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- Rick Allen

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Three cheers for seeing things a different way. -Rick

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The first time I went to Stockholm, it was summer. I left on a hot July morning in Milan, expecting to find rainy days and a windy town at my arrival. Being much Mediterranean, I was heading to Sweden to visit a friend who had moved there some years before. I confess I was a bit sceptical on a a-priori basis: no sun, no warm sea, no southern-style adventures. Instead, it was the first of

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Photographing sharks, especially whale sharks, is something I've always wanted to do.  I try not to re-post activism pieces on this page, but understanding and saving sharks is something I feel strongly about.  One of the main concerns with halting overfishing is the effect that it will have on the lives of local fishermen.  How can they continue to support their families if they aren't

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Keanu Reeves as Johnny Mnemomic I watch a lot of short films online.  As you can imagine, there’s a huge variety of production quality and filmmaker experience out there.  No matter what your budget is, I think these 6 tips are key ideas that all short filmmakers will benefit from. 1 – The Keanu Moment “Woah…” Hook your audience right away.  Start with something unexpected or

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By Rick Allen

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So many people (myself included) often overlook the value of a proper title design.  Sure, I appreciate one when I see it, but it's not something that I usually take into account when looking back at the film/video as a whole.  Why is that?  Maybe I'm just part of a generation that grew up with title sequences that relied too heavily on CGI and stock fonts.  Like others, I was blown away by the

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By Canon Explorer of Light, Stephen Frink Every year during the gray days of Chicago's winter, diving enthusiasts make their way to the Windy City for "Our World - Underwater."  I first discovered OW-U last year, just in time to attend the 2011 exhibition.  Even though I had never been there before (nor had ever actually been diving), I felt like I had come home. Growing up in a small

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Chicago Sun Times - Cops Bust Man Catching Waves at Oak St. Beach Earlier this week Chicago surfer, Rex Flodstrom, was arrested for surfing off Oak St. Beach.  After his session he was accosted by several policemen, his board was confiscated, he was handcuffed, and he spent four hours in Cook County (still in his soaked wetsuit). Stephanie Dowell~Sun-Times Media This story has me

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On January 26th, from 11am-3pm, the Gene Siskel Film Center will host an open house featuring the Canon C300.  The event will include four short films shot on the C300 and opportunities for attendees to scope out the hardware and talk with technicians.   RSVPs are requested.  You can find more information at: http://reelchicago.com/article/new-canon-cinema-eos-camera-debuts-here-jan-26

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  All images copyright Key Lime Films.

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That's one way to do it...

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Seriously.  I blinked and it was over. I'm not talking about the weather.  I'm talking about the passing of time.  It never ceases to amaze me how the things going on in our lives can change our perception of time.  What's that famous physics quote?  Put your hand on a hot pan and a second can feel like an hour.  Put your hand on a hot woman and an hour can feel like a second.  That's Relativity

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First off, I got to hear a French guy describe the realistic elements of his film as: "such is life."  He didn't punctuate the expression by blowing smoke with a cigarette holder in his hand, but I still felt transported into another world; an underground world where film is adventurous and daring.  It wasn't an art flick he was speaking about.  In fact, it was one of the most stylish and upbeat

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If you haven't heard yet, Canon just put out a press release for the Canon-1D X.  It'll be Canon's flagship camera and the new features are set to crown it the king of DSLRs.  The 1D models are designed primarily for photographers, but this will be the first full frame, full HD DSLR since the MKII.  Moire has been "minimized" and the maximum clip length has been extended to 29 minutes 59

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For the last week I've spent every night downtown at the Chicago International Film Festival.  So far I've seen some great movies (and a horribly awful one), listened to filmmakers' advice, became fueled to write more, and have been inspired by the community involved with the event.  I've got a few films left to see, as well as a panel discussion on the state of independent film

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The week before Halloween, Music Box Theatre will be showing 13 monster movie classics from Universal Studios.  The titles include: Dracula, The Mummy, Bride of Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein, Creature from the Black Lagoon (in 3D!!!), as well as others yet to be announced.  Not listed, but also pictured in their program, is It Came from Outer Space.

