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Part 4: Hanging the Backdrop The backdrop I bought has a loop at the top through which to hang it. Again, remember to check your backdrop's dimensions to make sure your frame is wide enough. Again, too, multiple sections of pipe joined together are stronger than a single length. This is...

Part 3: Adding vertical posts There are a couple of things to take into consideration when adding the vertical posts to the frame. First, make sure you know your backdrop's dimensions. In my case, the fabric was 10' x 12'. I wanted to leave some room at the bottom to have a couple of feet...

Part 2: Building the Support Feet You're going to have to cut the 10' sections of PVC pipe. A hacksaw works nicely but if you have a table saw or other power saw it's going to make things much easier. Each support foot requires: Six (6) 1' sections of PVC Three (3) "T" connectors Four (4)...

Here's a handyman's guide to constructing a low cost green screen for chroma-key effects. A little bit of back story I bought a green screen backdrop at a recent prosumer video show in Boston. I got a good deal on the backdrop itself, without realizing the framing hardware was, in my opinion...

I'm working on it now... will have a link up later today. Okay, it's posted. :yes:

So sorry to hear about that, Bird. I hope you're okay - no damage from the incident. I know it's traumatic but try not to let it bother you too much.

Yes, as a matter of fact I just pulled the whole thing apart so I can take pictures of it going back together again. I'll have tutorials for both the green screen and the fluorescent lights, along with some screen captures of DV Rack and Ultra in action (after I clear it with Serious Magic.)

I'd be glad to look it over and offer feedback.

Funny! I like the concept. Fortunately we don't have any annoying people in New England, so I'm not worried about the program going national. Seriously, though, the film was well done. The music could be a notch lower, but that's probably just a matter of personal taste. Good acting job by...

The explanation went a long way for me in understanding the plot. I really liked the music - it's got a haunting melody, suitable for the mood. And the camera work, lighting, and editing were just plain great.

Nice work, Steve. As others have said, the shots are superb, camera work is first rate. Interesting story to fit into 5 minutes, I know how hard it can be to fit a complete beginning-middle-ending in such a confined space but you did it very well. The lighting is noteworthy. Lighting for...

It was the garage acoustics. Cement floor - that's what caused the echo effect. Yeah... I was in pure panic mode trying to get under the 5 minute mark and it shows. The acting was superb, I can't thank Michael, Chuck, Diane and Roseli enough. They had no rehearsals, little lead-time with the...

Well done, Cohen. Based on your previous works, expectations were high... and you certainly cleared the bar with I'll Never Be Homeless. To say it's "touching" (which it is) shows that all the various aspects worked together. The poem itself, narration, visuals, etc. Each part working...

That was hilarious, Logan. I assume it's even funnier if you watch iron chef shows - yes, I'm one of the few people on the planet who's never seen one. The camera work was outstanding. Did you work out a shot plan ahead of time or was it done spontaneously? I agree with Zen's comment: don't...

Far From Home: A Space Oddity Entry into the IndieTalk Original Online Film Competition - Round III. http://www.dedhamdigital.com/video/FarFromHome.mov Enjoy!! --------------- This film was basically a shake-down for two new pieces of software I got from Serious Magic. The first, DV Rack...

Logan, I checked out the site and listened to some of the music. Great!! A couple of things you may want to keep in mind. The site is simple enough right now, but give some thought to organizing it to scale when more music arrives. Try to lay out a hierarchy of classifications now rather than...

Well, now it's done... down to 4:51. I feel like a dad who's given his kid their first haircut... and not a very good one, either. (The haircut, not the kid.) Squeeze is mangling it now, QuickTime MOV and MP4 formats. This is going to take a while, even on the new G5. Now it's time to take a...

Hmmm... that WAS after cutting it down. I'm going to fire the writer. No, wait... that's me. Then I'll fire the director. Ummm... same problem. I feel your pain, Spat. Chopping it down is mighty tough.

It's done. But it's 7:17, a wee bit over the 5:00 time limit. Rats! Now the tough decision... try hacking bits out of it or submit knowing it's already disqualified? Hmmm.....

Yup. Don't get old :crazy: