I don't seem to understand the logic behind naming superheroes? Superman gets his name because he is 'super'. Batman because he is like a Bat (nocturnal), Spiderman because he moves like a Spider. Uh!! These are so terribly lame.
But when it comes to naming, the whole 'superhero creating' world is not as creatively crippled as the creators of the above superheroes.
Thinking of the good ones, Marvel Comics' X-Men, I feel, have the best names like Wolverine, Cyclops, Gambit and my favourite, Magneto. The unconventionally spectacular Frank Miller has a class of his own, with the characters of Sin City being on of my all time favourites.
Well, whatever their names are, the superheroes will continue to mesmerise us, but creative heads take note, the audience is getting smarter and from a whole range of Superheroes to choose from, the name is the first magnet you stick out to attract, so it better be good.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Eshmile please...
Your wedding day is quite easily the most momentous day of your life, so the best way to immortalise that blessed day is to capture those precious moments. No wedding is complete without a photographer. Due to the rapid advancements in technology, virtually everyone is seen snapping away with their camera, so why do you really need a professional photographer for your wedding?
Dumb question some would say, but the answer is simply this; everyone has something to do that day which makes it mandatory for a third person to step in and take charge of this department. The photographer's job is to capture all the moments with the people involved in the wedding and to compile it into one indelible photo album(video). But the job isn't as easy as it seems. There is nothing worse than getting the photographs back only to realize that you haven't photographed the couple with grandpa, or completely left out your neighbour from the photo session.
The photographer is expected to have a good understanding of the sequence of the wedding process in order to position himself at the right place at the right time, have a clear view of the close family members, have considerable coverage of those V.I.Ps who attend the wedding not neglecting the couple even for a moment. For this he has to be swift, coordinate perfectly well with his team, and above all be very assertive in order to get that perfect shot because being bashful will get him nowhere.
I, personally am no a big fan of photos that are orchestrated by the photographer that help the people in the photograph flaunt their new necklace or do a quick make-up check/hair check or display that ornate design on their silk saree. The standout ones are those candid shots the photographer is able to capture, of the look of commitment and trust between the couple, the moist eyes of happiness in the parents, the innumerable hugs of affection and the list goes on. Anything can go wrong on the wedding day, but the chaos, mishaps, goof ups make the wedding a memorable one. So the photographer has to be prepared for anything.
The digital age has made their job a lot easier and more challenging at the same time. Easy and instant photo sharing options, immediate viewing of the photographs on big screens at the wedding itself and online uploads for those who missed the event have made photography a lot more enjoyable. Also remember that weddings are extremely stressful so it is important for the photographer to blend with the crowd, understand the way the people are, operate with a theme in mind and ultimately revel on that day for best results.
It's the moments that take your breath away, CAPTURE them! :)
Dumb question some would say, but the answer is simply this; everyone has something to do that day which makes it mandatory for a third person to step in and take charge of this department. The photographer's job is to capture all the moments with the people involved in the wedding and to compile it into one indelible photo album(video). But the job isn't as easy as it seems. There is nothing worse than getting the photographs back only to realize that you haven't photographed the couple with grandpa, or completely left out your neighbour from the photo session.
The photographer is expected to have a good understanding of the sequence of the wedding process in order to position himself at the right place at the right time, have a clear view of the close family members, have considerable coverage of those V.I.Ps who attend the wedding not neglecting the couple even for a moment. For this he has to be swift, coordinate perfectly well with his team, and above all be very assertive in order to get that perfect shot because being bashful will get him nowhere.
I, personally am no a big fan of photos that are orchestrated by the photographer that help the people in the photograph flaunt their new necklace or do a quick make-up check/hair check or display that ornate design on their silk saree. The standout ones are those candid shots the photographer is able to capture, of the look of commitment and trust between the couple, the moist eyes of happiness in the parents, the innumerable hugs of affection and the list goes on. Anything can go wrong on the wedding day, but the chaos, mishaps, goof ups make the wedding a memorable one. So the photographer has to be prepared for anything.
The digital age has made their job a lot easier and more challenging at the same time. Easy and instant photo sharing options, immediate viewing of the photographs on big screens at the wedding itself and online uploads for those who missed the event have made photography a lot more enjoyable. Also remember that weddings are extremely stressful so it is important for the photographer to blend with the crowd, understand the way the people are, operate with a theme in mind and ultimately revel on that day for best results.
It's the moments that take your breath away, CAPTURE them! :)
Friday, February 5, 2010
Immortalised Accessories(Roles)
"Hasta la vista, baby" , I said, staring at the mirror while I was trying out a pair of shades, envisioning myself to be Arnold from Terminator2 for which the sales guy goes, "may I help you sir." I am sure this has happened to almost everyone. This just shows the role accessories have played in immortalising characters. Whether its the actor or the accessory that has immortalised the role, is subjective.
Indie's Whip and Hat in Indiana Jones, Rambo's knife, Lee Van Cleef and Clint Eastwood's shootout scene in For a few Dollars More, Kate Winslet's necklace in Titanic have been etched in our minds.
The same accessories have been used by many others but what makes us say, "OH YEAH!" when these people use them? It is the way these geniuses carry it off. In spite of watching countless Western movies with actors dawning hats and whips, Jones enthralled audiences by using them in the most ritzy manner. Kate Winslet made magic with JUST a necklace in Titanic.
