{"id":2727,"date":"2011-12-31T09:00:31","date_gmt":"2011-12-31T17:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/fwdlabs.com\/blog\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2016-05-16T19:02:18","modified_gmt":"2016-05-17T02:02:18","slug":"10-best-posts-of-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fwdlabs.com\/blog\/10-best-posts-of-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Posts of 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of the 43 posts this year, ranging from inspired accomplishments to working through obstacles, here is a selection of favorite subjects covered on this blog.<\/p>\n

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  1. <\/a>Perspectives on Overtime in the Film Industry<\/a>
    Some “pro” and “con” reminders about 12-hours on\/off that oft go overlooked outside the union<\/li>\n
  2. <\/a>Podcasting for Writers<\/a>
    FWD:labs member Eric Szyszka explores another medium that’s found a whole new audience<\/li>\n
  3. <\/a>Why did Final Cut drop Pro?<\/a>
    When you change too much and alienate your base, Apple places a bet which has pro editors jumping ship<\/li>\n
  4. <\/a>Defining the Cinemagraph<\/a>
    A whole new look at the GIF animation when the loop is intentional and well-composed<\/li>\n
  5. <\/a>Even Glodell’s One-of-a-kind “Bellflower”<\/a>
    A great tale of independent filmmaking, even if it means trading a custom flamethrower to bring on a benefactor<\/li>\n
  6. <\/a>“Don’t Ever Get Off the Bus”<\/a>
    Advice from a director who keeps on churning ’em out, in a year where Terrence Malick returned to directing after six years<\/li>\n
  7. <\/a>Making “11-11-11”<\/a>
    DP Joseph White’s own words on the psychological thriller, including the lessons to simplify and to observe actors’ desires and instincts<\/li>\n
  8. <\/a>When Art Imitates Art<\/a>
    Imitation might be a form of flattery, but in commercial art, it’s not cool — getting one either some flaming on Twitter or some lawsuits in court<\/li>\n
  9. <\/a>Making “Osama bin Laden’s Final Video”<\/a>
    5 Second Films shoots weekly, but jumped on a headline for some extra timely entertainment<\/li>\n
  10. <\/a>Big Game Gig: “Pug Attack” Actor Talks Super Bowl Spot<\/a>
    Actor Jeff Lorch’s own words on a spec commercial that won the grand prize of bring broadcast at this year’s Super Bowl after a simple concept and excellent approach to grassroots, online marketing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    One of your favorites not on the list? Browse the archive<\/a> and comment below.<\/p>\n

    Finally, check out our 10 best posts of 2010<\/a>, 2009<\/a> and 2008<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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