Uncovering Undersea Mysteries in “My Octopus Teacher” | Source: Adobe
Co-director and co-editor Pippa Ehrlich details the toolsets and workflow for assembling the multi-award-winning documentary feature.
NAB AMPLIFY ARCHIVE
Launched in September 2020 as a year-round digital media platform connecting the vibrant and diverse NAB Show community, NAB Amplify ran for nearly four years before shutting down in August 2024. Developed and managed by a small, dedicated team, it was an ambitious experiment in digital publishing during a time of industry flux. Our mission was to create a dynamic hub of exclusive content focused on technology, trends, and insights for Media & Entertainment professionals passionate about the future of film, television, and digital storytelling. As the editor responsible for overseeing the majority of the site's content, I also contributed more than 200 bylined articles, most of which are housed here.
The Power of SaaS and AI | Source: M&E Journal
SaaS, remote technologies, and AI will become even more essential for media and entertainment companies to remain competitive post-pandemic.
“The Human Voice:” Pedro Almodóvar’s Perfect Pandemic Art
The Spanish director’s new short film starring Tilda Swinton channels the desperation of the COVID era.
Shooting “Godzilla vs. Kong” as an Immersive 800 MPH Brawl | Source: Film School Rejects
Director Adam Wingard keeps the focus on the monsters in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” grounding impossible camera moves in shifting points of view.
The Origin Story of “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” and What It Means for Moviemaking
Polarizing fans and critics alike, the long awaited four-hour director’s cut lands on HBO Max with a looping, roller coaster-like backstory.
Speak, Memory: Editing “Minari”
“I think the reason that I love this process so much is that I’m the first person that gets to see a scene as it’s being created.”
The Super Visuals of “WandaVision”
“The approach in essence was to study and absorb the references of each [time] period, to distill their technical and aesthetic choices and then to selectively apply these within our…
How “Sound of Metal” Merges Sound Design, Effects and Editing
“The merging of disciplines had to be constant and never-ending. It was truly next-level, not just because of the bells and whistles we were able to come up with, but…
How the “Promising Young Woman” Editor Balanced Rom-Com, Thriller and Horror | Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Film editor Frédéric Thoraval discusses the roller-coaster tonal shifts of his collaboration with writer-director Emerald Fennell.
Parks: Online Video Topped Broadband Home Services During Pandemic | Source: Media Play News
A new report from research firm Parks Associates examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on consumer behavior.
How a Small Crew on “The Truffle Hunters” Captured Sound and Light | Source: Variety
Filmmakers Michael Dweck and Gregory Kershaw use the ARRI Alexa Mini and Angénieux lenses for their documentary on the elusive Alba truffle.
Reimagining Software-Defined Workflows | Source: SMPTE
A new white paper from MovieLabs establishes new guidelines for software-defined workflows for more efficient Cloud-based production.
How Newton Thomas Sigel, ASC Crafted Six Distinct Looks for Apple TV+ Drama “Cherry”
Cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel employed the Sony Venice for his collaboration with directors Anthony and Joe Russo for Apple TV+.
VR? AR? Today, It’s All About XR | Source: Streaming Media
5G applications, augmented reality glasses, new video codecs, spatial computing, and more, all herald the future of XR (Extended Reality).
Are Streaming Algorithms Really Damaging Film? | Source: BBC Entertainment
Have streaming algorithms replaced traditional gatekeepers, or do they create space for niche projects like HBO’s “I May Destroy You”?
Remote Collaboration is a Fact of Life as Post Production Finds a Home in the Cloud | Source: Sohonet
Sohonet CEO Chuck Parker forecasts that remote production workflows will become the norm post-pandemic, improving artists’ quality of life.
A Trippy Visualization Charts the Internet’s Growth Since 1997 | Source: Wired
Security researcher Barrett Lyon maps the global internet from 1997 to today in 10K video with a 2021 update of the infamous Opte Project.
Holy Terror: Director Rose Glass Has a Vision With “Saint Maud”
With influences ranging from “Repulsion” to “Taxi Driver,” Glass’s psychological horror film masters the slow burn.