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Paul Campion (film Director)
Paul Campion is an English/New Zealand film director, and screenwriter. Life and career Born in England, Campion studied technical illustration at Bournemouth and Poole College of Art and Design. He began his career as a freelance illustrator and was represented by Folio Artists Agents in London. He created book cover illustrations for authors such as Wilbur Smith and Ben Elton. In 1999 he completed a Master's degree in Computer Animation at Bournemouth University, and then moved to New Zealand where he worked on Peter Jackson's ''The Lord of the Rings'' film trilogy, as a texture painter, creating digital textures for the Balrog, Mûmakil, Fellbeast and Shelob. He then worked as a matte painter on ''Sin City'', "Constantine", as a texture painter on '' The Waterhorse'' and the remake of '' The Dambusters'' and as a concept artist on '' X-Men: The Last Stand'', ''Dorian Gray'', '' Clash of the Titans'' and '' The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader''. Short f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Technical Illustration
Technical Illustration is illustration meant to visually communicate information of a technical nature. Technical illustrations can be components of technical drawings or diagrams. Technical illustrations in general aim "to generate expressive images that effectively convey certain information via the visual channel to the human observer".Ivan Viola and Meister E. Gröller (2005).Smart Visibility in Visualization. In: ''Computational Aesthetics in Graphics, Visualization and Imaging''. L. Neumann et al. (Ed.) Technical illustrations generally have to describe and explain the subjects to a nontechnical audience. Therefore, the visual image should be accurate in terms of dimensions and proportions, and should provide "an overall impression of what an object is or does, to enhance the viewer’s interest and understanding". Types Types of communication Today, technical illustration can be broken down into three categories based on the type of communication: * Communication with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clash Of The Titans (2010 Film)
''Clash of the Titans'' is a 2010 action fantasy film and remake of the 1981 film of the same name produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (the rights to which had been acquired by Warner Bros. in 1996 through its purchase of Turner). The story is very loosely based on the Greek myth of Perseus. An Australian-American production directed by Louis Leterrier from a screenplay by Travis Beacham, Phil Hay, and Matt Manfredi, starring Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Mads Mikkelsen, Alexa Davalos, Ralph Fiennes, and Liam Neeson, the film was originally set for standard release on March 26, 2010. However, it was later announced that the film would be converted to 3D and was released on April 2, 2010. ''Clash of the Titans'' grossed $493 million worldwide, though it received generally negative reviews from critics and received two Golden Raspberry Awards nominations. The film's success led to a sequel, ''Wrath of the Titans'', released in March 2012. Plot During the gods’ battle agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Night Of Horror International Film Festival
A Night of Horror International Film Festival is a horror genre film festival that is based in Sydney, Australia. There seems to be some consensus that the event is Australia's premiere, and possibly only, horror film festival. In his monthly column in ''Encore Magazine'', columnist Harvey Shore referred to the festival as "Australia's first horror film festival trecognises the past and gives the horror genre a platform for the future." In an article in Sydney's ''Drum Media'' magazine, journalist Liz Guiffre refers to the horror festival as "a one of a kind in our parts".''Drum Media'', 1 April, no. 899, p. 71 Festival history The festival was founded in 2006, by Dean Bertram, Lisa Mitchell, and Grant Bertram. It was originally a short film festival, but has since expanded to include feature films and horror themed music videos. Indeed, now that the festival runs for a longer duration, the festival's name, "A Night of Horror", is actually something of a misnomer (the 2008 fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Back In Business (2019 Film)
Back in Business may refer to: * ''Back in Business'' (1997 film), an action film starring Brian Bosworth * ''Back in Business'' (EPMD album), 1997 * ''Back in Business'' (Eartha Kitt album), 1994 *"Back in Business", a song by AC/DC from their 1985 album '' Fly on the Wall'' * Back in Business (''Desperate Housewives''), an episode of the TV series ''Desperate Housewives'' {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Caravan
Operation Caravan was a subsidiary of Operation Agreement under which four simultaneous raids were carried out against important Axis Lines of Communication positions in September 1942. The operations were against Tobruk (''Agreement''), Benghazi ( ''Bigamy''), Jalo oasis ( ''Nicety'') and Barce (''Caravan''). ''Caravan'' was the only successful operation of the group. As well as aiding in some of the operations, the Long Range Desert Group was to carry out the attack on the Italians at Barce, particularly the airfield there. To reach Barce, the force travelled . One part of the force attacked the airfield claiming 35 aircraft destroyed, the other attacked the barracks. Force and objectives In early September 1942 'B' Squadron which consisted of two LRDG half-patrols under the command of Major John Richard Easonsmith, left their Egyptian base at Faiyum with orders to "Cause the maximum amount of damage and disturbance to the enemy". The destination was Barce, approximately 80 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long Range Desert Group
