A.I. has a lot of potential for evaluating opinions and facts. One of the strong points of A.I. in its chat versions is its speed and comprehensiveness to accomplish broad research. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS Of course, with any source of information, the most important part of critical thinking skills is for the person to gather … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and Critical Thinking Skills
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HOLLYWOOD UNIONS VERSUS REAGANOMICS
Hollywood union solidarity could undo four decades of damage to America’s middle class caused by Reaganomics. Redistribution of wealth by Reaganomics is often cited as the reason for the degradation of America’s middle class. Returning to a fair share of shareholder value for workers could reduce America’s growing extreme income inequality. By Michael R. BarnardMay … Continue reading HOLLYWOOD UNIONS VERSUS REAGANOMICS
My bumpy road through “Hollywood” – PALLION THE YOUNG STALLION spec script for BoJack Horseman
My favorite show on Netflix is BoJack Horseman, which reveals a lot about me, since it’s a show about an emotionally dysfunctional has-been in Hollywood. So, back in January 2018, I was motivated to write a spec script for the show. I thought maybe I could replay the events decades earlier, described in “My Bumpy … Continue reading My bumpy road through “Hollywood” – PALLION THE YOUNG STALLION spec script for BoJack Horseman
My bumpy road through “Hollywood” – That time I designed the Hollywood sign
I worked on a Paramount Television production from the team responsible for the hit 1980s series MIAMI VICE. It was a pilot starring Edward James Olmos for a proposed TV series called “Hollywood Confidential.”
My Bumpy Road Through “Hollywood” – THERE ONCE WAS MOONLIGHTING
Before Bruce Willis was BRUCE WILLIS, and when Cybill Shepherd was CYBILL SHEPHERD, there were only three TV networks, a couple independent TV channels, and cable TV was mostly just rebroadcasts of old shows and movies (HBO wouldn’t get an Emmy nomination until more than a decade later). One of those three networks – ABC, … Continue reading My Bumpy Road Through “Hollywood” – THERE ONCE WAS MOONLIGHTING
FILMMAKERS: BLACKER IS ‘THE NEW BLACK’
The NAB Show 2014 in Las Vegas is showing many new and innovate products and processes for indie filmmakers. Colors are becoming important, including black. How much of the image you create is black? Black cannot be projected. It exists in media by turning off light of any color. (Consider as an example that your … Continue reading FILMMAKERS: BLACKER IS ‘THE NEW BLACK’
How to Survive on Set Without Looking Like an Asshole
Nice compilation of things sometimes overlooked.
Callam Rodya as Roddy with 3rd AD Alex Pitzel slating the shot on the set of “Stalking by Numbers”.
When it comes to film work, actors have it the easiest. Don’t argue. You know it’s true.
In case you need a bit more convincing, consider this:
- We’re the last ones called and the first ones wrapped.
- There is a team on set whose sole job is to make us look beautiful.
- They tell us where to stand, where to walk, and what to say, and they even put down little pieces of tape for us and print out our lines on little pocket-sized sheets to make it extra easy.
- We get to stay warm in the trailer while they’re out there in a snow storm setting up the shot.
- We usually get paid better.
- We get all the credit.
Don’t get me wrong, acting is extremely difficult (especially when you…
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Episode 2: Lloyd Kaufman of TROMA discusses crowdfunding
The SECOND episode of Indie Film Industry News is now online. We feature indie icon Lloyd Kaufman of TROMA Entertainment, who discusses crowdfunding for indie movies, including his opinion of successful directors using crowdfunding for their large movie projects.
Rich Lackey explains “dynamic range” …
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If You EVER Use FACEBOOK On Your Phone, They Will Always Track You!
The latest news from Facebook is that they are turning your phone into a permanent tracking device so they can sell your whereabouts to any organization or person they choose, regardless of whether you've turned anything on or off. Unlike other services such as Foursquare or Google's Latitude, you won't be choosing what to share … Continue reading If You EVER Use FACEBOOK On Your Phone, They Will Always Track You!
FILMMAKERS, IT’S 2013. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR JOBS ACT IS? Part 2
1 FILMMAKERS, IT’S 2013. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR JOBS ACT IS? Part 2 of 2 Written by Michael R. Barnard Michael R. Barnard is a writer and filmmaker who has been researching the American JOBS Act since it was first proposed. Barnard is currently working on creating an independent feature film, A FATHER AND … Continue reading FILMMAKERS, IT’S 2013. DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR JOBS ACT IS? Part 2
URGENT UPDATE for filmmakers regarding the Crowdfunding Act of the JOBS ACT
The Securities and Exchange Commission is accepting comments on how it will formulate rules for the new equity CROWDFUNDING act that was included in the JOBS ACT. (See my story on ReelGrok.com at http://www.reelgrok.com/jobs-act-crowdfunding) This is important for indie filmmakers, since the ability to reasonably raise up to $1,000,000 from investors could reinvigorate the indie … Continue reading URGENT UPDATE for filmmakers regarding the Crowdfunding Act of the JOBS ACT
2012 NAB Show Abuzz with 3D & High Tech
This week, the fabulous NAB Show (http://NABShow.com) has taken over Las Vegas. The convention of The National Association of Broadcasters (see http://www.nab.org and http://www.museum.tv/eotvsection.php?entrycode=nationalassob) has been one of the largest events in the city for decades. The organization is for radio and television broadcasters and at the convention are nearly 2,000 venders showing all the equipment, business opportunities … Continue reading 2012 NAB Show Abuzz with 3D & High Tech
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