Alfred Hitchcock Explains Editing
Posted on September 2, 2010 in Editing, Interviews | No Comments
Here is the master Alfred Hitchcock explaining what editing really is, and how does it effects the film.
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Dynamic Perception Motion Control Timelapse Dolly
Posted on September 2, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | No Comments
Here is the timelapse dolly stage zero prototype. Dynamic Perception’s mission is to provide low-cost and easy-to-use photographic motion control systems.
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$50 DIY DSLR Cage
Posted on September 1, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 2 Comments
This video tutorial describes how you can build a DIY DSLR cage for about $50.00.
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How To Get An Agent
Posted on September 1, 2010 in Selling Your Script | No Comments
You’re a hot writer! Already you can see your name on the front page of Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. But to make the magic work, you need an agent.
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Being an Independent Filmmaker is like Opening a Restaurant
Posted on August 31, 2010 in Contracts and Law, Financing, Producing | 1 Comment
Being a filmmaker is like starting your own business and you need to think of it that way. The role and responsibilities of a filmmaker can be abstract and over glamorized for many starting out. They only see the artistic or technical aspects, but when it comes to the business side they don’t have a clue.
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The Robert Rodriguez Film Schools
Posted on August 31, 2010 in Filmmaking 360, Interviews | No Comments
Robert Rodriguez has a series of “Ten Minute Film School” segments on several of his DVD releases, showing aspiring filmmakers how to make good, profitable movies using inexpensive tactics.
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DIY Mechanical Crank Driven Camera Slider
Posted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, General Production | 4 Comments
Sliders have really caught on in popularity recently with the lightweight DSLR camera explosion. Some say that the effect is overused – perhaps it is, but in my mind adding some slight subtle camera movements to your shot adds a tremendous amount of production value. And when it comes to subtle movement, sliders deliver the most bang for the buck, both in terms of cost and ease of setup and use.
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VirtualDub DeShaker Image Stabilizer Tutorial
Posted on August 30, 2010 in Cinematography, Editing | No Comments
This is a tutorial on how to eliminate the shakiness in videos. The programs and files used are VirtualDub, ffdshow, and DeShaker v2.4 Image Stabilizer.
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How to Get Macro Shots With Any Lens
Posted on August 27, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments
This video by Caleb Pike demonstrates how to turn any lens into a macro lens using affordable filters.
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Got the camera – now what lenses? -Philip Bloom weighs in
Posted on August 27, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments
To follow up his blog article on which DSLR camera is right for you, Philip Bloom tackles the question of what lenses you’ll want to fill out your lens kit:
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An Interview with Werner Herzog
Posted on August 27, 2010 in Interviews | No Comments
Werner Herzog talks with our friends at Killer Film about his film, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done, the RED ONE camera, and his upcoming 3D documentary.
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Canon succesfully takes a 120 megapixel picture
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Cinematography | No Comments
In a press release, Canon announces the creation of an APS-H CMOS sensore capable of taking a 13,280 x 9,184 pixel image. No word on the direct to YouTube upload feature or smile detection:
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Roxio Creator 2011 offers 3D Editing
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Editing | No Comments
Roxio has just launched the world’s first consumer 3-D media editing tool, it says. Roxio Creator 2011, available for $100, is a suite of software that gives amateur filmmakers the tools to capture, edit, create and share 3-D photos and videos.
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iPad & iPhone App: Celtx Script
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Screenplay Format | No Comments
Celtx Script is the only mobile screenwriting app that syncs directly with Celtx desktop software, making it easy to write a screenplay from any place at any time.
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Add explosions to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Digital Effects | No Comments
Here is a easy guide to adding explosions and other effects to your videos using Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
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