Archive.org

So, I hope that after viewing Alan Berliner's masterpiece Nobody's Business, you realize that there is more than one way to approach visual storytelling. In his case, archive footage and seamlessly edited photographs made for the perfect aesthetic. For those of you who are interested in exploring this type of "collage cinema", whether in this class or on your own, here is a little something to help you on your way. The following is the largest online resource for archive footage and photographs. Everything from "Duck and Cover" to old Disney infomercials on Syphilis.

http://www.archive.org/

Search for "Moving Images". It will list whether or not material is in the Public Domain. Here is a personal favorite of mine: Are You Popular?

Enjoy!

10 Things: The Group PreInterview

So last night our group met for the second time. We brought together possible charachters for the project and pitched the idea, introduced ourselves, and heard from them. We captured some sound, which I think was a very important first step in getting our feet wet. A great part of this process for me was hearing from the potential participants and my classmates on this team why this is a project that they want to be a part of.
I feel like this is going to take a lot of time~ especially considering all of the other commitments we all have + the 7 hours already reserved on Wednesdays for class and lab. I am not sure how the scheduling will all work out, but I am so impressed that all 5 of us were able to come together yesterday even though most of us have such little out of class time to work with.
My plan is to divide the work in a way where we are not overwhelmed, but able to contribute in our best ways. The most difficult task is looking like it will be camera work, since we have only one person on that job.
The process continues...

Conversation between Werner Herzog and Errol Morris

A friend just sent me this link. It is a moderated discussion between Werner Herzog and Errol Morris at the Toronto Film Festival. Thought you guys might be interested---who knew they were friends, what an unlikely pair.

http://blogs.suntimes.com/ebert/2010/09/werner_errol_the_images_in_the.html

10 Things You Didn't Know Muslim Women Were Doing

We met on Thursday and I am excited to work with everyone in the group. The challenge will be creating a story arch that can work in the short time we have. I want to do something fun and light while still telling important stories, and I look forward to learning how to do that.

Undocumented Worker Production Group

We had our first meeting today. Four of the seven showed up (enough for a quorum). We screened "Los Trabajadores." Good Stuff! We discussed preliminary roles and responsibilites. More next week.

Wednesday Night

So here is the link to the trailer and page for Austin Film Society's presentation of Killing Kasztner. Looks awesome. Check it out!

Kasztner Trailer

See you guys on Wednesday!