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Thursday, Sept 22nd, marks the first day that non-Cinema/Chicago members can purchase or redeem tickets to this year's Chicago International Film Festival.  I've got my 10 films chosen for my MOVIEGOER PASS and I can't wait to see them!  Here's the lineup for me: NOBODY ELSE BUT YOU ONCE UPON A TIME IN ANATOLIA SMUGGLER THE GIANTS HERE THE STUDENT SOUTHWEST ON THE BRIDGE and SHORTS 1:

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The Last Chance is a short I made with Galleghost Productions last Halloween.  Written and directed by Andres Gallego, it's full of the usual Halloween antics: a little suspense, some blood, killer creatures, and lots of fun! Andres just cut a great little trailer that you can watch below:

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Hey guys, here's a quick notice about an upcoming film screening in Chicago. Starting at noon on Saturday, October 15th, Music Box Theatre will be having their 7th annual Music Box Masssacre.  Get ready for 24 hours of "maniacal horror movie madness!"  The overnight screening will include vendor booths, a charity auction for Vital Bridges, and special guest appearances.   Also, on September 10th

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 A Travel Essay By Emily EspinosaWhen I decided to go on tour with Blue Lake’s International Youth Symphony Orchestra (IYSO) I thought it was going to be all about the music. The week we spent at camp prior to our departure for Europe only enforced this idea - what with rehearsals eight hours a day and concerts every night. Once we arrived in Paris and began our journey through France, Germany,

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The Panasonic AF100.  Think of it as an updated HVX that also allows for interchangeable lenses.  Sounds sexy, right? Priced at around 5k (including a Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 on B&H to get things started), it's in the same ballpark as the HVX and is a solid choice for new camera buyers contemplating a rig in that price range.  The image quality is comparable to the 5D, but it's built

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Key Lime Films is now on Vimeo! Click here to check out the 2011 Winter Production Reel.  A lot of great work has been coming in this year and I'm pleased to say that even more is on the way.  2011 has been a Hell of a year.  Much thanks, love, and appreciation goes out to all of you for supporting our work through your viewings and collaborations.  In addition to this blog and Vimeo, you can

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August in Italy is by definition the month for vacation. We often complain because everything stops and you don't find even a bottle of fresh milk unless in big centres, but when we face vacation planning every year it's the same: we all want to go away in August. Why? Just because it's August and Italians are not made to work in August!  So here we are, another August has arrived and there is

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Cover Photo: Imran Ahmad (Sample only. Subject to change) Scuba Diver Through the Lens will be debuting in November at the DEMA 2011 show held in Florida.  It will hit newsstands on January 1st, 2012 and run quarterly in both print and digital formats. The new magazine is designed to educate the global underwater photography and videography community on equipment, technique and travel

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Here is a must see trailer for what will probably be the best horror-genre movie of the fall.  It comes out on September 30th - just in time to get everyone in the Halloween spirit.  Tucker and Dale go on vacation to an old cabin in the woods.  Soon after arriving, they are attacked by a group of preppy college kids who mistake them for serial killers.  This great, original idea plays with

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I'm a huge supporter of DIY and creative filmmaking - especially when it comes to documentaries with limited budgets and/or limited technical resources.  I'm pleased to spread the word that an iPhone film contest is currently underway.  Yes, it has a non-fiction category! That means all of you travelers out there can enter stories about the people and places you're visiting.  No iPhone? 

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GoPro recently released a flotation backdoor for the GoPro Hero HD.  Personally, I haven't had any issues with my GoPro coming out of its mounts, but the possibility is always on my mind.  At just $14.99, it's a wise addition to your bag of GoPro accessories.  The Floaty attaches to the backdoor with industrial strength 3M adhesive and includes a spare backdoor. If you don't have a GoPro yet

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Acropolis view The first thing an Italian is told when landing in Greece is: “Italians and Greeks, one face one race”. No matter if the Italian in front of them is a strawberry blonde Milanese looking for a full-screen sun cream in order not to get burnt while visiting the Acropolis. This is actually a good point: Italians and Greeks share some cultural features that make each other feel at

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Hey guys, the fine people at Hostelling International Chicago and STA Travel are throwing their 3rd annual TRAVELIXER at the Butterfly Social Lounge on Wednesday July 20.  The event will feature a photo contest, free giveaways, dancing, and plenty of networking amongst like-minded people. Here are the details: Chicago's most exciting travel party, Travelixir, is back to celebrate the world

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I was always the last to jump on board with new "everyday"  technologies.  I'm still young, but I can be an old man when it comes to fitting new doohickies into my life.  I often think back to that Jimmy Buffett line, "yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late."  Can't we just keep life simple with the tried and true?  I'm all for breaking tradition, but damn it's hard to keep up sometimes! 

