Film Recommendations

So good and Lily Cole's in it so even better. So many big stars in one films and it's like Heath Ledgers last film, he didn't even get a chance to finish filming it so in pops Johnny Depp, Jude Law and others to finish it.

This is one of the best horror films I have ever seen and I've seen a lot. Such a complex storyline and a perfect mix of gore and suspense. I was impressed. 

Current work

So now the boring essay writing is out of the way for now my work load is a better can mix it up and get some editing in as well as some paperwork.

So currently I'm working on a couple of videos for Double Denim (DDLTV2013 on YouTube) one acoustic set and one promo video.

Here's a little preview:

Quite excited for the outcome of these got a long way to go yet with them but hopefully they're going to look great. Always hate the lighting in these places never fit for filming. The back lighting definitely works better for lighting the musicians, a few places I've filmed have front lighting but won't put it on their faces so the camera can't pick it up. The back lighting highlights most areas besides the one's not directly in the light. 

Some lighting adjustments to be made and then just getting it together into a cool little video. Or a long video for the acoustic set but got to keep it interesting. Usually i don't like editing but I am looking forward to it, been a while since I've done any practical so it'll be nice to look at it with a fresh mind. 

Guillermo del Toro Survey

So as part of one of my assignments I have to conduct a piece of research on my chosen area/film/film maker. I've chosen Auteur theory and Guillermo del Toro. I will be looking specifically at Pan's Labyrinth so if anyone has good knowledge on this subject please do my survey it would be a huge help and I'd really appreciate it.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/F59FQJ7

Book recommendations for film students

Introduction to film by Nick Lacey- has so many topics in, I even went and bought it. 

Introducing Film- Graham Roberts and Heather Wallis

Film Theory: An Introduction- Robert Lapsley and Michael Westlake

Theories of Authorship- John Caughie (specifically for Auteur assignments)

Bands to check out.

I come across a lot of bands while filming these events in Leeds so heres some videos of the ones I liked.

King No-One

From their recent EP release

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsuYCO3hKxY


Midnight Wire

Carnabells 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3T0IDpnby8


Jaws

Famous Villains

https://soundcloud.com/famousvillains


Treason Kings

Traffic Wire

Puppet Rebellion

https://soundcloud.com/puppetrebellion

Upcoming work

In association with DDLTV2013:
-Kamara promo video
- Live, acoustic set with King No-One
and more.

Other events:
Traffic Wire EP launch at The Cockpit, Leeds- Photos and promo video.

For this blog specifically:
Video diaries of production work, behind the scenes footage and photos and much more.

King No-One at Carpe Diem

Continuing with work for Double Denim. myself and a friend went and filmed a live acoustic set of Kind No-One's music last night. It was a really good night and there music is cool. I would recommend checking them out.

https://www.facebook.com/kingno.oneband

http://soundcloud.com/king-no-one

Here's a shot from last night:

Keep an eye out on the Double Denim YouTube channel, my fb and twitter for updates on the release.

http://www.youtube.com/user/DDLTV2013

Filming at the Cockpit

This was a 2 part shoot, first there was an interview with Jaws for DDLTV2013 (YouTube)

https://www.facebook.com/JAWSJAWSJAWSJAWS

Really cool guys, funny. Great music. Go check out the band.http://www.jawsjawsjaws.co.uk/

Find the interview on my film and video page.

Then there was a little filming for Kamara, soon to be released. Heres a couple preview pics:

The guys doing sound check. Go check them out: https://www.facebook.com/wearekamara

https://soundcloud.com/wearekamara

Don't forget to subscribe to DDLTV2013 to keep up to date with them, my filming with them and the unsigned bands they promote. Some real talent to be found at these events and they're a great night out. Keep an eye out for this video being released!

http://www.youtube.com/user/DDLTV2013

Shooting the Double Denim Live Promo

Here are some shots from the event attended:

This guy was amazing, the way he interacted with the camera.

During editing: