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A reality check for virtual headsets
VR has been more about hype than substance. Will that change?
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A reality check for virtual headsets VR has been more about hype than substance. Will that change?

We now have new dates for Ross Clarkson's 'Shooting An Action Film' hands on masterclass in Bangkok, Thailand. It will run 14 days from 5th to 18th February 2017. Let us know if you're interested in joining us for this action packed hands on masterclass.

Horror movies versus action movies for low budget investment and box office success

Horror movies can perform well on a very modest budget, and so can action films. Horror films have become saturated in the market, and action movies are still potentially ripe for box office success. In Asia you can make an action movie on a modest budget (unlike the west), and make it look good. Ross Clarkson's upcoming 'Shooting An Action Picture' course can show you how to make an action film look great.

Other recent films Ross has worked on include as a camera operator on Kickboxer 2, Tracer in Vietnam, DP on Wild City in Hong Kong, 2nd unit DP on The Legend of Hurcules and Conan the Barbarian.

Ross is in Bogota, Columbia working on Sniper 7. Here's a short video he shot whilst in Bogota about his upcoming course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_SGc_IgxeI

Our next course 2

‘Shooting an Action Picture’ by Ross Clarkson

4th – 18th December 2016

Duration 14 days

Aimed at 15 film makers who want to learn about what’s involved in filming stunt scenes.

The course will be held in location friendly Bangkok Thailand, where your filming dollar goes further.

The course covers: Planning – Scheduling – Budgeting – Filming – Editing – Safety

Overview: For 12 days our students will plan a car chase, Martial arts fight scene, a gun fight, and a weapons fight. Every 2nd day they will edit the footage together. On the last day the students will present their films in a private screening room. The course is run by international industry professionals. This is a hands on course. HD cameras and crew will be provided. Students have the choice to operate cameras when they want.

The new Learn Film Asia website (www.learnfilmasia.com) is coming together after an absence of a few years. We're developing a range of intensive film courses taking place in Asia for the next generation of film-makers. Keep an eye out for new developments over the coming weeks.

'House of Cards' producer predicts Silicon Valley will replace Hollywood http://cnet.co/1zwuP2y

'House of Cards' producer predicts Silicon Valley will replace Hollywood - CNET "If I owned a studio, I'd make movie theaters pay me," says Dana Brunetti, producer of "House of Cards" and "The Social Network."

A presentation I made for the Sacramento Film Festival. I gave the presentation in London last week at the Digital Flux stream of the East London Film Festival.

Gives you a taste of the Learn Film Asia Transmedia course.

http://www.slideshare.net/ZenFilms/transmedia-and-independent-filmmakers

Transmedia And Independent Filmmakers How to develop transmedia (multi-platform) stories and why this is important for independent filmmakers

New course - Transmedia. The world of filmmaking has changed beyond recognition and the old rules need to be thrown away. This one-day introduction to Pratten’s practical approach to developing transmedia projects presents a new model for filmmakers to connect with audiences and finance their creative ambition. This is very much a pragmatic look at the latest methods, tools and best practice.

July courses take place in Hong Kong

Our next Asian courses are in July w/c 12th July Three days Directing with Robert Pratten (trainer) Mon/Tues/Wed Two days Production with Robert Pratten (trainer) Thurs/Fri Transmedia with Robert Pratten (trainer) on Saturday