Art films online
Skip the video store. Instead, pop some corn — don’t forget the salt — adjust your chair in a comfortable position and enter www.eveo.com, where you can view artsy and entertaining short films that are about 10 minutes or less in duration. Choose from such categories as comedy, short fiction, sports, true life and “twisted.” Empowered by digital production tools, more artists than ever are making movies. At Eveo, everyone’s a director. “We exist to entertain,” boast Eveo organizers. In the LAB, get behind-the-scenes tips on cinematography — themes ranging from camera setup to lighting, trick shots and sound. Quickly learn how to create professional-quality videos by using software that animates text (such as rolling credits) and audio and adds images. Many links to learning more about filmmaking are provided. You may even profit by submitting films. If chosen, you’ll receive money every time someone streams your video, possibly even future syndication and distribution deals and up to $55,000 in prize money in Eveo contests. Whether you aspire to become a filmmaker or just view the talents of others, this is one site to check out — no membership card required.
