Gather Round
Today was the first of the events with Walter Murch and I am happy to report that it was a stimulating and sometimes provocative discussion.
Walter gave considered and detailed answers to a series of questions on topics that ranged from the current state of cinema and its digital future, the near infinite choices an editor faces, and the different ways that movies can appeal to your senses. He showed examples from the Godfather (1972) and Jarhead (2005) to illustrate points and talked about his work on The English Patient (1996) and THX 1138 (1971). As always Walter was a jovial and insightful speaker, willing to engage and share his thoughts with the audience.
Highlights included a description of filmmaking as a digital sandwich, in which the analogue bread (acquisition and exhibition) are getting ever thinner; and a poignant story about how idiosyncratic and personal inspiration is.
There were camcorders present, so hopefully there will be ways and means to access the tapes.
[UPDATE 18 February 2006: Apparently the video of the events will be available in the Praxis library.]
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