Southern Shorts launches Moving Picture-Flipbook Contest. Please visit the link to read today's article about the contest:
http://http://www.enewscourier.com/homepage/local_story_248195644.html
You may also visit our website to download rules and instructions at www.aots-athens.com/film
What is a flipbook?
Flip books are essentially a primitive form of animation. Like motion pictures, they rely on persistence of vision to create the illusion that continuous motion is being seen rather than a series of discontinuous images being exchanged in succession. Rather than "reading" left to right, a viewer simply stares at the same location of the pictures in the flip book as the pages turn. The book must also be flipped with enough speed for the illusion to work, so the standard way to "read" a flip book is to hold the book with one hand and flip through its pages with the thumb of the other hand. The German word for flip book—Daumenkino, literally "thumb cinema"—reflects this process. (Wikapedia)
Below are links to some examples of simple flipbooks.
With vellum paper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSrDnIVgVv0
With post-its: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGggKaR5lRA
How to videos: http://www.ehow.com/video_2373716_animate-flip-book.html
This is just one link, once you get on the site there is a series of several video how tos.
You can use an materials, the most important thing is to use your creativity!
Good luck!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Guest Blogger-Thomas Beane
The Short Film
Thomas Beane
In current times, movie fans go to the theater to see their favorite stars, a film that appeals to their interest or to enjoy a night of entertainment. The days of yesteryear offered the movie-goer a different experience. The feature film often followed a news reel from around the world, a weekly serial and possibly a short film featuring the adventures of a hero or the comic antics of the likes such as the Three Stooges. Those days where the short film are featured at the movie theater have long since past. New technology and the expansion of television may have been the saving grace of the short film.
Short films are as important to the film industry and the exploration of our culture as the feature-length film. The short film can be used in many ways by filmmakers to tell the subject of their stories and come in all different genres. A documentary exploring the life of a single person or group can be the subject of a short or it can be used to educate the audience about social issues in cultures around the world. A short can be a work of fiction which is created in the imagination of the writer and brought to life by the filmmaker. Fiction shorts can be as compelling, moving or as humorous as feature if properly done. Animation is a genre that often uses the short film format for its work. This primarily due to the high costs associated with creating an animated film. These examples show how diverse the short film can be and their importance in the industry.
Short films are particularly favorite formats for beginning and student filmmakers. It allows these filmmakers to improve their skills and gain valuable experience in the actual practical arts of filmmaking. The old saying “one has to crawl before they can walk” is a good observation to make when pondering the question as to why beginning and student filmmakers prefer the short film format. It is also much cheaper to produce a film that is thirty minutes in comparison to a feature-length film of two hours. Although short films are the preferred format for beginning and student filmmakers, this does not mean that they are lacking quality or that professional filmmakers don’t also use this format for their projects. Many seasoned professional filmmakers indeed make short films.
Although theaters rarely show short films any more, there is still a market for them in the film industry. Short films can be entered into festivals where they are judged and can win awards, cash prizes and help boost the career of the filmmaker. The Southern Shorts Film Festival and some other festivals specialize in featuring the short film. These festivals celebrate the short film format and the filmmakers who spend their time, money and skills into creating these wonderful pieces of art. Some television channels also feature the short film in their programming depending on the subject matter and their programming needs. For example, DOC TV features short documentaries from all over the world covering all subject areas. Short films can also be distributed through internet sales or featured on internet video outlets. With the expansion of the digital age and the internet, the short film has found a new way to reach an audience. YouTube and other similar video websites have become popular outlets for short films.
The short film has always been a part of the film industry and will continue to be a vital format for the filmmaker. It is important that the short film continues to play an important role in the art of filmmaking. Whether you are a student, a beginner or a seasoned professional, grab those cameras and bring the world to life in your own short film. It is a way that you can make this world a better and more entertaining place. Roll Camera Roll!
Thomas Beane
In current times, movie fans go to the theater to see their favorite stars, a film that appeals to their interest or to enjoy a night of entertainment. The days of yesteryear offered the movie-goer a different experience. The feature film often followed a news reel from around the world, a weekly serial and possibly a short film featuring the adventures of a hero or the comic antics of the likes such as the Three Stooges. Those days where the short film are featured at the movie theater have long since past. New technology and the expansion of television may have been the saving grace of the short film.
Short films are as important to the film industry and the exploration of our culture as the feature-length film. The short film can be used in many ways by filmmakers to tell the subject of their stories and come in all different genres. A documentary exploring the life of a single person or group can be the subject of a short or it can be used to educate the audience about social issues in cultures around the world. A short can be a work of fiction which is created in the imagination of the writer and brought to life by the filmmaker. Fiction shorts can be as compelling, moving or as humorous as feature if properly done. Animation is a genre that often uses the short film format for its work. This primarily due to the high costs associated with creating an animated film. These examples show how diverse the short film can be and their importance in the industry.
Short films are particularly favorite formats for beginning and student filmmakers. It allows these filmmakers to improve their skills and gain valuable experience in the actual practical arts of filmmaking. The old saying “one has to crawl before they can walk” is a good observation to make when pondering the question as to why beginning and student filmmakers prefer the short film format. It is also much cheaper to produce a film that is thirty minutes in comparison to a feature-length film of two hours. Although short films are the preferred format for beginning and student filmmakers, this does not mean that they are lacking quality or that professional filmmakers don’t also use this format for their projects. Many seasoned professional filmmakers indeed make short films.
