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A Bollywood Take on Technology and Love

In “Fursat,” celebrated Indian director Vishal Bhardwaj has created an astonishing genre stew. This 30-minute movie includes virtual reality, time travel, dance, martial arts…and love. If you find the plot confusing, you can just enjoy the music, the dazzling locations, and the impressive camera work. Apple sponsored “Fursat” to show off the iPhone 14’s versatility,…

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Wordless Drama Explores One Man’s Interior Life

Sigmund Freud used words to explore mental terrain. But much of what goes on in our minds is visual. Starting from that proposition, “Misaligned,” provides a wordless and stunning journey into one man’s anxiety. Directed by Sally-Ann Dunn, this four-minute drama features Dariusz Czarniecki, who uses body language to transform everyday activities into nightmares. The…

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iPhone Footage in the News

iPhone Footage in the News

Phil Chapman isSenior VideoJournalist / Shoot-Edit / Dad / Singer / Bass Grade3! / Yorkshireman. BBC TV / Radio since 2002 Yorkshire/Cumbria/NorthEastJoined February 2011         Tweets by phillipchapman7 FacebookTwitter

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Revenge Spices Up Chicken Rice Mini-doc

Movie props rarely rise to co-starring status. On the short list is the Maltese Falcon and the Lightsaber. Now, joining those outliers is chicken rice. The Singaporean delicacy is at the center of “Poached,” a mini-doc about an intense culinary rivalry. Directed by David Gelb, creator of Chef’s Table, the five-minute movie—produced by Apple—shows how…

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Tutorial Review: “Car Chase”

DJI Film School’s 6-minute tutorial gives easy-to-understand advice on how to inexpensively—and safely—shoot a car chase with a small crew. Some of the techniques should also work with bicycle chases. FacebookTwitter

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POV Drone Captures Action and Location in Skateboard Video

The main challenge of a skateboard video is to capture the action. In “Dreamy Skate Follow Cam” Benoit Finck masterfully accomplishes that task. His POV drone footage enables viewers to vicariously experience the daring moves of skateboarder Tom Erik Ryen. But there’s more here than action. Finck gives equal billing to the sad but intriguing…

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