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Fim Score Composers: Danny Elfman, John Powell, Trent Reznor and Hans Zimmer Roundtable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gSAF9_ZHjfc Marco Beltrami (The Homesman), Danny Elfman (Big Eyes), John Powell (How To Train Your Dragon 2), Trent Reznor (Gone Girl) and Hans Zimmer (Interstellar) discuss the process behind scoring the top films of the year.

Filmmaker: A Diary by George Lucas Part 3 of 4

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THE WALK Teaser Trailer #1 (2015) Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley Mov...

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MacBreak Studio: Ep. 295 - Creating Audio Only Cross Fades in Final Cut ...

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This week on MacBreak Studio, Mark Spencer shows Steve Martin from Ripple Training how you can use Motion to make the process of creating audio-only cross-fades in Final Cut Pro X super easy.

TRAILER: SAN ANDREAS - A magnitude 9 earthquake in California

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Dwayne Johnson stars in SAN ANDREAS, in theaters May 29, 2015. http://facebook.com/sanandreasmovie http://sanandreasmovie.com --- After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Dwayne Johnson) and his estranged wife make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter.   But their treacherous journey north is only the beginning. And when they think the worst may be over…it’s just getting started. The action thriller “San Andreas,” from New Line Cinema and Village Roadshow Pictures, reunites Dwayne Johnson with director Brad Peyton and producer Beau Flynn, following their collaboration on the global hit “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.”  The film also stars Carla Gugino (“Night at the Museum,” TV’s “Entourage”), Alexandra Daddario (“Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters,” TV’s “True Detective”), Ioan Gruffudd (“Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer”), Ar

WATCH NOW | Filmmaker: A Diary by George Lucas Part 2 of 4

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WATCH NOW | Filmmaker: A Diary by George Lucas Part 1 of 4 | The Making of The Rain People

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I love Francis Ford Coppola. His worked has profoundly influenced me for many years, but it hasn't been until this very moment that I feel/notice/understand why. George Lucas on a USC/Warner Bros. scholarship met Francis For Coppola on Finian's Rainbow. Coppola's third featured afforded young Lucas a chance to do a behind-the-scenes documentary on The Rain People. I love George Lucas' approach on this short...I get a chance to experience Coppola directing. It's an incredible short documentary. A moment in time, a crossroads for two filmmakers...in the early stages of their careers. Outstanding.

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"Good things come to those who work their asses off." Nightcrawler (2014) Lou Bloom(Jake Gyllenhaal)

L.A. A Queer History - Ivy Bottini talks about Gay marriage

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Short oral history clip from the in-progress documentary film, L.A. A Queer History. Help us complete this film by donating and/or sharing our Indiegogo campaign:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/l-... You can also donate on our through our website: www.laaqueerhistory.com

DIRECTING | TIM BURTON | Master Class | Higher Learning

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DIRECTING Director, producer, writer, animator, and artist Tim Burton joins post-secondary students and faculty to offer feedback on the work of animation students and to celebrate the medium of stop-motion animation. This Higher Learning event was held on November 23, 2010 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Visit the Higher Learning Digital Resource Hub to learn more about our upcoming events at TIFF Bell Lightbox and to access bibliographies, filmographies and additional resources associated with this event.  http://www.tiff.net/higherlearning/

WATCH NOW: Lessons of The Wolf - Scorsese's Style, Narrative and Commentary

Take 33 minutes to learn from the master, from an arc inclusive of all his work. 

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"We look backwards to avoid going forward." Lucky Them (2013) Ellie Klug(Toni Collette)

CINEMATOGRAPHY | VILMOS ZSIGMOND Masterclass | Higher Learning

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Cinematography TIFF Vilmos Zsigmond, the Academy Award-winning cinematographer, joined the Higher Learning audience for an in-depth master class and a look back at his 50-year career at the forefront of the industry. This Higher Learning event was held on August 8, 2014 at TIFF Bell Lightbox. Visit the Higher Learning Digital Resource Hub to learn more about our upcoming events at TIFF Bell Lightbox and to access bibliographies, filmographies and additional resources associated with this event.

Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens Trailer Cut down to fan standards

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Art Jackson - Music, Family and Inspiration - Directed by Mario J. Novoa

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Coming into your own as human being, man or woman, is a difficult process and such is the journey of every creative person I've ever met. Art Jackson, producer of Underground Masterpiece, talks about his own life and musical aspirations. In the scope of creating his "masterpiece", he rediscovered the process of being a Latin Jazz aficionado and collaborator. While many of us shy away from our roots, Art Jackson tells us how his family influenced his journey into music. 

Macbreak Studio #293 - Storyboarding in Final Cut Pro X, Part 1

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A useful tool that could be used for pitching, treatments, mock ups, samples, etc. Often times collaborators, don't get a full understanding of the technical aspects of filmmaking. This tool in FCP X could provide an exciting tool for your collaborators. Editing Final Pro X Storyboarding Pre-visualization Pre-vis

Ay Jose! DP & Editor - Mario J. Novoa

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My latest collaborative work is called Ay Jose! A dark story, with many twists and turns, which features fashion paying homage to 1940's Mexican Cinema.

Jurassic World - Trailer Premiere Thursday November 27 (HD)

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L.A. A Queer History - screening, reception & panel with LGBTQ pioneers!

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I want to invite you to hear from  ‪#‎ LGBT‬  activists and artists who made a huge impact in the LGBT civil rights movement in Los Angeles and the world.  Gregorio Adam Davila  and I have been working really hard to make a documentary for future generations, I urge you to come out and support the film. Can't make it? Please repost and feel to invite your Facebook friends and family.  ‪#‎ latino‬  #lgbt  ‪#‎ filmmakers‬   L.A. A Queer History Come experience Los Angeles' longest running Latino LGBTQ bar, La  Plaza ! A reception and panel discussion to benefit  L.A. A Queer History : a documentary film showcasing the rich LGBTQ history of Los Angeles area. Directed by Gregorio Davila and Produced by Mario J. Novoa.  www.laaqueerhistory.com View Trailer here: https://vimeo.com/ 100293237 Suggested donation $5 to $25.  All proceeds to benefit the completion of this very important documentary. $5- parking at Melrose Elementary  731 N Detroit St, Los Angeles, CA 9004

Peanuts New Movie Trailer

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Steven Spielberg & John Williams Talk Music in Rare Interview

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I became obsessed with film scorers at the age of 10, around the same time I knew I wanted to be a film director. Some of my first vinyl soundtrack purchases were ones that John Williams had composed. The first soundtrack I purchased was Indian Jones and the Temple of Doom. I was already a huge fan of the film when it came out, but I was completely riveted by the music. Learning how to play the clarinet a year or two before that, helped my understand music in a different way. In this clip Steven Spielberg and John Williams talk about film music and their collaboration.

R2D2 Budgie

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Bluey the budgie going crazy making  R2-D2 noises. He's blue, cute and has a lot to say. 

Yellow Ribbon Short Doc - Directed by Mario J. Novoa

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Several years ago I was honored to work on a documentary featuring U.S. veterans and their families, and their struggles after returning home from combat. It was an enlightening experience and gave me a chance to reflect on the commitment and sacrifice soldiers make when enlisting in the military. Please enjoy this 20 min doc. Veterans Day 2014 Produced and Directed by Mario J. Novoa

Oscar "Best Picture" Retrospective - 1981 (HD) JoBlo.com Exclusive

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DIE ANTWOORD - UGLY BOY - Music Video

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Visually stunning. 2 million views in two days. Appearances by Marilyn Manson, Jack Black, Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Die Antwoord - Ugly Boy. Did you hear Magic?  Magic  - Performed by Mick Smiley. Written by ...  GHOSTBUSTERS  Original  Soundtrack

George Lucas on Hollywood's Blockbuster Mentality | Charlie Rose

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When we look at the film business, studios films, blockbusters, we notice the barrage of these films start to look and feel the same. Filmmakers come in and produce these properties for the financiers, but I think something gets lost between the writer and director. I don't think it is intentional, but the perception is that there might be too many cooks in the kitchen. With multi-million dollar productions on the line, it is hard not to make movies without so much input. You have to maximize the potential of the film, but what's lost in the process? How much of the film belongs to the director's vision? How much of it is the studio's? We collaborate with creative people, because we trust their creative vision. Does this vision get muddied in the studio wold? Listen to George Lucas as he describes the studio world he walked into as a young filmmaker. 

INTERSTELLAR Featurettes - Behind The Scenes (2014) Matthew McConaughey ...

