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Hey Indie Film Makers! I am in a bit of a delema. I am working on a Star Wars spoof for my digital moviemaking class. I would like to use some of the music from the movies. I can not get the soundtracks because there is not enough time. Is there anywhere that I can download them for free...

I understand the process of greenscreening in its basic concept. I will be attempting my first film which utilizes the green-screen effect. In regards to lighting: What kind of light should I use? -Hard light so there is a deffinate contrast between charactor and background? -Soft light? What...

Hey Fellow indie film makers! I am working (previsualization stage) on a short film. It will involve a sniper and a victim. I am considering using the exploding blood packs. Is it possible for me to get my hands on some? Also are they expensive? Another thing to consider: I will not be...

Thanks for the Help I think I got the gist of it. Thank you very much.

Thanks How / When do I interlace? Is it during the rendering stage? I was talking with my teacher about this issue. He said that there are several things I can do. He said something about "progressive scanning" Is this like de-interlacing? Also, he mentioned the 30 / 24 frames per second...

Thanks for the Help You are right garbage in = garbage out. Thanks for the help

I posted a this thread already. But I wanted to post it here as well: I am working on a music video for school right now. I do not have a great understanding of the technical aspects of making movies. I have only had some basic training and about two years of practice. I am trying to emulate...

I Need Cinemotography Help I am working on a music video for school right now. I do not have a great understanding of the technical aspects of making movies. I have only had some basic training and about two years of practice. I am trying to emulate the look and feel of proffesional film. Even...

Next Question What is your favorite part of Cinemotography and why. Mine is the most common: I like camera angles and movements.

What do you think about Cinemotography as a sustaining force in a movie? I love great, powerful Cinemotography. Do you ever fill that it is used in a non-elegant way which takes away from the story? (becomming frosting without a cake?)

Yes, I really enjoyed the interesting high - angle, and low - angle shots in rear window.

What are some of your favorite movie moments with great Cinemotographpy? Mine is a scene from Contact were the little girl runs to get her dad's medication. We see her running down the halway and then realise that this was a reflection from a mirror.