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  1. M1chae1

    archived-videos Frankenstein In a Women's Prison ('11 Prov 48hr Entry)

    Check out SFR's 2011 Providence 48hr film...always ambitious, shocking, and entertaining. Oh, and NSFW.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCw4OW-sUiE&feature=player_embedded
  2. M1chae1

    How to create a promotional movie poster?

    We typically spend around $1000 on a Stephen Romano piece. Good art work can and will cost you---unless you have a friend that's good. However, most photoshop friends won't cut the mustard. The poster will stand out as being amateur...which is why I recommend a pro if you can afford one. In...
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    cinematography Favorite movie for Cinimatography?

    Blade Runner and a close second, Brazil.
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    DARK FEED - from the writers of John Carpenter's THE WARD

    Hello film folk! Check out the very first media for DARK FEED - a feature film from the writers of John Carpenter's most recent picture THE WARD. This is a feature I worked on last year, and I'm stoked to see more media come out in the coming weeks. You can friend them on Facebook, which will...
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    Ironically, zero budget Needs Money!

    Here are our 5-6K features--all with national distro and NUN being on PPV and VOD also: Nun of That http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5yBfouKhXw Atomic Brain Invasion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ7Q-GbjoFI The Disco Exorcist http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAi8E_zTvMc Bear in mind, we are...
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    Manifest Breakfast - a short film

    Hey all. Please check out this short film I worked on. I admire these filmmakers very much, and think they've got a lot going for them. The director would love it if you swung by the vimeo page and commented there as well if you would like. Thank you. http://player.vimeo.com/video/21399925
  7. M1chae1

    archived-videos Details - Science Fiction Short

    That was pretty groovy. Very nice cinematography and lighting. The only thing I didn't care for was the performance of the VO.
  8. M1chae1

    Does a short film have to have a story?

    If you're shooting an 'art house' or 'experimental' then you don't need a story, but if you want any kind of 'narrative' going on...you need a story.
  9. M1chae1

    First Feature - Pre-production

    I think your order is fine...you can never have too much preproduction. The only thing I would say (my opinion) is don't go crazy with story boards. And don't waste a lot of time 'shooting' locations for story boards. If you really need the actual location for reference, take stills...that...
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    archived-videos Amateurs- A comedy webseries

    I wonder how much more time it would take, and how much more money it would cost to actually light this and record good audio and mix it? I don't mind micro budget productions...in fact I yearn to find micro budget production who use ingenuity, skill, and sweat equity to bring a production up...
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    LOVE SQUARED--webseries shot on Red, teaser trailer

    Ya, the DP went for the yellow for early morning colors...the sun streaming in and such. Also at sunset when the girl is dancing...it's a strong choice, but I like it. (Ridley Scott will do this as well). My brother also uses this style...check out this example from his recent grad thesis...
  12. M1chae1

    LOVE SQUARED--webseries shot on Red, teaser trailer

    Originally there was suppose to be 60K in it...I mean I don't really know the budget, but I can tell you it's less that that. 10 episodes...10 minutes each. Thanks Brian.
  13. M1chae1

    LOVE SQUARED--webseries shot on Red, teaser trailer

    Hey, thanks man. Ya, the lenses are so groovy. The DP was fearless in terms of lighting, style, and flaring...I admire that. If you reeeeally want to see me act...lol...go here for performance expamples: www.michaelreedactor.com/videos Thanks.
  14. M1chae1

    archived-videos Messages (Feedback needed for a short)

    I think that was pretty well done. It was cute, and I like the shot composition and editing. I think there could have been a LOT more TLC with the lighting and audio design. Kudos.
  15. M1chae1

    question about actors and their pay

    As already said, you can get a solid actor for free. If you don't have the money to pay, be upfront about this, and of course just because you're budget is micro doesn't mean you should skimp on casting--remember, 90% of directing is casting. If you have a budget to pay an actor, I would say...
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    LOVE SQUARED--webseries shot on Red, teaser trailer

    Man, this site cracks me up sometimes...
  17. M1chae1

    Actor Reel

    Yes, it's wrong. Give them the DVD of the production, and let them do it themselves. Now, if you want to cut them a full reel (with other media) then charge them. But just for scenes from your production...lol...no way.
  18. M1chae1

    LOVE SQUARED--webseries shot on Red, teaser trailer

    Hey all. The webseries I recently worked on, Love Squared, just released a teaser trailer. This series was shot on Red, with some really groovy 1970's Russian anamorphic lenses...I think it has a really great look. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK PLEASE Take a look at the teaser...
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    archived-videos the Replicant - short film

    The second the car shot and dialog started, I instantly new what to expect. The audio and shot stood out right away in comparison to the previous media before it. And like I said...it's shots like this which stand out throughout. Don't get me wrong, a lot of shots are great with nice...
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    archived-videos the Replicant - short film

    I think this is a very solid project. I do think, however, that there is too much good about it to let slip some of the bad that is sprinkled throughout. You're walking a tight rope. You emulate high budget looks, but then some shots are noticeably amateur...you have to be careful. I'm only...
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