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Yeah, it works great for planning shots and camera placement, movement etc. Sometimes I will go all out and actually measure and recreate my shooting environment so that I can work out a lot of bugs before ever stepping on the set/location to shoot.

I was curious about whether or not people here use storyboards all the time, and when people decide to use or not use them. I have reached the point where I can't live without them even for very short shoots. I don't enjoy drawing though, I use 'Poser' on the computer, which really helps to...

Very nice sound! What sort of arrangements do you usually make for a score? Do you make a quote for the whole project or charge per composition/scene?

I really appreciate all your remarks. Especially Clive, these things really help me to take a step back and see the real problem at hand. I think it narrows down to one or two people that are the major problem. My back-up 1st AD is spectacular and we haven't missed a beat for all of our...

Thanks for all of these helpful comments! I agree, excitement definately helps, that's my strongsuit, but I need to do a better job of making it feel like the movie is 'their movie'. That is excellent advice, if they can catch more of an artistic vision and become as obsessed about it as I am...

Good call. I have done this, and it helps with motivation on the set. Usually people are excited when they're there, but when they're not they forget how much they enjoy it I think. I didn't expect any magical answer:) but I was just fishing for more ideas. - Thanks

This is my first thread. I am currently directing a low/no budget film here in Harrisburg, PA and have been priviledged to work with a cast and crew who know what they are doing. Our actors have experience and can act and our crew has experience and is very good at what they do. However, I...

I tend to always use it out of habbit, and it has proven useful on several occations when editing even with video. Of course it's always necessary when using a seperate audio recorder, but even when not it's still helpful to have another reference. Plus it gives your camera assistant something...

Here is the best deal on the internet for a basic pro quality clapboard. http://www.hollywooddreamfactory.com/pages/clappers-11x12.htm I have used these on several productions and they work great.

Here is the best deal on the internet for a pro quality basic clapboard. http://www.hollywooddreamfactory.com/pages/clappers-11x12.htm I have used these in a few productions and they work great.