Recent content by tazman

Yeah, I was talking to someone the other day that was all excited about this genre. He's not a religious person, but figured it was a good market to tap into... I don't know...

SAG requires that producers pay 3.6% to actors in for form of residuals. That is divided between the actors according to the size of role/days on set. You could offer to match this as a non-SAG production. or if you're going to offer a 10% backend deal, you probably only have to offer that to...

Let me know if you find this. actually, I heard Robert Rogriquez's first film (El Mariachi) has a GREAT DVD special feature. He made it for $7,000, I think, and walks you through the entire process.

If you are working off of a template. drag your video from the assets panel into the button or area you wish it to play. once you do that, you can set loop points in the menu at the lower right. They work independently for the loop points you set for the menu. fyi, if you drag the video into the...

If you're shooting on HD, the camera itself is usually very good for recording. But the key to getting good sound is to have a good external mic, preferably run through a mixer. that way you can control the levels better. Your sound guy could wear a portable belt pack with the mixer and headset...

That is what SAG is for... negotiating rates and working conditions, and TRACKING RESIDUALS. A non-union actor would have to negotiate to receive residuals in the first place, and then have to keep an eye on the project themselves, or at least hire someone to. I suppose they might have their...

yes, check sagindie for the latest. but this was my experience... you can increase the budget to $250,000 if you have a diverse cast. payment for deferments is due if and when you sell or distribute the film outside of its original intended market. Usually, with the L.E.A. (Limited Exibition...