Another week and another film has been added to the Ivisualise Player. This time it's a film produced in 2010, so it's brand new, and by one of my groups I am teaching as part of my 'artist in residence' role at Matravers School in Westbury.
A Year 7 self portrait animation project I led together with the class art teacher David Oakley. This film was produced in a 2 hour session with the group of 25 students, who all worked in small groups of 2 or 3 to animate their own self portraits, using pen on acetate and handheld digital cameras to capture that flowing movement.
http://www.ivisualise.de/portrait.htm
The kids are a joy to work with and they really got to grips with the concept of animation and working in their teams very quickly. We are now working together to produce an animated film version of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" which is very exciting.
The animation is cut to a beautiful track by Athlete "I Love". Visit: www.athlete.mu/home
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Exclusive Begbie live and acoustic video
Begbie are the latest feature on the Ivisualise Player. No, not that one from Trainspotting, but the excellent Indie band from Magdeburg in Germany. If you don't already know them, then check them out, before the debut album is released later this year! Head on over to: www.myspace.com/begbieband for a listen
As for the video on the Ivisualise Player, Schöne and Koss perform the title song from the stunning football documentary "Blauweiss". This was recorded in front of the Hundertwasser 'Grüne Zitadelle' in Magdeburg city centre in 2007.
This music video was an exclusive extra on the very limited edition bonus DVD (only a magical 74 were ever made) that came with the film "Blauweiss". A full version of the song was later recorded and released on the Heartdisco label, under the title "Blue and White".
"Blauweiss" is a critically acclaimed epic documentary that follows FC Magdeburg and their quest for promotion to the second division in the German Bundesliga. Full of emotion, passion and action, this 105 minute film leaves supporters teary eyed as they reflect upon the season that they came so very close. For more information, please visit: www.ivisualise.co.uk/blauweiss/
I love it towards the end when it goes a bit quiet and if you listen carefully you can hear the tram in the background, as well as the guy who shouts out "Große Klasse, wirklich"! There were a couple of builders who were working on some houses behind the camera and they stopped briefly whilst we recorded the video and seemed to really enjoy it! (the song that is, although I'm sure they enjoyed the quick break as well!)
As for the video on the Ivisualise Player, Schöne and Koss perform the title song from the stunning football documentary "Blauweiss". This was recorded in front of the Hundertwasser 'Grüne Zitadelle' in Magdeburg city centre in 2007.
This music video was an exclusive extra on the very limited edition bonus DVD (only a magical 74 were ever made) that came with the film "Blauweiss". A full version of the song was later recorded and released on the Heartdisco label, under the title "Blue and White".
"Blauweiss" is a critically acclaimed epic documentary that follows FC Magdeburg and their quest for promotion to the second division in the German Bundesliga. Full of emotion, passion and action, this 105 minute film leaves supporters teary eyed as they reflect upon the season that they came so very close. For more information, please visit: www.ivisualise.co.uk/blauweiss/
I love it towards the end when it goes a bit quiet and if you listen carefully you can hear the tram in the background, as well as the guy who shouts out "Große Klasse, wirklich"! There were a couple of builders who were working on some houses behind the camera and they stopped briefly whilst we recorded the video and seemed to really enjoy it! (the song that is, although I'm sure they enjoyed the quick break as well!)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Teenage Pregnancy Animation now online!
The animation "Too Much Too Young" is now available to watch on the Ivisualise Player. The film, which addresses the subject of teenage pregnancy, was produced by Year 11 students at Matravers School in Westbury.
This animation combines stop frame, photography and pixelation to tell a story about teenage pregnancy.
The film was made during a work experience placement, with the 6 kids involved planning their film, scriptwriting, designing their characters and backgrounds as well as going out around the town with stills cameras. The project was mentored by Jamie McDine.
The film was recently screened at the festival Creative Juice and has been used within the school to help teachers and students address teenage pregnancy.
Check it out at: www.ivisualise.de
This animation combines stop frame, photography and pixelation to tell a story about teenage pregnancy.
The film was made during a work experience placement, with the 6 kids involved planning their film, scriptwriting, designing their characters and backgrounds as well as going out around the town with stills cameras. The project was mentored by Jamie McDine.
