Archive for the “story” category
The Analog Version
by Eric on October 24, 2010
My friend Josh Meltzer sent me this picture from the Mountain Workshop. Chad Stevens lovingly hand-crafted an analog version of my website What is the most important thing about multimedia. In the foreground is Will Yurman.
My New Film ‘Three Women’ Now Showing on MediaStorm
by Eric on June 8, 2010
I’m proud to announce the completion of my new short movie Three Women, premiering on MediaStorm. The five-minute film features arresting visuals by photographer Pamela Chen and video by Jeff Hutchens. The short also stars a trio of gifted actors: (…)
What is Story?
by Eric on June 16, 2009
A story at its most basic is what happens when a character sets out to achieve what he or she desires. It’s a kind of journey, though your character does not actually have to go somewhere for a story to (…)
Editing and Empathy in the Fictional Film
by Eric on March 28, 2009
Editing is an act of empathy. Every cut should be in service of presenting your story in the most authentic, truest manner possible. To do that, you must immerse youself in the lives of your characters. Know them. More importantly, (…)
From “Notes on Directing” by Frank Hauer and Russell Reich
by Eric on September 2, 2008
Realize that the human experience is one of suffering and the resolution of suffering. Legitimate questions to ask of any script: How are these characters suffering? What are they doing to resolve their suffering?