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Watching behind-the-scenes promos are what prompted me to become a filmmaker. I enjoy hearing the process by which the actors were able to achieve certain performances, or the lighting techniques of cinematographers, or just hearing a director yell, "action"! Take a look at the process and making of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar.

George Lucas on the Meaning of "Star Wars" (Oct. 23, 2014) | Charlie Rose

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The 5th Beatle - The birth of the Beatles, impossible dreams

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Blackmagic VS RED

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RED Scarlet VS BMPC. Full tests and low light torture to see which camera is better. The blackmagic production 4k or the Red Scarlet. 

George Lucas Fought For His Film "American Graffiti"

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George Lucas describes fighting for his film American Graffiti against Universal Studios Executives. He wrote and directed a personal film about his life that ignited something for the audiences that flocked to see the movie. American Graffiti stayed in the movie theaters for a year! 

Hollywood Studios to Make $6.8B from SVOD Players Like Netflix, Hulu | VideoInk

Hollywood Studios to Make $6.8B from SVOD Players Like Netflix, Hulu | VideoInk

Trona Screening Thurs. Oct 30th In Hollywood

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RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/trona-screening-tickets-13587952933?aff=eorg We are excited to announce that we will be screening  Trona  up on the big screen  Thursday, October 30th  with the cast and crew.  Official Trona Trailer from Daniel C. on Vimeo . For those of you in the Los Angeles area, we would love to invite you to join us and thank you in person for all of your support.  The screening will begin  promptly at  7:00 pm  at the Los Angeles Film School,  so please arrive a little early to check in.  There will also be a short Q&A, to begin immediately after the screening.   We have a limited number of spots, so you must  RSVP  to ensure your seat. Trailer:  http://vimeo.com/98506374   http://vimeo.com/98506374   http:/ Wesbsite:  http://www.tronathemovie.com Looking forward to seeing everyone! Daniel Cotreau, Director Mario J. Novoa, TRONA Producer & LAFS Alumni Association President 

How many years does it take to change a light bulb?

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The production design, editing, performances, music and overall look of this commercial is awesome. A great little piece that I really enjoyed watching. 

The Gear: The Making of L.A. A Queer History

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The Gear: The Making of L.A. A Queer History by Mario J. Novoa http://kck.st/1DukNzt You can talk about making anything till you are blue in the face, but you'll never make it happen, unless you work with what you have. When I was approached to make L.A. A Queer History (a feature documentary), I knew that the interviews would be a little difficult to shoot because we had to shoot on location. We had to worry about light and sound recording issues. Since we had no budget, we could not pay or hire anyone to really help out. Using a PANASONIC LUMIX GH2, a Panasonic 14mm zoom lens, a $25 CCTV lens and adapter, a Zoom H4N sound recorder, a SENNHEISER lavaliere microphone and a consumer tripod, we went to work. Having had over 20 years of experience shooting and editing interviews, I took on the task of being the main production person. Something I haven't done in years. I ran through the scenarios with the director about how to set up, set up time, sound and lighting

The Film Festival Circuit

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How to Make the Most of the Festival Circuit Film Independent  >  Blog  > How to Make the Most of the Festival Circuit HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT Why take your movie to a film festival? It seems like a funny question—doesn’t everyone want to premiere at Los Angeles Film Festival or Sundance or Toronto? But earlier this month when festival insider Peter Belsito of  SydneysBuzz  came to Film Independent to talk about festival strategy, he asked it quite seriously. “They only cost money,” he said. “You don’t make any money at a festival. Why do you want to go there? To get a deal? You can probably forget that. Sundance in their biggest year had 30 deals. And even a lot of those were just representation deals—they weren’t distribution or anything. So why do you want to go to these events?” The answer: Marketing. “To get the review,” Belsito said. “To meet the people from the trade. That’s why you go to these events. So when you look at your year and t

Cyborg Killing Machine - The Terminator

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http://variety.com/2014/scene/news/terminator-30th-anniversary-screening-james-cameron-gale-anne-hurd-1201331750/ Humble Beginnings:  Shot for a paltry $5.6 million, Cameron and Hurd attribute their ingenuity and rebellious spirit to their mentor:  Roger Corman . “We were ready to take on Hollywood and show them how it could be done cheaper and faster, because we’d learned from the master,” Cameron said. “The first thing he taught me,” Hurd added, “is belief in myself.” According to Hurd, 99 people rejected “The Terminator” when it was first being shopped around, “but all you need is that 100th person to say yes.” And the final lesson that Corman taught her? “You can do just about anything with some bailing wire and  grip  tape.”

