by Andrea
January 19, 2012
Ever think about the phrase, “Over time I’ll get it right”? Some lessons are harder learned than others.
The process of passing a kidney stone is excruciating. I know cuz I’ve been there. I’ve had babies. I’ve had eleven surgeries. Nothing comes close to this kind of pain.
The first time I had a stone, I was given a list of “No’s” from my doctor. It included three of my favorite things: Coke, Chocolate and strawberries. Are you kidding me? These are among my main …
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Choice
by Sean Kennelly
January 1, 2012
Years ago in film school, I learned a camera technique called “pulling focus”. Basically, you make a choice to focus the camera on an actor or object. Then, during the scene, you change the focus to another actor or object in the frame or picture for dramatic emphasis. That’s “pulling focus”. It can be a very effective way to call attention to an important object or action that a character is overlooking. We, the audience, know that the character has missed something. We also know …
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Choice
