In this exclusive outtake from “Side By Side,” eminent crowdpleaser George Lucas talks about how film fans now have unlimited choices at their fingertips—and what that means for filmmakers who want their work to be seen.
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Filmmakers, take note! GE and Cinelan have extended their original August deadline for submissions to the Focus Forward competition to Sunday, October 7. You’ve still got time!
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Industrial Light & Magic’s Dennis Muren—an 8-time Oscar® winner—has created effects for more classics than we can count: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds, Terminator 2, E.T.... so when he warns against the dangers of CGI not looking real, budding effects makers should listen.
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The cinematographer of “I’m Not There,” “Erin Brockovich,” and Todd Haynes’ “Mildred Pierce” explains why longer takes and more footage can cause the point-of-view of the storytelling to disappear.
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The veteran cinematographer of “Total Recall,” “Robocop,” and “Starship Troopers” does not mince words about his feelings on digital filmmaking and those who champion it. Do you agree or disagree?
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Is digital the new Botox? The noted indie actress/screenwriter talks about processing her next movie—shot on the Canon 5D—so it looks like Woody Allen’s “Manhattan.”
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In this Future of Film talk from April 26, Andrew Weissman (Union Square Ventures) and Jason Hirschhorn (Media ReDEFined) discuss the multitude of innovative tools available to filmmakers in this brave new (internet and social) world.
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Mike Leigh’s longtime cinematographer Dick Pope (he also shot Linklater’s “Bernie”) talks about why he prefers his cinema without tricks. Is 3-D just a fad? Check out the entire Side Swipes archive of deleted clips from “Side By Side.”
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In this clip from our Side Swipes series, pioneering director James Cameron explains that even babies know 2-D images are not “real.” 3-D, however… that’s another story.
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Cinematographer Michael Ballhaus (“The Departed,” “Goodfellas”) worries that emotional images, once strictly captured on film, will not have the same effect digitally. Do you agree?
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In today’s Side Swipes clip from “Side by Side, ” cinematographer Donald McAlpine (“Moulin Rouge,” “Predator”) discusses the ever-evolving nature of the moviemaking process. In of world where digital is becoming more and more common, is film too wasteful a medium to last?
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David Fincher ("The Social Network," "Fight Club") discusses the responsibility of the director to create an environment that allows audiences to look from the inside out, never from the outside in.
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In today's outtake from Side by Side, Robert Rodriguez ( "Machete," "Sin City") recounts a very special visit to Skywalker Ranch, which involved giving a presentation to Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone and other renowned directors on the advantages of digital filmmaking.
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Side Swipes is a daily video series featuring clips from “Side By Side” that didn‘t make the final cut. Reed Morano, the cinematographer behind “Frozen River,” and “For Ellen,” paints a hopeful future for budding DPs who still want to shoot on film. It may just be as simple as putting on your “producer’s” hat.
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Acclaimed cinematographer Ellen Kuras (“Summer of Sam,” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”) wonders: in a world with the ever-changing formats of digital production, how will filmmakers preserve their work?
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In this Side Swipes clip from “Side By Side,” indie cinematographer Bradford Young (“Pariah,” “Entre Nos”) laments the stolen moments once captured on film, citing a famous example from the great Conrad Hall. With digital, are they gone forever?
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Side Swipes is a daily video series featuring clips from “Side By Side” that didn’t make the final cut. In this clip, animator Adam Valdez (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “Starship Troopers”) talks about bringing directors’ creative visions to life.
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In this Side Swipes clip from “Side By Side,” visual effects master David Stump (“X-Men,” “X2”) discusses the knowledge needed for a cinematographer to be an “articulate advocate” for each project.
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In this Side Swipes clip from “Side By Side,” directors Lana and Andy Wachowski (“Cloud Atlas,” “The Matrix”) contend that actors’ performances have always been manipulated.
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Side Swipes is a daily video series featuring clips from “Side By Side” that didn‘t make the final cut. Today: groundbreaking cinematographer Dion Beebe on the rich history of films shot on 35mm.
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In this edition of Side Swipes, David Lynch talks on how widespread digital theatrical delivery will enhance the moviegoing experience.
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Side Swipes is a daily video series featuring clips from “Side By Side” that didn‘t make the final cut. Today: innovative cinematographer Wally Pfister (“Inception,” “Dark Knight Rises”) talks about keeping the technology simple.
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Side Swipes is a daily video series featuring clips from “Side By Side” that didn’t make the final cut. Each day in August, cinematic masters weigh in on the core issues of the film. Today: cinematographer Michael Chapman (“Raging Bull,” “Taxi Driver”).
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How can audiences connect with independent films, both before and after release? In this preview from the Future of Film talk on April 26, David Larkin (CEO & founder of GoWatchIt) and James Lawler (founder of Constellation) introduced their innovative new platforms. Full video to come next week.
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Side Swipes is a daily video series featuring clips from “Side By Side” that didn’t make the final cut. Each day in August, cinematic masters weigh in on the core issues of the film. Today: the forward-thinking Steven Soderbergh.
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