This was a class project where we picked an ideal job within the video production industry. Ryan "Staples" Scott talks about being an independent filmmaker in Oklahoma. He also provided some additional behind the scenes footage from "Dale and the Laughing Turtle." Thanks Ryan! Director/Editor Simon Maestre. Also the logo at the end is to promote Moore Norman's Red Carpet film fest which will be held on May 15th at Norman North's Nancy Obrian … [Read more...]
Herzog’s Cave of Forgotten Dreams to Open DOC NYC Film Fest
Herzog’s Cave of Forgotten Dreams to Open DOC NYC Film Fest Looking for a chance to see Werner Herzog's much-anticipated cave-based 3-D documentary Cave of Forgotten Dreams ( "Radioactive albino crocodiles!" )? You'll have one at the brand-new DOC NYC film festival (sponsored, in part, by New York magazine) which kicks off its seven-day run in New York on November 3 with a gala screening of the film. Also of interest: Errol Morris's Tabloid — … [Read more...]
Would the LIGHTING in film be classed as ‘EDITING’ or ‘SPECIAL EFFECTS’ ?
by Chris Devers Question by Le Chat Noir: Would the LIGHTING in film be classed as 'EDITING' or 'SPECIAL EFFECTS' ? Best answer: Answer by CinderellaEditing Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! … [Read more...]
Avatar – Filmmaking In The Recession
by El Destructo Avatar - Filmmaking In The Recession Avatar. The word that is on everyone's lips as they are going to the movies. James Cameron's epic film is not just visual masterpiece, but it is also an indication on the way film making is continuing despite the recession. With a price tag a little less than a government bailout, it shows a new trend in film making budgets. When the credit market began to dry up in 2007, the … [Read more...]
Invisible Wars – Vancouver Film School (VFS)
Created by Vancouver Film School students James Bartley and Jacob Graydon through the VFS Digital Design program. SCRIPT-TREATMENT: Discover how-to write, GUARANTEED, a Great 1st & 3rd Act Video Rating: 5 / 5 … [Read more...]
Audio book firm makes itself heard
Audio book firm makes itself heard Thank you, Edgar Rice Burroughs. For Kevin and Laura Colebank, that American author's classic book, "Tarzan of the Apes," was the entrée to the audiobook publishing world, the impetus for their company's name, Tantor Media, and the vital launch pad to a successful business that today employs 75 and produces 50 new titles a month from its Old Saybrook headquarters. Read more on The Day NZ PM happy to mediate in … [Read more...]
Digital vs film filmmaking?
by QXZ Question by kasashimk: Digital vs film filmmaking? For the industry professionals, what is the difference you see between recording on digital versus film filmmaking? Why haven't cameras like RED been adopted more widely and why do many productions choose to record on film? Digital filmmaking is cheaper, has comparable quality and unlike film, you can re-watch the footage you just shot rather than having to wait for dailies to be developed … [Read more...]
Options for Publishing and Information Product
by permanently scatterbrained Options for Publishing and Information Product In today's market there are several options for publishing an information product and just as many questions to consider. The increased popularity of digital products within a non-marketing environment has spawned options never before available.Internet marketers can deliver products for use with computers, Pads, PSPs, MP3 players, mobile units, and CD … [Read more...]
50 States Quiznos Torpedo Tour – The American Experience
Where Do You Torpedo? - 000 Photo/Video Challenge www.toastytorpedo.com Quiznos teamed up with independent filmmakers (Hunter Weeks - 10 MPH/10 Yards/Ride the Divide and Mike Dion - Ride the Divide) to produce a series of videos that capture the Quiznos Torpedo phenomenon and aim to inspire anyone to create videos of their own for the Where's Your Torpedo 000 Video Challenge. This video was shot in less than two weeks and included 10000 miles of … [Read more...]
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Your Box Office Explained: The Social Network Pokes America’s Wallets This Weekend's Winners: Sony’s The Social Network made lots of friends, and Paramount Vantage’s David Guggenheim doc Waiting for Superman continued to do well in limited release. Honorable Mention: Zack Snyder’s Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole retained an astonishing 66 percent of its opening weekend audience, a sign it’s playing well with the few kids who’ve gone … [Read more...]