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All righty then!
It was 20 years ago this weekend Jim Carrey broke through to the mainstream with "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" and never looked back. The movie spawned a sequel, an animated series and other one-offs that have made it a very profitable franchise.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Original Release Date: February 4, 1994
The Line (in millions) – Budget: $12, Opening: $12.1, Total: $72, Worldwide: $107.2
Flicks Facts:
-Ace Ventura's unique voice and mannerisms was created by Jim Carrey. His trademark "all righty then" was part of standup act from before he became a actor.
-Rick Moranis was offered the role of Ace Ventura at one point and turned it down.
-A number of characters and places were named after people associated with the film.
- "Shady Acres Mental Hospital" is named for director Tom Shadyac.
- Ace's landlord is named Mr. Shickadance. One of Carrey's first apartments were managed by the Schikedanz Brothers.
- Courtney Cox's character Melissa Robinson, was named Jack Bernstein's daughter Melissa. Bernstein was one of the original writers.
- John Capodice's character, Sgt. Aguado is named after producer Ken Aguado.
Other Notable Milestones
1 Year Ago
Identity Thief
Original Release Date: February 8, 2013
The Line (in millions) – Budget: $35, Opening: $34.5, Total: $134, Worldwide: $176
Flashback: Melissa McCarthy helped cement her headlining ability with this comedy which proved to be a smash hit for her and co-lead Jason Bateman.
5 Years Ago
He's Just Not That Into You
Original Release Date: February 6, 2009
The Line (in millions) – Budget: $40, Opening: $27.8, Total: $93, Worldwide: $178
Flashback: Given the material it was based on many expected this one to be a slightly bigger hit than it was upon release. $93 million is still a respectable haul, but it wasn't until its international opening did it really cross over to another milestone.
10 Years Ago
Barbershop 2: Back In Business
Original Release Date: January 6, 2004
The Line (in millions) – Budget: $18, Opening: $24.2, Total: $65, Worldwide: NA
Flashback: Modest budget, modest hit. Yet it still made $10 million less than the original.
15 Years Ago
Original Release Date: February 5, 1999
The Line (in millions) – Budget: $50, Opening: $21.2, Total: $81.5 Worldwide: $161
Flashback: Remember when Mel Gibson was a guaranteed draw at the box office…? Yeah, this is what it looked like.
Next week: Adam Sandler does it again.


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Apr 27, 2010 12:30 PM
§Who isn't a Meryl Streep fan? Seriously, she can do no wrong, and It's Complicated ($16 on DVD or $26 on Blu-Ray™) is no exception. Starring Streep as a divorced mom opposite Alec Baldwin & Steve Martin in a second-time-around love triangle, its spit-your-drink-out funny, sweet, and refreshing. This is definitely a flick you'll want to own so you can watch it again & again - preferably with your own mother (or parental unit, or big sister, or guardian, or, well, whomever!).
In honor of Mother's Day, we're teaming up with Universal Studios to give away ten copies of It's Complicated to our loyal readers. You can enter up to three times, by leaving a comment on this post, on our Facebook page, or tweeting us @Outblush telling us your answer to the following question: What's your favorite memory of your mom?*
Deadline is 12:00pm PST on Friday, April 30, 2010. We'll announce the winners on Monday, May 3, 2010, along with a great gift guide for Mother's Day.
Read the full rules and restrictions.
*(or parental unit, or big sister, or guardian, or, well, whomever!)
my mom and i laughed so hard through this movie in the theatre that i think we missed a lot of the movie. would love to give it to her and watch it again!
This gookd so funny. I can't wait to see it.
What's your favorite memory of your mom? -- kidnapping my mom for her 70th b-day. she was told to pack and she wasn't told where she was going. it was a mother+daughter NYC adventure of plays, walking around in Time Square, getting lost at street fairs, bus hopping 2x decker tour buses and seeing a concert at Central Park.
Favorite Mom memory ~ We used to have a VW van that had a citizen band radio with speaker installed. One day while @ a stop light, a guy on a motorcycle was taking too long to go when the light turned green. Mom turns on the speaker & announces, "Come on, hurry & get a move on." The guy turned his head back & forth trying to see who was talking.. That made Mom laugh. The more she thought about the guy on the motorcycle, the more she laughed.
I triggered the speaker button while she was laughing so you could here her laugh as we rode down the street.
I posted promotion on my FB wall via the share button above.
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My favorite memory of my mom is when I was young and we baked cookies together. I sat on the counter next to the mixer, and my job was to add the vanilla. My mom is famous for her cookies, and she loved sharing her love of baking with me.
My favorite memory of my mom was when I tried on my wedding dress (straight off the rack), walked out of the dressing room, she turned and started crying. It fit perfect and looked like a million bucks and all she said was "we'll take it". Love that moment!
It may sound strange, but my favorite mom memory occurred when my grandfather passed away becausee that's when I saw my mom as something other than a "mom" for the first time.
My mom used to have a silk shirt that she would wear for special occasions. When I was a little girl I thought it was the softest, most wonderful fabric! Hugging her was like a dream. :)
My favorite mom memory happened just last weekend. I am moving out for the first time and she spent the whole weekend helping me pack up my childhood. We shared lots of laughs and tears! I love her xo!
My favourite memory of my mum was just last year. My older brother and I took her to Japan so she could see all the wonderful things we had seen the year before. She acted like such a tourist though. She stopped and looked in every shop window, bought dozens of little Japanese trinkets and took photo after photo of the same thing! Sometimes it felt like we were looking after a younger sibling; especially at dinner time and she couldn't read the menu without my help! XD
Poor Mom was really a terrible cook. She had a few dishes that were great (creampuffs made from scratch and lemon merenge pie) but for the most part, she hated cooking. One hot summer night she made shrimp salad and set it before us for dinner. I spit it out. My siblings spit it out. She glared "eat that" with an or-else in her eyes. Then my father spit it out and said "this shrimp isn't cooked." Poor Mom thought those little frozen shrimp were already cooked (in my day, they weren't). She had served us raw shrimp salad.
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Commerce of Cadavers imported death metal to Phil's Radiator, on Feb. 1. They were the headlining act. Man The Trebuchet and Fear Thru Terror were the opening acts and Myth of Creation was the direct support.
Taylor Hibbert is the vocalist, T.J. Vigil is the guitarist, Cameron Sanchez is the bassist, and Daniel Salazar is the drummer of Commerce of Cadavers.
Before the festivities began, Hibbert raised a glass and proposed a toast to the audience. In return, they raised their glasses to Commerce of Creation. As soon as "Killed in Mid F**k began, a mosh pit formed and those in the front row were knocked over and onto the stage. Some formed a barrier to protect those in the front row, while some helped pick those whom had fallen back up again.
Hibbert was going to announce the song he wanted to choose, until the spectators interrupted him. Several of them requested for the "wall of death", prior to "Dead Body Meat Market". Hibbert stopped the show and with his microphone in hand. He jumped in the middle of the onlookers and walked near the back. He orchestrated as to how the "wall of death" was going to occur. He stated once they here Salazar's drumming, they run towards each other. After making his way to the stage, the music began and both sides ran to the center.
During ".50 Cal Split", an audience member made his way onto the stage and stage dove. As Hibbert remained near the edge of the stage, the same audience member grabbed him by his sleeve and yanked it repeatedly to feed off of his energy. As Vigil, Sanchez and Salazar continued to play an instrumental—Hibbert sat down on Salazar's platform and rested for a bit. Then—he stood up and sang, before the song came to a conclusion.
"Stillbirth Rising" brought an end to Commerce of Cadavers' recital. The mosh pit intensified, after Salazar announced it would be the last song. He motioned his arms upwards twice, to get a rise out of the crowd. Then, he threw one of his drum sticks into the crowd. As the music began—bodies slid onto the floor, due to the melted snow. They were quickly picked back up and the moshing continued.
