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  1. Caidh Mor

    Screenshots for "Wyatt"

    I wish I could oblige you on that, but behind-the-scenes photos are admittedly in quite a short supply. The crew consists currently of just me directing, and my buddy as DP. As is the both of us have been scrambling around so much that behind the scenes footage has fallen completely by the...
  2. Caidh Mor

    Screenshots for "Wyatt"

    Second day of filming wrapped on Wednesday night! We're wrapped on interiors now, and we're scheduled to shoot out our exterior shots on Saturday the 20th. As soon as I get a few screen-caps from the editor, I'll make sure to post them up for everyone, show you what we've got.
  3. Caidh Mor

    How to creat that scary jump scene?

    That's the point, though! Build that tension, let the audience know that something's going to happen. After they've followed your lead long enough, loosen up on the leash, and as they're just starting to calm, nail them. It's a cheap trick, but audiences just don't seem to get enough of it.
  4. Caidh Mor

    Can someone help me please?

    The XL1 is a MiniDV format camera, and not HD. As far as theater projection goes, you'll really to be struggling to find something for less than a few grand (the BlackMagic Design cinema camera shoots in 3k or 4k, both of which would be feasible for quality theater projection. Sounds like it's a...
  5. Caidh Mor

    Fetus Props

    Probably your best bet for something along these lines would be to consult an effects artist, have them give you some custom pieces.
  6. Caidh Mor

    editing Question about breaking the editing rules appropriately.

    Here's something I was told about screenwriting that I apply to much of filmmaking in general: "Don't focus on finding where you can or can't break the rules. Instead, focus on following the rules, and pursue your craft. The more you improve, the more you'll notice which rules can be bent or...
  7. Caidh Mor

    What do you think of the hero wimping out in a lot of thrillers? (MOVIE SPOILERS)

    The Lakeview Terrace example seemed to be relatively unjustified tension. It wasn't awful, but it certainly felt like I wanted to tell the main character not to be an idiot. Die Hard I completely disagree with you on, though. Detective McClane was a police officer, his first instinct isn't going...
  8. Caidh Mor

    I feel like an idiot!!!!! (Apologies, gratuitous venting rant...)

    No one starts off as Spielberg. It's by making projects, and getting critiques like this that one masters their craft. Like the dude said, keep going.
  9. Caidh Mor

    The Burning Question

    Check out the FS700, it goes 1080p up through either 120 or 240fps. I'm getting a feeling that this might be one of the next REALLY big prosumer pushes.
  10. Caidh Mor

    I just have a quick question...

    At times it feels a bit like slam poetry vs a script, the characters are very colorful with their words, but it's difficult to tell whether or not that works to its benefit or its detriment without proper context. Overall, though, it's a nice job.
  11. Caidh Mor

    editing create ink effect like in this video

    For something like this, you're going to need software along the lines of After Effects, or Motion, or something that allows you to create and render particle effects, as well as a plug-in that allows you to manipulate particles like they're suspended in a fluid. Trapcode Particular by Red Giant...
  12. Caidh Mor

    sound Sound Newbs Should Watch This

    A really great primer for basic mics! Good find, Alcove!
  13. Caidh Mor

    archived-videos 1st Video Shot by me "Sleepwalker"

    I think you did pretty well. Not a giant fan of the music personally, but that's auxiliary to the quality of the video itself. The concept works for an independent music video, and the shot selection was pretty well done. I would suggest, however, to maybe pull back on the orange a bit, as well...
  14. Caidh Mor

    cinematography Creating a Distinct Look your Film?

    It looks at a glance like they're pushing the greens in the shadows (at least during the daytime interiors, the nighttime exteriors look almost like they're pushing magenta a bit in the shadows), and orange, almost leaning a bit red in the mids and highs. Very mildly desaturated, and not too...
  15. Caidh Mor

    Heey

    Welcome to the forums!
  16. Caidh Mor

    Help Support an Indie Serial Killer Movie!

    I'll go a bit above and beyond here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1759777461/sams-story-a-film-by-mae-catt ^ There's the fixed link, Rayw. kickstarter.com/projects/1759777461/sams-story-a-film-by-mae-catt ^ And there's the address minus hyperlink.
  17. Caidh Mor

    lighting Specific Lighting

    Hard rim straight behind the subject, soft key high and 8:00 to the subject. For $200 you could probably either rent a couple little baby PARs, or purchase a mediocre makeshift solution, like Halogen lamps and Wax Paper.
  18. Caidh Mor

    Hello from Michigan.

    Pleased to see another Michigander!
  19. Caidh Mor

    Screenshots for "Wyatt"

    Wrapped day one of a small no budget 5-page short last night. The editor sent me a few of the screen captures from the dailies, figured I'd upload them for you guys to check out. http://i.imgur.com/fgdyW.jpg http://i.imgur.com/H1zqE.jpg http://i.imgur.com/D6y4Q.jpg http://i.imgur.com/KjcY2.jpg...
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