FRANK FRAZETTA Documentary DIRECTOR talks Making-Of

🔸 We take a behind-the-scenes look at FRAZETTA: PAINTING WITH FIRE as we get to know Lance Laspina, the new co-host of Beyond The Process. In addition to Directing, he discusses how he first broke into the film and commercial industry in several capacities doing storyboards, illustration, visual fx and 3D modeling.
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CHAPTERS:
00:04 Intro
02:22 Early passion for comic books and transition to filmmaking
06:48 Director's childhood empathy for disfigured individuals led to a deep connection with a specific film
08:57 Film school is intense and demanding.
13:20 Struggling with health issues while in film school
15:24 Adapting healthy eating habits over time
19:29 Learning storyboarding and filmmaking in Pennsylvania
21:25 Transition from drawing to filmmaking in college
25:20 Importance of allowing time for revisions
27:12 Illustrators trained to excel in 3D modeling
31:47 Transitioning to California led to quick job opportunities in visual effects and storyboards.
33:48 Meeting Frank Frazetta personally
37:34 Frank Frazetta faced major health issues but persevered
39:39 Impressed by the quality of the videotapes
43:20 Creating a cinematic documentary without narration
45:13 Upgrading the film to 4K with improved audio and removed background noise
49:11 Connecting with the person behind the artwork adds depth
51:14 Determined to make the documentary happen without waiting for funding.
55:03 Planning for the future amidst technological advances
57:03 Advise to keep up with technology for survival in the AI world
Opening Theme:
Showdown At The Dresden by Dresden The Flamingo
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🔸 We've created a super helpful 10-page VISUAL STORYTELLING GUIDE (for storyboard and comic artists as well as filmmakers) which you can download for FREE at the below link:
beyondtheprocess.substack.com/p/free-visual-storytelling-guide

[@georgehodder8451]

Nice job guys.. looking forward to your upcoming stuff. Congrats!

[@BeyondTheProcess]

Hey thanks so much George! 🙏🏼 Hope you're doing well.

[@dae3xt]

I bought a frazetta shirt from lance long time ago. very cool shirt.

[@BeyondTheProcess]

I miss those shirts. We should do a 20th anniversary shirt! 🤔