http://ryanzlomek.com Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:27:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Introduction To Final Cut Pro Archival Footage Project: The Land Of Oz [flv:/video/landofoz.flv 432 332] I used footage that I had shot in Chittenango, NY and created a short video experiment. The goal of the film was to explore different editing possibilities with static shots to determine what types of movement can ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=353 I'm not sure how it was in the rest of the United States but today in Upstate NY it rained all day. Around 4:37 (or so the stove clock told me) the power at my cottage went out leaving me high and dry in regard to getting any online work ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=350 I still have trouble grasping the concepts of basic anatomy, expressive anatomy, facial expressions, horizon lines, proper contrast, erasing, perspective, shading, patience, tool selection, steady hands, scaling, vanishing points, objects in space, shot composition, and a slew of other things. BUT, I now have my studio set up so I can ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=345 I've always had issues with addiction. Not in the traditional sense (I'm still straight edge at 24 and that isn't changing anytime soon) but more so in regard to a need for knowledge. It's typically not an intellectual craving that holds any true value to society. I will never do ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=339 Today I thought about a time When I was proud of my accomplishments, Even if they were objectives No one Truly considered worthwhile for You. For whatever reason this One marks the year when I truly Understand how to balance my hopes and relationships Responsibly Happy Birthday To Me! Expect more absurd creations as my maturity pulls ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=336 One thing that I've noticed about myself is that the media pieces and figures that I have learned the most from were part of a much different generation than myself. Figures like Rod Serling (creator of The Twilight Zone), Paul Newman (actor in Cool Hand Luke), Will Eisner (creator of ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=324 Happy Fourth Of July Everyone! I have a lot to talk about and no time to write about it. Expect big news and drawn out explanations in the near future. In the mean time go eat a soydog, vegan burger, a large portion of fruit salad, and drink at least one ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=319 While sifting through old notebooks I discovered this little gem from earlier this year: I'm pretty sure I worked on this while I watched SU lose their final NCAA game of the season. What a bummer that night was. Maybe that's why I chose to displace this little gem from ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=310 Congrats to all of my seniors who graduated yesterday. I celebrated by drawing this picture on our half day schedule in honor of you.....sort of. Stay Rhythmic, Ryan Zlomek P.S. To get the full of effect I suggest listening to Killing The Dream while criticizing the picture above. http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=307 Dear Fellow Hair Artists, For the entire month of May I've been attempting to grow a mustache. Every year in Syracuse the local punk and hardcore kids challenge each other to grow obscene mustaches throughout the month. There is nothing more comical than seeing some of your favorite friends and bands ... http://ryanzlomek.com/?p=303