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Wachovia V-Cam: Buried secrets
Saving for the future. How do YOU save you money? How do you save your marriage?
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Moby gives a little back
No stranger to licensing songs to films, Moby is offering tunes he made to "independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students, and anyone in need of free music for their independent, non-profit film, video, or short."
What a guy! Really, that is pretty cool, cause no doubt it's this is better than your brother's friend's uncle who kinda plays guitar who was going to score your opus. My friend Thomas says they're pretty good songs but "some of its too mobyish for my taste" so beware.... No stranger to licensing songs to films, Moby is offering tunes he made to "independent and non-profit filmmakers, film students,... more -
Pre-Production Tools- Celtx
Celtx is easily one of my favorite programs. The tool that are available are great. All my projects are on it and it is one of the staples of my production process. And best of all, to date, it is entirely free. There are still a few functions that we users are clamouring for, (like budgeting and production boards) but the Celtx team is working on that too.
"Celtx is the world's first fully integrated solution for media pre-production and collaboration. It replaces old fashioned 'paper, pen & binder' media creation with a digital approach to writing and organizing that's more complete, simpler to work with, and easier to share."
Celtx is a one of a kind software, designed to aid in several aspects of pre-production.
--- 5 dedicated industry standard editors for writing- operates in the same fashion as any other industry standard script writing software. If you can use Final Draft you'll feel right at home.---
--- Scheduling- Fairly basic calender---
--- Storyboards- more of a storyboard projector. This feature doesn't create the images for you. However, once you upload them, you can rearrange and play them back, almost like an animatic.---
--- Script Break Down and Tagging function- for highlighting the various elements needed for your project ( i.e: props lists, cast list and contacts, F/X lists, Locations)---
--- Collaboration - Celtx allows to you publish your project (publicly of privately) on their secure server. Those you grant access can download and update the project. Notifications are left ion your inbox whenever a change has been made.---
-- Create a home base- everything , script, notes, cast info, reference material, can all be stored in one place, where it be to share with your team or save as a backup--- Celtx is easily one of my favorite programs. The tool that are available are great. All my projects are on it and it is one of the sta... more -
Killer list of resources for Women Filmmakers
From the Women in the Director's Chair Film Fest in Chicago. This list is badass... has everything from festivals to distributors to databases... From the Women in the Director's Chair Film Fest in Chicago. This list is badass... has everything from festivals to distributors... more
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Some more DIY help
In a world where the cost of gear can cost you a shot, a little creativity can go far..
Thanks to sumfight for starting the DIY postings In a world where the cost of gear can cost you a shot, a little creativity can go far.. ... more -
Sony HDV FX1 vs. DVX100a vs. Canon XL2
The cameras all share some factors in common ? they?re all able to record in DV format, they all use three 1/3? CCD?s, they record on DV tape, and they all cost less than $5,000. How does a camera buyer choose among these three? The cameras all share some factors in common ? they?re all able to record in DV format, they all use three 1/3? CCD?s, they record on ... more
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Better lighting in 10 min.
A great place to start learning the basics of lighting. The "foundations of light placement" section will help you begin to see the light and allow you to practice before you shoot. You will also find plenty of tips on interview lighting, simple green screen technique and a breakdown of lighting controls.
enjoy A great place to start learning the basics of lighting. The "foundations of light placement" section will help you begin to ... more -
Location Sound Advice from Tom Curley
Hello,
If you don't know me, my name is Tom. I have been doing location sound recording for about 6 years now, and learned the biz from two-time academy award winner David MacMillan. I have recorded sound in some of the best, and worst conditions imaginable, and thought you might like to consider ways you can get better sound on your shoot. Some of these concepts will be simple, and some will not. Please use the comments section to bring up any questions or comments. Hello, ... more -
Cinema Audio Society seminar on Audio from location to post
The CAS is a guild of the creme de la creme of professional sound people, who specialize in sound for film, television and video. They have a seminar every year, and this one discusses what happens to sound from the time it's recorded to the time it comes out of your speakers. The CAS is a guild of the creme de la creme of professional sound people, who specialize in sound for film, television and video. They... more
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How to Buy Video Production Insurance
See what kinds of insurance fit your needs and see how to save money and get the protection you need.
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Pre, post, and production glossary of terms PDF
This is a PDF document for download which provides a general, but useful, glossary of production terminology. The glossary spans the topics of pre-production, production, post production, and marketing. This is a PDF document for download which provides a general, but useful, glossary of production terminology. The glossary spans the ... more
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Video Production PDF document
This a video production PDF for download. Written by Joanna Duchesne, it focuses on the technical aspects of cameras and equipment, different types of shots, and tips on how to film stable, well-composed, and compelling images. This a video production PDF for download. Written by Joanna Duchesne, it focuses on the technical aspects of cameras and equipment, di... more
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DIY Camera Rigs
Everything you needed to know about making camera rigs like steadicams n' such on the cheap. Plans and all.
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35mm lens adapter to DV/HDV cameras
A budget cinematographer's wet dream in my opinion. Quite expensive, but worth a rental if you have a quick 1-2 day shoot. The image is freakin' amazing A budget cinematographer's wet dream in my opinion. Quite expensive, but worth a rental if you have a quick 1-2 day shoot. The ... more
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Great resource for SF Bay Area media types
Making a film, pod or commercial? The Reel directory has many of the resources needed to get your production from idea in your head to its final deliverable. Similar to LA411, but further north. Making a film, pod or commercial? The Reel directory has many of the resources needed to get your production from idea in your head t... more
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Need some stills for your pod?
The U.S. Government might actually be a good source of some quality, free stuff. Imagine that?
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Free HD Production Seminars by JVC
For those of you who want to learn HD production. The SF seminar is tomorrow, July 18. Register fast!
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Totally Unauthorized
This blog is all about the daily life of a lighting technician in LA. Great for novices and those in the industry alike.
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