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Don, I was referring to how the venue you watch the 3D movie in can affect your experience. There are theaters that are well equipped to give you the best 3D movie-going experience and some that are lacking. An extreme example would be watching an IMAX 3D film in one of the giant IMAX omnimax...

I think this is one of the more important things you can learn. Of all the jobs you can learn about the set, I think this is one that should not be skipped. In most film programs now they include "Acting and Directing for Camera" as part of the curriculum. I haven't taken a class in this yet...

Hey I know what you mean. What I find is that there are many movies that are marketed heavily by the 3D content - They emphasize that it's "filmed" in 3D. Two things come to mind when I watch a 3D movie in theaters A) You can just tell when they added foreground effects to give the feel of 3D...

Done, good luck with the project. Tell us what happens!

Hey thanks for your reply. I'm cautious about it as I don't want any successful film I make to end up overshadowed by a lawsuit. Or be known as the director who ripped his idea off that other movie. One thing that comes to mind is an eye opening class I took in the past. There was a huge section...

Thanks for the reviews. My extended family just got 3-D on their home systems and they love it. I will recommend some of those to them. When I made the thread I wasn't even thinking of 3-D for home viewing, but that's big and thanks for mentioning it! I agree with you in way that the viewing...

Dear God, these are brilliant. Please post up more if you have them! I think it depends on how much time you have. In general, listen to them. Then respond with a bit of kindness (not false hope) in your voice and they will get the idea of what you're trying to communicate. If someone makes...

Many filmmakers I talk to today are always mentioning how they hate 3-D. It's a fad, it isn't needed, or it's a plain rip-off at the movies. I personally don't feel this way as some 3-D films can really immerse you in the film. Especially if the venue you're in can support the proper 3-D specs...

I'm quite surprised, I really thought it had something necessity and not artistic choice. When I see the reddish hue, sometimes it burns my eyes. I am actually even surprised at it as even a fad. For music video it brings out the extreme and wild nature of some music tracks. But for short...

Thanks guys. Great, great insight. I mean it! Have Rarely Met Bossy Nasty Directors: I always respect my crew. I've actually never seen in person, another director disrespect or belittle the talent or crew they worked with. I've "heard" stories of course, but personally, with directors I've...

Next year I'll (hopefully) be working on two movies. Fingers crossed. With one of those movies, we're talking about getting distribution on a bigger scale. (Let's say for example: Not just youtube, money will be made from it, etc.) So copyright issues are something to be worried about. When...

^ Haha that's great! And wow the information contained in each shot is enormous! To think about the creation and housing of each of those props is just a mindblower. That is one huge candy store!

Hey guys, I'm wondering what are some reasons the actors or the crew wouldn't respect or take you seriously. I guess I'm being overly cautious since nothing like that has happened in the past. For once, I get a big break and am finally able to do a much larger production. I'll be working...

I'm wondering about this because almost every indie short film I've seen this past year seems to have a very high saturation (usually red and yellowish.) I'm wondering if it's the auto filters they use to make the footage look more like film? I can understand for a commercial or music video...

Congrats on your new project! It's always exciting at this point of the process. Script: PaulGriffith said it, the more the better! Especially since it's for a show/series and not a movie. Shows thrive off of people becoming invested and attached to the characters and story. In a way, even...

I agree with NathanH! You don't want to write give huge importance to a location you know will be difficult to get. Make it so the story isn't so reliant on the exact location. That way if it gets picked up, they can find places similar to the location described in the screenplay, and still...

I loved it! Very fast and you really know how to throw the punches for camera. What were your influences in the fight style? It actually reminded me of some of Jet Li's best scenes :)

When the talent isn't performing it like you need it, how early do you say "Cut." ?? Looking for opinions from everyone here. Let's say you know exactly how you want a particular scene to play out. But the actor doesn't perform in the scene, the way you want and you know that the take wasn't...

Hey that's pretty cool! I think AD sounds great as well. If he is doing "most" of the actual direction part then he might not jive well with the Co-director thing. You could also show him the ropes and hey he might really get serious and try film school. You guys could eventually become a...

Hey just make sure to screen carefully for your crew and talent! I'm not sure if you were given a big budget, but definitely find a proper cinematographer. A lot of directors often take pride in their cinematography and try to shoot it themselves. Consider getting a cinematographer you find is...