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  1. jkikerx78

    editing Pulling off a decapitated head shot.

    The problem with keying it out, one of many problems, is that its going to look like a visual effect...like he is grasping a floating head. If you are going for realism, your best bet is to cast a mold of the persons head and neck. This can be painted to look really cool and the physics of him...
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    editing Pulling off a decapitated head shot.

    Here is a video I found on Youtube, hope it helps and good luck! http://youtu.be/qG0uqRsAKK4
  3. jkikerx78

    Filming more often

    No you don't really need to know how to draw to work with Blender, but it helps. The cool thing about Blender is that you can find free models to work with on sites like www.turbosquid.com and then do some simple animations with them for practice. What ever kind of artist you are, just set a...
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    Filming more often

    Couldn't agree more. I remember way back in the 90's, when all my brother and I had was a handycam (which was huge and sat on your shoulder) There was no home computers to edit on and we were just starting out. So we did a bunch of stop motion videos...mock fights and even morphing (crude power...
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    Filming more often

    For example I want to do films that involve visual effects. That includes compositing and working with 3d models. So I have set about learning to use a free but powerful 3D program called Blender and write small projects to learn new skills. This was a short simple clip of compositing a ufo...
  6. jkikerx78

    Directing your 1rst feature is never cake!!!

    Great information, especially the "man up" statement. Sometimes you have to put your big boy pants on and power through. Nothing worth doing is easy or will be done over night. I have found there are a ton of people who want to "make movies"...but a rare few who actually want to actually make...
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    Filming more often

    I had the same thought as you not to long ago. What I did was to set challenges for myself, small clips to complete that contained filmmaking skills I don't have at the moment. That has really helped me and it may help you as well. Just think of things you want to learn how to do, your weak...
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    archived-videos TUMBLEWEED - WEB SERIES

    Your lead man is very funny...can't wait to see more of this webseries.
  9. jkikerx78

    archived-videos The Old Man and the Lion- Short film

    Excellent short film...I really enjoyed this one!
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    archived-videos DON'T JUMP THE LINE, GIRL!

    Youtube is showing the video has been removed.
  11. jkikerx78

    archived-videos Finding Johnny- Short Film

    Over all a really good short film, the concept is a good character story. There were two things that stood out to me as far as needing improvement, of course this is just my opinion. 1: When the old man is going off about needing to find Johnny and up to the point where Dylan walks away, that...
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    archived-videos DIET - Short Film from Finland!

    I agree with Chimpphobia's advice. This video has a really cool concept and a fun twist ending. Quicker cuts would have made it move along a little more smoothly, but over all it was good. Good luck with your next project!
  13. jkikerx78

    archived-videos Reception (Shortfilm) - Trailer

    The camera work looks really good, would like to see more about the plot when possible. Good Luck!
  14. jkikerx78

    archived-videos Throng: Short Film

    Awesome idea, well worth the 20 minute run time lol!
  15. jkikerx78

    cinematography Camera Suggestion Needed

    I actually just looked at that camera and it has a ton of great features...except for one major draw back. Watch the videos again and look at the corners of the screen,they are rounded toward the top. The camera has a spherical lens. Its a great camera for hyper real action,will eventually...
  16. jkikerx78

    cinematography Camera Suggestion Needed

    Here are the requirements I am looking for... .Shoots in 1080p .Have control over film speed, can shoot at 25...30 and possibly 60 fps .non DSLR so I don't have to pull focus as I move the camera a lot .wifi capable to monitor images from a tablet. .would like to be able to shoot in wide...
  17. jkikerx78

    archived-videos The Launch - Sci-fi Short Film - Chicago 24 Hour Film Festival 2012 Entry

    This would make a really awesome web series! I would like to see you give this another go for sure. My suggestion is use this video as your test run, learn from it and the comments you get from viewers. Then sit down and write the backstory (if you haven't already), basicly sit down with your...
  18. jkikerx78

    archived-videos Splinter Cell Fan Video

    Good job! Solid story and your actors were convincing enough for a fan film. Just a few constructive notes... .Maybe it was just my computer, but the sound during the opening logo was a bit much...may want to bring the levels down just a little. .Some quicker cuts could amplify the energy...
  19. jkikerx78

    archived-videos Forbidden Alliance Part 2 - EPIC!!! Action Short Film

    Check this link on doing staging fights for film, as well as some great production tips... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwlxaqvFtc&feature=share&list=ELD0PDV73VY98 Good luck!
  20. jkikerx78

    archived-videos "Web of Lies" short film noir coming Nov

    I grew up on films like these, they had a major impact on me. The trailer was spot on, you really nailed the look and feel of the time. Can't wait to see the finished video!
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