"Ether Man", "No Skin Off My Teeth" and "Nailed to the Ceiling" were also a part of Commerce of Cadavers' set.


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Melbourne's hottest export – Glory Box – turns ten!
Glory Box, that genre-busting, definition-defying uber-burlesque performance art showcase has been described as Melbourne's hottest export, and it's been going for ten years. Co-founder and performer Moira Finucane brings Tim Hunter up to speed with their Tenth Anniversary Season.
Still on the adrenaline rush of finishing a huge application that covers the next twelve months, Moira Finucane can't quite believe that Glory Box, an alternative, confronting, inspiring and often hilarious performance showcase that is more than burlesque, they are the Wolves of Burlesque, is now ten years old.
"I seriously can't," Finucane says. "We premiered the show on the promise that one day we'd get close enough to an oily rag to smell it, and we were told by almost everybody, 'It'll never work and audiences aren't ready for this, it's too full-on, it'll never reach more than an underground and alternative audience'. Ten years later, we've had 300,000 audience members, taken it to 15 different countries, we've won eight different theatre awards, and every year it keeps evolving and getting wilder. What a thrill."
And all this has evolved from a small nightclub in southern China that Finucane and her partner, Jackie Smith, already seasoned and well-respected performers, visited back in 2004.
"We had just finished this massive tour of Europe, where we discovered our work was completely unique, and we were in southern China for a holiday, and we went to this amazing avant-garde night club. It was full of young people, there was a political poet-songwriter playing on a guitar, there was a snake dancer, people were talking about ideas, and everyone was really excited. We sat on a veranda drinking some sort of fire water and watched the rain pour down on these beautiful red lanterns swaying like jellyfish, and we thought, 'we want to open a club like this, something underground and unforgettable and subversive and seductive where people can come and chat and drink and talk about ideas. And we want people to be as excited as they are in this club'."
Watch a preview of Glory Box
So armed with some red paper lanterns, Finucane and Smith opened the Burlesque Hour (even though it was never an hour, or even what you think of as burlesque) in Melbourne, and sold out the opening night, and it hasn't stopped since.
"Melbourne has such a strong queer and underground history of performance, and to take the best of that and make it world-famous, and perform in Sao Paulo in Brazil in front of 10,000 people – it's nuts!"
Of course, after ten years of performances and guests, there's been more than a few memorable moments, but Finucane admits to a couple of favourites.
"One work that always makes me cry is Azaria Universe doing 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' in 30cm white platform heels, no clothes and strings of pearls. It's really silly and sexy and funny, but it's also really moving, and when Azaria throws herself all over the stage to Bonnie Tyler's epic schmaltzy music, you get swept away. It's the Gone With The Wind of performance art."
And while Glory Box has been growing and evolving, Finucane has been keeping pace with it and her own development. "I have become wilder," she confirms. "I take way more risks than I did ten years ago. When you learn how to cook with spices, things are going to become pretty spicy. And I have learnt to cook with spices, and I am not afraid of experimenting."
The other thrilling part of this tenth anniversary season is being the premiere show at the new permanent home of Circus Oz in Collingwood, the Melba Spiegeltent. Chance or design?
"It was eyes meeting across a crowded room. Circus Oz are an iconic company, we are an iconic Melbourne company, and when we found out they were moving to the artistic heart of Melbourne, Collingwood, and they wanted to set up the Spiegeltent there, we started chatting. All of a sudden it became really clear that the only show that could open that tent was the Glory Box. It was a match made in heaven. There is a magic in those tents that you just can't buy."
This season sees the original three Glory Box performers, Finucane, Yumi Umiumare and Azaria Universe, otherwise known as the Unholy Trinity of Fatale Feministas, along with many guests from the past decade.
"It's a combination of greatest hits parade with wild new works. We are taking requests, and they are pouring in. We're bringing some fantastic new work. Maude Davey's coming in, the lovely Saint Clare is completely new to the show in Australia and smoking hot. Sarah Ward, that disco bombshell, is joining us for one night only; and there's more, more, more. Hula hoop queen Anna Lumb is back from Thailand. Yumi and Azaria have new works – Azaria's new work is called Get It Off – and she does get it off, and it's great. It's a megamix of hot new work and all-time favourites from all over the world, and only for ten nights, so people should get in quick."
The Glory Box Tenth Anniversary Season, August 14-24, Circus Oz Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood. moirafinucane.com
- TOPICS: burlesque, cabaret, Finucane and Smith, glory box, MCV, Melbourne, moira finucane, performance


text: This may be one of our favorite looks, like, ever. From head to toe, Olivia Palermo nailed it at the Valentino haute couture show in Paris. Let's start at the top--Palermo gave her shoulder-length locks a Bardot-esque, '60s vibe with just the right amount of volume at the top. Then she kept her makeup clean and pretty; no outrageous colors or dramatic smoky eyes, just a fresh, glowing face with mod-inspired lined eyes and a dark pink lip. Now on to the dress, that terrifically sweet little Valentino frock. It's sheer, it's pink, and it's lacy, therefore it's pretty much perfect. And can we just say how pleased we are with her cherry red mani, and not the predictable pale pink or nude that we usually see with pink outfits. Finally, we're crazy about the shoes: embellished Giuseppe Zanotti heels that lend an edgy rock'n'roll feel to the girliness of her dress. It's an unexpected finish that totally works. --Angel


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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Branch Fire Map 2013 covering the new California wildfire near Lake Oroville is spreading today. The Branch Fire started late yesterday. But the fire in Butte County has grown this evening.
The Branch Fire Map 2013 expanded Friday August 2, 2013, Cal Fire indicates in their latest news update. The fire began on August 1, 2013 at 4:01 pm. But the fire is now at sixty acres.
The fire is located near Rocky Peak. Cal Fire lists the blaze as "North Fork Lake Oroville near Cherokee". In a news statement, Cal Fire reported that "Branch Fire [update] off near Rocky Peak at Lake Oroville near Cherokee (Butte County) is now 60 acres & 25% contained".
Last night, Cal Fire reported the blaze as only twenty-five acres and fifteen percent contained. No evacuations orders have been issued. The fire is currently not threatening any homes, Cal Fire indicates.
Other active fires are burning in California today. Among them are the Aspen Fire, Orleans Complex and Salmon River Complex. None of those fires are threatening homes. Meantime the Modoc Fire is contained. Officials today stated that the "Modoc Fire [final[ off County Rd A-12 & Modoc Lane, 10 miles northeast of Weed (Siskiyou County) is 100% contained at 3 acres."
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It's raining here.
I am currently visiting my parents in China for winter break. It doesn't get very cold here in Shanghai, obvious by the fact that it is currently raining in January. I had a very not-white Christmas this year. I kind of miss the snow and ice.
So I baked something to remind myself of the below-zero temperatures, white rooftops, and snuggling with a romantic comedy while it blizzards outside. Meet Chocolate Crackle Cookies!
These cookies have a unique texture similar to brownies, cake-y on the inside but rather crunchy on the outside. Not only are they tasty (someone referred to them as chocolate "crack" cookies once), they are very pretty, don't you think?
To me, they are reminiscent of the tall mountains tops that are covered with snow all year round because it's so cold up so high. When my mother brought some to work for her co-workers, I told her to tell them that they were called "Snow Capped Mountains" since it's just a lot easier to translate (as "crackle" is a tough one).
- 8 ounces dark chocolate
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar, more as needed
- Chop the chocolate into smaller pieces and melt either with a double boiler or using a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds on low power. Set aside to let cool.
- Sift together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt into a medium bowl.
- In a larger bowl, beat together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add melted chocolate.
- With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding in milk and dry ingredients into wet ingredients in three additions until just combined.
- Divide dough into 4 quarters, wrap with saran wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare two baking sheets with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- With clean hands, take about a tablespoon of the dough and roll into a ball, roll the ball in powdered sugar, completely covering, and place on baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
- Bake until cookies have flattened and the sugar splits, about 12 to 15 minutes.
