viernes, 29 de junio de 2012

Documentary Short: The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom (Trailer & Specs)


(INFO FROM: American Cinematographer / June 2012 - "Short Takes" A poetic Portrait of Survival By Iain Stasukevich)

TECH SPECS:

Camera: EOS 7D

Lenses: Canon EF 16-35mm, 24-70mm and 70-200mm zoom lenses; Canon 2x extender; Canon 24mm tilt focus lens.

Filters: Series 9 ND and Polarizer

Additional Equipment: Manfrotto fluid-head tripod.

Sound: Pistol Grip and mic with a small MP3 recorder.

"Last Minute Addition": AA-battery-powered LED lamp.



CREATIVE SPECS:

Zero intrusion. The idea of a light and portable equipment like this was to capture the moment respecting the privacy of the survivors. "... inspired by classical Japanese composition and framing." "It's a sort of moving photograph that really allows the viewer to see the details." Slow pans and tilts avoided the rolling-shutter cameras 'Jello-cam' effect. 

NOTES ON YOUTUBE:

2012 ACADEMY AWARD® Nominated - Documentary (Short Subject)
2012 Sundance Film Festival - Winner - Jury Prize, Short Film Non-Fiction
2012 Environmental Film Festival - Polly Krakora Award
2011 Toronto Film Festival
2011 BFI London Film Festival
2011 Hamptons Film Festival

Survivors in the areas hardest hit by Japan's recent tsunami find the courage to revive and rebuild as cherry blossom season begins.

A stunning visual poem about the ephemeral nature of life and the healing power of Japan's most beloved flower.

Directed by Academy Award Nominated filmmaker Lucy Walker (Waste Land), featuring photography by Aaron Phillips and music by Moby.

Director: Lucy Walker
Director of Photography: Aaron Phillips
Editor: Aki Mizutani
Music: Moby
Producers: Kira Carstensen & Lucy Walker
Executive Producers: Tim Case & Charles V. Salice
Associate Producers: Charleen Manca & Nicole Visram

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