Imagine if movies were named like some musical opus’s are named… how about:
Dramatic Narrative in f 2.8
or
Comedic Story in f 11
Cheers & a good shoot to you!
Deb
Sep272013
Aug232013
New Technology Quiz… the answers
As promised, here are the answers…
| # | DATE OF INVENTION | # | WHICH INVENTION : |
| 1 | 1843 | a | Fax machine |
| 2 | 1876 | b | Telephone |
| 3 | 1901 | c | Radio |
| 4 | 1922 | d | 3D movies |
| 5 | 1923 | e | Sound movies |
| 6 | 1925 | f | Television |
| 7 | 1947 | g | Mobile phone |
| 8 | 1969 | h | Internet |
How did you do? Surprised by any of them?
Cheers & a good shoot to you,
Deb
Aug102013
New Technology Quiz
There have been many technology changes in our industry., but do you know what is the order of their invention?
Go ahead… match the invention with the date!
| # | DATE OF INVENTION | # | WHICH INVENTION ?? |
| 1 | 1843 | a | Television |
| 2 | 1876 | b | Sound movies |
| 3 | 1901 | c | 3D movies |
| 4 | 1922 | d | Fax machine |
| 5 | 1923 | e | Radio |
| 6 | 1925 | f | Internet |
| 7 | 1947 | g | Telephone |
| 8 | 1969 | h | Mobile phone |
Hint: Early (time of invention) models are not always at the same time as widespread adoption.
Give it a go! Answers coming with the next posting.
Cheers & a good shoot to you,
Deb
Jun142013
You Know When Digital Replaced Film When…
…Super 8 film spools started being used to sell sailor’s twine!
Cheers & a good digital shoot to you,
Deb
Apr82013
Birthday Quiz for the Call Sheet
An alternative to the call sheet joke is the “Birthday Quiz“. Beyond just adding famous names born on the day on the call sheet… take a step further to a quiz.
1. Select a diverse group of famous names (performers, authors, musicians, scientists, explorers, etc.) that were born on the day of the call sheet
2. Challenge the crew to figure out why each of them is famous
3. Publish the answers on the following day
Here are a couple of sites that can help you generate the Birthday Quiz List:
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/birthdays.html
http://www.historyorb.com/birthdays-on-this-day.php
So… for today (April 8), a special happy birthday to Gladys Marie Smith! And here’s a quotation from her:
“The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”
Cheers & a good shoot to you,
Deb
Feb92013
The ABC’s of Oscar (Wordsearch)
Thinking about all the Oscar pools getting underway… how about some wordsearch fun instead? Here are just some of the “ABC” films that have won Oscars over the years:
If you find the secret message within, do share it! All the nominees deserve it!
Cheers & a good awards day to you!
Deb