FUTURE AFRICA JAMES CAMERON
The inspiration behind BENADINE YOUNGEST DIR vision of becoming future James Cameron of Africa
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My little years of active since 2017 though not consistent in Production due to varying factors especially funding challenges, am much more engaged in other dimensions such as Capacity building, sharing Skillful filmmaking knowledge via talk sessions online and offline
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| Workshop 2021 Kaduna, Nigeria |
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL THE FUTURE OF AFRICA JAMES CAMERON
When i began my journey into the film industry as an actor i wasn't satisfied, gradually evolved into directing and Production which gave me little opportunities yet still felt unsatisfied i started questioning myself.
I love creating extra ordinary ideas beyond comprehension. James Cameron works inspired me to shift from ordinary views to extra ordinary. As is often said "For any results you admire in a man, ask for the Secrets behind it". I went for the Secrets
WHAT ARE THE SECRETS YOU DISCOVERED
Firstly i got to learn and understand Cameron style of Directing, Production, the kind of working knowledge behind such pattern, how to effectively become more professional in it. James Cameron from close Study is more an Auteur Filmmaker, Director, an autocratic director who's visual imputs always Surpass writers imagination. So when you hear about someone who is Auteur Filmmaker or directing Style you should probably be thinking the Level of technical knowledge behind such minds..
I discovered his smart use of Visual tricks, green screen usage, intensive incorporation of CGI and other visual techniques and visual assets. I invested from 2020 till date and still on Studying various class and categories of visual asset's, techniques for use, What for and why to use any to abstract from a writer imagination to create unique visual blueprint for a project
This exposure in technical knowledge has become so real to me that any Script or story I lay my hands on Should be at least 70% manipulated from writer's imagination without interruption of the story narration flow. Manipulating concepts has become so simple to me due to my discovery
HOW MANY PRODUCE FILMS TO YOUR CREDIT IN THIS REGARD
None yet, exception for short clips I play around with my mobile device. One of the challenge has been budgeting for this style atleast at DIY level money is required, cost for animations, payments for stock assets(Models, footages, Photos) for compositing, hiring an animator also editor to bring the visual plan on screen is a whole lot for me especially at this age and stage am still struggling up my way to financial freedom for possible future execution of my dreams
But the most important thing in every step in life to me is the right working knowledge to which you desire and dream, for that I have it and it gives me stability and confidence to discuss and share creatively with Professionals who at times are surprise about my insight
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| FEEDBACK FROM A FILMMAKER |
HAVE YOU BEING HIRED BY A STUDIO OR PRODUCER?
Well first of all i found myself in an industry where almost every Filmmaker is in for classical filmmaking style, new development are hardly welcome due to individuals view. However for time now few Filmmakers especially here in Nollywood reach out to me most of them after reading my filmmaking nuggets will suggest for us to do something new
The first reach out to me, I requested for his Script for Study and did my creation, afterward I shared with him the visual blueprint, he was amazed and saying him that wrote the Script never thought of that but the cost to have it executed my way was a Problem, the cost. Couple of other Filmmaker who could not execute the visual blueprint I create for them but will rather switch to have it done the trending classical style. Let me share this
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| BUDGET CONSTRAINT |
Other's find it difficult to execute my ideas though the love it and admire it. Budget has been an issue with unlucky independent Filmmakers of myself when it comes to securing Sponsorship and funding
YOUR DREAM IN NEAREST FUTURE
An Oscar, yeah because if James Cameron style can land him an Oscar then knowing what he knows and practicing what he does can possible earn me Such a prestigious award.
Also i want to be great in creating good animation films and and to build my dream Studio
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| PEN & PAPER PRACTICING STORYBOARD FOR MY ANIMATION STORY |
DO YOU WORK WITH A TEAM OR SOLELY
Yeah, I have couple of vfx editors, CGI specialist and Animators i work with and each time I got an opportunity I always share with them about what I want and how I want their role play. Most of them understand my conception and Visual blueprint once communicate to them.
The clips are do with my personal device is just zeal and passion for the Craft am not an editor but have good understanding about editing so I can effectively monitor how my vision can be brought to live on screen.
ARE YOU OPEN FOR HIRING BY OTHER WORLD INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Why not, who else doesn't Dream of being hired but sometimes alot of requirements needed Such as previous Successful Production etc nevertheless if anyone wish to work with me why not am open to building network and relationship. The first thing believe i can convince anyone am fit for any task is when i give creative insight and meaning to story or Script, pointing out facts and providing possible Strategies to achieve. Here is my Email benadineyoungestdir@gmail.com
WHAT ARE THE TYPE OF STORIES TO MANIPULATE
Let me say almost all gerne or concepts because you know what? If I see nothing to abstract and if the story look good to me, there's something I will have to implement into the story. So there's always something to manipulate or something to implement or doing both to make viewers believe impossible things possible on screen.. that's why to me movie stands for Making of visual images electronically..
WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU POSSIBLY MANIPULATE IN A STORY FROM WRITERS IMAGINATION
Hmmm!! You know every story has this three components that builds it. Where a story takes place (talking about location,Set), also those involved(Cast or people), Things involved or used in the place (Props). It is possible for me to manipulate set through mate painting, set Extension techniques, also with the use of Cyberpunk features to give it a digital Design, likewise i will do same for other aspects of the story. Like I said if there's nothing to manipulate I will have something to implement..
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