020 - Lens Flares

In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker to discuss the much debated use of lens flares in film and animation. John talks about rejection and how to know when a project isn’t right for you. Our hosts and guests share some of their favorite lens flares and how to use the technique correctly (and incorrectly).

Chapter Markers

[00:00:00] Intro

[00:02:42] Questions from the Mailbag

[00:11:29] Rejection Letters

[00:17:47] Lens Flare Extravaganza

[00:53:39] The Martini

[01:00:28] Outro

Episode Links

John Knoll - IMDb

Shannon Tindle - IMDb

“Hook” (1991) Tinkerbell Lens Flares

“Visions of Light” documentary on cinematography, HD remaster

“Star Wars” (1977), timestamp 6:14

The Martini

Todd: Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by Edward Zwick

John: Portrait Artist of the Year

Jenny: Batman Resurrection

Shannon: 

LA Taco

Colorware

Rob:

1Password

Apple Passwords

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