Question by Jackie: Can someone help with a question concerning a DEPTH OF FIELD issue in filmmaking? I'm looking at buying a new HD camcorder for indie filmmaking. My question is, do I REALLY need a 35mm adaptor to achieve the shallow depth of field look that appears in my mainstream movies at the theater? Also, is a DoF adaptor the same thing as 35mm adaptor or are they two different types of adaptors? Best answer: Answer by lareback in the … [Read more...]
Film & TV Production Services in Israel
by guttersnipe.76 Film & TV Production Services in Israel After many years of providing production services in Israel for international crews and TV networks filming in Israel, there is one guiding principle that stands above everything else: my responsibility towards the client. When a production crew comes from halfway around the world to shoot a film, documentary, commercial or a music clip in Israel, they depend on us to make … [Read more...]
JESSE VENTURA Dares BILL O’REILLY To DEBATE; SIX COMPANIES OWN ALL US MEDIA
The US media landscape is dominated by massive corporations that, through a history of mergers and acquisitions, have concentrated their control over what we see, hear and read. In many cases, these giant companies are vertically integrated, controlling everything from initial production to final distribution. Here is information about the largest US media firms. 1) General Electric media-related holdings include television networks NBC and … [Read more...]
Japan to pilot digital textbooks in classrooms
Japan to pilot digital textbooks in classrooms Japan will soon start trialling electronic textbooks in primary schools, enhancing the role of IT in the classroom for a generation of "digital natives" born in the wired age. Read more on AFP via Yahoo! News Local news briefs Published: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 7:51 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 7:51 a.m. Read more on News Chief … [Read more...]
where is a good source for underground movie scripts?
Question by strongsocks: where is a good source for underground movie scripts? I am looking for a place to read peoples ideas for movies conceptual Independent stuff. Not major motion pictures but ideas. Best answer: Answer by GrendelNobody say "underground movies" anymore. You're stuck in the '60's. Give your answer to this question below! … [Read more...]
A Uniquely Intimate New Documentary: Doula! The Ultimate Birth Companion
by Honda News A Uniquely Intimate New Documentary: Doula! The Ultimate Birth Companion London, UK - UK production company Alto Films is releasing their latest documentary by film-maker Toni Harman (Credo, Real Birth Stories). Doula! The Ultimate Birth Companion is a 65 minute, intimate and emotionally charged documentary about doulas - professional birth companions - and their part in pregnancy, birth and the first few weeks. The … [Read more...]
Indie Filmmakers
Channel M Today's Jemma Gofton meets two independent film makers, Jon Williams and Chris Lane, who are promoting the film Bog Standard. Video Rating: 5 / 5 … [Read more...]
Pinoy Indie film Happyland to premier in 9th Spanish film festival
Pinoy Indie film Happyland to premier in 9th Spanish film festival Pinoy cineastes have another reason to go loco over movies as a homegrown independent film director is set to premier his latest work in this year’s Pelicula Spanish Film Festival to be held early October. Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer Editorial: Winning at all costs There's a suitable touch of the dramatic to the spectacular spat between Sir Peter Jackson and the … [Read more...]
What nature documentary shows aerial views of where a large river and ocean meet?
Question by Victoria Morton: What nature documentary shows aerial views of where a large river and ocean meet? I remember watching a nature documentary several years ago that showed expansive aerial views of muddy white river water colliding and swirling with blue ocean water where they meet. I think maybe it was also following dolphins or some other school of marine mammal as they swam in this area, being an area with fertile sea life. Thanks … [Read more...]
The New Era of Scoring Films
by PanARMENIAN_Photo The New Era of Scoring Films The New Era of Scoring Films Today's film industry is fast paced, and profit driven. Budgets are often burst without flinching an eye, and many times a budget never actually existed to begin with. If you are a film maker, director, or producer, keep reading for innovative options for score your film on a budget, Before a producer starts slashing production costs he … [Read more...]