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    The Insurance - 7 Pages. Want Suggestions

    Okay, I read it. What kind feedback would you like? Formatting, dialogue, pacing, characterization? First and foremost, show, don't tell. The end is weak because of that. Scene transitions like "cut to" aren't necessary. A new slugline indicates a cut has occurred, so it's considered...
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    The Insurance - 7 Pages. Want Suggestions

    It's in Microsoft Works format. I was brave enough to click on one of the links. Prepare to be spammed.
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    Name That Screengrab

    Yes, please do. :D
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    Manual Transmission, best clutch technique?

    You mean technique? It's whatever you're comfortable with. But using the clutch instead of the brake to hold the car in place is slipping it and it will increase wear. I've seen some people do that. Not good. And, trust me. if you are on a road that has a near 45 degree angle, you'll want...
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    Manual Transmission, best clutch technique?

    He's talking about letting the clutch out slowly near the engagement point to get the car moving before hammering the throttle in 1/4 mile drag strip racing. But depending on your level of traction, you'll end up feathering both the clutch and the throttle. I'm running close to 650 horses (570...
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    Manual Transmission, best clutch technique?

    Be careful with that. Feathering the clutch at 5K RPM will risk glazing the discs or overheating it too much where it sticks. Been there, done that. Now I run an RPS BC2 (Billet Carbon twin disc) in my Vette. No issues with sticking and actually performs better when hot. Ran a 10.90 at...
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    Nepotism in the Mainstream?

    Since we're on the subject of child stars and questionable talent, I'm surprised no one has mentioned The Last Airbender. No nepotism here as far as I can tell with Aang. He was chosen primarily for his martial arts skill. I felt his dialogue delivery was a little flat. But do you blame the...
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    editing Touching up a short [animated] film..is this shot over-used?

    It's called bookending. Very common. The final scene shows how the character has transformed. But I can't say I entirely agree with you because I would certainly make the connection. Ask people who have seen the movie more than once. I mean, think about it. Jared's character is on another...
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    editing Touching up a short [animated] film..is this shot over-used?

    The idea of the romance was initially lost on me mainly because of her expression when first revealed. Her brow is lowered over her eyes, so what I suspect was meant to be a gleeful expression looks more like an evil grin. What I expect are tears almost looked like scars. Rather than cut it...
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    Name That Screengrab

    I haven't the slightest clue on this one or Dready's latest. Although yours looks more familiar in that I may have seen it, just can't place it. I'm pretty sure I never saw Dready's movie (at least not sober).
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    Name That Screengrab

    1968 Dodge Dart. Groundhog Day. :D
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    Name That Screengrab

    Attack of the Killer Tomatoes? Probably not right, but that's the first thing that came to mind. :)
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    last PDF for a while w/ prod question

    That is directly dependent on the skill of the FX artist. It would be much easier, IMO, to shoot the smoke against a green screen in a controlled environment, and then digitally composite it with AE.
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    Computers!!

    HP's business PCs and workstations are pretty solid. I've been using a Dc5750 as a productivity system for almost three years now without a single hiccup. Also have Dc5850s and 6005 Pros around me that are exceptional quality. But when you start getting in the consumer space, it doesn't...
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    Name That Screengrab

    Going to need some kind of direction on that one, CF. I've seen plenty of movies with furniture blocking doors. Of course, not many with antique furniture in an older home on linoleum. Is it a remake? Could that be the cheesy color remake of Knight of the Living Dead? Or perhaps The...
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    Name That Screengrab

    Yup. :)
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    Name That Screengrab

    No to both. But it was made in the last decade to give the younglings a chance.
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    Nepotism in the Mainstream?

    It works in all fields, really. My mother was a computer operator (retired) and my step father still is an electronics engineer. Grew up in Silicon Valley. So it was only natural that my bread & butter came from something I grew up with. Film was and will always be a passion as will a love...
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    archived-videos Natural Transitions

    Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to the rest of them.
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    archived-videos Zombie Comedy Short - animated storyboards

    :rofl: Roll with it. If the storyboards could get me to chuckle, then the short has promise. Nice sketch work, BTW.
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