Blogosphere,
I would like to start by formally apologizing for being MIA for so many weeks. In the grand scheme that is life I should have placed the blog on a higher plain of importance.
So; what's new in the life of Nonberg?
I think the biggest thing was this January I climbed to 19,340 feet (above sea level, I think this depth below sea level is hell) to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. I would post pictures, but I am currently in the process of editing together a video of my ascent and will post that to the blog shortly.
I think the coolest thing about the ascent was the use of this bad boy.
That is the new panasoic Uni-Body 3D camera. We were the first students of Chapman or any other film school l to film a documentary in 3D. It will premiere in April. For the most part, 3D is shot with a 3D rig consisting of one camera face up and the other one upside down. The two "eyes" are then edited together to create the convergence for a 3D image.
As far as the camera we used, the $20,000 pro sumer Panasonic is intended for documentaries and movies that can't afford one of the more expensive two-camera rigs.
If anything, I have become a super techno-file recently and am really fascinated by 3D. I don't think it will really "save the industry" but it is certainly an interesting fad that will be around for at least a couple more years.
I could go into far more detail about the ascent, but I think I will let the video do the talking and showing.
The other big thing is the introduction of the newest member of "the ocho" This Sunday I am heading to the pound to adopt a dog. I have been doing a lot of thinking and I think having a dog would be a really good addition to my life. Elliot's fish sound incredible by the way.
With that said. I want to know what kind of names you guys think up. Try to think about names for both sexes as I don't exactly know which one I'll get.
Lastly, I am running the LA marathon in March and doing an Iron Man in July. This is a big year for me in terms of athletic events and will certainly keep you guys posted. As the weeks continue I will be sure to blog more. I am looking forward to brocating with all of you.
Now if you will excuse me, Teen Mom is On.
As a side note; please understand that a lack of writing has severely weakened my ability to communicate my thoughts in an articulate manner.
ReplyDeletedog > fish.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure about naming the dog. Any idea what breed it will be?
Name it Lenin.
ReplyDeleteWhile I tend to agree with Roger Ebert that 3D movies are an abomination that should die, I think that 3D can be used well in moderation and will find its niche. (I just hope that the niche it finds is not terrible movies that want some way to make an extra $5 per ticket without actually providing any more entertainment). Documentaries that focus on natural beauty such as the one you're describing and many of the scenes in Planet Earth, Life, etc. would be AWESOME if done well in 3D. You could feel that much closer to all of those amazing places.
ReplyDeleteDogs are awesome, I propose "Andy Clark" as its name.
I like 3D movies! Especially the animated ones like How to Train your Dragon. HOWEVER, I do not think theyre worth the extra $5.
ReplyDeleteShepherd, how would you feel about 3D porn?
As for dog names, David, you should revisit the names under "aka Andy Clark's Passion." "Gunther" would also be a good one.
Are we going to need 3D glasses to watch your documentary?
ReplyDeleteI generally agree with the critics that say 3D is a gimmick and adds no artistic value (although most films could also do with color without losing artistic value). Once the technology reaches a point where the glasses are no longer needed and the images are nearly flawless it'll totally be worth it for nature documentaries and the like.
I'll think about dog names. Maybe Charlie, he'll be your first mate.
Good comments on the 3D.
ReplyDeleteWill, they are actually in the middle of shooting Planet Earth in 3D. My friend is currently in Africa working on the project. I think what is the most interesting aspect of 3D is the change in cinematography that needs to be done to accommodate 3D. 3D is a very immersive environment and prevents the camera man from actually moving the camera during a shot. So what you will start to see is a lot more "long shots" that really allow your brain time to adjust. As far as actually enhancing the story, 3D does absolutely nothing.