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A Videopoem Meditation on War

“Lysistrata.” “Guernica.” “Naked and the Dead.” “All Quiet on the Western Front.” “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Creators in every branch of the arts have focused on war. While such efforts haven’t ended conflict, they have kept alive the yearning for peace. In this tradition, Finn Harvor gives us “Wargasm XV.” Harvor continually revises this videopoem, hence…

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Art for the Artist’s Sake

Artists often view their work as a gift to those who see, hear, or otherwise receive it. Even when remuneration is involved, there is the notion that one’s creativity is directed  to other people. But sometimes, the creator is a work’s main beneficiary. In “Ukrainian Teen Takes to the Abbey Stage,” RTEnews mobile journalist Philip…

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LumaFusion Editing Competition Inspires a Mini-thriller

We’ve previously featured movies shot under challenging time constraints. But “Identity Theft” is the first film we’ve showcased that was an entry in the LumaFusion editing competition. Entrants had 24 hours to create a short movie that met five requirements: Use at least three layers of video to create an effect. Use at least three…

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Dance Video Moves from Confinement to Freedom

“Words” is a two-minute dance video that begins in a claustrophobic space. Handcuffs further intensify the sense of imprisonment. Words fail to provide a way out. But all is not lost.  Russian director Vasiliy Zhitlov comes up with a novel form of jailbreak. About the Director Vasiliy Zhitlov is a freelance videomaker and vfx artist. He’s…

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Outdoorsman and Indoorsman Discover Common Ground in “Adventurier”

French filmmaker Benjamin Lapierre usually creates films that fit into the comedy or fantasy genres. But in “Adventurier” (“Adventurer”), Lapierre produces double-biography connecting himself and Raf Cramatte. On the surface,  the two men couldn’t be more different. Lapierre is a traditional creator who spends much of his time indoors writing, shooting, and editing iPhone movies.…

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Colors and Costumes in a Music Video

While music videos focus on performers, other elements—such as props and locations—often play memorable roles. For filmmaker Lee Zavitz, colors and costumes were key ingredients in shooting Chiara Young’s “Fake Friends.”   Making of “Fake Friends” Because the project was supported by Zhiyun, it’s not surprising that the Smooth Q3 gets plenty of screen time…

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