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Highest dune of Europe
from C'est le Toon
October 04, 2008
Dolly The camera is set on tracks or wheels and moved towards or back from a subject. A dolly is also a noun, describing a train track contraption used for a dolly (verb) shot or a device attached to a tripod. A wheelchair, because it has large wheels, rolls smoothly, and has a seat for a videograph...
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Golf de Teynac
from C'est le Toon
October 03, 2008
Dissolve (filmmaking) In film editing, a dissolve is a gradual transition from one image to another. In film, this effect is created by controlled double exposure from frame to frame; transiting from the end of one clip to the beginning of another. In video editing, the effect is created by interpol...
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Highest dune of Europe
from C'est le Toon
October 04, 2008
Dolly The camera is set on tracks or wheels and moved towards or back from a subject. A dolly is also a noun, describing a train track contraption used for a dolly (verb) shot or a device attached to a tripod. A wheelchair, because it has large wheels, rolls smoothly, and has a seat for a videograph...
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Golf de Teynac
from C'est le Toon
October 03, 2008
Dissolve (filmmaking) In film editing, a dissolve is a gradual transition from one image to another. In film, this effect is created by controlled double exposure from frame to frame; transiting from the end of one clip to the beginning of another. In video editing, the effect is created by interpol...
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Eifel ravine
from C'est le Toon
October 01, 2008
TRANSITIONS The shot is defined by editing but editing also works to join shots together. There are many ways of effecting that transition, some more evident than others. In the analytical tradition, editing serves to establish space and lead the viewer to the most salient aspects of a scene. In the...
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Carnival in the fifties
from C'est le Toon
September 30, 2008
A film based on archived historical documents from the carnivals in which I participated when I was a kid in my hometown in the Netherlands. Black-and-white is a number of monochrome forms in visual arts. Most forms of visual technology start out in black and white, then slowly evolve into color as ...
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Eifel ravine
from C'est le Toon
October 01, 2008
TRANSITIONS The shot is defined by editing but editing also works to join shots together. There are many ways of effecting that transition, some more evident than others. In the analytical tradition, editing serves to establish space and lead the viewer to the most salient aspects of a scene. In the...
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Carnival in the fifties
from C'est le Toon
September 30, 2008
A film based on archived historical documents from the carnivals in which I participated when I was a kid in my hometown in the Netherlands. Black-and-white is a number of monochrome forms in visual arts. Most forms of visual technology start out in black and white, then slowly evolve into color as ...
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Der Vulkaneifel
from C'est le Toon
September 09, 2008
A unique world heritage Welcome in a region which is unique worldwide according to its geological evolution. About 270 eruption centres tell us the fiery and entertaining story of the origin of the Vulkaneifel. Geo-museums and numerous other geo-institutions reveal scientific phenomena, and carefull...
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Der Vulkaneifel
from C'est le Toon
September 09, 2008
A unique world heritage Welcome in a region which is unique worldwide according to its geological evolution. About 270 eruption centres tell us the fiery and entertaining story of the origin of the Vulkaneifel. Geo-museums and numerous other geo-institutions reveal scientific phenomena, and carefull...
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Blow -off
from C'est le Toon
September 07, 2008
Re-editing techniques There are two main techniques for re-editing films: Manual re-editing Purchased film content is downloaded onto an editing work station hard drive and third-party editors manually re-edit the video and audio tracks, removing objectionable content. The re-edited version is then ...
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Blow -off
from C'est le Toon
September 07, 2008
Re-editing techniques There are two main techniques for re-editing films: Manual re-editing Purchased film content is downloaded onto an editing work station hard drive and third-party editors manually re-edit the video and audio tracks, removing objectionable content. The re-edited version is then ...
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World_Folklore
from C'est le Toon
September 05, 2008
When Is in-camera editting used most successfully? In-camera editing is more successful when you re filming an event that happens to follow a particular sequence anyway. For example, a sports event can all be filmed this way as it follows a sequence from beginning to end first half, second half etc....
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World_Folklore
from C'est le Toon
September 05, 2008
When Is in-camera editting used most successfully? In-camera editing is more successful when you re filming an event that happens to follow a particular sequence anyway. For example, a sports event can all be filmed this way as it follows a sequence from beginning to end first half, second half etc....
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In der Heimat
from C'est le Toon
September 03, 2008
Dialogue Means Nothing People don t always express their inner thoughts to one another," said Hitchcock, "a conversation may be quite trivial, but often the eyes will reveal what a person thinks or needs. The focus of the scene should never be on what the characters are actually saying. Have somethi...