Everytime you wear a tuxedo, there is that moment when you wish you had a pistol, a woman to bill and coo, and a name that rhymes with "Bond, James Bond."
There are other greats in the film industry who have been associated with stuff like cigars, alcohol, pipes etc. but according to me, they ain't the true 'heroes'. But that apart, actors continue to captivate audiences with/ without the accessories that makes them legendary idols.
Indie's Whip and Hat in Indiana Jones, Rambo's knife, Lee Van Cleef and Clint Eastwood's shootout scene in For a few Dollars More, Kate Winslet's necklace in Titanic have been etched in our minds.
The same accessories have been used by many others but what makes us say, "OH YEAH!" when these people use them? It is the way these geniuses carry it off. In spite of watching countless Western movies with actors dawning hats and whips, Jones enthralled audiences by using them in the most ritzy manner. Kate Winslet made magic with JUST a necklace in Titanic.
Everytime you wear a tuxedo, there is that moment when you wish you had a pistol, a woman to bill and coo, and a name that rhymes with "Bond, James Bond."
There are other greats in the film industry who have been associated with stuff like cigars, alcohol, pipes etc. but according to me, they ain't the true 'heroes'. But that apart, actors continue to captivate audiences with/ without the accessories that makes them legendary idols.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The 'S curves' of reality TV
If I were to rate the top rescue operations ever, the one that would top the list would not be 'Operation Entebbe' or 'T20 rescuing people from Test Cricket', it would be 'The Introduction of Reality TV' saving the youth from sitting by the dinner table with their parents everyday, consuming precious prime time watching Soap after soap after soap.;)
95% of the reality shows are targeted at the youth (the 'youngistan' ;)) based on purely the insanely large number of wannabes in our country today. But every show , unless it's a mega serial has to have a saturation point at the end of its S curve. This instils a compulsive need for the makers of these shows to constantly innovate.
MTV's Roadies has been a clear winner in terms of TRPs but since the departure of the baldies, Raghu and Ragiv from MTV, the competition has opened up. This just shows how reality TV has made hosts/creative directors of these shows, 'Superheroes' also justifying Color's successful gamble to robe in the big B (Not me, the oldie;)) for BIG BOSS.
So with the understanding that innovation is the key, 'sadism rules' and youngistan love to watch and make fun of wannabes, and with loads of more doltish reality shows from 'Rakhi ka Swayamvar' to 'Splitsvilla', Bindass has come up with the 'ingenious', EMOTIONAL ATYACHAAR. The show that takes candid cameras and sting operations to a new level exposing crooked relationships and double timers. This show is a massive HIT but the problem is again, that its S curve is small, so people are going to get bored of it very soon. Roadies has been able to survive 7 seasons not only because of the baldies, but because of the fact that the show has matured, technically and psychologically. In spite of the fact that the roadies 7 auditions didn't have the original sting, the show is alive because Bumpy, the director of roadies 7 has his own style of running it.
Overall whatever be the show, no matter how asinine it is (the more asinine, the better it is) there will be an audience, provided the makers are mindful of the 'saturation point'.
95% of the reality shows are targeted at the youth (the 'youngistan' ;)) based on purely the insanely large number of wannabes in our country today. But every show , unless it's a mega serial has to have a saturation point at the end of its S curve. This instils a compulsive need for the makers of these shows to constantly innovate.
MTV's Roadies has been a clear winner in terms of TRPs but since the departure of the baldies, Raghu and Ragiv from MTV, the competition has opened up. This just shows how reality TV has made hosts/creative directors of these shows, 'Superheroes' also justifying Color's successful gamble to robe in the big B (Not me, the oldie;)) for BIG BOSS.
So with the understanding that innovation is the key, 'sadism rules' and youngistan love to watch and make fun of wannabes, and with loads of more doltish reality shows from 'Rakhi ka Swayamvar' to 'Splitsvilla', Bindass has come up with the 'ingenious', EMOTIONAL ATYACHAAR. The show that takes candid cameras and sting operations to a new level exposing crooked relationships and double timers. This show is a massive HIT but the problem is again, that its S curve is small, so people are going to get bored of it very soon. Roadies has been able to survive 7 seasons not only because of the baldies, but because of the fact that the show has matured, technically and psychologically. In spite of the fact that the roadies 7 auditions didn't have the original sting, the show is alive because Bumpy, the director of roadies 7 has his own style of running it.
Overall whatever be the show, no matter how asinine it is (the more asinine, the better it is) there will be an audience, provided the makers are mindful of the 'saturation point'.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Ruchika's Case ..... Next is What?
Frankly, I get affected by very few cases/scandals that make it big on the News because in most of the cases, the fault is on both the sides, with the side with a fatter wallet having the last laugh. But the Ruchika Case got me wondering....
I can't stop appreciating the press especially Times Now for their rather fiery, relentless efforts giving this case all the exposure it needed. So the court rooms have woken up and the case will hopefully take the path it should, but what next, after the case is over????
MOVIE!!!! Yes, this case is perfect movie material. I bet film makers have already started researching and penning down a script based on this. Former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore would of course make the perfect villain. It would be a classic tale of good winning over bad, right at the very end with the most electrifying court scenes which we in India relish.
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