I hope that wherever you are, whether it's 75 or below 10 out, you enjoy making these cookies. Because you can't resist the fact that they taste great
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The Best of 2011 award program recognizes artists, galleries, events, curators and exhibitions shown throughout the year in commercial galleries, studios and co-ops within Denver's Art District on Santa Fe.
How It Works
The community at large selected the nominees and voted their favorite winners in each category. Once the votes were tallied, the awards were given at the 3rd Friday Gala Reception on January 20, 2012.
Here's a Recap of the Winners in Each Category
- Best Solo Exhibition by a Colorado Artist: Terri Bell, Metaworks, CORE New Art Space
- Best Solo Exhibition by a National Artist: John Wood, Considering Eden, Space Gallery
- Best Group Exhibition: Reclamation Center for Visual Art
- Best Curated Exhibition: Dia de los Muertos, Curated by Carlos Fresques, Studio 12 Gallery
- Best Gallery: CORE New Art Space
- Best Event: Dia de los Muertos, CHAC Gallery
- Best Studio Artist: Terri Bell, Tbell Photographic Studio & Gallery
- Best Graffiti Wall: Boxcar Gallery
- Write-In Category - Best Installation: Octopus Garden by Matt Graff, Kanon Gallery
Congratulations to all the winners, nominees and people who participated in the event this year! It was a blast.


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Years back, I was working for a studio on a very complicated shot. The supervisor explained what was needed and provided the source material. After a moment of reluctance I was suddenly hit with a rather impressive solution.
The supervisor was still standing over me and I began to explain my brilliant solution. Then while in the middle of divulging this master plan, he interrupted and asked "So you're all set?" I replied "Yeah, no problem", and then he said "Great!" as he walked away.
I wanted to explain to him my incredible solution and further impress upon him that I was a valuable member of the team. But he didn't want to hear it; he wanted to see the shot finished.
The following morning after dailies, he casually told me "Nice job with your shot." as we all walked to our posts. There was no congratulatory announcement or trophy at my station, just a friendly "nice-job" in passing. If they only knew what I went through.
Then later, I was asked to come back on another project so I guess they liked the work after all, despite the lack of my creative explanations.
I learned that supervisors don't really care how you get your work done; they just want to see it completed. They have other things to do just like you so don't worry that your hard-work will go unnoticed because it won't.
Soon you'll be known as the guy that gets things done, and that is like the MVP of VFX.
after 3years i have seen this words
and i really happy to see this, bcoz m in post production and according to you, u r perfect..
I learned something essential today =D Thanks Andrew~
When feedback is all nice and sweet no feelings start running up in your heart....but when feedback is not all super cool....we...artists/graphic designers....we tend to take it personal.....it's hard to separate personal feelings when people give feedback that you don't want to hear.
My tip is : leave your feelings at home...and look for solutions....it's all a big puzzle....and there is ALWAYS a lost piece of puzzle
Right now i have taken a course in an animation institute, it has just begun a few days back, but i guess i know a hell lots more than other students in my class cause of your tutorials. i thank you for that. And i also want to thank your friend mr. sam loya sir (sorry if i spelled your name wrong). i hope that i get to see you someday in making of more funny+useful+the_best_tutorials_available & also looking forward to be a gr8 compositor and a gr8 person like you. bye take care.
When I was younger, I thought that I needed to explain everything in order to impress the boss or to make sure people were aware that "I knew what I was doing". BIG MISTAKE! The boss (at least a good one) doesn't want to hear how you are going to do something, only that you can. And if you can't do it, they want to know that you will find out how.
Let your work speak for you. A shot or project completed on time, done well and under budget speaks much louder than any technobabble about expressions ever will.
Besides, as log as you're getting paid what you agreed on and you take pride in your work, you should be happy.
I guess its the destiny of us CG artists to go unnoticed till' we get our job done.
I too get unnoticed since Im always stuck with my NLE in my workplace in our Regional Network Group. Anyway, whats important is that its God Who will be glorified with our every work.
Anyway, tnx for the great tutorials man.
God bless
I'm a wedding cameraman. The same thing happened to me years ago. Nowadays I work for more than 150 photographers. Andrew, you're the man.
nice story there. i know how u felt. but pretty good enough that you got a "nice job" phrase directly to you. few years back, i joined a team that need a multimedia expert to make a video about a project- which was me and i did it alone. when the project was finished, the leader said to the team "this is the most impressive video ever was". actually, the project will be held every year. when the 1st time i join them, the video i made was the greatest over these years. sadly, i never got direct "thank you". for the next year, they called me again to join the team. i refused because i have to do it all alone again. well, this is not all about appreciation i begging for. it is about consideration to appreciate what we've done. after all, self satisfaction in what i've done is the most valuable to me.
If you recall, in one of your tutorials about converting 60i footage to 30f, you said right at the start something like "... this tutorial is not one those things you can impress your friends with, like... "Hey, Dude! Come check this out! I just converted 25f footage to 29.97f"! Well, even with Twitch... when concerning a supervisor or boss... you can forget about too many compliments.
One reason a boss will stay away from too much credit is because he might be afraid of building up your confidence to ask for a raise or more benefits. He might subconsiously not want you to think you are needed that much to him that he can't do without you. He might KNOW that, but won't admit it to you or even to himself. But stay happy and be strong because after all, YOU are the one who knows what you are worth.
It's nice to be able to explain the details of the work to tech buddies. They understand and can appreciate all the work, and not JUST the end result...
I also agree with Spencer. I would totally buy a book from ya. My fav book is the DV rebels handbook, and it's 90% after effect VFX stuff...
The will of hearing "Great ideas! How did u get this done?" is natural, it's part of the ego, but a supervisor or whoever is above us won't wanna her this, You're totally right!
Greetints from Brazil.
From small of europe. Czech republic
nice i think he is also looks Andrew Best Fan haha but really amazing one amoung us....
But Andrew IS Andrew no one can take place of him...
When I started I was a supervisor working with artists on the Quantel Paintbox, Harry, Henry & Mirage. Working with them, I learned fundamentals that gave me confidence to make the jump to doing the work myself (Paintbox Henry with Encore & Mirage cost me $600 an hour so I was strongly motivated.)
When I was a producer/supervisor, I was in awe of the artists, but if they started chatting, I had to get them back on the job. It was costing me money. Now, after the session, I'd take them down to the bar on the bottom floor and buy'em a beer. Then they could talk my ear off about how they did things, and I was actually interested, but while we were on the clock (billable hours) FOCUS DUDE!
But I loved them and am still friends with many of them even though we don't work together anymore (thank you Adobe.)
when u remember what happened exactly ... we grow up but the crazyness is still there , with a different view and another state of mind :)
Crazyness + Freshness = Young artist :D
Or , you took a revenge a evil supervisor and now you want to explain every single shot you make and thats how Videocopilot is born ! Still Crazy !
You are a genius, for me you are a superstar & a big heart person.
god bless you. & many congratulation for your kid.
When time comes to add new website features the width may increase. Although this may not help the blog much because we want to keep the traditional "newspaper column" look and feel.
But since Andrew mentioned his web developer... I would like to through one more request on the pile...
I think the website should be designed to 980 pixels wide. These long blogs just take way too much scrolling. I'm sure 99% of the people visiting VCP are design professionals and have a resolution of at least 1024 x 768. Check your server logs!
But most importantly, we all need to be giving something back to the VFX community. Share what you know (Like Andrew and his team do thru this site and their disks) with younger artists and other artists as well. You'll be surprised how that comes back to you multiplied.
It seems that we all are asking way too much from Andrew. He and his tream are giving all they have. We can make this site stronger by sharing what we know and encouraging others. I 've visited a few sites of some the bloggers here and have been blown away with their talents.
The pat on the back should come from the paycheck, the ability to mentor, and the constantly improving demo reel.
