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3 February 2010 at 16 : 21 PM
‘Stupid Cupid’ Pilot Episode Success Launches Series
The latest project from several first year students at the University Of Derby will now be developed into a six episode mini series. The original test footage was planned, shot and edited in a day. ‘Stupid Cupid’ is a comedy mockumentary based on the exploits of an hapless employee at Cupid Inc, a corporation involved [...]
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16 January 2010 at 21 : 00 PM
An Encore For ‘The Encore’
The new year kicks off with a bang as the 24 Hour Film Challenge submission ‘The Encore’ gets a repeat showing at Derby Quad. As part of the Five Lamps Films film night on January 26th 2010, the collaborative short film from YSP Media, Burnt Piano Productions and Jerry Dog Productions will be on show [...]
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31 December 2009 at 21 : 19 PM
YSP Media’s Top 10 Films Of 2009
As 2009 ends it is worth considering the vast array of quality films that have been released throughout it. Ranging from massive blockbusters to visual effects feasts and intimate dramas, the year has been outstanding in terms of quality output. Certainly there have been the usual disappointments and expected let downs but also many surprises [...]
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22 December 2009 at 13 : 06 PM
How To Brew Beer
The instructional film was probably the most difficult of the assignments for the Video Techniques module at university primarily because of the amount of resources needed to complete it. My ambition was to create a film that gave information on something slightly more complex than the usual ‘how to’ films that can be found. The [...]
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22 December 2009 at 12 : 46 PM
The Shootout
For the Technical Processes module at university a 30 second film had to be created for the final assessment of the semester. With this in mind, I set about unearthing an idea from several months earlier based on the idea of a war involving toy soldiers. Originally conceived as a short film to coincide with [...]
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14 December 2009 at 02 : 35 AM
Look Both Ways
As part of my Video Techniques module at the University Of Derby, I have been studying juxtaposition; the idea of contrast between visuals and sound. With this in mind, I began to develop the concept of a letter of apology to earth from mankind represented in a faceless individual. Using chroma keyer I was able [...]
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18 November 2009 at 21 : 49 PM
New Film ‘Coercion’ In Development
Following last month’s announcement that a new webisode series ‘Tales Of Retribution’ is in development, 2010 will also see the release of another new film. Christopher Bevan is set to write COERCION, a sinister film noir with the feel of such films as Billy Wilder’s ‘Double Indemnity’, Christopher Nolan’s ‘Following’ and Joel Schumacher’s ‘Phone Booth’. [...]
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16 November 2009 at 18 : 25 PM
The Encore
On 21st November, YSP Media joined forces with Burnt Piano Productions for a 24 hour film challenge organised by Five Lamps Films in Derby with assistance from the QUAD cinema. The team included Christopher Bevan, Ben Hodge, Karl Poyzer and Grant Murphy. The rules were simple; a 3 minute film was to be completed in [...]
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10 October 2009 at 17 : 59 PM
T
After a few days planning and storyboarding, I have completed my first assignment for my Film & Video Production course. The brief for the exercise was ‘The ordinary made extraordinary’ and with this in mind I decided to base the film around making a cup of tea. With the concept of abstract being about removing [...]
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8 October 2009 at 16 : 29 PM
In Development ‘Tales Of Retribution’
Production has begun on a brand new chapter in the CJ Simmons series entitled ‘Tales Of Retribution’. At this stage, details are scarce however Christopher Bevan is attached to produce and script. It is highly likely that guest directors will be involved in this highly experimental film with Christopher set to direct at least part [...]
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