Fun with computer vision and 2D physics. Kevin Atkinson at work. His first solo exhibition opens in July at ArtSpeak Gallery.
Check it out...
How about this one called "Bouncy Pixels"...
I just thought this was pretty cool. How do you suspect he is making this happen? Can you find any other videos like this to share? If so, post them up!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Michigan = The New Hollywood?
"Lights, Camera, Northern Michigan.” That is the buzz right now as the region is being considered for five major film projects with A-list producers, directors and actors. Currently a movie project starring Ray Liotta (Youth in Revolt) is being filmed in Frankfort in Benzie County. The interest in Northern Michigan for major film projects is due in part to the new film incentives package introduced by Governor Granholm and the legislature this past spring.
Another big attraction to Northern Michigan is the “film culture” created here by the Traverse City Film Festival. From the inception of the Festival its organizers, New York Times best selling author Doug Stanton, photographer David Williams and Oscar winning filmmaker Michael Moore envisioned their efforts would showcase the region as perfect for film projects. Moore’s Hollywood connection has helped to attract several producers, directors and stars to the Festival, all who have raved about the region.
Producer Bob Brown of Charity Island Films has been making movies in Michigan for 10 years and believes the state is perfect for film making. He worked for five years to get the incentives passed. Brown will be filming his latest movie “The Bassmaster” in Traverse City this September and October. He will have A-list actors and director Angelo Pizzo of “Hoosiers” and “Rudy” fame.
To help Northern Michigan communities prepare for the film industry, Stampfler is collaborating with Deb Havens of the West Michigan Film Video Alliance to host the Northern Michigan Film Forum, July 21-22. The two day event will include industry experts and a session titled “When Hollywood Comes To Town.”
To learn more about the July 21-22 Northern Michigan Film Forum contact Deb Havens at 616-885-2961. If you are interested in registering your services to be a part of the film industry in Michigan check out www.wmfva.org. To view the agenda and scheduled speakers visit michiganfilmnews.blogspot.com or mpami.org where you can register for the event. (Article by Rick Coates).
SO, what do these film incentives mean for Michigan? How will the economy be affected by the opening of production houses in our own state? Will Hollywood flock to the Mitten State? As a film student, you may be luckier than you think...how will you take advantage of the potential for opportunity right in your own backyard? Post links, discussion and advice for those looking to get involved...
Another big attraction to Northern Michigan is the “film culture” created here by the Traverse City Film Festival. From the inception of the Festival its organizers, New York Times best selling author Doug Stanton, photographer David Williams and Oscar winning filmmaker Michael Moore envisioned their efforts would showcase the region as perfect for film projects. Moore’s Hollywood connection has helped to attract several producers, directors and stars to the Festival, all who have raved about the region.
Producer Bob Brown of Charity Island Films has been making movies in Michigan for 10 years and believes the state is perfect for film making. He worked for five years to get the incentives passed. Brown will be filming his latest movie “The Bassmaster” in Traverse City this September and October. He will have A-list actors and director Angelo Pizzo of “Hoosiers” and “Rudy” fame.
To help Northern Michigan communities prepare for the film industry, Stampfler is collaborating with Deb Havens of the West Michigan Film Video Alliance to host the Northern Michigan Film Forum, July 21-22. The two day event will include industry experts and a session titled “When Hollywood Comes To Town.”
To learn more about the July 21-22 Northern Michigan Film Forum contact Deb Havens at 616-885-2961. If you are interested in registering your services to be a part of the film industry in Michigan check out www.wmfva.org. To view the agenda and scheduled speakers visit michiganfilmnews.blogspot.com or mpami.org where you can register for the event. (Article by Rick Coates).
SO, what do these film incentives mean for Michigan? How will the economy be affected by the opening of production houses in our own state? Will Hollywood flock to the Mitten State? As a film student, you may be luckier than you think...how will you take advantage of the potential for opportunity right in your own backyard? Post links, discussion and advice for those looking to get involved...
Friday, June 6, 2008
Stop Motion Graffiiti to the Extreme!
Wow! When someone sent me the link to this amazing video I had to sit and reflect for quite a while after viewing it! I was so impressed with the fluid motion of the video, the incredible amount of time the video took to create and the awesome artistic vision that this artist posesses. Impressive! The video is seven minutes long (remember how hard it was for your one minute stop motions?!) and takes up an entire city block in Buenos Aires. Imagine the labor! I think the people who occasionally sneak into the shots actually add to the effect and realism of the video rather than detract from its technical ability. If the video does not appear below, then just click on the title of this blog to be taken directly to the video. After viewing let me know your reaction and your first thoughts...
MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
Also, check out this new one I just found, kind of combines the sand art from an earlier post with the stop motion and cartoon theme from the wall art above.
MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.
Also, check out this new one I just found, kind of combines the sand art from an earlier post with the stop motion and cartoon theme from the wall art above.
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