think. Are you jonesing for this technology? Can you not wait to get the 3D TV into your living room to test it out? Could you not care less?
I don't know how I feel about it. I'm a bit on the fence. I think it's cool that we have the technology to be able to do this in our living rooms, but I'm not convinced we're all going to jump on the bandwagon. I view this kinda like I viewed Blu-Ray. Yeah, it's pretty and all . . . but I have no intention of spending that much money because I don't watch enough television to get my money back out of it. Somebody who watches all the time would probably be better able to speak to this technology than I can. Any takers?
Talk to me . . .
http://ces.cnet.com/8301-19167_1-10142957-100.html
http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/09/18/3D.home.television/index.html
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/3d-tv-explainer/
http://ezinearticles.com/?How-3D-TV-Technology-Works&id=3488775
Monday, April 5, 2010
Blog 28 - 4/5/10
Hola Peeps!
I think next week we're going to 3-D technology, as it relateds to both the movies and the new TVs that just came out.
In preparation to switch subjects, please blog about sparkly new technology.
www.yankodesign.com
If you choose to blog from a site other than Yanko, please post a link.
Pick a product and give me an opinion.
Talk to me . . .
I think next week we're going to 3-D technology, as it relateds to both the movies and the new TVs that just came out.
In preparation to switch subjects, please blog about sparkly new technology.
www.yankodesign.com
If you choose to blog from a site other than Yanko, please post a link.
Pick a product and give me an opinion.
Talk to me . . .
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