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COUNTING STARS Exercises

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Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars, yeah we'll be counting stars

I see this life like a swinging vine
Swing my heart across the line
And my face is flashing signs
Seek it out and you shall find
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so right
Doing the wrong thing
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, coudn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that kills me makes me feel alive

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
(x2)


I feel the love and I feel it burn
Down this river, every turn
Hope is a four-letter word
Make that money, watch it burn
Old, but I'm not that old
Young, but I'm not that bold
I don't think the world is sold
I'm just doing what we're told
I feel something so wrong
Doing the right thing
I couldn't lie, coudn't lie, couldn't lie
Everything that downs me makes me wanna fly

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be, we'll be counting stars

(x2)

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned

(repeat)

Everything that kills me makes feel alive

Lately, I've been, I've been losing sleep
Dreaming about the things that we could be
But baby, I've been, I've been praying hard,
Said, no more counting dollars
We'll be counting stars
(x2)

Take that money
Watch it burn
Sink in the river
The lessons are learned

(repeat)

Exercises

To print (PDF) and (doc) By Isabel Pérez

1. – Fill the blanks with the words from the box.

alive, dollars, face, feel, find, hard, kills, lately, life,line, make, right, river, signs, sleep, sold, stars, take, vine, word, wrong, young,


James Cabello Animations ((install)) -

Cabello's professional career in animation began in the early 2000s, when he worked as a freelance animator on various projects, including music videos and commercials. In 2005, he co-founded the animation studio, Cabello & Mendez, with fellow animator, Dave Mendez. The studio focused on creating innovative and engaging animations for a range of clients.

The success of James Cabello Animations highlights a shift in the media industry. Small-scale creators can now produce visuals that rival mid-sized animation studios. This "democratization of CGI" means that a single talented individual with a powerful PC can influence global aesthetic trends. Cabello’s work often inspires other burgeoning artists to focus on the technical nuances of lighting and rigging. Conclusion james cabello animations

Some of James Cabello's notable works include: Cabello's professional career in animation began in the

James Cabelo's journey as an animator began with a passion for drawing and storytelling. Growing up, he was heavily influenced by classic cartoons, anime, and video games, which instilled in him a love for animation and its boundless possibilities. As he honed his skills through formal education and self-directed learning, Cabelo developed a distinctive style that blends traditional techniques with modern digital tools. The success of James Cabello Animations highlights a

Utilizing modern web technologies (like HTML5 Canvas or Rive), the animations are embedded directly onto the website or delivered as a special file format. When a user watches an animation, "hotspots" or decision points appear.

A holiday greeting animation for a corporate client. Instead of a generic "Happy Holidays" video, James delivers a "Cabello Canvas." The recipient enters their name, and the animated character writes that name in the snow. They click a present to "open" it, revealing the company’s yearly achievements. It feels personal, magical, and custom-made.

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