“Action Selfies”: Is Filmbo the next step in star-it-yourself mobile cinema?

Selfies are not (necessarily) evidence of narcissism. St. Augustine’s “Confessions,”  Franklin’s Autobiography, and van Gogh’s “Self Portrait with Bandaged Ear” can all be seen as precursors of the modern video blog. So are stand-up comics and one-man band performers like the early Dylan accompanying himself with his harmonica. Mobile moviemaking easy-to-use technology makes it is a natural…

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“Eye Want Change” film competition

Are you shooting with a smartphone or tablet? Are you between the ages of 16 and 25? If yes, you may wish to check out “Eye Want Change,” a short film competition that aims “to celebrate ideas, creativity and the positive impact that technology can have on reporting.” The deadline is NOVEMBER 10, 2014. While the…

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Phone boxes turn green to charge mobiles

Remember the joke in the Christopher Reeve Superman Movie when Clark Kent couldn’t find a suitable phone booth to change in?  There was only a pedestal style booth, nothing that would allow Ken to maintain his modesty. FacebookTwitter

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FAA approves drones for movie shoots

Variety reports an historic agreement that will allow moviemakers to use drones for aerial shots. According to the story, there are height, time, and other limits.  FacebookTwitter

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Bend it like…iPhone 6 Plus

The positive reviews of the new iPhones keep coming. But in a world where few things are perfect, complaints have been heard that the iPhone 6 Plus is subject to pocket bending. To get the facts, Unbox Therapy scarified a phone in real time. If you have a strong stomach, take a look at the…

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Disposable Film Festival will show mobile movies on Virgin America

In a major exhibition breakthrough, the Disposable Film Festival has made a deal to show mobile-shot videos on Virgin America flights. The curtain goes up on October 5. To get in on the action, consider submitting your mobile movies to the Disposable Film Festival.   FacebookTwitter

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