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New Footage Part 1: Improved, extended Saturn fly-by

In March 2011, the first footage (vimeo.com/11386048) from Outside In went viral, resulting in 3.8 million hits and 1.3 million plays & media coverage in over 250 countries. Here is an improved, extended version of that footage with unlit side … Continue reading

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Stanley Kubrick’s B-day & Launch of Urgent Fundraiser

Today would have been Stanley Kubrick’s 83rd birthday. There is a reason that launching a fundraiser today for “Outside In“  is very appropriate. In 1985, I was at a library in Knoxville, TN watching movies on VHS, trying to catch … Continue reading

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Outside In Buzzing the Electrons

It’s been a good weekend for the film. First, some new work-in-progress footage was presented at the Tri*Star event on Saturday morning. It followed a great presentation from Mike Malaska, supporter of the film and newly minted Solar System Ambassador. … Continue reading

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Supporter of the Day – Mike Malaska

Today, I’m starting a new series of posts that is very special to me. Outside In would be impossible if not for the support, generosity and spirit of some great people, companies and organizations that make this project possible. I … Continue reading

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First Footage from Film Released!!! (and a little help needed)

I’m very excited to present the first test from “Outside In” that actually represents real footage in progress from the film. Camera moves are still being tweaked and this is cropped version as IMAX-sized stuff does not play well online. … Continue reading

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Thus Spake Zarathustra

The new series on “11 Reasons to Make an IMAX art film in your basement” starts soon. If you missed the “11 Reasons NOT to make an IMAX art film in your basement”, click here to start with #1. And, … Continue reading

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11 Reasons to NOT to make an IMAX art film in your basement: #9 – #11: “Computers are Too Slow”

#9 – #11: “Computers are Too Slow” Yep, I’m cheating. Cramming the last three reasons into one. But I have my reasons. As you’ve likely figured out, the “11 reasons not to make an IMAX art film in your basement” … Continue reading

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11 Reasons to NOT to make an IMAX art film in your basement: #8: “IMAX is not Art”

. The people who make art their business are mostly imposters. Pablo Picasso #8: “IMAX is not Art” This is actually the reason I kept raising after the “It’s impossible” line. IMAX films cost a lot of money, so it’s … Continue reading

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11 Reasons to NOT to make an IMAX art film in your basement: #7: “Too Much Data”

Computers in the future may weigh no more than 1.5 tons. Popular Mechanics (1949) #7: “Too Much Data” If you recall from reason #5, “a 5.6k IMAX image at 32-bit color will contain 752,640,000 bits of data or nearly 1 … Continue reading

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