Another thing that is keeping me busy is finding some kind of part time job that will leave me enough time to keep writing, and so I came upon this "online job desk" which might be useful to you too:
Odesk, "the virtual workplace"
It seems like many job offers are underpaid (and its hard to compete with the low pay that some people are willing to work for), but nevertheless I'll be trying that out for the next few months. Any other ideas (or part time job offers!) are welcome! Just leave a comment...
Cyberpuppetbox: Making games, 3D animation and some extra bits
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Several Things in Mind Part 1, The Script
First off I've been working on my script pretty much everyday since the 1st of January (2009). I've never really written a script before, as I've only done very short clips and animations, so it has been a rather interesting and unexpected experience. Being and avid book-reader, I found the following titles more useful than others, mainly because they focus on creative writing more than on final technique or structures. Which doesn't mean that they won't tell you about that stuff, but it's not the focus.
Script Magic by Marisa D'Vari
The New Scriptwriter's Journal by Mary Johnson
The next book is on how Hollywood scripts work and what to focus on if you are interested in writing to such an effect. Absolutely practical stuff written by one of those few people that can actually teach (or so it seems).
Screenwriting Tricks of the Trade by William Froug
The last book analyzes ten well known movies to show how these are structured and how they work, an interesting read if you want to go deep into "The Structure".
Storytelling in the New Hollywood by Kristin Thompson
Script Magic by Marisa D'Vari
The New Scriptwriter's Journal by Mary Johnson
The next book is on how Hollywood scripts work and what to focus on if you are interested in writing to such an effect. Absolutely practical stuff written by one of those few people that can actually teach (or so it seems).
Screenwriting Tricks of the Trade by William Froug
The last book analyzes ten well known movies to show how these are structured and how they work, an interesting read if you want to go deep into "The Structure".
Storytelling in the New Hollywood by Kristin Thompson
Sunday, February 15, 2009
February Competitions and Calls
Cg Society, Siggraph and Tilt festival
Cg Society has a surreal style competition going on : CG Society / NV Art
Siggraph, the largest CG meet still has some calls open (art and animation f.e.). Links to full descriptions here: Siggraph Calls
Courses, Information Aesthetics Showcase, Emerging Technologies, Panels, Posters, Talks Wednesday, 18 February 2009
BioLogic Art Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Student Volunteers Applications Monday, 23 February 2009
Game Papers Sunday, 1 March 2009
Competition Films, Real-Time Rendering Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Late-Breaking Posters, Late-Breaking Talks Wednesday, 6 May 2009
FJORG! Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Research Challenge Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Tilt Festival has a movie remix competition, contest open until Contest closes March 10 2009. Details here : Tilt Festival
Cg Society has a surreal style competition going on : CG Society / NV Art
Siggraph, the largest CG meet still has some calls open (art and animation f.e.). Links to full descriptions here: Siggraph Calls
Courses, Information Aesthetics Showcase, Emerging Technologies, Panels, Posters, Talks Wednesday, 18 February 2009
BioLogic Art Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Student Volunteers Applications Monday, 23 February 2009
Game Papers Sunday, 1 March 2009
Competition Films, Real-Time Rendering Wednesday, 4 March 2009
Late-Breaking Posters, Late-Breaking Talks Wednesday, 6 May 2009
FJORG! Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Research Challenge Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Tilt Festival has a movie remix competition, contest open until Contest closes March 10 2009. Details here : Tilt Festival
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