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How to Power Up Your Brainstorming
Studies demonstrate the writing with your hand invokes Kinesthesia - movements that increase brain activity. Win through writing. ...more
SW-BrainstormingHow
April 22, 2024•6 min read
Why Say "I'm GREAT" EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
Using the acronym I'm GREAT to boost my personal power and focus. Living in the NOW matters for a great life. ...more
SW-WHY
April 05, 2024•3 min read
South China Sea Disputes
China has pushed its 'nine-dash line' map to claim a huge swath of the South China Sea. The countries whose territory is encroached are pushing back - including the Phillipines. ...more
Writing ,Filmmaking &Warrior
March 07, 2024•0 min read
Actiongram: OODA Loop
The OODA loop was designed by a famous WW2 fighter pilot. Its insight can give you a quick way to think and act. ...more
Actiongram
March 07, 2024•0 min read
VFX Video: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
The "Mission Impossible" series received its first VFX nomination in the Academy Award popularity contest called the Oscars. Here is a video about the team discussing their work ...more
Filmmaking
February 29, 2024•3 min read
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How to Power Up Your Brainstorming
Studies demonstrate the writing with your hand invokes Kinesthesia - movements that increase brain activity. Win through writing. ...more
SW-BrainstormingHow
April 22, 2024•6 min read
You Are History and History Is You
A technician restores a MG34 German machine gun which was the predecessor to the deadly MG42 known as "Hitler's Saw". The study of history informs us of the past...and our future. ...more
Warrior ,SW-BrainstormingHow
February 25, 2024•8 min read
Blocking a Scene
Camera Blocking is a critical element in piecing together your film in terms of its story and aesthetic - making all the parts work together. ...more
Filmmaking-Blocking
November 02, 2023•0 min read
Camera Lenses - Properties
Camera Lenses have various properties which are useful in conveying the emotional and aesthetic elements of a story. ...more
Filmmaking - Camera
November 02, 2023•0 min read
Origin of Method Acting
Acting has various strategies and "The Method" is a popular one with numerous teachers and adherents. ...more
Filmmaking-Acting
November 02, 2023•3 min read
Jackie Chan and Action Comedy
Jackie Chan took Action Comedy to whole new level but not without major injuries along the way. Check out the chart and this video on his Action Comedy Skills. ...more
Filmmaking-Genre
November 02, 2023•1 min read
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