The film was recently screened at the festival Creative Juice and has been used within the school to help teachers and students address teenage pregnancy.
Check it out at: www.ivisualise.de
Monday, November 2, 2009
Films, animations, production services - New(s) from Ivisualise!
Film exhibition
I have been delivering a lot of film and animation workshops in schools over the past few months, which have been very enjoyable. One of the projects I mentored at Matravers in Westbury has made it into the 'Creative Juice' exhibition this Saturday (7th November) in Salisbury. The film "Too Much Too Young" will be shown together with the Generation Europa film, produced by Wiltshire students during the Summer in Germany on an international summer school I organised with the Offener Kanal in Magdeburg. The animation will be added to the Ivisualise Player very soon.
Ivisualise Player
Currently on the site is the film "Halloween Animations" which features over 100 kids all dressed up as witches and wizards at the beautiful Lacock Abbey. This project was commissioned by the National Trust and was incredible fun. Check it out here: http://www.ivisualise.de/ivisplayer.htm
(In the archive you will also find music videos with Ian Brown and Just Jack, award winning short films "Weiter" and "Sehnsucht" and a whole host of other projects, all free to watch, full screen and uninterrupted).
Production Services
I now offer a variety of services, so whether you need a promotional film producing, your film being mastered to DVD, a script translated from German into English, or an English voice-over, please do get in touch. I have a great deal of professional experience in all of these areas and would be happy to discuss any project that you have. There is more information about all new services on the Ivisualise website, under the 'Services' tab at: http://www.ivisualise.co.uk
Your Wedding Film
Furthermore, I am now putting my award winning film talents into the production of beautiful wedding films. So if you, or someone you know, is getting married, don't settle for anyone, when you can have a professional film maker, using broadcast standard equipment to capture your special day, to be treasured forever. Prices start from under £500, so please visit: http://www.ivisualise.co.uk/wedding/ for more information.
Christmas Present
If any of you should be stuck for Christmas present ideas, then my critically acclaimed England football fan documentary "3 Lions" is the perfect present for any football fan and still available to buy on DVD for just £5 including postage. Why not pick up a copy by buying online from the link at the bottom of the following page: http://www.ivisualise.de/ivisplayer.htm
If you think this information would be interesting for any of your friends, colleagues or family, I would be very grateful if you were to pass it on.
All the best,
Jamie
I have been delivering a lot of film and animation workshops in schools over the past few months, which have been very enjoyable. One of the projects I mentored at Matravers in Westbury has made it into the 'Creative Juice' exhibition this Saturday (7th November) in Salisbury. The film "Too Much Too Young" will be shown together with the Generation Europa film, produced by Wiltshire students during the Summer in Germany on an international summer school I organised with the Offener Kanal in Magdeburg. The animation will be added to the Ivisualise Player very soon.
Ivisualise Player
Currently on the site is the film "Halloween Animations" which features over 100 kids all dressed up as witches and wizards at the beautiful Lacock Abbey. This project was commissioned by the National Trust and was incredible fun. Check it out here: http://www.ivisualise.de/ivisplayer.htm
(In the archive you will also find music videos with Ian Brown and Just Jack, award winning short films "Weiter" and "Sehnsucht" and a whole host of other projects, all free to watch, full screen and uninterrupted).
Production Services
I now offer a variety of services, so whether you need a promotional film producing, your film being mastered to DVD, a script translated from German into English, or an English voice-over, please do get in touch. I have a great deal of professional experience in all of these areas and would be happy to discuss any project that you have. There is more information about all new services on the Ivisualise website, under the 'Services' tab at: http://www.ivisualise.co.uk
Your Wedding Film
Furthermore, I am now putting my award winning film talents into the production of beautiful wedding films. So if you, or someone you know, is getting married, don't settle for anyone, when you can have a professional film maker, using broadcast standard equipment to capture your special day, to be treasured forever. Prices start from under £500, so please visit: http://www.ivisualise.co.uk/wedding/ for more information.
