020 - Lens Flares

020 - Lens Flares

Update: 2025-06-03
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In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker to discuss the much debated use of lens flares in film and animation. John talks about rejection and how to know when a project isn’t right for you. Our hosts and guests share some of their favorite lens flares and how to use the technique correctly (and incorrectly).


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[00:00:00 ] Intro


[00:02:42 ] Questions from the Mailbag


[00:11:29 ] Rejection Letters


[00:17:47 ] Lens Flare Extravaganza


[00:53:39 ] The Martini


[01:00:28 ] Outro




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The Martini


Todd: Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by Edward Zwick


John: Portrait Artist of the Year


Jenny: Batman Resurrection


Shannon: 


LA Taco


Colorware


Rob:


1Password


Apple Passwords




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020 - Lens Flares

020 - Lens Flares

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