Tag Archives: film history

The Birth of a Nation: Lighting and (mostly “non”) camera movement, racism, and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination reenacted a mere 50 years after

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Katherine Wikoff

NOTE: This post is under reconstruction because a) the YouTube account that I originally took my clips from has been shut down and b) WordPress doesn’t seem to be working correctly to allow me to play clips to and from … Continue reading →

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Some favorite DVD bonus features

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Katherine Wikoff

Do you ever watch the special features on your DVDs?  Here are some of my favorites. 1. “Animation Sound Design: Building Worlds From the Sound Up” – WALL●E In this nearly 20-minute long special feature, Oscar-winning sound designer Ben Burtt … Continue reading →

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