Nov 27 2008

Going digital in cinematography

Tag: feature film, short filmtengo @ 7:41 am

Achieving the “film-look” is still the main criteria why many filmmakers and cinematographers prefer film-based equipment, 35mm or 16mm, cameras over the sometimes cheaper digital alternatives like camcorders or digital cinematography 24p HD equipment.
The need to cut down costs on independent and low- to no-budget productions urged many filmmakers to think about alternatives, while pleasing […]


Nov 14 2008

Wizard of Oz’ pop culture seeds

Tag: Uncategorizedtengo @ 11:10 am

After I had the opportunity to watch The Wizard of Oz (imdb, Wikipedia) yesterday, I noticed various hints that this 1939 masterpiece inpired various works of popular culture. Here’s my list of observations:

The Tin Man’s sway - Michael Jackson’s gravity defying sway moves at the end of the “Smooth Criminal” music video.
The Scarecrow, the Cowardly […]