Happy Sunday, Creative Army!
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First up, in this video from In Depth Cine, they’re breaking down Greig Fraser’s bold cinematography in Dune: Part 2. They discuss the cameras, lenses, formats, lighting, color palette, and more that contributed to elevating the visuals of this impressive film and gave it a stand-out cinematic quality.
Next up, I’m sharing my thoughts about the importance of NOT waiting for permission when it comes to pursuing your passions in this industry. Control what you can control, get in a positive mindset, and get after it! Learn more in this video!
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Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.
Cheers,
RB
In Depth Cine | Dune: Part Two’s Bold Cinematography
RBWalksIntoABar | Stop Waiting For Permission
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That’s awesome video. I definitely need to watch Dune. Really nice conversation under this article. I catch most of important things from everyone here and making some notes for me( what to do, where to start) Thank youuu everyone :) Wishing beautiful day to everyone :)
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Thrills me to no end that you're getting so much out of this community, Petra Jurasova. Happy Sunday.
Permission? I suppose that may come because we may feel when we are just starting, like an intruder. Gradually this is eroded best, when we are in community, a community like Stage32, where we are all at different stages in our careers. Then you begin to feel at home and the intruder inside of you begins to fade.
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Pushing that boulder up the hill, Geoff Hall. Same to you!
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Richard "RB" Botto we both have a soulmate, and his name is Sisyphus! ;-)
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I felt that in my bones, Geoff Hall
I just watched Dune 2 on a plane from LA to Paris. Even on a small airplane screen, I was struck by how thoughtful and hauntingly beautiful the film looked. I loved the use of their color palette, long lens, and dirty frames. All ways that pulled me into the filmed. It was interesting to learn about...
Expand postI just watched Dune 2 on a plane from LA to Paris. Even on a small airplane screen, I was struck by how thoughtful and hauntingly beautiful the film looked. I loved the use of their color palette, long lens, and dirty frames. All ways that pulled me into the filmed. It was interesting to learn about their “film out” process to soften the digital look and get away from the sentimental look of film. I thought the infrared scenes were extraordinary and added a menacing and other worldly depth to the villain character. Also, agree, RB. Better to ask for forgiveness than to be confined by permission. No new ground gets broken unless you take chances. Executives say they do not want something until they do — meaning they do not always understand what they are saying “no” to and/or are risk adverse to preserve their jobs or perceived reputation. My humble two cents.
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Greig Fraser is one talented cinematographer, Maria Baltazzi. I'm sure he would be thrilled with your observations. He's a master of his craft.
"No new ground gets broken unless you take chances." - Lo...
Expand commentGreig Fraser is one talented cinematographer, Maria Baltazzi. I'm sure he would be thrilled with your observations. He's a master of his craft.
"No new ground gets broken unless you take chances." - Love this line. 100% true. And I completely agree on executives. Many are driven by fear and thereby put the shackles on themselves. But this is also why the more you can control the better. The more attractive the project/package, the more you can cut through that fear.
Thank you, Richard RB
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Absolutely, Mark Deuce. Thanks for commenting.
I love that--dressing up to write! One thing I'd like to add: Don't share your dreams with negative people. They're exhausting. You can't win them to your side and you'll lose 'steam' from exposure to their disparagement. Save sharing for your support tribe.
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I love this advice Phyllis - stick with your support tribe. It's hard enough, this business, you need to positive support in order to keep going.
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That is soooo True! The folks we have around are either building or destroying what we want to do in life, from what we write to the life we are trying to build. This is a lonely road, but thankfully we have each others backs here. Cheers!
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Who you surround yourself with impacts everything. The one thing I love about this community is that almost everyone here is overwhelmingly selfless, giving and positive minded. And the few who aren't...
Expand commentWho you surround yourself with impacts everything. The one thing I love about this community is that almost everyone here is overwhelmingly selfless, giving and positive minded. And the few who aren't, I choose not to interact with. And it is a choice.
It's also one of the reasons why I've spent less time on some of the broad based social media platforms and have curated my feeds on those I do. There's simply too much toxicity. Not worth the time.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS RB!!
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So very welcome, Mark Deuce. Glad you enjoyed!
I just watched Dune 2 on a plane from LA to Paris. Even on a small airplane screen, I was struck by how thoughtful and hauntingly beautiful the film looked. I loved the use of their color palette, long lens, and dirty frames. All ways that pulled me into the filmed. It was interesting to learn about...
