Who was named CEO in 'Succession' Episode 4? (Full Recap)

Interview with House of the Dragon and Fallout cinematographer Alejandro Martinez

🎬 Interview with Cinematographer Alejandro Martinez 🌟 From Family Legacy to Cinematic Brilliance Alejandro Martinez, a third-generation cinematographer, shares his journey into film and television, rooted in a family legacy of cinema. His grandfather shot around 200 films during Mexico's golden age of cinema. "My childhood was the film set," he recalls, likening his family's tradition to a craft passed down through generations. 🐉 Behind the Scenes of House of the Dragon Alejandro's collaboration with director Clare Kilner on "House of the Dragon" began with "The Alienist" in 2019. Their professional chemistry was immediate. Alejandro, a fan of "Game of Thrones," found working on its prequel both exciting and challenging. "It was a very happy moment, but I was also anxious about meeting the expectations," he says. He takes pride in his contribution to the show, feeling a strong sense of ownership and accomplishment. 🐲 Filming Dragons in House of the Dragon One thrilling aspect of "House of the Dragon" is filming the dragons. Alejandro recounts the scene where Daemon is atop Caraxes in the mountains, filmed entirely on location. "People are gonna think we shot this in the studio, but it was all on location," he notes. Planning for dragon scenes involves detailed storyboarding, location scouting, and previsualization to ensure accuracy. For example, scenes with Caraxes required precise positioning for Daemon and the dragon's head. Alejandro also describes the preparation for the dramatic scene where Rhaenys and Meleys emerge during a coronation. "We had eight days to shoot that scene," he recalls. The dragon pit was recreated with blue screens and visual effects, combining various elements seamlessly. ⚔️ The Intricate Scene Between Arryk and Erryk Alejandro highlights the standoff between Arryk and Erryk as a memorable scene. Initially intended to be shorter, it was shot with a specific vision. Alejandro appreciates the supportive environment of the show, emphasizing creative contribution while staying faithful to the story. Extensive rehearsals and meticulous preparation brought this scene to life. Alejandro captures the emotional weight of the scene, using close-ups and shaky cam to convey the intensity and confusion. 🔍 Filming the Jaehaerys Funeral Scene The funeral scene was approached with a focus on emotional gravity, capturing the Queen's intense vulnerability. Inspired by Princess Diana's funeral, the scene aimed to convey personal loss and public scrutiny. Visual elements like the wobbly carriage and stuck wheels enhanced the tension. Although not mentioned in the book, the scene was expanded, shot in three cities to capture the breadth of emotion, highlighting the aftermath of violence and war. 🐾 Filming the Dog Bobby in House of the Dragon Bobby, the dog in "House of the Dragon," added unexpected charm to the show. Initially a minor character, Bobby's role grew after a decision to have him kicked by a character, adding emotional impact. Special shots of Bobby looking up or following a wagon added a unique, endearing element. Fans loved Bobby, creating memes and calling him the "true dragon rider," showcasing spontaneous creativity on set. 🚀 Crafting the Post-Apocalyptic World of Fallout Alejandro's work on "Fallout," based on the popular video game series, showcases his ability to translate complex aesthetics into captivating visuals. He embraced the challenge of recreating the 1950s Cold War-inspired environment. Alejandro emphasizes the importance of practical effects. 🌍 Filming on Location Alejandro's passion for filming on location is evident. He enjoys capturing natural elements to create an immersive experience. "There are very few things that were not there on the day of filming," he says, highlighting the authenticity of the settings. Filming a scene with T60 armor in a New Jersey tunnel, for example, involved practical effects with minimal additions.

Reacting To Time Magazine Naming Taylor Swift Person Of The Year

Taylor Swift has been named by Time Magazine as Person of the Year.

How Taylor Swift Hacked Social Media Marketing to Become a Billionaire

We all know Taylor Swift as a singer and songwriter, but we don’t often think about her as a marketing guru. We should, though. Yes, she is obviously a tremendous singer, songwriter, and performer, but, in fact, Taylor Swift’s marketing ability and knowledge might be her greatest asset. Her savvy marketing moves and quality products have turned her into a literal Billionaire with a capital B this past year. While there are marketing gurus aplenty on LinkedIn, we should all be studying T-Swit.

