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Thanks, man! Glad to hear it! :)

Just uploaded a new clip. Hope you enjoy! :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_mrz3J6t9E

Thank you very much for the clarification!

I've worked with actors (non-SAG indie and theater types) in the past, but nervous in this case because I don't want to find myself in an expensive or overly-complicated paperwork situation. Especially for what would amount to very little screen time. Ultimately, this is a hobby for me and I...

This thread has been quite educational. And sorry to hear of your frustration, Dleo! I recently had a "SAG-eligible" (?) actor contact me about being in a film. Being that I've primarily used folks who aren't actors, it makes me nervous. :huh:

I agree... it shouldn't be too difficult to make up a screen for this in After Effects or similar. So if you did get a lot of attention for the video, you wouldn't run into infringement issues. You could track it onto the screen in post, or (the more realistic option) you can pipe it through...

I would never use a new prop gun (or really any prop) as-is. In my opinion, it should be put through at least a minimal distressing. Even more if it's an item that's supposed to have seen previous use. Distressing props and weathering exterior items can be one of the more enjoyable parts of...

In your case you should only need pub rights (as opposed to needing both master+pub, if you were to use the actual recording). You can typically look up the publisher by doing a song search through ASCAP or BMI. They'll usually ask for some basic info, such as: - Brief Synopsis of Film -...

Another interesting trick I read once... If you're getting hung up at a certain point, trick yourself into thinking you're gonna write, but NOT necessarily on your current story. Completely let your mind off the leash of self-criticism and have fun writing something off-the-wall/unrelated...

I agree with much of the advice already given. Try to minimize distractions and set a specific amount of time that you HAVE to write. (You know the old saying about how a writer can't sit around waiting for inspiration to strike.) It can also be helpful to set timeframes/goals. Doesn't seem...

Being mindful of continuous sound in the edit will help tremendously with this illusion. Even if it's nothing overly-obvious (like the engine of a passing vehicle that is heard over multiple shots), something as subtle as room tone helps. Be sure to grab some room tone in the different...

Right. But I guess the thing is the amount is exponentially greater upon distributing/releasing the film for sale, and you really can't get a usage figure until that time comes. Except the one case where a publisher went ahead and quoted, up-front $1,000 / $500,000 (festival / dist.) for a...

YES!!!!! The Neverhood soundtrack and the intro music to the Errol Morris documentary "Vernon, Florida" were the only two examples I could think of, really. (I will check out Skullmonkeys! Thank you!) You can listen to the Vernon, Florida intro here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gb09g_8Xt0g

Thank you very much! :)

rockerrockstar: Thank you, sir! :) richy: Thanks, man! :) (And very valid points in regards to g-force, etc.!) I'm really digging this feedback. It's making me pretty anxious to show what I'm really working on. (I'll save that for a teaser/trailer in the near future.)

Oh it does help. Thank you! Like I said, I'm tempted to go with an original soundtrack and avoid licensing fees. It's always helpful to hear what other indies are doing. The nice thing about this project is the music won't be anything too fancy. The soundtrack I have in mind can probably be...

For you guys who have gone the self-distribution route... did you use licensed music in your film? The standard deal I've encountered (at least in talking with three different publishers) for master+pub is $500 to $1000 per track for 1 year festival use. The exception from one of them being...

Thanks, guys!

Thanks a bunch, rayw! :) Yeah, I'm hoping the heart+story of the film far exceeds any of the CG/effects stuff.

Might be the thing that keeps DOF adapters viable for a while longer.