Don't be afraid to give back! Thanks for eveything Andrew, his crew and many of the copiloteers. (sorry, I couldn't resist)
Enjoy the process, its what gives the greatest pleasure beyond anything you can discover.
and thanks for sharing your projects with us
> because we are :)
Good post, Mr Kramer.
PS Thanks for the myspace add!
March 15th, 2008 at 11:14 am
"Some of you guys are misunderstanding the point of the story…"
is frustrating i know, Somehow we must try to join forces with the right people, and send this aversion of mankind to hell. Anyways ive been working on a solution, let`s make our own country. What do you say?
keep on the hard work Andrew, im sure people of this side of the river apreciate it much more than some of the Big fishes. :D
We just give our clients what they want. We can't do their job and they cannot do ours. It takes a team effort all the way around.
on the other hand you can put yourself in ppl's sitiuation around you!
You really only get praise from your fellow VFX artists, because they understand the process and appreciate it... most of the time.
I really don't expect my employers or clients to praise me, I just want to get paid and have continued business with them, to me that is compliments enough.
Though it does feel good to get the occasional pat on the back.
What really sucks is when you work so hard to do an awaesome effect, but on the drop of a dime the client or boss says, "ahh never mind" don't they realize how much time I put into that effect?!?
Oh well...
If you are talanted, expand you creativity and keep on mastering new techniques, stay up-to-date on the new tools and the most important one is self confinence.
Compensation and compliments come in writing if a form of a pay check.
im still in the middle of learning and just turned 18 on march 13
but..... what i don't get is why he dose not care what ur doing or when u will get it done
i mean i would care what my workers would do...and what i mean by that is what there making...cuz lets jsut say if i was going to make something and my boss didn't like it then i would have to make something deferent ......
[checks again]
i dont know.. maybe they didn't read it to the end? Thats all i can think of..
It's simply how the design world works. here in Italy is just the same, obviously less professionals...
Best Regards,
Thanks Andrew, for being yourself :-)
Besides, long ago you talked of a new menu-button. So, when does it come?
Regards from Germany
To say that a supervisor doesn't care how you do things was a bit hyperbolic. Supervisors know enough about general compositing; what they don't need to hear are the details involved in what work needs to be done from keyframe to keyframe.
Take Steven Spielberg for example, he works with some of the most talented people in the industry but if he had to listen to everyones explanation of the work they performed he wouldn't be able to do his job. The point is not to expect recognition for your skills but understand you have been hired because of them.
Also do not confuse this with what I do here in a non-production environment or how a boutique style workflow is handled. In this situation we are talking about a post production line where if you need a 3D element you request it from the 3D department.
Besides this is one of the main reasons I got out of that kind of work and started Video Copilot, it could be very isolated.
Now as a supervisor myself, I work with a very talented Web Developer, but when we are building a new system he doesn't need to tell me about all the PHP functions he is going to be using... Just get it done.
Business woman on plane: "Which car company do
you work for?"
Narrator: "A major one."
Andrew is right, it is the artist that always finds a way to get it done is the one that stays busy. The compliment comes from the returning clients and the referrals that they send your way.
Our job should be to solve the client's problem. Do that first and you get the opportunity to be creative.
I would be really grateful if you could post a tutorial on cool techniques for creating lower thirds, and making them appear and disappear in creative ways.
that video of the lost ring was added feb 29th, whilst twitch was out march 10th
infact the trailer is even much older then the added youtube video
besides, everything that twitch does can be achieved with a few keyframes and build in effects. saying this; i do not mean to diss the tool by par, as its nice Andrew & team combined some functions now
i am running 2 companies, both designing/supervising myself.
I DO care how things are done, for 1 reason only:
improve on what has been done: to plus it (as disney imagineers call it)
it automatically resolves in:
- improved workflow
- minimize experimental guessing
i have to say a supervisor that doesn't care how his team works, should be fired the day before. you are a TEAM, and there is no I in team. all i am saying is
before you start a project, sit down, discuss workflow, discuss technique and you'll be done not only earlier with your job, but your supervisor already knows what the outcome can be.
since me & my colleagues do this, we do twice as much jobs in the same time keeping up our status.
simply because we talk over various project and ways to get there before even ATTEMPTING to do the job. its half work done. its not hard to understand.
maybe its a USA Europe state of mind, but i was rather disappointed with andrew's topic here. especially since you write all these tutorials explaining how things are done, you should strife for your techniques and show what you got in store. others in the field learn on that, and bounce back ideas/improved workflows etc.
ah well i can go on for hours on that subject. but in the end its all about the supervisors character that is willing to listen to his team or not.
Just a question, any news on the bullet advanced training dvd/tutorials you announced a month ago? Really am looking forward to it; (reference : http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/?p=141)
"the problem with us, is that continuously we are looking for approval or a "wow, impresive!!", but in the end that ever going to happen... because, first mostly people, don't ever understand how hard it's to get a work done or that it's not so easy think in a solution that alo it's creative and different. Second, in the end, something that it's hard to us the creative people, is to separate passion from bussiness, and in the end for the rest of people it's all bussiness".
After that, and thinking a little bit more, understood... if all is bussiness in that matter, i have to be a seller of my work. And in bussiness, act with the brain not the heart. It's hard, but it's life.
thanks for sharing with us that experience.
It's true: maybe no one will tell you "hey, great job", but the "respect" you get from your boss and colleagues it's enough.
Thanks for all the things you teach us with passion: I'm growing more and more.
It should be nice to meet you one day (or if you plan to come to Italy let me know).
PS: Evolution, Riot Gear, Film Magic Pro and Designer Sound FX make the difference ;-)
- Was I thanked for two sleepless nights?...err no.
Was the shot in question the energy drink spot - with the baseball player drinking?
(do I win a prize if I am correct?)
Am i an andrew fan? well, sure! i love your work!! but am i a super andrew fanatic like most folks i read on here? lol no, sorry. I understand that you are just an [incredibly nice] dude doing his thing. But, that means when i tell you something [like what i said above] you know its a completely unbiased and un-arse-kissy statement. so good job!
Thank you for all this warm words,
it's allways what we think, but nobody says it
but that's why also we have choosen this job or hobbies, because we can be proud of our own victory in face of the very complicated shot
I promise myself that I 'll be known as the guy that gets things done.
thnx Andrew, U really inspire people with ur gr8 Words & Knowledge.
I truly can say, I learned everything from you. U made me genius in AE.
Thnx Andrew for Everything.
Warm Regards
that was beautifal...lol
nice tips...I am gonna be working on a little movie soon so this is probably gonna help me !!!
Ever check out how we treat our tech support people.
Most times I am glad I can call them to rectify my computer when the peach ball of death appears. However I don't know if its just me, but I do try to figure out what went wrong and what they did to fix it. That way I become technically better at understanding the computer and how it integrates with m graphics program.
So maybe we technical creatives do stick together when we are in the trenches doing battle.
Peace out AK, cya on the next side.
To change the subject,
I stumble this new movie, i think.... I think they used your twitch plugins.
-James Cawley
in The Dark Studios
By: Olympia Logger,
Homeroom: Miss Wormwood
Forget the damned soap opera.
- The End -
I saw a shot like that at buzzimage.com, for a movie called "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Is this it? If it isn't, I would bet that you could do it just as good. I have to say that everything I know about after effects, I've learned it from you. Thank you very much!
Hug from Lisbon, Portugal
1. Building a commercial for a big time gambler in Vegas... at the end of the session he tipped me $200. Boy was I surprised!
2. A client last week brought me in a personalized gift basket for going above and beyond the call of duty. I was really touched by her expression of appreciation.
AND I am lucky to work for 2 sweet employers that always make a point of thanking me for my efforts.
Thats exactly how i feel :|
See you
Funny thing is a few weeks ago many people ignored my email I sent out urgently alerting the entire department to the quicktime update problem with version 7.4 that you are well aware of.