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In der Heimat
from C'est le Toon
September 03, 2008
Dialogue Means Nothing People don t always express their inner thoughts to one another," said Hitchcock, "a conversation may be quite trivial, but often the eyes will reveal what a person thinks or needs. The focus of the scene should never be on what the characters are actually saying. Have somethi...
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On the rocks
from C'est le Toon
August 28, 2008
An Exciting d ideas is to watch lots of other short films, look out for any trends and stay clear of them Even if your idea isn t completely original try to look at the subject matter from a different angle or using a different style/technique. If you're struggling for ideas, you could try to find i...
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On the rocks
from C'est le Toon
August 28, 2008
An Exciting d ideas is to watch lots of other short films, look out for any trends and stay clear of them Even if your idea isn t completely original try to look at the subject matter from a different angle or using a different style/technique. If you're struggling for ideas, you could try to find i...
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Sound & Vision in the Netherlands
from C'est le Toon
August 24, 2008
The treasure-houses of the Netherlands Institute for Sound en Vision: the collective memory of the Netherlands. See also: Tons of Television The Netherlands Institute voor Sound and Vision looks after, and releases, 70 per cent of the Dutch audio-visual heritage. In total, around 700,000 hours of te...
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Sound & Vision in the Netherlands
from C'est le Toon
August 24, 2008
The treasure-houses of the Netherlands Institute for Sound en Vision: the collective memory of the Netherlands. See also: Tons of Television The Netherlands Institute voor Sound and Vision looks after, and releases, 70 per cent of the Dutch audio-visual heritage. In total, around 700,000 hours of te...
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Folklore from Bulgaria
from C'est le Toon
August 22, 2008
How to white balance digital video? The camera will have a white balence button which you must press down so that you can callibrate the white balence, then you must focus the camera on a white area where you will be shooting you footage. The easiest way is to focus in on a piece of white paper were...
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Folklore from Bulgaria
from C'est le Toon
August 22, 2008
How to white balance digital video? The camera will have a white balence button which you must press down so that you can callibrate the white balence, then you must focus the camera on a white area where you will be shooting you footage. The easiest way is to focus in on a piece of white paper were...
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Music music music
from C'est le Toon
August 21, 2008
Audio mixing is used for sound recording, audio editing, and sound systems to balance the relative volume, frequency, and dynamic content of a number of sound sources. Typically, these sound sources are the different musical instruments in a band or vocalists, the sections of an orchestra, announcer...
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Shutting Down Airports
from C'est le Toon
August 20, 2008
I saw you in the hall today Don't know why you didn't say "I know that I am dead." It was 20 years ago That I saw you alone Lying in your bed And I sing to you Singing 'bout life's force and shutting down airports and blowing up cars in the day You mocked the milestones and passed your own graveston...
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Music music music
from C'est le Toon
August 21, 2008
Audio mixing is used for sound recording, audio editing, and sound systems to balance the relative volume, frequency, and dynamic content of a number of sound sources. Typically, these sound sources are the different musical instruments in a band or vocalists, the sections of an orchestra, announcer...
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Shutting Down Airports
from C'est le Toon
August 20, 2008
I saw you in the hall today Don't know why you didn't say "I know that I am dead." It was 20 years ago That I saw you alone Lying in your bed And I sing to you Singing 'bout life's force and shutting down airports and blowing up cars in the day You mocked the milestones and passed your own graveston...
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AIR
from C'est le Toon
August 18, 2008
Editing a movie can be referred to as tailoring a movie. Just as people don t want to wear ill-fitting clothes, similarly no viewer is ready to see an unedited movie. An unedited movie is not compact, brief or tight, so it does not lure the spectators. The art of editing a movie means arrangement of...
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AIR
from C'est le Toon
August 18, 2008
Editing a movie can be referred to as tailoring a movie. Just as people don t want to wear ill-fitting clothes, similarly no viewer is ready to see an unedited movie. An unedited movie is not compact, brief or tight, so it does not lure the spectators. The art of editing a movie means arrangement of...
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Dutch Disaster
from C'est le Toon
August 16, 2008
(Unknown French footage) In 1953, the Dutch were once again confronted with the power of the sea. The colossal disaster happened on February the 1st. It was to be one of the biggest floods in the history of the Netherlands. Aside from the poor condition of the many dikes in the Delta area, the flood...
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Dutch Disaster
from C'est le Toon
August 16, 2008
(Unknown French footage) In 1953, the Dutch were once again confronted with the power of the sea. The colossal disaster happened on February the 1st. It was to be one of the biggest floods in the history of the Netherlands. Aside from the poor condition of the many dikes in the Delta area, the flood...
