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…
read more →There’s something inherently astonishing about viewing the world from above. And now, thanks to the development of consumer drones, aerial photography has been democratized. But there’s nothing automatic about creating a memorable drone travelogue. As with every kind of moviemaking, success requires knowledge, practice, imagination, and dedication. The work of Finnish filmmaker Timo Oksanen is…
read more →Mackenzie Sheppard’s “Donny The Drone” has won the top prize in the narrative category at the 2018 New York City Drone Film Festival. With allusions to Ted Talks and (spoiler alert) totalitarianism, the 11-minute movie tells the story of Donny, a talking drone who has an epiphany that changes his life and perhaps that of…
read more →While film is primarily a visual medium, the sound track’s contribution can be immense. Think of the haunting themes in movies such as “The Godfather” and “Chariots of Fire.” Or—as an experiment—watch the “Psycho” shower scene with the sound turned off. If you prefer a more current example, here is “Flying With Nature,” which won the top prize…
read more →ColorDrop Media’s music video “Once in a While” illustrates the possibilities inherent in using a variety of mobile cameras to create a movie. FacebookTwitter
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