About a week later when 4 machines were locked up and unable to export renders out of AE. People referred to my email. As I have learned no one cares till you amaze them or there is a catastrophic problem.
To be in VFX you have to love those moments when you're alone and you have figure out an effect at 11pm.
Peace out Andrew.
Problem solved."
You shoulda gotten a raise!
I've learned as well, as long as I get a (positive) response, then I must be doing something right.
I think that our compositing/whatever maybe way to advanced for the average mortal Joe, unlike ourselves here at videocopilot.
PS. I'm tired of my computer marking VideoCopilot as a misspelled word! Is there a way that you can submit it as a real word? (Kidding, sort of.)
That is half the fun, but being there with a team and producing something that makes someone smile and feel proud of their vision is something that nobody can take away from you.
Zsolesz from Hungary!
Great real-life example.
And she writes back, "Thanks."
I was actually a little heart broken until I realized the same thing you did: the client just wanted the job done.
Thanks, Andrew! Love you!
Problem solved.
Thanks for sharing - it's a good lesson, and something I think we overlook especially when we're younger.
Andrew, thank you very much for your website, all videocopilot team must be considered as VFX Gods!!!
and for the first time, in VFX artist world I must say.... CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!!! GO GO GO !!!
Thanks, from Argentina, Seba
but to the story I agree. Also are they hiring?
A very complicated one :)
p.s. to the american viewers a little question. have you heard of a show that is sometimes refered to as BBX?
Thanks again Andrew for this Reminder of How The Working Stiffs Life Really is.
it renders pretty fast and that's one of my favorite things about Twitch
In a score of 10 out of 0
Twitch scored : --------------------10/10
great little story. I think it's one of those I needed these days; thank you!
Even if your audience doesn't really notice the pain and effort your put into your effects, they WOULD notice if it wasn't there!
After reading this, I just had to say: "Good Job!" - you deserve it.


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Grandma! Create a cherished keepsake for your grandchild of your favorite Christmas memories. Sure to be a favorite gift, this diary helps you recall "The Good Old Days" when Christmas meant homemade gifts, "bubble" tree lights, snowball fights and more. Your grandchild will thank you years from now for this wonderful way to preserve your Christmas Past.
Grandchildren! What a unique and surprising gift for your grandmother. She'll treasure each recollection as she records her Christmas memories just for you. This is sure to be something you'll treasure for years to come.
A graduate of Pratt Institute, I was raised in Western Pennsylvania and have been a New York resident for over thirty years. Always involved in interior design, whether as a designer or manager, I also teach at Parsons School of Design here in New York. My love of the creative process is ever-present and I am constantly exploring new ways to channel that creativity; currently with my photography.
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rogergordon dice Thank you so, so much - I wish my grandmother's were still here to fill it out. If you eventually buy the book, I'd love to hear the results and feedback. Meanwhile, Merry Christmas!
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The 2014 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. (CST) on Friday, February 21 and ends at 12 midnight on Sunday, February 23. It was enacted in 2012 pursuant to Act # 2012-256. Visit the Alabama Department of Revenue to see if your county or municipality is participating. Exempted items include:
- Batteries - AAA, AA, C, D, button cell, 9 volt, and 6 volt.
- All phone batteries and chargers.
- Battery operated radios, two way radios, weather band, or NOAA radios.
- Portable self powered lights, lanterns, flashlights, and chemical light sticks.
- Tarps.
- Plastic sheeting/ drop cloths.
- Anchoring systems i.e. bungee cords and rope.
- Duct tape.
- Plywood and window film.
- Non-electric coolers.
- Non-electric can openers.
- Blue Ice packs.
- First Aid Kits.
- Fire Extinguishers.
- Smoke detectors/Carbon monoxide detectors.
- Gas cans.
Use Alabama's Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday as an opportunity to fill in the gaps in your family emergency plan. If you haven't started use it to take the first step. Be ready when the storms come to provide for yourself and your family.
Most Alabamians know emergencies can strike with or without warning. We, as a state, face hurricanes, tornadoes, straight line winds, potentially crippling winter storms, and the ever present possibility of man-made disasters. In an instant Alabamians can be left to rely on their own means and abilities to maintain creature comforts and in worst case scenarios - preserve their lives.
We have left the self-reliant nature of our forbears for the complexities of modern life. Food, water, electricity, sewage, transportation, communication, etc....are all systems that can be brought to a halt by the simplest of disasters. These interlinked services are a fragile fact of modern life that are often taken for granted. Even a minor ripple in one of these networks can cause one to be in need.
Alabamians must be prepared to provide for themselves for at least 72 hours or longer following a disaster. It takes about this long for public services and government to get their ducks in a row. You are on your own during this time and should plan ahead to have what you need when you need it.
Emergency preparedness is a way to cope with these stressful situations. Take the time to learn about all the hazards that pertain to where you live. Learn your community's disaster response plans, warnings, and evacuation routes. An ounce of prevention is truly worth more than a pound of cure.
Planning Ahead:
- Family Communication Plan - Who to contact?
- Evacuation Plan - Where to go?
- Household Escape Plan - Two alternates for each room.
- Safety Skills Planning - CPR, First Aid, use of Fire Extinguishers, etc...
- Disaster Supply Kit - Grab and go back for each family member.
Be Informed:
- Learn the methods of alert in your area.
- What are the possible threats to your area both natural and man-made?
- What are the community plans in your area in the event of a disaster?
- Do you have the means to shelter you and your family?
- What will you do if forced to evacuate? What are the routes you will take in the event of a forced evacuation?
- What can you do in advance to mitigate possible hazards?
- What can you do if faced with a terrorist threat in your area?
- Are you prepared to cope with the after effects of a disaster?
Make a plan:
- Plan for all possible risks both natural and man-made for your area.
- Take into consideration pets, ages of those in your household, locations frequented, dietary needs, medicines taken, disabilities of household members, and local area.
- Have a plan for home, work, school,and auto.
- Have a plan to shelter in place if it becomes necessary.
Build a kit: Basic supplies for 72 hours:
- Water - 1 gallon per person per day.
- Food - three days supply.
- Radio w/batteries.
- Flashlight w/batteries.
- First aid kit.
- Signal whistle.
- Dust masks.
- Gloves.
- Wrench to shut off water and gas.
- manual can opener.
- Local/State maps.
- Cell phone with alternate charging method.
- Extra glasses/contacts, if needed.
- Cash.
- Important documents.
- Formula/Diapers, if needed.
- Sleeping bag or blankets for each member.
- Change of clothing.
- Clorox to disinfect water. (9 parts water to 1 part bleach)
- Fire extinguisher.
- Matches.
- Hygiene products
- Activities for children.
Maintaining your kit:
- Store in a cool dry place.
- Rotate and inspect periodically.
- Change food and water approximately every 6 months.
- Update all items as needed.
- Keep in a designated place.
- Make sure every household member knows the location.
Food needs:
- Ready to eat foods optimal.
- High protein bars.
- Dried cereals.
- Peanut butter.
- Salt free crackers.
- Nuts.
- Comfort foods.
- Commercial freeze dried foods.
Get involved: Volunteer:
- Local volunteer fire departments, Community Emergency Response Teams, or faith based organizations.
- Take part in community disaster planning.
- Take part in a local preparedness effort - build a team, set goals, and improve the safety of your community and family.
- Educate yourself and your family group.
- Implement a point of contact for them to call during an emergency.
- Choose a family meeting rally point and practice.
- Keep contact info with them at school.
These are simple things you can do to improve the safety and comfort of your family. Start today and set a plan in motion for your loved ones.
Resources: American Red Cross
The time to plan is now before the next storm approaches.


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Dr. Bill Martin, the orothodontistt who has already invested in an attractive office park on Chiefland's downtown Main Street, is joining forces with the Levy County Association of Retarded Citizens to put in another attraction: a 15,000 square-foot thrift superstore.