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Eifel Antik
from C'est le Toon
August 14, 2008
You press a lever or rocker to zoom in or out. This lever controls the lens mechanism inside the camera. Usually, the harder you press on the lever the quicker the zoom. Some camcorders have only one zoom speed whereas others allow you to zoom manually by turning a ring on the lens. A zoom lens give...
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Eifel Antik
from C'est le Toon
August 14, 2008
You press a lever or rocker to zoom in or out. This lever controls the lens mechanism inside the camera. Usually, the harder you press on the lever the quicker the zoom. Some camcorders have only one zoom speed whereas others allow you to zoom manually by turning a ring on the lens. A zoom lens give...
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GIF_story
from C'est le Toon
August 12, 2008
Amateur animation The popularity of sites such as YouTube, which allows members to upload their own movies for others to view, has created a growing number of what is often considered amateur computer animators. With many free utilities available and programs such as Windows Movie Maker, anyone with...
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GIF_story
from C'est le Toon
August 12, 2008
Amateur animation The popularity of sites such as YouTube, which allows members to upload their own movies for others to view, has created a growing number of what is often considered amateur computer animators. With many free utilities available and programs such as Windows Movie Maker, anyone with...
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Ride
from C'est le Toon
August 10, 2008
Go shoot Armed with a camera, mics and your own ambition and imagination, you're about as free as a filmmaker can be. This is where guerrilla filmmaking really shines. Make sure you capture a variety of footage, to allow for maximum flexibility in the edit suite. Experiment and be creative with your...
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Ride
from C'est le Toon
August 10, 2008
Go shoot Armed with a camera, mics and your own ambition and imagination, you're about as free as a filmmaker can be. This is where guerrilla filmmaking really shines. Make sure you capture a variety of footage, to allow for maximum flexibility in the edit suite. Experiment and be creative with your...
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Bitburgers
from C'est le Toon
August 04, 2008
Bitburg is a city in the Eifel, near Trier. Bitburg has circa 14,112 citizens. The biggest company is the Bitburger Brauerei, one of the largest beer manufacturers in the world. Typecasting is the process by which an actor is strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular role...
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Bitburgers
from C'est le Toon
August 04, 2008
Bitburg is a city in the Eifel, near Trier. Bitburg has circa 14,112 citizens. The biggest company is the Bitburger Brauerei, one of the largest beer manufacturers in the world. Typecasting is the process by which an actor is strongly identified with a specific character, one or more particular role...
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In and around the TropenMuseum
from C'est le Toon
August 01, 2008
This museum is one of Amsterdam hidden treasures. Located off city centre in a beautiful old building in East Amsterdam (Amsterdam Oost), Tropenmuseum often remains forgotten, like an old collection of post stamps. However, if you are interested in other cultures, other countries and distant lands -...
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In and around the TropenMuseum
from C'est le Toon
August 01, 2008
This museum is one of Amsterdam hidden treasures. Located off city centre in a beautiful old building in East Amsterdam (Amsterdam Oost), Tropenmuseum often remains forgotten, like an old collection of post stamps. However, if you are interested in other cultures, other countries and distant lands -...
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Deep under
from C'est le Toon
July 28, 2008
Saint Petersburg Metro is an underground rapid transit system in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Formerly known as Leningrad Metro the system exhibits many typical Soviet designs and features exquisite decorations and artwork making it one of the most attractive and elegant metros in the world. Due to the...
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Deep under
from C'est le Toon
July 28, 2008
Saint Petersburg Metro is an underground rapid transit system in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Formerly known as Leningrad Metro the system exhibits many typical Soviet designs and features exquisite decorations and artwork making it one of the most attractive and elegant metros in the world. Due to the...
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Miserables's home
from C'est le Toon
July 24, 2008
Stock footage, and similarly, archive footage, library pictures and file footage are film or video footage that is not custom shot for use in a specific film or television program. Stock footage is of great use to filmmakers as it is far cheaper than shooting a needed scene. Stock footage can also b...
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Miserables's home
from C'est le Toon
July 24, 2008
Stock footage, and similarly, archive footage, library pictures and file footage are film or video footage that is not custom shot for use in a specific film or television program. Stock footage is of great use to filmmakers as it is far cheaper than shooting a needed scene. Stock footage can also b...
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Bitte Schoen
from C'est le Toon
July 20, 2008
Musical film The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. The songs are used to advance the plot or develop the film's characters. A subgenre of the musical film is the musical comedy, which includes a strong element of humour as w...
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Bitte Schoen
from C'est le Toon
July 20, 2008
Musical film The musical film is a film genre in which several songs sung by the characters are interwoven into the narrative. The songs are used to advance the plot or develop the film's characters. A subgenre of the musical film is the musical comedy, which includes a strong element of humour as w...
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