Links for Blogs Due 4/6/14

http://www.creativebloq.com/animation/animate-pixar-pro-9134381

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/03/unorthodox-diy-film-studio-ideas-ridiculously-cheap-easy/
(the content is mostly in the video for this one...)

How to Get Permission to Use Copyrighted Music (*cough* Kevin *cough*)

http://www.copyrightkids.org/permissioninformation.htm

Video Independent Study Links

Choice 1: Natural High Contest
http://naturalhigh.org/natural-high-2014-national-psa-vido-contest/
Submit a video about your Natural High and how it’s inspired you to say no to drugs and alcohol. A natural high is an activity, art form or hobby that makes you feel good inside and out.
Length: 3-5 minutes (Individual Project)
Prize: $250, plus other prizes and a chance to win a trip to San Diego
Contest Deadline: 5/8/14

Choice 2: Math-O-Vision Movie Contest
http://www.facebook.com/mathovision?v=app_524327117577295
Create a video or animation inspired by mathematics.
Length: 4 minutes or less (For class, must be at least 2 minutes for individual projects, just under 4 minutes if working with a partner.)
Prize: $4000, plus other prizes
Contest Deadline: 5/1/14

Choice 3: Hey U.G.L.Y. Video Contest
http://www.heyugly.org/Contest%20Video.php
Most of us have witnessed someone being bullied but we don’t do anything anything to help. In fact statistics show that 75% of those involved in bullying situations are bystanders who either urge the bully on or do nothing. Create a video showing why bystanders could be the key to stopping bullying.
Length: unspecified. (For class, must be at least 2 minutes for individual projects, 4 minutes if working with a partner.)
Prize: $250
Contest Deadline: 5/31/14

Links for Articles Due 3/30/14

http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/6-filmmaking-tips-from-hayao-miyazaki.php

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/03/do-human-eyes-see-like-cameras-resolution-frame-rate-of-vision/
(The bulk of the information for this article is in the videos, so make sure you watch and comment about both of those.)

Animation Contest Links

Choice 4: Math-O-Vision Movie Contest
http://www.facebook.com/mathovision?v=app_524327117577295
Using the technique(s) of your choice, create an animation inspired by mathematics. Make sure you follow site rules!
Length: 4 minutes or less
Prize: $4000, plus other prizes
Contest Deadline: 5/1/14 (Class deadline is 4/11/14, no lates)

Choice 5: The Great American NO BULL Challenge
http://www.nobullchallenge.org
Create a short animation that speaks to the importance of being an upstander, creating positive school culture, and ending cyber and all other forms of bullying. See me for info on the site and forms if you choose this project.
Length: PSA: 30-60 seconds, Short Film: 2-5 minutes
Prize: MANY. See site for details.
Contest Deadline: 4/30/14 (Class deadline is 4/11/14, no lates)

Links for Articles Due 3/16/14

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/04/creativity-habits_n_4859769.html

http://nofilmschool.com/2014/03/a-cheap-easy-way-to-create-a-professional-looking-infinite-black-backdrop/

Links for Articles Due 3/9/14

http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2014/02/minecraft-the-sims-and-the-fut.html

http://www.cartoonbrew.com/award-season-focus/definitive-proof-that-academy-voters-are-ignorant-about-animation-96680.html