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    Is this normal when it comes to editing?

    I've done alot of editing and still do alot of editing. I'd say about 50% of the time I'm covering up a problem either with editing or VFX. Even on a project with a budget there will be sound issues, bad lighting, poor framing, inconsistent acting, missing coverage, inconsistent blocking, moved...
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    editing After Effects help

    Not really. Do what they said go with the textured polygons
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    editing After Effects help

    You can do it with particular. You will probably need to make a custom sprite to use for the particle shape. Set velocity to 0, make the source a light, and then draw away. You will want to make sure you have a camera in the comp and set the light itself to off. you may also want to play around...
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    Why a lot of movies suck...

    They don't call it show business for nothing. The studios exist to make a profit. If they didn't they wouldn't be able to keep their doors open or would be turning out even more crap. Also you have take into consideration that people go to see mediocre movies and not every movie that has the...
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    cinematography Resources for Aspiring DP?

    I would use it in still camera mode and go take pics with the goal of building a sequence of 4-6 photos that flow one to the other and perhaps tell a story. framing the shot is the easy part of being a dp, it is creating a solid sequence that flows and edits well that most dp's seem to...
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    Film festival contract?

    I don't know Australian law, but would suggest you ask a lawyer. Or contact other films festivals in your State/Territory and ask if they have any contracts you can have.
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    Favourite Vampire Movie

    if anything with a vamp then it has to be Monster Squad
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    Muzzle Flash Feedback please?

    The biggest issues are the color and shape. You need to make it white or ad some variation in color like with a real muzzle flash. Usually a little more orange near the barrel and a tad bit of yellow at the leading edge with the center mass more white. Right now it looks like a shape dropped on...
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    Should I scout locals first, or after I write the screenplay?

    Unless you have a decent budget or a dedicated (and talented) location scout it is best to write to what you have.
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    catering and product placement

    Also try grocery stores. Some local ones might be willing to donate some food items that are right near expiration or some store brand drinks, etc. As a general tip, when you are doing the catering try doing things like using sports coolers of kool aide/powdered drink mix and one of ice water...
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    Are PCs really that bad for movie making?

    Use what you can best afford and the tools that best meet your needs. I've worked on PC, Mac, Avid, custom linux based editing systems, and various other stuff. In the end it all about the right tool for the job/price.
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    British scientists building a super laser to tear apart the fabric of space

    Actually work in optics does prove photos do pop in and out out of existence. This can be seen by sending photons through a vacuum and measuring the interference from the photons that appear and disappear. The article is most likely alluding to more exotic particles that have not yet been...
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    Filming soccer.

    Don't worry about trying to make it funny. Focus on the personalities of the players and letting that show through. Get to know them, let them get to know you and just film what happens. Once you have all the footage you should be able to put something together that is both light hearted and...
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    archived-videos Raw Heat - New Web Series Episode 1!

    Oh i saw this when you (I think it was you) posted it up over on web series network. I like it it was funny and entertaining. Looks solid. good angles and acting. Pacing was a little slow at first for an action show. the muzzle flashes will look better if you change the transfer mode to add...
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    Where to start with?

    Also depending on exactly where you live (your profile said you were from India but not what part) and how old you are (I'll assume you are somewhere between 10 and 100 years old), you may seek out some local groups of filmmakers that would let you help on projects. You may also seek out any...
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    editing Hello Everyone !!!

    I'd check out http://news.sciencemag.org/sciencenow/2011/10/cover-your-ears.html?ref=hp where they explore different frequencies and their physiological reactions. The most common techniques are less physiological and more psychological. Usually it is associating a sound with a violent or...
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    announcement Film Jobs

    The ability to have multiple resumes or profiles depending on how people are searched. For instance perhaps one person is both a DP and a Gaffer and different resumes would better reflect one skill set over the other. Allow linking between resumes such in a DP resume could include link that...
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    Coming soon to a thread near you...

    Action! Adventure! Romance! and Squirrels! Or just me. Hello, My name is Jarrod. I'm new here and typing this instead of sleeping before work tomorrow. I'm obviously new here. I do a little bit of everything when it comes to tv and film. I mostly work doing editing and vfx, though I do...
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