Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
It's also a good time to listen to your inner voice. In order to do this, take some time out for yourself and spend it in a quiet place. Once you're calm, listen to that voice. The advice it can give you is surprisingly right on target.
Take some time to look after your health. Retreats and vacations can be a big boost to your physical and emotional outlook, especially if you're near water. Travel with care. If you can't take a full-blown vacation, even a quiet afternoon would be great. Physically, a vacation allows you to rest. Emotionally, a rest will allow you to hear the advice that your inner voice can offer.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
New Storyboards
Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
When it comes to documents this month, it's best to consult an expert before signing on that bottom line. Hasty or rash decisions could result in conflicts down the road and circumstances you could do without.
At any rate, the most important aspect of this month is your diligent attention and effort. Dropping the ball will only leave you feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. Instead, envision yourself on a crusade with an important mission to accomplish. Put in the time to learn all the details and study the options. You will then have the necessary facts and knowledge to achieve your success.
When it comes to documents this month, it's best to consult an expert before signing on that bottom line. Hasty or rash decisions could result in conflicts down the road and circumstances you could do without.
At any rate, the most important aspect of this month is your diligent attention and effort. Dropping the ball will only leave you feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. Instead, envision yourself on a crusade with an important mission to accomplish. Put in the time to learn all the details and study the options. You will then have the necessary facts and knowledge to achieve your success.
Monday, April 20, 2009
New Angles
Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
The one thing you don't want to ignore during this time of excitement and responsibility is your health. Don't let exhaustion from work, volunteering, or travel sap your energy. Remember to eat right and to make time in your schedule for healthy physical activity. Whether it's walking, jogging, swimming, working out in the gym, or taking part in a seasonal sport, find a regular activity and be a faithful participant.
With all the good news you have to look forward to, be sure to avoid negative actions such as being too pushy, judgmental, or rigid. Remember, your ideas are sound, but they aren't the only ones worth hearing or trying. If you give in to negative traits, you can expect bad news, broken contracts, loss, or indecision. Instead look for strength from words such as RESPONSIBLE, SELF-CONFIDENT, and BALANCED.
The one thing you don't want to ignore during this time of excitement and responsibility is your health. Don't let exhaustion from work, volunteering, or travel sap your energy. Remember to eat right and to make time in your schedule for healthy physical activity. Whether it's walking, jogging, swimming, working out in the gym, or taking part in a seasonal sport, find a regular activity and be a faithful participant.
With all the good news you have to look forward to, be sure to avoid negative actions such as being too pushy, judgmental, or rigid. Remember, your ideas are sound, but they aren't the only ones worth hearing or trying. If you give in to negative traits, you can expect bad news, broken contracts, loss, or indecision. Instead look for strength from words such as RESPONSIBLE, SELF-CONFIDENT, and BALANCED.
Monday, April 13, 2009
SOS On Film
Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
And don't be afraid to send out a little SOS to others. They'll be happy to jump on the bandwagon with your positive attitude and give you all the help you need. This could quite possibly be the beginning of your fortune. All events in your life this month point the way toward wealth, prosperity, and the achievement of your goals, possibly even greater than you expected.
Now, here's something you do need to remember. No matter what obstacles get in your way or who disagrees with you, stick to your guns and don't deviate from what you feel is right. If you apply yourself, you have a great opportunity to transform all those bright ideas into reality.
And don't be afraid to send out a little SOS to others. They'll be happy to jump on the bandwagon with your positive attitude and give you all the help you need. This could quite possibly be the beginning of your fortune. All events in your life this month point the way toward wealth, prosperity, and the achievement of your goals, possibly even greater than you expected.
Now, here's something you do need to remember. No matter what obstacles get in your way or who disagrees with you, stick to your guns and don't deviate from what you feel is right. If you apply yourself, you have a great opportunity to transform all those bright ideas into reality.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Fly Robin Fly
Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
Today: – Foot Candle - Measurement of light. One foot candle is the light of one candle, one foot away. Many light meters will use foot candles as a starting number, which then must be converted into an f-stop based on the sensitivity of the film you are using. (Because of the great variety of different film speeds it is sometimes ambiguous to talk too much about foot candles, since a given number of foot candles will not yield the same f-stop from one film speed to another.)
Today: – Foot Candle - Measurement of light. One foot candle is the light of one candle, one foot away. Many light meters will use foot candles as a starting number, which then must be converted into an f-stop based on the sensitivity of the film you are using. (Because of the great variety of different film speeds it is sometimes ambiguous to talk too much about foot candles, since a given number of foot candles will not yield the same f-stop from one film speed to another.)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
New Terms
Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
Fade
A transition from a shot to black where the image gradually becomes darker is a Fade Out; or from black where the image gradually becomes brighter is a Fade In. Fades are done at the lab in the printing phase, but prepared by the negative cutter, who cuts in an overlap of black into the A&B rolls. Labs will only do fades in fixed amounts, such as 24 frames, 48 frames, etc.
Fade
A transition from a shot to black where the image gradually becomes darker is a Fade Out; or from black where the image gradually becomes brighter is a Fade In. Fades are done at the lab in the printing phase, but prepared by the negative cutter, who cuts in an overlap of black into the A&B rolls. Labs will only do fades in fixed amounts, such as 24 frames, 48 frames, etc.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Good Advice
Mark A. Cella is a distinguished fellow of film studies at California State University in Los Angeles. He’s a published writer on Cinema History and Film Theory. He has directed over 35 shorts and documentaries, including the award winning “Marlboro House”, which took top prize at the 2006 Slamdance short competition.
Because you'll be so full of good ideas, people will really begin to take notice of your expertise. Others will come to you for opinions and advice.
A lot of this activity will involve groups of people, so emotions could be tense at times. Avoid extremes in your behavior and try to minimize confusion among those around you.
However, in taking this leadership position you'll have to be careful not to appear selfish or demanding which could only increase the level of disagreements and ultimately result in failure for whatever projects are involved.
Because you'll be so full of good ideas, people will really begin to take notice of your expertise. Others will come to you for opinions and advice.
A lot of this activity will involve groups of people, so emotions could be tense at times. Avoid extremes in your behavior and try to minimize confusion among those around you.
However, in taking this leadership position you'll have to be careful not to appear selfish or demanding which could only increase the level of disagreements and ultimately result in failure for whatever projects are involved.
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