15th March 2024
With glee, a smile, and a pointed look towards me (don’t know why), Norman opened the meeting – but no one listened. I have the names of the chatterboxes. The announcements started and gradually the audience settled.
Matt has won three awards with the blob who swallowed the money – and died. (we saw that last meeting).
Gary and Joe also won accolades for Mira’s Tale.
Secretary and Treasurers reports will be attached to these reports from now on.
With that very short introduction Norman handed over to Elizabeth to run the rest of the meeting.
Joe introduced the shortcuts segment for which the topic was Heartless.
Future topics;
5th April Leap (no bound(aries) on this one) 19th April In the realm of ….
Elizabeth took us into the next segment;
What makes a good movie?
In smart fashion she had us arranged into a large semi circle, with the idea that each would offer a comment on the subject. Taking each person in turn, the suggestions were many, and with the number of members present, there was some overlap.
Topics included;
Good story line, developing interest, balanced sound, stability of shots, subtle effects, being able to hear and understand conversations.
After each comment Elizabeth expanded on the topic and discussed examples where the effect had been well presented or not in professional movies.
There was quite a part circle with 19 members, and Norman and Gary H thought they had got out of it. No chance.
Rounding out the segment Elizabeth got Ron to run some members movies.
Another animated ‘blob’ is chased by headless jaws and teeth. A mystery hole seems the only way out, but other world beings change him (or it) into something that smashes the teeth. Now – he is bound to them forever. Tears please.
Top marks to Elizabeth for handling the discussion, presentation and summing up. We’ll do well if the remainder of the syllabus continues to the same standard.
Gary Hegedus spoke about:
Would you believe that Norman was very quiet this evening? However, you can’t keep a good man down and he returned to close the meeting thanking everyone, and especially Elizabeth, for an interesting night.
Philip was on holiday – taking footage for some movies no doubt, so Ron did the driving, later assisted by Gary D.
Phyl fed us and Brian took our money. A happy raffle winner
Another good evening. Thanks all.
Cheers,
Jack
Matt has won three awards with the blob who swallowed the money – and died. (we saw that last meeting).
Gary and Joe also won accolades for Mira’s Tale.
Secretary and Treasurers reports will be attached to these reports from now on.
With that very short introduction Norman handed over to Elizabeth to run the rest of the meeting.
Joe introduced the shortcuts segment for which the topic was Heartless.
- Joe - Heart in mouth. I wondered at first what we were watching as a young lady exercised on a parachute in order to pack it into a very small rucksack. Away from the contortions she neatly wrapped it up and tied everything with what looked like elastic bands!!! Then Joe’s son was taken up in an aircraft and, tied to another chap, thrown out to free fall for a while – attached to the same parachute. It must have been packed correctly as it opened on cue and the pair came in for what seemed a fast landing. Hence the title.
- Gary D. - Creatures without a heart. Apparently some sea creatures don’t have a heart. (We know about sharks) However, Coral, sea cucumbers and starfish apparently are heartless. Countering this, an octopus has three hearts. Pharlap had a big one now stored in a museum. Which means that his stuffed body in Canberra is heartless. After our experiences with Gary, do we believe all of this??
- Matt -Tales of the Heart used animation to illustrate how hassling and hate are developed from the heart. The protagonist needed someone to hate.
- How I ended the Summer is a promo for a movie about an Arctic weather station. A brief look into how isolation can affect relationships.
- Gary H. - Advanced Karate classes. Synchronised swimming could be surpassed by the class members. Movements were so well coordinated it was a pleasure to watch.
Future topics;
5th April Leap (no bound(aries) on this one) 19th April In the realm of ….
Elizabeth took us into the next segment;
What makes a good movie?
In smart fashion she had us arranged into a large semi circle, with the idea that each would offer a comment on the subject. Taking each person in turn, the suggestions were many, and with the number of members present, there was some overlap.
Topics included;
Good story line, developing interest, balanced sound, stability of shots, subtle effects, being able to hear and understand conversations.
After each comment Elizabeth expanded on the topic and discussed examples where the effect had been well presented or not in professional movies.
There was quite a part circle with 19 members, and Norman and Gary H thought they had got out of it. No chance.
Rounding out the segment Elizabeth got Ron to run some members movies.
- June – My Sister Cat. Set to the tune of ‘Wish I could shimmy like my sister Kate’ June’s animation had a cat performing various antics including singing.
- 32 Bars – Mike took us to the Eltham Jazz Festival where he followed a group through a number of songs. He shot from distance using one camera with a shotgun mike. With some clever post production he managed to produce some ‘apparent’ to suggest that the camera was in various positions.
- For an Empowering Women event Gary H . produced background footage using two mermaids and others. Are we getting a theme here?
- Geoff produced a beautiful tour of the Dandenong Ranges, visiting many well-known locations. Philip’s commentary added to the pleasure.
- Mystery Hole – Matt had another take on black holes.
Another animated ‘blob’ is chased by headless jaws and teeth. A mystery hole seems the only way out, but other world beings change him (or it) into something that smashes the teeth. Now – he is bound to them forever. Tears please.
Top marks to Elizabeth for handling the discussion, presentation and summing up. We’ll do well if the remainder of the syllabus continues to the same standard.
Gary Hegedus spoke about:
- Channel 31. A presentation by himself will air on this channel. Look out for Outta the can. (by the time you receive this the show might be over)
- Rumble is set for April 19th. More to be sent out
Would you believe that Norman was very quiet this evening? However, you can’t keep a good man down and he returned to close the meeting thanking everyone, and especially Elizabeth, for an interesting night.
Philip was on holiday – taking footage for some movies no doubt, so Ron did the driving, later assisted by Gary D.
Phyl fed us and Brian took our money. A happy raffle winner
Another good evening. Thanks all.
Cheers,
Jack
