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Outtakes and Extras Just for fun, here are some Outtakes and Extras from the filming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPEMPWyFvyQ :)

Fun stuff! :) If you wanted to go for a cleaner key, try stretching the backdrop across a piece of plywood or similar, to eliminate wrinkles (which catch shadows and end up making things difficult later). Using a reflective foil object can be tricky in some ways. Particularly on the edges...

Thanks, Richy! :)

Thank you, Nick! I do indeed remember the old posts about this concept and your recommendation. Though D9 is far and beyond what I could've hoped to accomplish with this little film. Ha! Still, it was inspirational and after cutting my teeth on this project, I kinda want to do another one in...

Thanks, guys! rayw: I'm wondering if it would have helped to maybe start with a tv screen of the newscaster and fuzzy audio, instead of the low-fi audio playing over a "clean" image... to sorta clarify "this audio is poor because it's from a recorded news clip". As always, I value the...

Here's the official trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2KvcNGa1_U

indiejunor: Sorry for the delay in response! Some prefer QuickTime ProRes, but for us Windows users your best QuickTime delivery option is probably H.264. So in Edius 6, you'd do the following: - F11 - Select "QuickTime" from the list on the left - Click "Advanced" below to drop down...

Ha! You guys are a great bunch! The encouragement along the way has been super.

Thanks, man! :) Thank you! I really appreciate it!

Thank you, Ernest! After the local screening(s) I'm hoping to do a little self-distribution of some form. I'm not up to speed on what avenues are available for instant viewing and all, so I've got some research to do here. I'm open to suggestions in this regard. Thank you! :D You're so...

I've completed the rough-cut of Hickory Never Bleeds. Woo hoo! Kinda hard to believe the final product is this close to being finished. It may sound laughable to some, but simply showing the film to a little focus group today was almost surreal for me. Seeing it projected on a large screen...

Ernest: Yes sir! Glad I could be of service.

"Ain't no ham like Birmingham." (Sorry man, I'm a bluegrass fan.) WELCOME! There's tons of people here who know tons of stuff. :)

I decided to go with a different song, recorded in 1927. This one is reportedly Public Domain / No Rights Reserved. http://archive.org/details/JimmieRodgers-SleepBabySleep As a bonus the quality is poor, which is exactly what I'm after. ;)

Gonzo: Good point about lyrics+comp vs. recording. Though an initial hunt for record company to secure permission has also been unfruitful. I got pretty optimistic after seeing several other songs of his from that era listed as Public Domain. knightly: Thank you! Trying to comprehend this...

Hey guys! I'm having a bit of trouble finding contact info for this particular Jimmie Rodgers song. http://archive.org/details/JimmieRodgers Can't find the publisher info at ASCAP or BMI. And unfortunately, its availability at Archive.org doesn't necessarily mean it's public domain. Any...

I think everyone pretty well covered it. Particularly in regards to the "jello" effect due to rolling shutter. A fancy rig isn't necessary - just something to weigh it down. Shooting hand-held from a tripod (for added weight/stabilization) works. Alternately, an extra point of contact...

Great advice, Alcove! Thank you! This wouldn't be for TV, so I'll go for how it sounds, in terms of volume. Is there any sort of processing one would normally apply to sweeten dialog, as a rule? I mean, I do some EQ in select cases. Like to roll off the low end a tad for someone with a deep...

What do you guys recommend for average and peak dialog levels in a film? I've read -12dB average / -6dB peak but I've also seen other figures suggested (ie. -9dB peak). This feels somewhat loud to me... especially for allowance of more intense sounds above this. While I'm at it, what about...