We are excited to have the opportunity to work with NBC Universal this summer on greening the new series, “Grimm”. NBC Universal’s Television and Environmental Policy affirms they are, “committed to pursuing environmentally sustainable practices across all of our operations” and these are clearly laid out in their environmental policies that cover the production office, construction, on set and wrap. That’s great for the state of Oregon as well as the environment generally! Continue reading... “What Is Both Green And Universal At The Same Time?….”
Join us for a FREE screening of the short documentary that follows the grassroots movement to abolish nuclear weapons! Details for the screening are below.
2011 Daytime Emmy nominee Kerry Herta leads makeup artist workshops in Portland June 1-6.
Kerry Herta, the founder of Colour Box Makeup Studios who will be teaching a pair of upcoming artist workshops in Portland, has been nominated for a 2011 Daytime Emmy Award.
Herta, along with her team, was nominated for her work as Makeup Department Head during All My Children’s conversion to the HD format in early 2010.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last year or two, you’ve probably seen the re-birth of 3D in the digital world, and you may have some questions…
How does it work?
Do you always need to wear glasses?
Why does it give me a headache?
How different is production?
Post production?
What editing tools are available? FCP? Avid?
How can I distribute 3d content? BluRay? Web? Mobile?
Aspiring artsists learn the latest HD/film techniques through hands-on instruction that utilizes live models and HD cameras and monitors.
There are two slots remaining for Colour Box Makeup Studios’ upcoming HD/Film makeup workshops in Portland.
The five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar, scheduled for June 1-6, are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by award-winning celebrity/film/television makeup artist Kerry Herta. Each artist will receive hands-on training using live models and have their work analyzed using HD cameras and monitors. Continue reading... “Two Spots Left for HD/Film Makeup Workshops”
Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta returns to the Northwest to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries.
Following successful workshops in Seattle over the last two years, Herta’s workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – come to Portland June 1-6. The exclusive workshops are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment. Continue reading... “Colour Box Announces HD/Film Makeup Workshops in Portland”
The 8th annual BendFilm Festival opens call for entries! Declared “an important creation for filmmakers” by Gus Van Sant, BendFilm puts its focus on filmmakers, catering to their every need. Submit your film to the BendFilm today!! ** Only a few more days to take advantage of the Earlybird Deadline **
An article this week in Oregon Business Magazine highlighted film production in the southern region of the state. Producer, Gary Kout, founder and director of SOFAT made note of the production upturn due in part to diverse locations and experienced crew. For the details read here.
Someone needs to sing their praises: you know, the men and women who mentor, intern and teach film. This last summer, I returned to the University of Oregon to attend classes being offered through the new Cinema Studies Department. I had formerly attended the U of O as a child of the 60’s, who had wanted to be a poet. As a direct result of the people I met there, I became a poetic cinema filmmaker.
Seminar: Art Of The Storyboard
Date: Saturday – January 29, 2011
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Location: Baker Center 325 East 10th – Eugene
Fee: $50
Description: DIVA’s 2011 OpenLens Festival offers an “Art Of The Storyboard” seminar with Portland film director Daniel Schafer. Schafer will discusses his career as a storyboard artist and illustrator and shares insights into the intricacies of pre-visualizing a film production in this informative seminar session. Pre-register: 541-344-3482. Information: OpenLens Festival, divacenter.org
3D Movies, 3D-TV, 3D video games…
An article this week in