February 25, 2010
Digital effects company Ntropic contributed post and effects services to the documentary MINE, which is screening in theaters and on iTunes.
Directed by Geralyn Pezanoski, MINE is a documentary about the essential bond between humans and animals set against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in modern U.S. history: Hurricane Katrina.
Independent Lens MINE Clip 1
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This character-driven story follows New Orleans residents attempting to reunite with their pets who have been adopted by families all over the country, and chronicles the custody battles that arise when two families love the same pet. Who determines the fate of the animals—and the people—involved? A compelling meditation on race, class and the power of compassion, MINE examines how we treat animals as an extension of how we view and treat each other.
A longtime friend of Ntropic founder Nate Robinson, Pezanoski first approached Ntropic to convert hundreds of tapes in various formats to HD. Working in a nonlinear fashion, Robinson didn't see the film in its entirety until a preview screening. Sitting in the darkened theater, he was struck by the power and intensity of the film and inspired by his friend's undertaking.
Independent Lens MINE Clip 2
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"At first, I wanted to help a friend," says Robinson, "but seeing the work, I was so proud to have contributed to something magical."
After the conversion, Robinson color corrected the final film using Autodesk Lustre.
Independent Lens MINE Clip 3
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"Nate is so incredibly talented," says director Pezanoski, "and it was a huge privilege to have him working on MINE. In the field, we were often shooting in less than ideal conditions—Nate's color work really enhanced our footage and went a long way toward re-creating the visual impact of being in New Orleans in the weeks after Katrina."
"Ultimately it was Geralyn's hard work and directorial vision that made the film the experience it is today," concludes Robinson. "We were just glad to be a small piece of the puzzle."
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