Expand postI just watched Dune 2 on a plane from LA to Paris. Even on a small airplane screen, I was struck by how thoughtful and hauntingly beautiful the film looked. I loved the use of their color palette, long lens, and dirty frames. All ways that pulled me into the filmed. It was interesting to learn about their “film out” process to soften the digital look and get away from the sentimental look of film. I thought the infrared scenes were extraordinary and added a menacing and other worldly depth to the villain character. Also, agree, RB. Better to ask for forgiveness than to be confined by permission. No new ground gets broken unless you take chances. Executives say they do not want something until they do — meaning they do not always understand what they are saying “no” to and/or are risk adverse to preserve their jobs or perceived reputation. My humble two cents.
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These are great, RB! I recently watched Dune 2 and was very impressed with the whole production design all around. It's the best adaptation of the book in my opinion and really captures Frank Herbert's vision. And ditto about not asking for permission -- I've found that you accomplish more by just h...
Expand postThese are great, RB! I recently watched Dune 2 and was very impressed with the whole production design all around. It's the best adaptation of the book in my opinion and really captures Frank Herbert's vision. And ditto about not asking for permission -- I've found that you accomplish more by just having the courage to go for it, despite how scary it may be.
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No guts, no glory, William Joseph Hill. In this DIY world, it pays to always ask "What more can I do?" before relinquishing control. The more you can bring to any project, the more power you have....
Expand commentNo guts, no glory, William Joseph Hill. In this DIY world, it pays to always ask "What more can I do?" before relinquishing control. The more you can bring to any project, the more power you have.
Mindset in the sense of accepting who we are and what that includes is a big deal to me. First and foremost, I’m a creative - there’s no turning off that faucet. It’s on and will be for life. With that comes the bad drafts, the “No’s”, (which aren’t really a “no”) and so on. Once a project is done,...
Expand postMindset in the sense of accepting who we are and what that includes is a big deal to me. First and foremost, I’m a creative - there’s no turning off that faucet. It’s on and will be for life. With that comes the bad drafts, the “No’s”, (which aren’t really a “no”) and so on. Once a project is done, move on to the next. Keep going until…and then start again. Love the encouragement, RB.
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Wise words, my friend. As artists, you have to know what you're getting into. Once you accept the perils of the landscape, it's easy to stay in a mode of perpetual forward movement.
Thanks for posting and for the good words.
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Thanks for always having our backs Richard "RB" Botto.
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Absolutely, Leonardo Ramirez. We're all in this together.
Thank you, Richard RB
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Most welcome, Harri-Pekka Virkki
Good morning, RB. I’ve been having a great time at IYW! Fantastic Coffee & Content videos as always! I still have to watch the new Dune movies (might do a double feature today). The shots in the movies look incredible! I like that Greig Fraser and the DUNE team made bold choices. Even though making...
Expand postGood morning, RB. I’ve been having a great time at IYW! Fantastic Coffee & Content videos as always! I still have to watch the new Dune movies (might do a double feature today). The shots in the movies look incredible! I like that Greig Fraser and the DUNE team made bold choices. Even though making bold choices might be risky, the results are stunning when done right, and making bold choices is one of the ways to stand out in the industry. “Go bold or go home.” I don’t have any desire to produce movies (I tried it twice way back though), but I agree that creatives shouldn’t wait for permission. I might produce an audio drama and turn a script into a comic or graphic novel though.
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Good morning, Maurice Vaughan. I agree, this edition of Introduce Yourself Weekend has been lively, inspiring and productive. So many familiar and new faces. The talent, drive and desire is off the ch...
Expand commentGood morning, Maurice Vaughan. I agree, this edition of Introduce Yourself Weekend has been lively, inspiring and productive. So many familiar and new faces. The talent, drive and desire is off the charts.
Not every writer wants to produce, but all writers should understand the process. Those who do have a competitive advantage in so many ways. They also make the best collaborators.
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I'm learning things about friends and meeting people during Introduce Yourself Weekend. "Not every writer wants to produce, but all writers should understand the process. Those who do have a competiti...
Expand commentI'm learning things about friends and meeting people during Introduce Yourself Weekend. "Not every writer wants to produce, but all writers should understand the process. Those who do have a competitive advantage in so many ways. They also make the best collaborators." You're right. And it's frustrating to be in meetings with filmmakers, actors, etc. and not know about the filmmaking process or not know industry terms.
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Agreed, Maurice Vaughan
Love it!
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Thanks, Wendy Kay!
I'm not a cinematographer but I learned from the discussions about continuity when writing a sequel script. Dune worked with a winning formula. I liked "not waiting for permission," although I wear Hawaiian shirts instead of suits. Thanks for the advice, RB. Always inspirational.
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And you wear them well, my friend.
Appreciate the kind words and the contribution, Tom Stohlgren
This is great, RB. Mindset is the key to everything. A simple shift in perspective can completely change anybody's life, and Jason nails it here.
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Mindset is everything, David Blaustein. Small changes yield big results. And all of it is completely in our control.