The folks at FilmmakerIQ have put together another worthwhile lesson on film history, this time addressing the "Auteur Theory" accompanied with the following introduction: Auteur - it's a favorite term of cinephiles around the world. But what exactly is Auteur Theoryc In this Filmmaker Iq course we peel back pages of time and explore the origins of Auteur Theory from the economically tumultuous adolescence of French Cinema to the culture war waged in the columns of competing American movie critics. Obviously Francois Truffaut, Andrew Sarris and Pauline Kael are discussed heavily in the piece and it's a video that offers up interesting ideas on how we judge films. Do we judge a film by the filmmaker or judge a film on its own meritsc How often do we give credit to a film more for its director than for the actual film itselfc In terms of today's films I know...
- 3/11/2015
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
We’ve been doing our own scientific investigations into horror this month, but Filmmaker Iq has a humdinger of a video exploring why we flock to fear-based flicks and what makes them so effective. There are some surprising findings discussed here (particularly our brain activity while watching a horror film), and per usual, host John Hess is both thorough and thoroughly entertaining. Watch out for that lion: Beyond all the brain scanning, I’m curious to know what movies are effective for you personally and why you think they’re so good at making you wet yourself. Please sound off in the comments section below. Descriptions of your seat-wetting are unnecessary.
- 10/24/2013
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The History of Aspect Ratio
In this 18-minute educational video by FilmmakerIQ, John Hess details the history of the cinematic aspect ratio, from 4:3 to 16:9, 1.85:1 to 2.39:1.
Here is a timeline of each aspect ratio as well as some notable films that utilized them.
Original Silent Film (1892) - 1.33:1
- Established by William Dickson and Thomas Edison Academy Ratio (1932) - 1.37:1
- All sound films from 1932 to 1955 were shot in Academy ratio Cinerama (1952) - 2.59:1
- This is Cinerama, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm CinemaScope (1953) - 2.35:1
- The Robe, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Seven Year Itch VistaVision (1954) - 1.85:1
- White Christmas, To Catch a Thief, North by Northwest Todd-ao (1955) - 2.20:1
- Oklahoma!, Cleopatra, The Sound of Music MGM Camera 65 (1957) - 2.76:1
- Raintree County, Ben-Hur Ultra Panavision 70 (1957) - 2.76:1
- How the West Was Won, It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,...
In this 18-minute educational video by FilmmakerIQ, John Hess details the history of the cinematic aspect ratio, from 4:3 to 16:9, 1.85:1 to 2.39:1.
Here is a timeline of each aspect ratio as well as some notable films that utilized them.
Original Silent Film (1892) - 1.33:1
- Established by William Dickson and Thomas Edison Academy Ratio (1932) - 1.37:1
- All sound films from 1932 to 1955 were shot in Academy ratio Cinerama (1952) - 2.59:1
- This is Cinerama, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm CinemaScope (1953) - 2.35:1
- The Robe, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Seven Year Itch VistaVision (1954) - 1.85:1
- White Christmas, To Catch a Thief, North by Northwest Todd-ao (1955) - 2.20:1
- Oklahoma!, Cleopatra, The Sound of Music MGM Camera 65 (1957) - 2.76:1
- Raintree County, Ben-Hur Ultra Panavision 70 (1957) - 2.76:1
- How the West Was Won, It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,...
- 7/10/2013
- Hollywonk
The Awl has a good piece on the metaphorical zombies and in blockbuster cinema
My New Plaid Pants a delightfully unexpected list: 5 tertiary characters from Paul Thomas Anderson movies deserve their own spin-off. I totally forgot about Brad the Bartender with Braces in Magnolia!
Atlantic prompted by all the "legacy" talk of TV after James Gandolfini (Rip) & The Sopranos... "where is the female Tony Soprano?"