Ay Jose - Production Stills by Mario J. Novoa

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On the set of Ay Jose. Director of Photography and Editor Mario J. Novoa. On the set of Ay Jose. Director of Photography and Editor Mario J. Novoa. On the set of Ay Jose. Director of Photography and Editor Mario J. Novoa. On the set of Ay Jose. Director of Photography and Editor Mario J. Novoa. On the set of Ay Jose. Director of Photography and Editor Mario J. Novoa.

Star Wars Cantina Scene Rough Cut & Final Version Comparisons

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Unedited Star Wars Cantina Scene by chano y

Art Jackson - Underground Masterpiece - Directed by Mario J. Novoa

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I recently sat down with Latin Jazz music producer Art Jackson to talk about his new undertaking, "Underground Masterpiece". I asked Art if I could sit down and find out more about his work and collaborators. While this 12 minute video was part of a longer conversation, I pieced together a promo for his album and upcoming concert in Oakland. The concert will take place Saturday October 24th, 2014 at Geoffrey's Inner Circle. I will be releasing a track by track commentary with Art Jackson in the next few weeks on my YouTube channel. For the those that love Latin Jazz, enjoy! For those that don't, I hope you discover the joy from Art Jackson's newest collection, Underground Masterpiece. Website:  http://jacksonbravo.blogspot.com/?spref=fb Available: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/artjackson http://www.amazon.com/Underground-Masterpiece-Art-Jackson/dp/B00K49VMNQ

The Style: The Making of L.A. A Queer History Pt.2

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The Style: The Making of L.A. A Queer History Pt.2 by Mario J. Novoa Director of L.A. A Queer History, Gregorio Davila, has been an artist for a long time. He comes to film by way of art and music, and has created quite a body of work as a multimedia artist. Gregorio at heart, is a creator and storyteller. It was a culmination of painting, mixing music and film editing that brought him to direct L.A. A Queer History. Taking all that he is and all that he has learned, he has assembled a film that will have it's presence known in early 2015. With style and intrigue, L.A. A Queer History will take people on a journey to uncover the beautiful and ugly past of Los Angeles history. What intrigued me about Gregorio, was Gregorio's visual style. I first met Gregorio via a film I produced, "Gay Latino Los Angeles: Coming of Age", where he was editing a trailer for the film. When I viewed the trailer he created, I was elated to meet such a talented filmmaker. As I go

The Idea: The Making of L.A. A Queer History Part 1

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We began with an idea , can we make an epic documentary about LGBT Los Angeles culture and history with no money? I think every great idea is born out passion, and if anything, our idea only had passion. Lot's of PASSION. We had to tell this story! We had to make this documentary...even without any money. During our production period, I'll take you on a journey about the making of L.A. A Queer History and what it took to get our EPIC idea off the ground. L.A. A Queer History began as a co-production by Producers Mario J. Novoa and Gregorio Davila in late 2012, discussing story and production development ( Film Bliss Studios ). "We both met while working on "Gay Latino Los Angeles: Coming of Age" in 2011. Gregorio was eager to do a documentary about LGBT history which covered various periods in L.A. LGBT history . Gregorio knew he had to make this happen, but no idea how to get it off the ground. He wanted to work with a producer who could find financing,

L.A. A Queer History Documentary Launches on Kickstarter!

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L.A. has a history you've never heard before. A film showcasing 100 years of Gay pioneers who helped shape the community & the world. Visit our website: laaqueerhistory.com (You can donate via PayPal on website)  Follow us on Twitter:  twitter.com/QueerLa Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/pages/LA-A-Queer-History/169369526573867?ref=hl Most consider the Stonewall riots as the beginning of the Gay Civil Rights movement, but the true heart of it began in Los Angeles as early as 1947. And there have been Gay pioneers and artists who have been shaping our community as early as the turn of the 20th century. The first film of it's kind,   L.A. A Queer History   chronicles the untold story of Gay and Lesbians helped shape the community, the city and the world. Told by artists, scholars, historians and the people who lived it. Inception This documentary began two years ago when I )dir. Gregorio Davila) discovered through articles, books and archival resou