Plans for the store, which will provide training and employment for money-strapped LARC's clients, won the blessing of the Chiefland City Commission at its regular Monday meeting.
More Levy County teachers have received non-renewal notices in the mail this week and more are on the way.
"I can't give you a total amount right now because not all of them have been told," said Director of Personnel Candy Dean.
Every school in the district will be affected, she said.
Dean would not confirm the number of teachers involved. "I can't tell you how many," Dean said when asked if the number of non-renewed teachers was closer to 12 or 100.
An application for a permit for a major limerock mining operation close to the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and County Road 322 in Williston is expected to provide controversy at the May meeting of the Levy County Planning Board.
It is the planning board's first meeting in several months as applications for permits and special exceptions plummeted with the national economy. The board meets at 6:30 p.m. Monday at the Levy County Courthouse on Court Street in Bronson.
There is some dissatisfaction with the architectural firm that is planning and designing a new Levy County Courthouse, but the Courthouse Space Committee refused to recommend ending the arrangement in its April 24 meeting.
Levy Tax Collector Linda Fugate, who pulled no punches in her assessment of Clemons/Rutherford and Associates' job performance, as she made the motion to terminate the second phase, $10,000 preliminary design contract. But the motion failed because no one on the committee would second it.
The city's cemeteries will look spiffy once again as prison inmates will be allowed to maintain them.
Acting Chiefland City Manager Mary Ellzey informed the city commission at Monday's regular meeting that the city, along with others in the tri-county area who use the inmates to maintain cemeteries, filed letters explaining that the only private property in the cemeteries are the actual burial plots and the cities own and operate the cemeteries.
Bad news for those in Levy County who were counting on construction of a $17 billion nuclear plant near Inglis: the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has put a kink in construction plans and delayed the start by 20 months.
What began as a prescribed fire Thursday morning in the Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve became a wildfire around noon when unpredictable weather conditions caused fire specialists to lose control, according to Senior Forestry Ranger Jerry Horton.
Crews have worked continuously since Thursday and as of Saturday evening the fire was mostly contained, said Jeff DiMaggio, Fire Management Officer for the Florida DEP Division of Parks and Recreation. There are only a few hot spots left, he said.
The pharmacy at the CVS store in Chiefland was robbed of 14 bottles of prescription painkiller at about 8 a.m. Monday, but the armed suspect was quickly nabbed as he fled on foot through the neighboring Burger King.
The pharmacy at the CVS store in Chiefland was robbed of 14 bottles of prescription painkiller at about 8 a.m. Monday, but the armed suspect was quickly nabbed as he fled on foot through the neighboring Burger King.
The news came like a thunderclap.
Progress Energy Florida announced on Friday, May 1 that it will be unable to start construction of the proposed $17 billion Levy County nuclear power plant for 20 months.
But they company tempered that with an announcement that customers' monthly power bills won't as large as expected in 2010.
County officials are taking a positive look at the twin announcement saying it allows them to better plan for the arrival of the plant and the 3,700 construction and 800 permanent jobs that accompany it.
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On Imperfect Allies, And Why 'Batgirl' Still Deserves Our Support
On Monday I reported on the controversy surrounding the most recent issue of Batgirl, issue #37, and the hurt it caused readers with the presentation of a character who played into transphobic tropes. On Tuesday we ran a piece by activist J. Skyler that further placed the story in the broader cultural context of transphobic media. In both cases, our hope was to showcase and respect the opinions of the critics and put their voices ahead of those of the authors or any defensive fans. These are critics who are often marginalized and shouted down; what they had to say about this controversy is important and must be recognized and listened to.
As I also mentioned on Monday, Batgirl is a book at the vanguard of a movement towards genre stories for young, progressive, predominantly female readers -- a more modern and diverse readership than the one traditionally associated with the superhero genre. Because of this, and because the creators apologized for their mistakes, I think Batgirl still deserves support. Issue #37 damaged the book's image and reputation, but it remains one of the best and most important superhero books being published today.


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A world of opportunities awaits you. Your Salem professors will know you well enough to make sure you get the right internship, undergraduate research experience and study abroad opportunity. Your resume will be stronger and boast more significant experiences than those of your peers at other academic institutions.
100 percent of Salem students graduate with one professional internship (the average is three internships) and significant community service experience.
January Term: an opportunity to focus
In your first year you will take an on-campus course or faculty-sponsored travel program. In following years your options will expand to include internships across the country and the world. Jan Term is the perfect opportunity to work full-time in a professional field of interest, conduct an independent research project or focus on one course in a specialty area.
On-campus course examples:
- Gone to the Dogs
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Through the Salem Signature you will complete a Service Learning course and participate in 30 hours of community service. This experience in your sophomore year gives you the opportunity to apply what you are learning in a real-world setting and explore life experiences different from your own:
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- AIDS Care Services
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Internships: an opportunity to explore your career path
Everyone completes at least one internship through the Salem Signature program and most choose to participate in three-four. You can work your internships during the regular term, the summer or during the January Term.
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- Smith Barney, Atlanta
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- Sony Music, London
- Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
- CBS News, New York
- ESPN, Los Angeles
Study Abroad and Off-campus Study: an opportunity to expand your horizons and your mind
- Participate in Salem's extensive study abroad programs in one of the following countries through Salem's partnership with BCA Study Abroad and Harlaxton College: Belgium, England, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Spain, Wales, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Australia, China, India, Japan and New Zealand.
- Washington, D.C. Semester: Study at the heart of U.S. politics, pursuing your interests in government, foreign policy and international environmental affairs during a semester in D.C. offered in cooperation with American University.
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New homes - Prices to be confirmed
New phase coming soon – 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments. An award-winning development in the rejuvenated Barking Riverside area, just 12 miles from central London.
Sales Centre Tel: 01245 259989
This development is currently marketed from our divisional office. There is currently no sales presence on site.
Welcome to City East
Caspian Quarter at City East launching autumn 2016 – contact our sales team to register your interest
Situated next to the Thames at Barking Riverside, City East is an ambitious development of apartments and houses designed to breathe new life into this area of London.
The award-winning design of these new homes in Barking takes into account ecological factors in a drive to create a sustainable community. Initiatives incorporated into the development include green roofs, communal gardens, locally sourced timber and high levels of insulation to reduce energy consumption.
Inside, the properties boast quality finishes in contemporary materials, such as chrome and stainless steel, and many have balconies, or terraces.
Families will find a number of well-regarded primary and secondary schools in the local area, with plans for several more to serve Barking Riverside.
Open space is a key focus of City East, something all residents will be able to enjoy. In the surrounding towns also, there are around 30 parks, country parks and wildlife reserves across the borough of Barking and Dagenham catering to a variety of visitors.
Barking town centre is home to high-street and independent stores, as well as the local market, while further afield, concentrated retail therapy can be found at one of the largest shopping centres in Europe – Westfield at Stratford City.
Public transport links into central London from these new homes in Barking are good and are scheduled to improve further with the planned extension to Barking Riverside of the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line. Upney is the nearest tube station to the development and Barking the nearest railway station, with regular services running into London Fenchurch Street. London Overground and London Underground services also stop at Barking Station.
The A13 is just five minutes drive from City East, linking the development with Canary Wharf in London Docklands in 15 minutes and with London City Airport in 13 minutes.
For further information regarding these new homes Barking please call 01245 259989 and speak to a member of our sales team.
City East was awarded the 2013 Graham Pye Award for "homes with plans that work best for families". Please watch the award video below for further information.
At a glance:
Transport links
Upney Underground Station (District Line) 2 miles/ 7 minutes
Barking Railway Station (London Underground, London Overground and National Rail) 2.7 miles/ 10 minutes
A13 1.4 miles/ 5 minutes
London City Airport 5.7 miles/ 13 minutes
Stansted Airport 31.3 miles/ 35 minutes
Welcome to Barking
An ancient market town, Barking is situated east of London in the borough of Barking and Dagenham. Its vibrant shopping centre, colourful markets and excellent transport links with central London and Docklands all contribute to it being a popular place to live for people working in the capital.
