tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619Sat, 17 Mar 2012 13:30:53 +0000BBCdon lafontainejournalsFAQ'sblip.tvturnitinJAWSiMovieEnter the DragonmicrobloggingJoan CrawfordtestPsychosummerSnow White and the Seven Dwarfsbyejames bondSpike LeejaycutParisforeign language filmscult filmsThe Graduateviddlertrailersb-movieschapter 5Nokiadirectingparodycamera anglesRocky Horrorindependent filmsjumpcutstand-ingoodfellasNYFACannes Film FestivalUSBonlineshort subject filmsvimeoiTuneswelcomeMPAAWindows Movie Makermacscript supervisorDo The Right ThingYahoo videoeditingAOL videomartin scorsesetrailer storyboard assignmentfor cinephilesHollywoodinsomnia film festivalstoryboardcontestsapplefilm noirbruce leeEasy RiderscreenplayvoiceoverHenry Hillextra creditchapter 43 questionschapter 10soundgoodbyeanimationBrightCovepodcastsinvasion of the body snatchersDVDRebel without a CauseflipvideoHofstra MFAsummer readingnew blogMildred Piercehorror filmsnetiquettetutorialDr. Nofirewirenew journal formathandouts folderYouTubeOscarsquizGoogle videopublishinggolden globe awardsLittle Miss Sunshine400 Blowsfinal examDVGoldenGlobesiDVDFrom Russia With Lovemicrosoftedmodomobile videohttp://filmapp.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Laura R)Blogger347125FilmApphttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-6977639299554442618Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:07:00 +00002012-02-21T14:07:00.221-05:00animationappleThis is a great site (although I'm almost positive it can't be accessed from school) that you can use to help kids make their own character animations. I plan to use it during my Animation Unit. There are other good ones that are in the form of iPhone/iPad apps, but this one can be accessed from any computer. SketchStar Animation Creator. Speaking of Animation apps, I had so much fun making an http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/6Ap_ktg1Z3k/create-character-animations-online.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/6Ap_ktg1Z3k" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2012/02/create-character-animations-online.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-8505724204476327302Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +00002011-03-23T09:46:10.562-04:00Farewell to one of the great beauties--AND great actors--of Hollywood. RIP Liz.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/37khst2I16o/elizabeth-taylor-1932-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/37khst2I16o" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2011/03/elizabeth-taylor-1932-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-8550064378894611649Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:39:00 +00002010-12-21T18:42:38.703-05:00vimeotutorialWell, I can retire now. Seriously, though, these tutorials are well made and informative for novice filmmakers (at least the ones I saw...). Check out Vimeo Video School.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/48jHbGlatzY/vimeo-video-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/48jHbGlatzY" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2010/12/vimeo-video-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-9064079655178029546Sat, 01 May 2010 15:52:00 +00002010-05-01T11:54:36.857-04:00onlineeditingjaycutRemember JayCut, the online video editor that shut down several months back? Well, I was very excited to learn this week that the guys over at JayCut have relaunched a new, gorgeous, user-friendly web based video editor! Check it out at http://jaycut.com (you can try a demo version for free with no obligation).http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/FZ5tJaUTkLM/jaycut-is-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/FZ5tJaUTkLM" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2010/05/jaycut-is-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-3293396250935871524Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:01:00 +00002010-03-27T21:41:04.666-04:00directingBy NATALIE ANGIERPublished: March 2, 2010Shot by shot, films have evolved to resemble the natural rhythms of the brain. Read the NY Times article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/science/02angi.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/HN-2d_k3aqQ/ny-times-bringing-new-understanding-tot.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/HN-2d_k3aqQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2010/03/ny-times-bringing-new-understanding-tot.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-1529286471578954354Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:33:00 +00002009-07-19T11:34:20.407-04:00parodytrailersmicrosofthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/vSpXplyPAX0/very-cool-video-even-if-it-is-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/vSpXplyPAX0" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2009/07/very-cool-video-even-if-it-is-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-9025030086444043508Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:42:00 +00002009-03-23T19:45:24.022-04:00microbloggingJoan Crawfordedmodonew blogI'm actually not hosting my film blog there (on the school server) either. I am, however, using a fantabulous new microblogging-for-education site called edmodo, and that's where my film students will be getting their content from now on.I will, however, be coming back to this site soon, for other purposes...definitely film related! Stay tuned....PS: Happy Birthday, Joan Crawford!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/UixaEZuqiaI/forget-what-i-just-said.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/UixaEZuqiaI" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2009/03/forget-what-i-just-said.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-6062919057281275208Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:32:00 +00002008-11-20T09:35:22.035-05:00new blogMy new GCHS Film Appreciation blog can be found here. That shouldn't imply that I won't ever come back to Blogger, though...considering how much I *love* school CMS portals. ;-)http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/DBhxDFDvT1Q/new-location.