Category: Entertainment
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Celebrities That Meditate
Article by Zhang Xinyue. Stress can be extremely difficult for a celebrity traveling across the world for tours and acting roles. Meditation has helped these celebrities to deal with their stress and to become healthier people. Oprah Winfrey: Oprah has curated meditation and wellness content for her readers, teamed up with spiritual gurus like Eckhart…
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How to Develop the Story of Your Film
Article by Herb Kimble . Story is everything, but you need to be able to grab the script reader within the first few pages. There is no right way to do this. Some writers will use prose to set the scene, and dialogue to set the tone. Some films start with extended action sequences where…
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Directing Film Versus Directing Music Videos
Article written by Herb Kimble. Summary: As a director, you’ll need to be prepared to approach any potential project. Michael Bay’s first project was with George Lucas, but he truly got his start working on music videos and commercials. That’s where he developed an eye for arresting moments, which helped propel him into a career…
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What is the Difference Between a Producer and an Executive Producer?
Article submitted by Herb Kimble. You may have noticed in the opening of a movie that there are two titles, producer and executive producer. You may have even asked yourself why make the distinction at all? To be quite frank, there are multiple stark differences between the two roles. Here, we’ll explore what each role…
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The Multiple Levels of Personal Audio
Written by Costbuys When it comes to personal audio, which covers ear buds, headphones there are several different types there are to choose from. There are also several add-ons that can make each of them perform better. Here are a few things to look out for when web shopping: Ear buds There are two options…
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Omar Amanat discusses the Portrayal of Minorities in American Film and Television
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Omar Amanat appeared on the Oprah & Friends XM radio program on May 17, 2007 to discuss his studies of the connection between 9/11 and the portrayal of minorities in American film and television. The World Trade Center attacks are much more than a humanitarian interest for Mr. Amanat. At the time, the company…
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Tips to Hold Audience Attention
When you’re trying to write or create a film, several important questions must be answered in order to capture and hold the audience’s attention. This gets at the heart of the movie experience, and you have to anticipate what audiences will expect from your film. Here are tips on how you can capture the audience…
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McGurk’s: The History of New York’s Deadliest Bar
By Phin Upham The concert halls of the 1850s and 60s were a thing to behold. Today, we occasionally hear stories of a fight breaking out at a club, or even worse at times, but concert saloons were regular havens for that kind of behavior. These halls offered a place to watch live entertainment, listen…
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The Role of Critics in Filmmaking
You’ve got the script, settled the funding and you’ve scouted locations. Scheduling is done, even catering is planned, but have you considered what the critics might say? Critics can be the thorn in your side, or a form of teacher depending on how you let their words affect you. First, let’s get this out of…
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Picking From a Menu
Organizing an event can be easy if you have the skills to be meticulous in your planning. Things like budget, expected amount of guests, and scheduling are all integral factors that a good event organizer has to prepare for. However there is one factor often overlooked that can make or break the event itself, that…