There are a number of schools within the vicinity of these new homes in Barking, with plans in the pipeline for more as part of the further redevelopment of Barking Riverside.
Several well-regarded primary schools cater for children up to the age of 11, including George Carey CE Primary School, which is less than half a mile from the development. Others include Ripple Primary, Gascoigne Primary and St Margaret's CE Primary schools.
For older children, secondary schools in the area include the Jo Richardson Community School, Eastbury Comprehensive School and the recently opened Barking Riverside School. Several universities are easily accessible from the development, including the University of East London, the University of Greenwich and London Southbank University.
For familiar high-street stores, independent retailers and niche boutiques, head for Barking town centre. Vicarage Field Shopping Centre brings together a selection of well-known brands and independents under one roof, as well as several cafés and food outlets. Barking market, just five minutes walk from Vicarage Field, is held four times a week and is home to stalls selling a wide variety of fresh produce, household goods and clothing.
Less than 10 minutes drive from the development, Gallions Reach Shopping Park features more than 40 high-street retailers and restaurants and has more than 2,000 parking spaces. It is also served by buses and Docklands Light Railway.
Around 20 minutes drive from City East, Westfield at Stratford City is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe, boasting 338 shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as a 17-screen cinema and a bowling alley.
From Stratford City, it's just a few minutes by train into Liverpool Street, or 20 minutes via London Underground's Central Line into the heart of London and the shopping meccas of Oxford Street, Bond Street and Marble Arch.
Barking Riverside is situated alongside the Thames, benefiting from two kilometres (1.24 miles) of river frontage. More than 40 per cent of the site is dedicated to open space, which includes footpaths, cycle routes, parkland and an ecology park for the enjoyment of residents.
The local area also has its fair share of green space, including parks, country parks and nature reserves. Barking Park is the oldest in the borough and features a boating lake, tree-lined walkways, flower gardens, playing fields, a children's play area and splash park. There is a skate park for older children and for sports fans, tennis courts, football pitches, indoor and outdoor bowling greens and a basketball court.
Other parks in town include Greatfields Park, Newlands Park and Mayesbrook Park – all within two miles of City East. Nearby Scrattons Farm Eco Park and Ripple Nature Reserve provide habitats for a variety of plants and wildlife. Around 10 minutes drive from the development, over the border in the borough of Newham, one of London's oldest and largest city farms – Newham City Farm – offers a programme of events and workshops for children and families.
For fitness enthusiasts, Abbey Sports Centre, just seven minutes drive from City East, offers a variety of exercise classes, has a sports hall and a swimming pool. The sports centre is due to be replaced by Abbey Leisure Centre, which will benefit from a thermal spa, including hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam rooms, as well as a swimming pool, gym and exercise studios.
The Jim Peters Stadium at Mayesbrook Park, is home to athletics, cycling and running groups, and Barking Football Club and Barking Cricket Club are also based at Mayesbrook Park.
For golf fans, the nearest clubs are Crowlands Heath Golf Club and Ilford Golf Club, both around five miles away.
Barking's multicultural make-up ensures the town centre is home to a variety of restaurants, pubs, cafés and takeaways serving cuisine from around the world. Of course the area's proximity to central London also means residents are always just a train journey away from award-winning restaurants, chic wine bars and artisan cafés.
These new homes in Barking enjoy excellent transport links with towns in the surrounding area, including central London.
City East is just 15 minutes drive from Canary Wharf, via the A13, which links South Essex with London Docklands. The nearby A124 and A13 both link up with the A406 North Circular Road, which travels across north London, linking the east with the west of the capital.
The nearest tube station to the development is Upney Underground Station, seven minutes drive away, which is on the District Line. Barking Railway Station is 10 minutes drive away and gives access to the District and Hammersmith & City Lines, London Overground services and National Rail to and from London Fenchurch Street, Southend-on-Sea and Shoeburyness in Essex.
Plans are in place to extend the London Overground Gospel Oak to Barking line to Barking Riverside, with completion expected by the end of 2019.
Fast and frequent 24-hour bus services operate as part of East London Transit, connecting Barking Riverside with Barking station, Ilford and Dagenham Dock.
For domestic and international air travel City Airport is five miles away and Stansted Airport 28 miles away.
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Journey times are representative of journeys made by car unless stated otherwise and may vary according to travel conditions and time of day.
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With Gran Turismo 6 now out, 2013 is officially over as far as game releases go, which means it's time to look ahead to 2014. With new consoles here and the promise of exciting new franchises, 2014 promises to be a pretty big one for gamers!
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Release Date: Beta Q1 2014/Launches Q2 2014
So this is an action role-playing first-person shooter … or something. I saw it at E3, although am yet to go hands-on. This could be Activision's big new franchise alongside Call of Duty, and with Titanfall coming from the guys that made CoD4 (but published by EA), Destiny could really ramp up the competitiveness in the genre. Destiny is described as a "shared game world", so it's kind of like that always-online experience we've seen in games like Brink. Although I assume (read: hope) it'll perform better than that. Bungie says the game world will be "alive", although we preview we saw was anything but. It looks cool and I'm hopeful. It's Bungie, after all.
Release Date: March 13, 2014
You may have heard the comparisons and similarities. They're all true: Titanfall feels like Call of Duty … meets Mirror's Edge … meets anything with mechs. It's fun, fast and explosive, and has all of the satisfaction of a Call of Duty game before they all got really boring. This is from the guys that helped make the original Call of Duty 4, and from what I've played they're bringing a lot of what they learnt working on that franchise to this new one from EA.
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Release Date: Q4 2014
A disease spreads on Black Friday that consumes the US in five days. It's called "Mass consumerism" (lol). No but seriously, this latest Tom Clancy entry, coming to next-gen consoles and PC, is an MMO in which players join forces to "save what remains". We haven't seen much but it sounds promising.
Release Date: Q2 2014
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Release Date: TBC
Remedy produced one of the best experiences for me last generation with Alan Wake. I have faith that they can deliver again with this game. It's set in the fictional North Eastern U.S. Riverport University where a time travel experiment has gone wrong, giving the three main characters, Jack Joyce, Beth Wilder, and Paul Serene the ability to manipulate time. It will also have a tie-in television series.
Release Date: TBA 2014
This game is set in an alternate universe, where a group of knights protect the world from half-bred monsters. The trailer produced some nice and intriguing CG moments but we haven't seen gameplay. Still, it's set during a fascinating time period -- despite being "alternate" -- and is being made from the ground up specifically for PS4. One of my most anticipated PS4 exclusives.
Release Date: TBC 2014
This open-world shooter from the Insomniac guys sounds like a mix between Mirror's Edge, Brink, Crackdown and Left 4 Dead. Do you really need anything else to convince you? The trailer has a cool art design, but I need to see this baby in action!
Release Date: TBA
One of Microsoft's new studios, many at first thought Black Tusk was working on the next Halo. It's not, but was instead tasked with created a franchise that can compete with Halo. Interesting. Checking out this trailer. 2014 is probably a pipedream, though.
Release Date: Q2 2014
I played the PS4 version of this at Gamescom, and I'm pretty confident that Ubisoft can iron out any graphical issues when it launches. The delay may have been the best thing for this game. But it plays and looks great (really, it does), and it should mix up the open-world genre. Hopefully this franchise can turn into the new generation's Assassin's Creed.
Release Date: March 6, 2014
Has anyone played this game yet? Does it matter? I saw gameplay at Gamescom, and I haven't laughed that hard at a game since … well, forever! It blends some really interesting RPG gameplay and mechanics with hilarious South Park humour. A must-have for fans of the series, and certainly one of the most interesting games of 2014.