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/DBhxDFDvT1Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/11/new-location.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-7634371437672637054Tue, 02 Sep 2008 23:38:00 +00002008-09-02T19:39:05.813-04:00don lafontainefor cinephilesvoiceovertrailershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/qv03TaF8iBc/rip-don-lafontaine.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/qv03TaF8iBc" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/09/rip-don-lafontaine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-892040172771297176Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:52:00 +00002008-09-03T13:46:40.141-04:00new bloggoodbyewelcomeHello! Welcome to Film Appreciation, the class in which we watch films, talk about films, read about films, and even make films. Sadly, after over 5 years in this location, my film class blog will be MOVING as of mid-September, 2008. Film buffs, students and teachers from all over the world have responded and linked to my blog, and I thank everyone for their support over the years.We'll still usehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/jb3j01rHrFY/welcome-fall-2008-film-students-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/jb3j01rHrFY" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/08/welcome-fall-2008-film-students-this.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-7244242184745667097Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:05:00 +00002008-06-13T11:09:23.027-04:00goodbyeThus, we end another semester of Film Appreciation. If nothing else, I hope you have learned to, er, appreciate films? Or, at least appreciate some films--and aspects of film--that you may not have before. And Prez, I hope at least one of them was a "good film"! ;-) Seniors: best of luck in all your future endeavors...see you at the movies!Ms Rebeccahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/aUIhr1bOCBc/cut-print-itthats-wrap.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/aUIhr1bOCBc" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/06/cut-print-itthats-wrap.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-3354135618449273962Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:27:00 +00002008-06-09T11:27:40.939-04:00You heard it before: make SURE you are there!Meanwhile, test your cinematic trivia skillz with this American Film Institute: Movie Quiz!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/CE8x7YPOIrg/final-exam-this-wednesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/CE8x7YPOIrg" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/06/final-exam-this-wednesday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-1558240185939779188Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:23:00 +00002008-06-04T08:29:31.051-04:00YouTubevimeoshort subject filmsHere's a sample of some of the films featured in our film festival: film project cipollina docherty lydon from NIck Cipollina on Vimeo.Some others can be seen here:http://vimeo.com/1109690http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOpSpm-UVFAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfh71j7tcXwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bYjsHpF8twhttp://vimeo.com/1112505http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/2TkBxM_ogZI/film-festival-clips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/2TkBxM_ogZI" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/06/film-festival-clips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-833033455307912243Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:06:00 +00002008-11-13T05:43:51.717-05:00short subject filmsClick on the Poster for info.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/riVwFDc9ULc/film-appreciation-film-festival.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/riVwFDc9ULc" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/06/film-appreciation-film-festival.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-7875884038446329376Fri, 30 May 2008 12:22:00 +00002008-05-30T08:28:29.141-04:00iMovieWindows Movie Makerflipvideoshort subject filmseditingIF you are filming with a FLIP video camera AND you are editing on a Mac, I recommend using iMovie HD as opposed to iMovie 08. If you don't have it, you can download it (downloading and installing iMovie HD will not overwrite or delete '08, so you're safe; and, it's free!). Get it here: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html.For all other cameras, iMovie 08 should work just fine. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/rE6fbgpQqTU/last-minute-flip-tip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/rE6fbgpQqTU" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/last-minute-flip-tip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-1943338128257696683Thu, 29 May 2008 15:42:00 +00002008-05-29T11:43:31.191-04:00short subject filmsFor the short films due next Tuesday, June 3rd:FILM APPRECIATION SHORT SUBJECT ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC Screenplay: Screenplay is CORRECTLY FORMATTED, with page numbers and cover sheet _____ Screenplay lists names of group members _____ Film: Film has 5 required camera angles (also indicated in script) _____ Film is no http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/AljeQ-plYPk/grading-criteria-for-short-subject.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/AljeQ-plYPk" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/grading-criteria-for-short-subject.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-8816038477243923984Tue, 27 May 2008 13:30:00 +00002008-05-27T13:45:57.430-04:00Yahoo videovimeoviddlerGoogle videoshort subject filmsAOL videoYouTubeiMovieWindows Movie MakerjumpcutBrightCovepublishingblip.tviDVDDVDThe Short Subject Film deadline is rapidly approaching (one week from today!), so we need to look ahead to the final stage in the filmmaking process: publishing. Publishing is the means by which you share your film with the world: you can do this by saving your completed film to a flash drive, burn it to a video CD or DVD, or upload it to one of several video sharing sites, such as YouTube.When http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/1udyTbl2jg4/video-sharing-sites.