Roy Dean Academy

All of the Lights

9 Comments, Posted by: Roy Dean in: Media

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“The White Belt Bible” is well into post production, and I am working on it day after day.  Every DVD in the collection has to be different from the ones before, both in subject matter and aesthetic feel.  The lighting, angles, and closeness of this project makes it unique, but it will also have extras that put it into another league from what I’ve produced.  It has a minimalist feel, intimate and direct, and utilizes the library of belt demos filmed over the last 4 years.  The goal is to make this DVD more musical, and more hypnotic, than anything that’s come before.  It’s not about crane shots, it’s about composition.  Tempo, plus techniques.  The goal is to make it accessible and invaluable to the beginner, yet hold the attention of experienced players.  The best art works on multiple planes, affecting each person at their current level of awareness, and lifts them to another place.  That’s the mission, but I still have miles to go.

Comments

  1. I’m sure it will be awersome with each DVD you just grip your students, and others more.  Look forward to seeing it.

    Alan Shade from Southaven, MS
    on Monday, February 14, 2011

  2. Exciting!

    Ryno from San Jose, Ca.
    on Monday, February 14, 2011

  3. I can’t wait!  Great project!

    Chris Wright-Martell from Middletown, CT
    on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

  4. yeah that sounds awsome cant wait!

    Don from Helena MT
    on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

  5. Wow!!!  Good Luck on wrapping it up!

    Joshua Frye from Fort Myers, Fl
    on Tuesday, February 15, 2011

  6. I’m not a skilled Jiu-Jitsuka nor will I ever be. On the other hand. I really do appreciate those that do it, and teach it well. I would like to comment on the idea of art. I have managed to make a living as an artist for 26 years. I’m surrounded by very skilled fine artists, illustrators, designers, animators and musicians everyday. Your comments and products reflect an aesthetic awareness and language that is as subtle and compelling as you work on the mat. I’m inspired by that work as well. Much continued success to you Mr. Dean.

    Mark Cook
    on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  7. I’m really looking forward to seeing this project! Artistry, like a fine wine… grin

    Emily from Bend, OR
    on Wednesday, February 16, 2011

  8. any idea when it wil be ready?

    gavin from Oxford
    on Tuesday, March 01, 2011

  9. great sense of aesthetic value. It’s come across in everything you do. Keep up the good work

    mong from Clyde, NY
    on Friday, March 04, 2011

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