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An alternative to beef is the cauliflower steak. A mention in Jeffrey Steingarten's article in the May issue of Vogue alluded to a recipe for cauliflower on foodie site Food 52. This particular recipe, created by Dan Barber, is for cauliflower steak served over cauliflower puree? But at the time that this examiner experimented with making it, hunger and laziness led to a tasty cauliflower steak heaped with the leftover sauteed florets. The plantains cooked with diced bacon while the cauliflower cooked.
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Cleveland State Records Wire-to-Wire Win over Men's Hoops, 77-66
Feb. 2, 2013
Overall, UIC dropped to 14-9, with a 5-5 mark in League play. Cleveland State improved to 11-12 and 3-6. The Vikings recorded their 12th-straight win over UIC, dating back to the 2008-09 campaign.
Senior point guard Gary Talton scored a team-high 16 points, pacing a group of four Flames in double figures. Cleveland State was led by Marlin Mason, who poured in 22 points on eight field goals. The Vikings held a 38-24 advantage on the boards, and their bench out-scored UIC's reserves, 37-17.
"As a whole, we didn't handle Cleveland State's pressure as well as we needed to," said head coach Howard Moore. "But we scored enough points to win the game. The bottom line tonight was that we didn't defend. They shot 50 percent from the field on our home court, and got 37 points from their bench. That's the key to the game."
Cleveland State led 34-26 at halftime, bolstered by Mason scoring 11 points on four field goals, including a pair of three-pointers. The Vikings shot 42.9 percent from the floor, and finished the frame on an 8-3 spurt. UIC pulled within one possession (26-23) after a drive and finish by senior forward Anthony Kelley, but Junior Lomomba countered with back-to-back threes, and Mason tipped in a missed shot at the buzzer to give the Vikings the eight-point advantage heading into the locker room at halftime.
Senior forward Anthony Kelley scored the first points of the second half to pull UIC back within six (34-28), but the Flames did not convert another field goal until the 13:39 mark, after sophomore point guard Jay Parker hit a three-pointer from the right wing. During the spurt, CSU built an 18-point advantage, 46-28. At the 11:19 mark, UIC was forced into a timeout after falling behind, 53-34. CSU freshman guard Bryn Forbes capped off a 5-0 run with a three from the corner in front of the Vikings' bench.
UIC went on a 13-0 run over a 4:25 span late in the second half, pulling within 60-53 coming out of the final media timeout (3:53). But Cleveland State forced two-straight turnovers, and UIC didn't convert another field goal until the 1:13 mark, after the Vikings had built their lead back to double-digits.
UIC will begin a four-game road trip next Tuesday (Feb. 5), when the Flames travel to first-place Valparaiso (7:00 p.m.). The Crusaders defeated visiting Milwaukee, 71-40, at the ARC on Friday night.


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Heath Huntley and Brandon Anderson combined for 35 points for Sidney in a 69-44 victory over Fremont-Mills in boys Corner Conference basketball on Friday.
The Knights (1-3 overall, 1-1 in the conference) got down early, trailing 19-7 after a quarter and never could catch up. Fremont-Mills had beaten the Cowboys 57-52 in the season opener for both teams on Dec. 1.
Huntley led all scorers with 23 points and Anderson added 12.
Fremont-Mills was led by Derrian Bredberg with 11 points. Corey Morrical added nine and Nate Meier and A.J. Scarborough eight each.
A 13-6 run to open the third quarter proved the difference for Hamburg in a 49-38 Corner Conference girls basketball victory over East Mills on Friday.
The Wolverines (0-5 overall, 0-1 in the conference) started off the game scoring the first seven points but were out scored 20-2 to finish out the opening frame.
"We started out on a 7-0 run, but lost our composure and turned it over for easy points for them," said East Mills coach Brian Bertini.
Jensen Duysen scored 15 points and Gabbi Sowers 14 to lead East Mills.
The Glenwood girls basketball team's 44-43 loss to Harlan will go down as a game of missed opportunities.
With just over 15 seconds left in the game, the Rams (2-1 overall, 0-1 in the Hawkeye 10 Conference) had the ball in a 43-43 game against the state ranked Cyclones. But a missed layup and a foul with just over a second left before the game would have gone in to overtime, allowed Harlan to escape on a free throw by Jordan Brelje, 44-43.
Coming into their Hawkeye 10 Conference opener against state ranked No. 7 Harlan, Glenwood boys basketball coach Curt Schulte said his team would have to be sharp in every phase of the game to have a shot at the upset.
On Friday, the Rams struggled shooting the ball, struggled at the free throw line and struggled to contain the Cyclones' offensive penetration. In other words, the Rams were decidedly not sharp and it showed in a 71-42 loss to the Cyclones before a reporter-estimated 1,000 at the Glenwood gymnasium on Friday.
Nate Harms and Colin White won individual titles and Glenwood placed fourth as a team at the Dan Hill Invitational Wrestling Meet in Harlan on Saturday.
Harms at 125 pounds and White, a heavyweight, both won all three of their matches in the tournament.
Ram 119-pounder Sam Jameson earned Glenwood's lone second place medal. Steve Gutschenritter (135 pounds) and Jon Williams (160) both earned third-place finishes.
The East Mills girls basketball team dropped to 0-3 on the season with a 68-24 setback at Underwood on Friday.
The Wolverines struggled to find an offensive rhythm, turning the ball over 32 times and shooting 27.5 percent from the field (8-of-29).
Jensen Duysen led East Mills with eight points and eight rebounds. Gabbi Sowers and Katie Sowers each scored four points.
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RB - Nathen Day, Sr., East Mills
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RB - Dylan Blankenship, Sr., Glenwood
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WR - Jake Doyle, Sr., East Mills
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WR - Trent Jameson, Sr., Glenwood
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OL - Cory Simms, Sr., Glenwood
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ADAIR-East Mills has made a living off of big plays this season. But it was the Bombers of Adair-Casey who lived up to their nickname, scoring three touchdowns in the final six minutes of the second quarter, then getting two long Taylor Wheatley to Gavin Walhovd third-quarter touchdown passes to score a 44-32 first-round Eight-man playoff victory Monday night.
FORT DODGE - Last year at the Iowa State Cross Country Meet Glenwood's Johnny Fuller placed 97th out of 121 runners.
This year, the junior place third.
Rams coach Todd Peverill thinks that's an amazing turnaround this year at the Kennedy Park Golf Course in Fort Dodge, but finds it just as easy to throw out last year's performance by Fuller and his team.
It was a bitter pill to swallow.
Clinging to a 9-7 lead with just 40 seconds left to play, Glenwood saw its football season come to a heartbreaking end last Wednesday night at Ram Memorial Field, when Denison tailback Jesse Preul darted 58 yards for a touchdown, lifting the Monarchs to a stunning 14-9 Class 3A substate victory.
"It was the big play," Glenwood coach Brian Albert said. "If that would have happened earlier, we would have had time to rebound and recover."
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New Zealand women were the most likely to smoke while pregnant, a large study of births has found. The University of Western Sydney study compared the outcomes of pregnancy and birth for women from eight different nationalities and found that 22.6 per cent of New Zealand mothers smoked while pregnant.
Australian-born women were the next most likely to be smokers, at 18.3 per cent. The figures included smoking before women knew they were pregnant, after their first medical appointment and those who smoked throughout.
Lead author, Professor Hannah Dahlen, said it was not clear what percentage were Maori, who had higher rates of smoking in their home country. She said the figures also showed very low rates overall of smoking among Vietnamese and Chinese women.
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I was laid off over 2 months ago, my husband 7 years ago and still out of work. I have a Discover loan in the amount of 23,000 interest rate 10% payment 479 per month. I called to see if they have a hardship program and all they did was tell me to turn down my air conditioning unit to ... Read More »
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Discover Financial Services (DFS) said the proportion of its customers who are a month late on their credit card payments hit an all-time low during its second quarter, helping more than double the card company's profit. The record low in credit-card delinquency rates, which the company said covers a 25-year period, highlights the sharp turnaround in the ability of Discover's ... Read More »
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