Although theaters rarely show short films any more, there is still a market for them in the film industry. Short films can be entered into festivals where they are judged and can win awards, cash prizes and help boost the career of the filmmaker. The Southern Shorts Film Festival and some other festivals specialize in featuring the short film. These festivals celebrate the short film format and the filmmakers who spend their time, money and skills into creating these wonderful pieces of art. Some television channels also feature the short film in their programming depending on the subject matter and their programming needs. For example, DOC TV features short documentaries from all over the world covering all subject areas. Short films can also be distributed through internet sales or featured on internet video outlets. With the expansion of the digital age and the internet, the short film has found a new way to reach an audience. YouTube and other similar video websites have become popular outlets for short films.
The short film has always been a part of the film industry and will continue to be a vital format for the filmmaker. It is important that the short film continues to play an important role in the art of filmmaking. Whether you are a student, a beginner or a seasoned professional, grab those cameras and bring the world to life in your own short film. It is a way that you can make this world a better and more entertaining place. Roll Camera Roll!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Southern Shorts News
Hello filmmakers and lovers, we have great news! Monya Claborn, who owns Cornerstone Entertainment in Athens is hosting an educational meeting for teen film camp participants. THe teens will get to meet a producer and director as well as tour the facility. The meeting time is to be announced, but we definately want to thank Monya for her support of film in Athens.
We also have Thomas Beane of Alabama Film Development Project as a guest blogger this coming week, so check back for lots of great news.
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We also have Thomas Beane of Alabama Film Development Project as a guest blogger this coming week, so check back for lots of great news.
If you are on Facebook, join our group!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Southern Shorts Film Festival Call For Entries
The Southern Shorts Film Festival criteria has been decided and entries are now being accepted. AOTS will be posting the entry form for download this week. I will go ahead and post the criteria here for you to get a head start.
Art on the Square is pleased to announce the inaugural
Southern Shorts Film Festival 2009
Showcasing Local Independent Film
Call for Entries:
Two categories youth (17 and under) adult (18 and up)
All films should be less than 15 minutes in length including credits
All films must be in digital format, if you are not shooting your film in digital it must be converted to NTSC format.
All genres are accepted.
No explicit material accepted.
All entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed entry form, downloadable on this website.
All films are juried.
Entry fee for both categories is $15 with a $10 jury fee.
All films must be received by October 1st.
Festival schedule will be posted on the AOTS website October 7th.
If your film is chosen you will receive two complimentary tickets to the festival.
See additional rules on the Entry Form.
Two themes:
Secret Athens: any film about an unknown aspect of Athens or individuals past or present.
Open: this no-themed category allows for maximum creativity on any subject.
Youth $200 prize
Adult $200 prize
Best Of Show $300 (out of all films)
All entries may be mailed to Art On The Square,
checks may be made to AOTS or Art On The Square
PO Box 1560
Athens, AL 35612
For more information you may email Alissa Rose-Clark at alissarc@aots-athens.com or alirose76@gmail.com
Or call AOTS office at 431-6133 you may also call me directly with your questions at 2156-777-5389! Thanks and gook luck on your projects.
Art on the Square is pleased to announce the inaugural
Southern Shorts Film Festival 2009
Showcasing Local Independent Film
Call for Entries:
Two categories youth (17 and under) adult (18 and up)
All films should be less than 15 minutes in length including credits
All films must be in digital format, if you are not shooting your film in digital it must be converted to NTSC format.
All genres are accepted.
No explicit material accepted.
All entries must be accompanied by a completed and signed entry form, downloadable on this website.
All films are juried.
Entry fee for both categories is $15 with a $10 jury fee.
All films must be received by October 1st.
Festival schedule will be posted on the AOTS website October 7th.
If your film is chosen you will receive two complimentary tickets to the festival.
See additional rules on the Entry Form.
Two themes:
Secret Athens: any film about an unknown aspect of Athens or individuals past or present.
Open: this no-themed category allows for maximum creativity on any subject.
Youth $200 prize
Adult $200 prize
Best Of Show $300 (out of all films)
All entries may be mailed to Art On The Square,
checks may be made to AOTS or Art On The Square
PO Box 1560
Athens, AL 35612
For more information you may email Alissa Rose-Clark at alissarc@aots-athens.com or alirose76@gmail.com
Or call AOTS office at 431-6133 you may also call me directly with your questions at 2156-777-5389! Thanks and gook luck on your projects.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Teen Film Camp
Hi Film Campers, we are really glad you joined us for the first AOTS Teen Film Camp with Mr. Don Tingle. I hope you learned enough to make your own professional short film! I created this blog to help filmmakers like yourself ask questions, post films, get the latest info on what is going on in our area involving film. We will be asking many film veterans to be guest bloggers and share some of thier tips and tricks and you can ask them questions. We didn't want to just give you some info and then not allow you to have a means of gettin help after the camp, so please post any questions you may have and we will try to answer your film questions.
Many people have proposed that this class form a group as a means of discussing film and issues with making films. This is a great idea. If you are interested in meeting maybe once every month or twice a month to talk about your film and ask questions, please email me or post here and I will make arrangements to have a meeting with speakers, oh and maybe food too.
I will be posting more information soon about the particulars of the Southern Shorts Film Festival. This event will take place this fall, but right now we are ironing out all the details and we will make them available to you ASAP. By participating in the Teen Film Camp you have earned a voucher to waive the application fee if you want to enter a film in the "Secret Athens" Category.
Many people have proposed that this class form a group as a means of discussing film and issues with making films. This is a great idea. If you are interested in meeting maybe once every month or twice a month to talk about your film and ask questions, please email me or post here and I will make arrangements to have a meeting with speakers, oh and maybe food too.
I will be posting more information soon about the particulars of the Southern Shorts Film Festival. This event will take place this fall, but right now we are ironing out all the details and we will make them available to you ASAP. By participating in the Teen Film Camp you have earned a voucher to waive the application fee if you want to enter a film in the "Secret Athens" Category.
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