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Obligatory Spiel
spiel: noun a long or fast speech or story, typically one intended as a means of persuasion or as an excuse but regarded with skepticism or contempt by those that hear it. -Oxford American Dictionary … more →
The Integral Filmmaker
POV, Levels and IQ
michael wrote 1 year ago: I think it was Robert Mckee, in his book Story, who said the audience IQ jumps when the lights go do … more →
Virtual Reality, PSTD and Transformative Film
michael wrote 1 year ago: I just read an article from The New Yorker called “Virtual Iraq” about the use of virtua … more →
Happy Endings and Integral Film
michael wrote 1 year ago: If we add layers of complexity to our characters and story are we taking away the simplicity so ofte … more →
Character: Exterior to Interior
michael wrote 1 year ago: Using the integral distinctions opens up many interesting ways to approach a project. This is a focu … more →
Obligatory Spiel
michael wrote 1 year ago: spiel: noun a long or fast speech or story, typically one intended as a means of persuasion or as an … more →
The View from Behind the Eyes
michael wrote 2 years ago: The other night I was at a function to watch a speaker. Before the speaker came on there was a woman … more →
Distinctions and Possibilities
michael wrote 2 years ago: In the Posture page I have alluded to the need to differentiate issues and show enhanced adaptabilit … more →
Shift vs. Cut
michael wrote 2 years ago: Oftentimes I use the term “shift” when referring to a “cut” to a new … more →
Story-Showing
michael wrote 2 years ago: Not storytelling. It is not that storytelling is bad it is just that storytelling is a literary term … more →