Christmas Present
If any of you should be stuck for Christmas present ideas, then my critically acclaimed England football fan documentary "3 Lions" is the perfect present for any football fan and still available to buy on DVD for just £5 including postage. Why not pick up a copy by buying online from the link at the bottom of the following page: http://www.ivisualise.de/ivisplayer.htm
If you think this information would be interesting for any of your friends, colleagues or family, I would be very grateful if you were to pass it on.
All the best,
Jamie
Monday, October 12, 2009
Weiter... auf der Ivisualise Player
Ian Brown has been moved into the archive, along with all the other films previously featured on the Ivisualise Player, to be enjoyed forever and replaced on the homepage by the multi-award winning short film "Weiter".
"Weiter" tells the story of Somsak Kitdee, a young man from Thailand, and his relationship with the city of Magdeburg. Studying in a different culture, on a different continent and in a different language, he explains how his homeland and the former East German city are not so different.
This 3 minute film was produced in 2005 to celebrate the 1200th birthday of the city of Magdeburg. It won several local and regional film awards, including the prestigious "Mitteldeutsche Rundfunkpreis" and was used to represent the city, as well as being screened twice on national television channel MDR. It was used as a promotional film for the city in cinemas, online and on cable television in Germany as well as being screened at international film festivals!
Hopefully you either understand the Thai spoken in the film or German subtitles... if not, then simply enjoy the visuals and the sound, of the music and Kitdee's voice!
One of the most satisfying responses to the film has been from my friends and fellow inhabitants of the city of Magdeburg (where I lived for 4 years) who kept telling me "I can't believe that's Magdeburg... it looks so cool in your film!" And that's the point of the film - it was to take a very different look at the city, from a point of view that maybe the local inhabitants haven't thought of or seen before. Their city is now just like any modern major city in the world, with a fantastic transport system, neon lights, shops and architecture, international visitors and residents... and above all, very friendly welcoming people.
"Weiter" tells the story of Somsak Kitdee, a young man from Thailand, and his relationship with the city of Magdeburg. Studying in a different culture, on a different continent and in a different language, he explains how his homeland and the former East German city are not so different.
This 3 minute film was produced in 2005 to celebrate the 1200th birthday of the city of Magdeburg. It won several local and regional film awards, including the prestigious "Mitteldeutsche Rundfunkpreis" and was used to represent the city, as well as being screened twice on national television channel MDR. It was used as a promotional film for the city in cinemas, online and on cable television in Germany as well as being screened at international film festivals!
Hopefully you either understand the Thai spoken in the film or German subtitles... if not, then simply enjoy the visuals and the sound, of the music and Kitdee's voice!
One of the most satisfying responses to the film has been from my friends and fellow inhabitants of the city of Magdeburg (where I lived for 4 years) who kept telling me "I can't believe that's Magdeburg... it looks so cool in your film!" And that's the point of the film - it was to take a very different look at the city, from a point of view that maybe the local inhabitants haven't thought of or seen before. Their city is now just like any modern major city in the world, with a fantastic transport system, neon lights, shops and architecture, international visitors and residents... and above all, very friendly welcoming people.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Ian Brown Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.) Music Video
To celebrate the launch of his new album "My Way", we have something very special from the Ivisualise archives, featuring my favourite singer Ian Brown.
In 2004 I produced the official website for Ian Brown and his album "Solarized" which had 4 million hits in the first 3 weeks! As well as designing and programming the site, I also helped manage the message board and produced video content for the site.
In 2005 many fans submitted artwork, illustrations, animations, photographs and videos, all to represent Ian Brown's Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.) which I edited and produced. This was an excellent community project and really brought together the creative skills of fans from across the world.
Ian loved the video, but until now it has been unseen by the fans. So now it finally appears in all it's glory on the Ivisualise Player. Thanks and well done to everyone whose work features in the video.
And please check out and buy Ian's fantastic new album "My Way". BUY IT HERE
To visit the Ivisualise Player, please go to www.ivisualise.de
In 2004 I produced the official website for Ian Brown and his album "Solarized" which had 4 million hits in the first 3 weeks! As well as designing and programming the site, I also helped manage the message board and produced video content for the site.
In 2005 many fans submitted artwork, illustrations, animations, photographs and videos, all to represent Ian Brown's Kiss Ya Lips (No I.D.) which I edited and produced. This was an excellent community project and really brought together the creative skills of fans from across the world.