The Twitter Verified Purge Went So Bad, Musk Secretly Gave It Away For Free

28 net legacy subscribers for #TwitterBlue since removing legacy verifications... #ElonMusk's removal of legacy blue verification badges last week was met with a giant shoulder shrug from just about everyone. Athletes, celebrities, and users generally did not bite on the need to restore their blue check after the decision was made to remove them. Needless to say, Musk and his team at Twitter significantly overvalued how much value people put into their blue check marks and the service itself. Even if the monthly price for the blue tick did not cost more than your standard latte, a subscription to a streaming service, and is cheaper than #YouTubePremium, the low price did not entice many people to jump on board for access to longer tweets, an edit feature, and increased visibility, amongst a few other features. In fact, according to Travis Brown, who keeps track of verified accounts, Twitter Blue only gained a net 28 subscribers from previous legacy accounts as of a few days ago. Of course, this number can increase, but Musk did not want to wait for that. Instead, he started giving out Twitter Blue, for free, to every user with over 1 million followers, seemingly to try a “FOMO” approach. I mean, he doesn’t respond to the press anymore, so who knows the actual reason? Anyway, celebrities like #IceSpice got on Twitter only to discover their account was now verified and subscribed to Twitter Blue. Spice even sent out a tweet making it clear that she did not pay for this service. As I noted previously, many Twitter users frown upon people “paying for Twitter,” and users who do regularly get humiliated on the platform. Whether or not that was her reason, she clearly did not want to be subscribed to Twitter Blue and did not sign up herself.

Who was named CEO in 'Succession' Episode 4? (Full Recap)

In the latest episode of "Succession," Kendall, Shiv, Roy, Tom and more battle it out for who will be named interim CEO in the wake of Logan's untimely (or timely) death. While everyone might have their reasons, Logan left one last twist and turn in the neverending saga of who will succeed him at Waystar Roco to get the GoJo deal over the line. Follow me on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runninwithit/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXY3V3JrdU1CV3pCb0l0R3RFM3daSDE3ek5FUXxBQ3Jtc0tsMkRydl9FOEwzdFBYdFFfU015emFidWo2WFNLN1hKck5sYW5vcUJlWUUyUURWdkZFbDlHdnFqVnFaRHVuZEMyUnpPeS1YZjZ2ZG5PalNneFVZOGJtUEFmZWczTWFuRGU2WFZYNk1sbnpaZU1STE4zSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Frunninwithit%2F&v=KQA5yMCMLpc] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunninWithItEnt [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkhhdmVTbEtoaGJ6Q3FiQXJtOUZsTGw0eEUtQXxBQ3Jtc0trRXluQnhvUUNqUHVCNnZSdlFsdldrNXlzS1BxUEJaUTB3SHJseXo0SUhoWUFaMXhvUUJhQTM4SmV5dnBCN1hEaVJtM1lENUpXOXRYWFBHLVQza0IyN2tnTXVXZXo0cWhVMlRmODlUN0VKSVB2VWdKTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRunninWithItEnt&v=KQA5yMCMLpc] Instagram: https://www.tiktok.com/runninwithit [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkJjX0pZOGo3VTZ3VGRjU1c3aG5WQW4zZzg2UXxBQ3Jtc0tuQm9ORHlxRl9GTmhnZnZ4SDRtbzNvUXM4dFdPVzZCbU1faGliczNleEJLdVVHd0tKUmhIR25lVEV3OEZxNWFmRGt2V21uM1dmcXQ0VXdWcnd1OFhBcjFlNlVVN2hPU2ZUbV9ZOGhxQTk3d2NlSWZBMA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Frunninwithit&v=KQA5yMCMLpc] Twitter: https://twitter.com/RunninWithIt [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWlaZExCWV9iMmlTQ2ItOFB3Vm5rMEpxeUZkUXxBQ3Jtc0tuTFItWFVNM3ZuSVFpNXRQZHV0Q205Zi1jc1R0cjBNTFc4R2JtamVHUVBzN2J4ZlBTX3FBWjhGNzlNQy15a19NVlZUZjMxQ3JNT0VWdXhFTmZNTG9aYUYxa0Y5ZEpLV001TDQ3RTd5U09xbHBBWUhTWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FRunninWithIt&v=KQA5yMCMLpc] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pollak [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFIydld4blplTkFIWGF3SkplZnRqam1WRmNtd3xBQ3Jtc0tsNHdvSkc1WGhMQ1NlZEl0OTVVSEk5VFNmc0NJQWRhWV8tdGxiTGs5Q3o1blpVV3c4WHpES2ZkT1lXa1ZkZGQ2bFdmdm9FY1RwS0FRbXBlN3gzY0R2ZWppRGpYWkExUV82T2JPaVFmZ3duTDA3M2FqOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fjason-pollak&v=KQA5yMCMLpc]