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/1udyTbl2jg4" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/video-sharing-sites.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-6109334257878572892Thu, 22 May 2008 12:14:00 +00002008-05-29T11:26:10.683-04:00final examshort subject filmsDo The Right ThingDON'T FORGET to work on your short films over the long weekend; the deadline is Tuesday, June 3rd, NO EXCEPTIONS. Meanwhile, we'll start on our next film,Spike Lee's controversial drama, Do The Right Thing. You can view Spike Lee's filmography here.The Final Exam will be given on Wednesday, June 11th, during class.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/QsW_zsPhvS8/do-right-thing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/QsW_zsPhvS8" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/do-right-thing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-390421303033579267Mon, 19 May 2008 11:38:00 +00002008-05-19T07:40:03.773-04:00screenplayshort subject filmsScreenplays are due next Tuesday, May 27. Here is a link to a page with some useful tips for formatting your screenplay.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/d1OV9YQaoUo/screenplay-format.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/d1OV9YQaoUo" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/screenplay-format.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-5277341990084955005Mon, 12 May 2008 12:41:00 +00002008-05-12T08:48:14.614-04:00flipvideoDVshort subject filmsjames bondUSBfirewireFrom Russia With LoveIf you wish to borrow either of the new Flip video cameras, the Canon DV camcorder, and/or any of the USB/Firewire cables, you MUST print and sign a rental agreement and return it to me. The rental agreement can be found here.BOND QUIZ TOMORROW!!!! DON'T be absent!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/ySFBp3a1npY/short-film-project-equipment-rental.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/ySFBp3a1npY" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/short-film-project-equipment-rental.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-3695702860226826318Thu, 08 May 2008 09:45:00 +00002008-05-08T05:46:47.365-04:00contestsYour Chance to Finish a Movie Microsoft Started - New York TimesHere's another movie contest: http://www.ultimatevideorelay.com/contest/index! Maybe you can tie in your group films into this somehow?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/cXq_QxuPih0/your-chance-to-finish-movie-microsoft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/cXq_QxuPih0" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/your-chance-to-finish-movie-microsoft.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-7052067251523178363Tue, 06 May 2008 12:24:00 +00002008-05-07T08:10:42.373-04:00quizshort subject filmsjames bondThe GraduateFrom Russia With Love The Film Festival deadline will be here before you know it, so be sure you are scheduling your shooting dates accordingly! Remember to bring your storyboard on Monday 5/12. The following Monday, May 19th shot and location lists are due.Our next quiz will be on the James Bond franchise, and will be given this coming Tuesday, May 13 (short answer format). Now that we've seen James Bond through thehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/5nH8u0GZsno/storyboards-due-monday-512-bond-quiz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/5nH8u0GZsno" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/storyboards-due-monday-512-bond-quiz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-7087496186191738234Mon, 05 May 2008 15:19:00 +00002008-05-05T11:20:52.315-04:00short subject filmseditingIn case you don't have access to video editing software (and you probably do; just look it up in the Start menu on your PC or Applications folder on a Mac), here is a good list of some web-based editing programs:Online Video Editing: The Best Web-Based Video Editing Tools - A Mini-Guide.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/xmezFx1JYHs/online-video-editing-best-web-based.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/xmezFx1JYHs" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/online-video-editing-best-web-based.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-3070374620787641693Mon, 05 May 2008 12:39:00 +00002008-05-05T08:41:38.601-04:00iMovieshort subject filmsmaceditingappleFor those of you who will be editing your group's film on a Mac and are less than satisfied with the new version of iMovie ('08), here is a link to get the older iMovie '06 HD: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/imovieHD6.html. Of course, if you like using '08, don't change if you don't have to!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/2jCaWxlB_xg/in-case-you-dont-like-imovie-08.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/2jCaWxlB_xg" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/05/in-case-you-dont-like-imovie-08.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5072619.post-6101281297299579014Wed, 30 Apr 2008 02:07:00 +00002008-11-13T05:43:52.106-05:00james bondFrom Russia With LoveThis week we start an in-depth analysis of this famous British secret agent and how he continues to reflect our changing culture in twenty-one films that span over forty years. Check out the "official website"! While the sixth (and blondest) Bond goes after the bad guys in the latest DVD release as you read this, in class we'll be watching the second Bond feature, From Russia With Love. Please http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/FilmApp/~3/6a7YgmlJz-c/bondjames-bond.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Laura R)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/FilmApp/~4/6a7YgmlJz-c" height="1" width="1"/>http://filmapp.blogspot.com/2008/04/bondjames-bond.html