Ian loved the video, but until now it has been unseen by the fans. So now it finally appears in all it's glory on the Ivisualise Player. Thanks and well done to everyone whose work features in the video.
And please check out and buy Ian's fantastic new album "My Way". BUY IT HERE
To visit the Ivisualise Player, please go to www.ivisualise.de
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The kids are highly animated!
This week on the Ivisualise Player is a 90 second compilation of pixelations produced with students from a variety of Wiltshire Schools, all studying the Creative and Media Diploma. The "First Animations" were produced as part of an introduction to the creative and media world and in particular to my work as an independent producer and film maker.
The session was both creative and hands on, with all 60 new diploma students involved in the production of the animation - both in front of the camera, and also behind it controlling the animation software and setting up the camera etc.
It is always fun for me to work with young people, passing on my skills, techniques and mentoring or teaching them in producing their own work. Whilst in Magdeburg, Germany, I led 2 film courses for Year 12 students at the Hegel Gymnasium and the IGS Regina Hildebrandt, each 5 month project culminating in a cinema screening of the student produced films. To see the wonderful films and the reactions from all the students involved made it a thoroughly amazing experience, especially as they presented their films on the big screen in front of their family, friends and general public. Films produced during these projects will be added to the Ivisualise Player at a later date.
So for now, enjoy the pixelations and keep checking back as more films are added to the site! If you are viewing this blog on a standalone page, please visit: www.ivisualise.de
Jamie
The session was both creative and hands on, with all 60 new diploma students involved in the production of the animation - both in front of the camera, and also behind it controlling the animation software and setting up the camera etc.
It is always fun for me to work with young people, passing on my skills, techniques and mentoring or teaching them in producing their own work. Whilst in Magdeburg, Germany, I led 2 film courses for Year 12 students at the Hegel Gymnasium and the IGS Regina Hildebrandt, each 5 month project culminating in a cinema screening of the student produced films. To see the wonderful films and the reactions from all the students involved made it a thoroughly amazing experience, especially as they presented their films on the big screen in front of their family, friends and general public. Films produced during these projects will be added to the Ivisualise Player at a later date.
So for now, enjoy the pixelations and keep checking back as more films are added to the site! If you are viewing this blog on a standalone page, please visit: www.ivisualise.de
Jamie
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
We need your vote!
We have been taken over by an animation bug lately and can't stop making pixelations or stop motion animations!
One of our latest efforts has been made to take part in the Hula Hoops film competition and we could really do with your voting support... so please head on over to the following page, vote 5 stars and register your email address. You can vote every day (and give the others just 1 star!!) and you'll be in with a chance of winning a video camera as well!
Watch and Vote HERE
Another animation will be added to the Ivisualise Player this weekend, so keep checking back!
Thanks everyone,
Jamie
One of our latest efforts has been made to take part in the Hula Hoops film competition and we could really do with your voting support... so please head on over to the following page, vote 5 stars and register your email address. You can vote every day (and give the others just 1 star!!) and you'll be in with a chance of winning a video camera as well!
Watch and Vote HERE
Another animation will be added to the Ivisualise Player this weekend, so keep checking back!
Thanks everyone,
Jamie
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Jewish Berlin on the Ivisualise Player
The sensitive and emotional film "Jewish Berlin: Yesterday and Today" documents the visit of 20 members of the UK Jewish community to the city of Berlin. For most it was their first visit to Germany, and a place where they met a new generation of Germans, who were very friendly and welcoming.
During the four day trip to the capital they met local Jews and visited Jewish memorials, institutions and spoke with prominent German Jewish personalities. Among the sites visited were the Jewish Museum, the Holocaust Memorial and the Wannsee Conference Villa as well as the Grunewald Memorial and Touro College.
The film was commissioned by the German National Tourist Office, London (DZT) and produced by Jamie McDine in 2008. The aim of the trip, and the film, was to promote the concept of visiting Jewish Germany to the UK Jewry.
The full 20 minute version of the film is now available to watch on the Ivisualise Player, full screen and uninterrupted.
