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This Issue's Spotlight on: From Aliens To Time Travel: The Effects In "Men In Black III"

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  • From Aliens To Time Travel: The Effects In "Men In Black III"
  • War, Wealth And Passing Time: The Look Of "Downton Abbey"
  • From The Pages Of Createasphere: You And Second Screen
  • Ten Minutes With: CEO Of Kinetic Content Chris Coelen
  • Authentic Entertainment: Forging Their Own Reality
  • Hollywood Camera Shop Fights Runaway Production With Large Discounts

  • SPOTLIGHT

    The visual effects and animation departments conducted tests such as the one below to ensure proper placements of alien creatures.
    Photo courtesy of: Amblin Entertainment

    For VFX Supervisors Jay Redd and Ken Ralston, working on "Men in Black III" was literally a labor of love. Some effects took two years and a team over over 300 people to create. Being part of the MIB franchise and working with director Barry Sonnenfeld was the joyful payoff for their hard work.

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    ARTICLES

    The second season of Downton Abbey found the British aristocracy struggling through the turbulent years of the first world war. For series costume designer Susannah Buxton and production designer Donal Woods, shifting through the difficult time period provided a great opportunity to emphasize change in the smallest and most well-placed details.


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    With all the conversation about “second screen,” why is it important to you? For a few reasons:


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    When it comes to producing original content, Chris Coelen, producer and CEO of Kinetic Content likes to follow the “big swing” approach. From game shows such as “Don’t Forget the Lyrics” to reality hit “Hardcore Pawn,” Coelen has sought to create unique programs absent from the airwaves at the risk of striking out.


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    When production professionals Lauren Lexton and Tom Rogan decided to start their own television production company, they culled their vast experience to craft visually exciting content that contains a strong sense of story and character.


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    T-Stop is an example of how Los Angeles is a magnet for film entrepreneurs. T-Stop’s Hollywood location employs a staff of four full-time workers (including Thomas and Bojan) and two part-time employees. Thomas opened T-Stop in Hollywood in 2004. In the early days, most of its business came from renting equipment for still photo shoots.


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    ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Welcome to the New LA 411 and New York 411 Listees

     

    Congratulations to the following companies and listees who have been qualified and entered into the 411 directories during the month of May!

     

    Los Angeles:

    Bandito Brothers

    TV ProGear

    Santoni Bros Wrestling Academy

    Promptin’ Circumstance West

    Colour Couture Sunless Tanning

    Centro Net Productions

     

    New York:

    AST Studios

     

    June Production Tech Tip Videos: The Latest Production Equipment

    411 Publishing offers short video primers that highlight the latest developments affecting the film, video, and online production communities.  June's Production Tech Tip video series highlights the gear that members of the International Cinematographers Guild recommend during a visit to this year’s NAB Show  Watch the videos in this series and discover the best lighting, jibs, accessories and cameras to use on your shoot!

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    Visit 411 This June At The Cine Gear, Produced By and Location Trade Shows

     

    This June, you will have the opportunity to speak with members of the LA 411 and New York 411 staff in person!  In addition to answering all your questions, you may have the opportunity to win a special prize and learn something new about our services.  Mark the following dates down in your calendar:

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    June 8-10: PGA Produced By Conference: www.producedbyconference.com

    June 15-16: AFCI Locations Trade Show: www.afcilocationshow.com

    See you in June!

    CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    Featured Event

    Los Angeles Film Festival
    06/14— 06/24
    LA Live, Downtown Los Angeles
    Los Angeles, CA
    www.lafilmfest.com

    Now in its 18th year, the Los Angeles Film Festival will showcase nearly 200 features, documentaries, shorts and music videos, providing the movie-loving public with access to critically acclaimed filmmakers and emerging talent from more than 30 countries. From free outdoor screenings and star-studded galas to one-of-a-kind conversations and chats, the Los Angeles Film Festival is a true celebration of film.



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    Los Angeles Area

    Dances With Films
    05/31 — 06/07
    West Hollywood, CA
    www.danceswithfilms.com

    California International Animation Festival
    06/01 — 06/30
    Modesto, CA
    www.calanifest.com .

    Film Independent Member Night
    06/05
    Los Angeles, CA
    my.filmindependent.org/membernight_6_5_12

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    New York Area

    ARRI ALEXA Workshops - New York
    06/06 — 06/08
    AbelCine, New York
    New York, NY
    www.training.abelcine.com

    Brooklyn International Video Festival
    06/08
    Brooklyn, NY
    www. bkfest.com

    EditFest NY 2012
    06/08 — 06/09
    Directors Guild West
    New York, NY
    www.editfest.com

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    Award Events

    Made in NY Awards
    06/04
    New York, NY
    www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/news/050112_miny_awards_2012.shtml

    Vimeo Festival & Awards
    06/07
    New York, NY
    www.vimeo.com

    Radio Program & Promotion Awards
    06/18
    New York, NY
    www.newyorkfestivals.com

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