)Gross, O'Carroll and Chiarvetto 2009, p.20 , patron = , motto = ''Non Vi Sed Arte'' (Latin: ''Not by Strength, but by Guile'') (unofficial) , colours = , colours_label = , march = , mascot = , equipment = Chevrolet or Ford trucks, Willys Jeep , equipment_label = , battles = Second World War * North African campaign * Battle of Kufra * Operation Caravan * Dodecanese Campaign * Battle of Leros * Albania * Yugoslavia * Italian Campaign , decorations = , battle_honours = , disbanded = 1 August 1945 , commander1 = , commander1_label = , commander2 = , commander2_label = , commander3 = , commander3_label = , notable_commanders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dark Hollow (novel)
''Dark Hollow'' is a 2006 horror novel (first published as ''The Rutting Season'') written by Brian Keene. It tells the story of Adam Senft, a struggling writer who discovers that an evil satyr has been summoned by Nelson LeHorn, a local witch. The satyr is hypnotising and abducting women in Adam's local town in order to procreate with them. Adam must convince his friends and the police that the satyr is real in order to destroy it. The story takes place in York County, Pennsylvania and is loosely based on Rehmeyer's Hollow, and Pennsylvania Dutch pow-wow. Plot summary Adam Senft, a struggling writer, is out walking his dog in the forest behind his house when he hears pan pipes playing. Following the sound, he finds one of his neighbors, Shelly Carpenter, fellating the stone statue of a satyr which appears to change into a living creature. Unsure of what he's seen, Adam flees the forest. At home, Adam and his wife Tara are struggling with their marriage after a miscarriage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Finch
Paul Finch is an English author and scriptwriter. He began his writing career on the British television programme ''The Bill''. His early scripts were for children's animation. He has written over 300 short stories which have appeared in magazines, such as the ''All Hallows'', the magazine of the Ghost Story Society and ''Black Static''. He also edits anthologies of Horror stories with the overall title of ''Terror Tales''. He has written variously for the books and other spin-offs from ''Doctor Who.'' He is the author of the ongoing series of DS Mark ''Heck'' Heckenberg novels. Early life and education Finch is the son of British television scriptwriter and dramatist Brian Finch. He was a police officer with the Greater Manchester Police until 1988 and later a journalist. Children's animation In 1998 Finch wrote one episode of ''Little Hippo: Hippos Ahoy'' and one episode of ''Fix and Foxi: A Knight to Rembember'' for Siriol Productions. In 2002 he worked on fifty 6½ minute ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil's Rock
''The Devil's Rock'' is a 2011 New Zealand horror film produced by Leanne Saunders, directed by Paul Campion, written by Campion, Paul Finch, and Brett Ihaka, and starring Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela, and Karlos Drinkwater. It is set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day and tells the story of two New Zealand commandos who discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash a demon to win World War II. The film combines elements of war films and supernatural horror films. The film was theatrically released on 8 July 2011 in the United Kingdom and 22 September 2011 in New Zealand. Plot On 5 June 1944, a unit of New Zealand commandos are sent to the Channel Islands on sabotage and distraction raids, to draw the German military's attention away from Operation Overlord, planned landings in Normandy. That night, two New Zealand soldiers, Captain Ben Grogan and Sergeant Joe Tane, paddle in their Klepper canoe to Forau Island, landing on a beach covered in anti-personn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Keene
Brian Keene (born September 22, 1967) is an American author and podcaster, primarily known for his work in horror, dark fantasy, crime fiction, and comic books. He has won the 2014 World Horror Grandmaster Award and two Bram Stoker Awards. In addition to his own original work, Keene has written for media properties such as '' Doctor Who'', ''Hellboy'', '' Alien'', '' Masters of the Universe'', and ''The X-Files''. Early life Keene was born in 1967. He grew up in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia, and many of his books take place in these locales. After graduating high school, he served as a radioman in the U.S. Navy aboard an LPD. After his enlistment ended, Keene worked a variety of jobs before becoming a full-time writer. Among them were stints as a foundry worker, truck driver, data entry clerk, dockworker, telemarketer, customer service representative, repo man, bouncer, disc jockey, salesman, store manager, daycare instructor, custodian. In interviews, he credits this ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Naughty List
''The Naughty List'' is a 2016 Black comedy short film written and directed by Paul Campion, about two American mobsters who come face to face with Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, and discover what it really takes to get on his Naughty or Nice list. The film is based on the short story The Siqquism Who Stole Christmas, by author Brian Keene. It was produced by Michelle Cullen and Paul Campion, and was shot in Camberwell Film Studios, England. Cast * Vincenzo Nicoli as Tony Genova * Sebastian Knapp as Vince Napoli * Mac Elsey as Santa Claus Festival Screenings *One-Reeler Short Film Competition - Online, USA, January 2017 *FILMSshort Competition - Finalist - Online, UK, February 2017 *Midwest WeirdFest - Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA, March 2017 *Bonebat Comedy of Horrors Film Fest - Seattle, Washington, USA, April 2017 *Austin Comedy Short Film Festival - Austin, Texas, USA, April 2017 *Comicpalooza Film Festival - Houston, Texas, USA, May 2017 *CyberiaVR - San Francisco, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