We'd love to hear your feedback on the film, the other films and this site, so please post a message on the message board, send us an email or drop a reply on the blog - or for those of you who are signed up to Vimeo, you can 'Like' the films too!
Enjoy the film and enjoy the rest of the Summer,
Jamie
During the four day trip to the capital they met local Jews and visited Jewish memorials, institutions and spoke with prominent German Jewish personalities. Among the sites visited were the Jewish Museum, the Holocaust Memorial and the Wannsee Conference Villa as well as the Grunewald Memorial and Touro College.
The film was commissioned by the German National Tourist Office, London (DZT) and produced by Jamie McDine in 2008. The aim of the trip, and the film, was to promote the concept of visiting Jewish Germany to the UK Jewry.
The full 20 minute version of the film is now available to watch on the Ivisualise Player, full screen and uninterrupted.
We'd love to hear your feedback on the film, the other films and this site, so please post a message on the message board, send us an email or drop a reply on the blog - or for those of you who are signed up to Vimeo, you can 'Like' the films too!
Enjoy the film and enjoy the rest of the Summer,
Jamie
Friday, August 21, 2009
Ivisualise Player in the Press
Thanks to the Wiltshire Times, who ran a feature about the Ivisualise Player today, with details about previous projects, collaborations and what will be coming up soon on the website. If you'd like to have a read, please click here
I hope you're enjoying the service and telling all your friends, family and colleagues about it. If there is a specific film you would like to see added to the site sooner rather than later then please get in touch and let me know! And I'd love to read your comments on the guestbook, or here on the blog, so please feel free to post feedback or messages.
Coming very soon to the Ivisualise Player will be the emotional and beautiful documentary 'Jewish Berlin Yesterday and Today ', so keep checking back!
If you are not viewing this on the ivisualise player website, then please visit www.ivisualise.de
All the best, Jamie
I hope you're enjoying the service and telling all your friends, family and colleagues about it. If there is a specific film you would like to see added to the site sooner rather than later then please get in touch and let me know! And I'd love to read your comments on the guestbook, or here on the blog, so please feel free to post feedback or messages.
Coming very soon to the Ivisualise Player will be the emotional and beautiful documentary 'Jewish Berlin Yesterday and Today ', so keep checking back!
If you are not viewing this on the ivisualise player website, then please visit www.ivisualise.de
All the best, Jamie
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Ivisualise Player Launched with Just Jack
The Ivisualise Player has finally been launched, and to celebrate the forthcoming release of his new album "All night Cinema", we decided it would be fitting to kick-off with the previously unseen film "Just Jack: The Outer Marker."
The film was shot with Jack back in 2003, with the live performances recorded at London's famous Jazz Café, and the intimate interview recorded a few days later backstage in Bristol. Jack was a delight to work with, and had a good understanding of cameras, shooting and what we were trying to achieve, thanks to his background in tv production - as he used to be a Runner.
The project came about as a result of my work with Ian Brown. His manager (at the time) gave me a few CDs of other bands he represented, and Jack's was the standout album that literally blew the others away. After listening to it over and over, and becoming a big fan of the record, I desperately wanted to work with Jack, so approached him with the idea of producing the rockumentary style film.
His manager had similar thoughts, as Jack was searching for a record deal in the US and several labels wanted to see how he performed live, so a DVD which showed off his personality and onstage talents seemed to fit the bill nicely.
It worked. Within months he was selling records stateside and recording his second album, after a transfer to the Mercury label. "Starz in their Eyes" made Jack a household name and I hope that the film I shot helped play some role in this truly great talent being where he deserves.
If you are reading this on the ivisualise player website, then click the home page tab at the top. If you are viewing in a standalone page, visit the home page to watch this film, by clicking here
Monday, July 27, 2009
Welcome to the Ivisualise Player
The Ivisualise Player is a free service provided by Jamie McDine and Ivisualise, however your support and donations would be greatly appreciated to help us maintain the service and work on future projects. So why not watch a film or two on the site, we would be delighted to hear your feedback via the 'comment' facility (linked to the relevant blog) on the blog page and make a donation, no matter how small, via the link on the homepage or on the donate/buy dvd page.
A new film will be added every two weeks for your viewing pleasure.
We hope you enjoy the Ivisualise Player.
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