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| PRODUCTION/POST/SOUND | Creating the Storms of Electro for "Amazing Spider-Man 2" | For reference in creating villain Electro's internal storm, the "Amazing Spider-Man 2" filmmakers turned to nature, grabbing inspiration from neurological networks, deep space nebulas, and, of course, lightning. On set, Jamie Foxx wore elaborate make-up that served a dual purpose: it worked as a base for the final look of the film, and provided tracking markers for postproduction. | Read More» | | |
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| DIGITAL MEDIA | "The Cloud: Getting Beyond the "Wow" Factor | At its simplest, cloud technology is seen as a straightforward means to a wondrous end—place media up into the Ethernet, and then with a few clicks, see it pulled down by someone else half-way around the world. The reality is much more complicated, of course. | Read More» | | |
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| FILM | How Filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier Grabbed Triumph from "Ruin" | In discussing the production of his film "Blue Ruin," director, writer and cinematographer Jeremy Saulnier tells both a cautionary and inspirational story with more drama than the average Hollywood movie. He covers all of the despair, deceit, hubris, loyalty, doubt, moxie, tragedy, and triumph common to any great story. | Read More» | | |
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| TELEVISION | BFFs Play House for USA Series | "Playing House," which just debuted on USA Network, marks another collaboration between writers, performers and best friends Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair. Joe Berkowitz explains that "their best friend status has not only fueled their work, though, it's also served as subject matter." | Read More» | | |
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