There is an article about microphones and what kinds are beneficial for certain shooting tasks.
I didn't know that:
Shotgun mics are used to pick up sound in a narrow pattern.
lavaliere mics existed. xD
Hand held mics are useful for interviews not involving passing the mic back and forth.
This article was interesting I thought. I think it's cool that mics have so many different uses. I also like how the article goes on to say that some mics can be REALLY expensive, but don't do their job well.
My one question is: Why do microphones have so many different uses?
This week was ok, but I'm still not feeling well.
I know my blogs may be late, that's fine. I don't care.
I wasn't feeling well this weekend and I was stressed and busy and I was just frustrated.
What made me happy this week was probably doing well on my performance quizzes. I feel like I'm getting the hang of Cheetah3d.
What frustrated me this week was probably recovering from my sinus infection.. I'm not quite there yet, but I will perservere.
What I learned this week is 3d isn't what it's cracked up to be. I'm still trying to grasp it, so I hope I can figure it out better soon.
I want to learn how to be more patient when I'm sick.
There are some speculations that Dungeons & Dragons will become the next Hobbit in the near future..
I didn't know that:
Dungeons & Dragons has been around for 38 years!
Playing Dungeons & Dragons is cliche and can automatically make you a geek or nerd.
Playing Dungeons & Dragons is considered "Satanic".
This article, I thought, was a little strange. I find it befuddling that Dungeons & Dragons has had such a cultural and religious impact on today's society. I also think that it's kind of stereotypical to know that Dungeons & Dragons is the epitome of geeks and nerds. ALRIGHTY THEN.
My one question is: Will this actually become a film and, if so, will ther be an uproar about it?
Over time, animated GIFs have become very huge and well-known!
I didn't know that:
The first animated GIF was made in 1878 or around that time!
Elspeth Reeve produced dozens of animated GIFs for the Summer Olympics last year!
GIFs were influenced by anything from Hollywood to politics.
I think this article is very intriguing. I think it it really fascinating to know that GIFs have been around for so long! I also am blown away by how much GIFs have affected today's society.
My one question is will GIFs continue to evolve as time goes by?
I learned how to use various tools in Cheetah 3d. There are a LOT of objects in that program, like dang. xD
I really want to learn how to ANIMATE in Cheetah 3d, which I believe is happening soon~~
What made me happy this week was probably getting good grades on the Performance Quizzes this week. That, or the feedback I received on my Rotoscoping project! I was also happy about starting 3d stuff!
What probably frustrated me the most this week was probably being sick. ;___;
I can't swim tonight at the meet at Ken West, which I'm bummed about, but hey, coach told me to get better and just focus on THAT. I'm relieved that he understands though..
I know I don't have much to say this week. It's because I just feel bad altogether. I'm happy this week is finally ending. This was a HEAVY week in terms of grades and whatnot.
There are some speculations that The Hobbit, in terms of its effects, is overwhelming and more for people. Some argue that filmmaking without all the crazy effects and technology is more efficient than 3d filmmaking.
I didn't know that:
Even though the visuals in The Hobbit are astounding, they overshadow the basis of the movie itself.
The movie can come off as "fake".
Less is more. It seems as though that movies that don't have many effects are a lot more worthwhile.
I'm polarized by this article. Maybe it's this guy's delivery in his writing, but it seems like he's being a tad harsh. I also think it's kind of a shame that he'd think that filmmakers are going backwards when it comes to filmmaking. I feel like this article was a bit biased, personally.
My one question is can 3d effects really overpower a blockbuster hit?
When it comes to writing short films, there are some things to keep in mind to make your story better.
I didn't know that:
The shorter the film, the better.
Providing specifics towards the characters such as personality and backstory can really sell a story.
Cliches are sometimes a no-go when it comes to short films because they are so noticeable.
I thought this article was really cool! I like the advice that this article provides you with. I also think that this will be very handy to those who aspire to be top-notch writers and/or directors along the way.
My one question is if you spend mre time on a short film, could it potentially be better than, say, a full-length film?