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Director Seth Gordon and his talented cast deliver a comedic gem that is right on track with the resurgence of the R-Rated comedy. "Horrible Bosses," like "The Hangover" (2009), tries actively to deliver a comedy different from the rest.  There are enough surprises that lead to a great story and plenty laughs to leave the audience in a riot. The film follows three men (Jason Bateman, Charlie

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I have an insane schedule. Seriously, I barely have time to sit down some days. But when I do have time, I love some really good food with some really good TV to catch up on. A few years ago, TV started to become a better and better medium for great storytelling and I jumped on board. The networks are on a greenlighting spree and there are a ton of new shows this fall. Here are a few that I

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The Fourth of July has always been a favorite holiday of mine. To me, it means a weekend by the lake with friends and family. From Dad's barbeque chicken, to Grandma's famous pie, everyone brings a dish to pass. Most of the day is spent out on the water, with a short break for hot dogs, burgers, and chips around lunch time.  As the sun goes down, the kids swap wet swimsuits for jeans and hoodies

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Bay and Crew have delivered a film that does away with all the flaws present in the last film and delivers what could arguably be the best film in the franchise. The film follows Sam (Shia LaBeouf) as he bands with the military and the AutoBots, to combat a horde of new robots. The plot gets convoluted. This is the type of film where if you don't think too hard about the strained plot, and the

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Despite a centuries-old rivalry between Italians and French, I have to admit: there’s no such place as Paris and no better place to start this section about travelling. La ville lumière is the best expression of the French grandeur. Both in positive or negative terms. Be prepared to experience the top: this is Paris!Let’s start from some “must-haves” to get the best out of this amazing city and

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On June 21, actress, Michelle Yeoh, was blacklisted from Burma upon her arrival by plane into the country, according to BBC news. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13938359 Ms Yeoh had recently portrayed democratic movement icon, Aung San Suu Kyi in a forthcoming movie directed by Luc Besson.  She had been into the country once before, but this time she was put on the first

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While time-travel films have gotten a particularly negative rep over the past couple of years (The Butterfly Effect (2003) for it's disjointed time-travel logic; and Primer (2004) for it's non-audience friendly time-travel narrative), Spanish Director Nacho Vigalondo delivers a film that not only has fun with the genre, but reinvents it.Without giving too much away, the story follows Hector (

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A Broke Down Melody is probable the most chill surf film out there.  It transcends other surf films with it's (relatively) lack of pro riding shots.  You can still see great segments from: Kelly Slater, Gerry Lopez, Jack Johnson, Mike Todd, Mark Cunningham, C.J. Hobgood, the Wilmots, and of course the Malloys. However, they're just out there enjoying waves rather than working on new moves for the

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"We had the whole Pacific Ocean in front of us, and nothing to do but do nothing and be comfortable." - Mark Twain     Thanks for checking out Garnish With Lime, the official blog of Key Lime Films.  It's all about cameras, traveling, and movies; designed for amateurs and professionals alike.  Everyone has their stories and pictures they share with friends and family over good food and drinks.

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~ Paris ~ There is a bridge over the Seine river next to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Loved ones literally lock themselves to the rails. "Take that time, our love will last forever!", (click). My guess would be they throw the key in the river, but I didn't dive in to check.

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Photographs by Lauren Ahearn.

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Created by friend and fellow filmmaker, Marcus McDougald, "MEANDERTHAL is a film about skateboard culture in a light that shines much brighter than just landing tricks, individuality, and getting "extreme", but envelopes itself in a culture that promotes artistic expression, collective experiences, and a constant reminder of living in the moment." 

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The Canon 60D is an interesting camera.  It has beautiful resolution, and is a strong addition to the Canon line of DSLRs.  It may have a smaller sensor than than the 5D, as well as lower resolution, and less durability, than both the 5D and 7D, but the 60D can do a few tricks that it's older brothers can't. The most noticeable difference is the flip-out LCD screen.  Photographers may scratch

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Documentary filmmakers seem to thrive on the element of surprise. Many have chosen a field where the outcome of their projects is largely dependent on variables that are outside their control. Most times, the means doesn’t always guarantee an end, and for that matter, the end is seldom clearly seen. This penchant for “expecting the unexpected” requires that we think fast on our feet and demands

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If you’re looking for a compact camera that takes great pictures, check out the Canon PowerShot SX130 and SX230.  They're certainly not professional-level cameras, but for everyday use, or just a night out on the town, they'll definitely take quality pictures for you to share with friends and family.   No other point-and-shoot camera even comes close to the color and clarity of Canon’s SX line.

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Making it's rounds around the internet these days is the new trailer for David Fincher's upcoming remake to the hit book trilogy, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." The trailer has had both negative and positive reactions from fans and audiences alike. Nobody knows what the finished film will be like, but it's very indicative of the style David Fincher is going for. Positive point: It looks

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You practice writing.  You practice directing.  You practice camera work and editing.  But, you're forgetting an often overlooked area that is absolutely essential to successful films: the paperwork. If you have, or may eventually have, any desire to submit your work to festivals, distributors, or even just online, you need to have your paperwork in order.  Sure, there's a punk rock

Rick Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05965522713580601634noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-842839735628949459.post-37603404425275764882011-06-16T13:55:00.001-07:002011-06-26T19:59:51.238-07:00

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