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That was cute. I liked it.

Don't export as a lossy format if you are going to be using the export as part of your comp. Export the file as an uncompressed mov or avi. If you must use a lossy format, then use something like prores 444 or Avid DNxHD. To help with the slow playback, you may want to render the effects in...

Much like anyone else who aspires to work in middle-management, you have two main options: 1) go to school, intern, and network 2) start working any job you can in the industry and work your way up from there Either way learn about what you want to do and practice. As far as equipment, use...

I would be watching that and cheering on the squirrels. You'd be surprised how long it takes to train squirrels to attack like that.

The key search terms will be "Proxy file" or "proxy workflow premiere" There is a tutorial on making and using proxy files with premiere pro here: http://blog.lsphoto.de/2011/10/simple-proxy-editing-for-adobe-premiere-pro-and-after-effects-tutorial/

Looked good.

I like the absolute absurdity of it. The color and lighting could be more consistent. The oustide was a little to bright and the inside shots were a little dark. The cuts could be a little tighter and some of the quick cuts felt out of place. The video felt like it ran longer than needed. Some...

You could also keyframe the feather and expansion of the layer mask. This would allow it to fade in and expand from the center.

Hello Anne, Looking directly for an artist is typically the wrong way to go. Typically you get better results by posting an ad or posting on a forum like this one. Also there is the good old fashioned networking. Asking people you know in real life if there is anyone they know who can help is...

When in doubt, you could always mail physical media. Just make sure to get it back and figure the cost (media and/or shipping) into your budget.

If I recall correctly, most the Networks have specialist that encode their videos for the web to insure the highest quality encode.

Like others have said, the best thing is to avoid the problem. The following are some things that sometimes help. The most common "fix" is roto the area and blur it a little. Sometimes a noise reduction filter can reduce the moire and banding. For some footage you may want to try working in...

How you make it work really depends on the story and what you have already filmed. There is no magic formula for that kind of situation. They key is not being married to the original idea/script. You have to focus on what you can do, instead of what you cannot. What directors don't quite grasp...

Yes. Money and Pragmatism. Mostly Money. It is usually cheaper to complete the film with changes (even drastic ones) than to reschedule. If you are paying your cast and crew, then you are out that money plus the money for the reshoot. Plus the money already spent on permits, location fees...

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Set aside your pride. As chimpy said, credit him as a producer, storyboard artist, and give him a special thanks or other credit he may earn such as DP. Film is a collaberative media. If people who know what they are doing are willing to help, thank them profusely and accept their assistance...

When I am using FC and AE, it is usually doing effects work in AE. The following mostly applies to using final cut 7 or earlier: First I export an XML of the FC project. If it is just 1 or 2 pieces of video that need work, I just look up the time code for the clips, and import just those clips...

Do two very rough cuts. One how you originally thought of it, then one that has less of the slow stuff. You may even look at having someone else edit it for you. This way you have someone coming in with a fresh perspective. They are not invested in any of the shots, and can just focus on making...

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Drugs. Alcohol. A string of poor decisions (not always my own). Wait you're under age so scratch that. Vitamins. Milk. Smart life decisions that lead to healthy living. All kidding aside, ideas are going to come from all over. The best way to find them is by mining your imagination. Turn off...