HitFix David Chases' full eulogy for James Gandolfini
Coming Soon Sir Ian McKellen has wrapped filming The Hobbit trilogy, never to return to Gandalf the Grey (or White)
In Contention's wondering about Foxcatcher in Sony's Oscar Hopeful slate
Hollywood Vin Diesel meeting with Marvel Studios. Hmmm, I can't really see him as any of the characters mentioned beyond Thanos
Exploding Actresses on Tumblr. You will cry. Or laugh. Possibly both depending on the movie.
Antagony & Ecstasy has a well thought through piece on Joss Whedon...
My New Plaid Pants a delightfully unexpected list: 5 tertiary characters from Paul Thomas Anderson movies deserve their own spin-off. I totally forgot about Brad the Bartender with Braces in Magnolia!
Atlantic prompted by all the "legacy" talk of TV after James Gandolfini (Rip) & The Sopranos... "where is the female Tony Soprano?"
HitFix David Chases' full eulogy for James Gandolfini
Coming Soon Sir Ian McKellen has wrapped filming The Hobbit trilogy, never to return to Gandalf the Grey (or White)
In Contention's wondering about Foxcatcher in Sony's Oscar Hopeful slate
Hollywood Vin Diesel meeting with Marvel Studios. Hmmm, I can't really see him as any of the characters mentioned beyond Thanos
Exploding Actresses on Tumblr. You will cry. Or laugh. Possibly both depending on the movie.
Antagony & Ecstasy has a well thought through piece on Joss Whedon...
- 6/28/2013
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
If you're up for an interesting little history lesson on the aspect ratio of cinema, here's a great video for you to watch, called The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio. It was created by John Hess, and he "traces the evolution of the screen shape from the silent film days through the widescreen explosion of the 50s, to the aspect ratio of modern digital cameras." It's actually pretty fascinating stuff, and I suggest you check it out, especially if you consider yourself a movie buff. For more information on the history of aspect ratio, head over to FilmmakerIQ. Enjoy the video!
The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio from FilmmakerIQ.com on Vimeo.
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The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio from FilmmakerIQ.com on Vimeo.
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- 6/27/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Finally! For many years I have been a quality perfectionist, adjusting and sometimes re-encoding trailers (in our early years) because the aspect ratio was off. Any time it's ever brought up, there's always a debate about what to use and what's perfect, but it's finally time to settle any and all arguments with this definitive guide to aspect ratios. The video is called The Changing Shape of Cinema, looking back at the entire history of aspect ratio and how it has evolved into the various sizes/formats in use today. If you're lost already, just dive in as the first thing this does is explain what aspect ratio is and why it's so important. Don't miss this. Here's John Hess' video The Changing Shape of Cinema: The History of Aspect Ratio, via Vimeo: Thanks to our friends at SlashFilm on the tip. From Vimeo: John Hess traces the evolution...
- 6/27/2013
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
1.85 2.35 1.33 1.37 2.59 2.76 2.20 If you know what those numbers are, this video is going to make you drool. If you don’t know what they are, stop trying to shoehorn them into a Fibonacci sequence and press play on this very cool new history lesson from the clever folks over at Filmmaker Iq. They continue to be an outstanding source for aspiring filmmakers and fans interested in the production process, and with “The Changing Shape of Cinema,” John Hess and company have crafted an entertaining and educational guide for why movies (and subsequently TV sets) are the size they are. Plus, the ultimate lesson Hess offers is a worthy one. Check it out: Hat tip to our old pal Hector P. for sending us the link. You should go see some of his artwork.
- 6/27/2013
- by Scott Beggs
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
The always resourceful FilmmakerIQ offers fantastic courses in filmmaking, and its latest is now available. "Everything You Need to Know about Aspect Ratio" covers the evolution of cinema's big screen and how it has transformed shape. At its most basic, aspect ratio describes the relationship between an image's width and height. John Hess hosts the history lesson, leading us through the very first films and the work of photographer William Kennedy Dickson who worked for Thomas Edison. The early aspect ratio standard became 4:3, but changed in the late 1930s after sound was introduced to motion pictures. The 1950s television craze saw another shift in cinema: widescreen. Even if you flunked math in high school, Hess does a fine job...
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- 6/25/2013
- by Alison Nastasi
- Movies.com
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