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    archived-videos BY CHANCE: a Boston-based webseries

    I only watched Episode 20 'Secrets' [Part 2]. I had to click five links to watch this movie which was extremely annoying. The set between :22 -> 4:00 is very dull looking. Some color correction would most likely help. @1:45 she blends into the background. Up to 4:00 the acting seemed...
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    archived-videos NEW ZEALAND SHORT FILM

    Like I've said plenty of times before, 48 hour film fests are not on the top of my list. I was hesitant at first to look over your film but since I've seen many of these over the past month I decided why the hell not. In general you folks did a fine job. Lighting could have been better; it...
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    archived-videos End of the Tour...short psychological thriller

    Job well done in almost all aspects. The story captured me so much that I didn't even pay attention to see if any jump cuts were there (which it seemed like there weren't). The outside lighting was maybe a little too dark outside but I bought it because it added mystery in the beginning. I...
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    archived-videos guidelinefilm's "Voice In Me" -- teaser 1

    I'm not big on trailers because you really can't review it, nor do they give enough information (usually). I see enough trailers from watching television. So you will rarely ever see me critic them or even look at them. In fact, the MODs on this board should set up a thread in this section...
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    Are seminars worth it

    I've been to some really good ones and I've been to some which were just fair. It depends on what they are teaching and how good the host is at delivering their message. I feel they can be great places to network and as long as you take notes you should get some great info. But watch out for...
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    What is the most frustrating aspect of being a filmmaker?

    Pitching ideas to assistants (or even less then) who really can't do a thing with your material. How bad is it? I knew one person who really didn't know a thing about screenwriting, wrote two horrible scripts (and I mean laughable bad) and then found out they were sitting in to listen to...
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    archived-videos Austin Director Jett Garner’s Short Film “Kung Pao Tofu – Dragon Style” Packs Spicy P

    - @:45 the pan blends in with the stove, needs better lighting or better props (or both). - Her talking to someone on the phone (or leaving message) @ 1:00 and quickly at next scene someone enters the door was too quick. Also, shot of phone into the next scene was set up horrible. - Framing...
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    archived-videos War Picture

    I will like to see how the effects look when you are done. Please post both side by side and label (with and without effects). For the budget you folks did an okay job. I would remove Korean War from the title and go with something else. The clothing and weapons don't seem to fit the...
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    archived-videos Part 3 of SMAPIS: The Ghost Finders is live!

    You know, I couldn't get into this film. I'm not a fan of reality TV and I just wanted to see if I could hear the gun shots. Instead I got a bunch of chatter from a bunch of different people who I could care less about. I will admit, I just tried to skip to the part where I could see if they...
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    archived-videos Dallywood Web Series Forces Dallas Actors To Face Reality

    This is correct and it was really jarring. I had to force myself to look past it. But beyond that and possibly the lighting it was good for a small shoot. I like how you set up the Cheated concept and mocked the TV show. But in the dialogue when at the door, the host said, "Let’s get these...
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    how long

    If you are producing it yourself and funding then the length can be what ever you want. If you plan to enter into festivals then you will need to read their rules on length for features. If you want distribution, then they will have their idea of what the length should be (unless it's gold to...
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    Help Get Me Started

    My exact thoughts.
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    how long

    That is up to you. Typical Feature films runs between 95-120 minutes. But some do go longer and some features have been as short as 80 minutes (even 70 for an extreme few). Depending on how you are going to market it is another key to this question (make it yourself, sell it to a production...
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    Before I die, I want to make a film.

    "Kevin Smith financed Clerks largely on credit cards." I believe Boyz N The Hood was too.
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    archived-videos my 1st short film

    Good job on this short. I understand you had only so much time to shoot but here are a few things to watch out for in the future. @ 2:57 -> @3:00 -> @ 3:04, etc. Characters were framed up on the same side of the frame while talking. This was the only time you did this through out the film...
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    archived-videos 'Isis' - Short Film

    I like the story and I think it's a clever idea but I just kept finding mistake after mistake (Which happens in student films). Here is a list of issues (and some positives) I had written down. I think I could have done a lot more negatives too. I watched the whole thing and then watched...
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    archived-videos Youtube, Help! (Short Comedy)

    I think it was an interesting and well done little film. No complaints here. Keep up the good work.
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    Why Ebert Hates 3-D

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    archived-videos Relationship Card

    Excellent job. All around I don't have much I can say negative. One issue I had was the lack of camera movement. Now don't get me wrong, I feel almost 96% of the shots were fine for this piece. But if you see in most television and even films you will see at the end of a scene and/or a...
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    archived-videos My Comedy Web Series -- NINJA GIRL.

    Well, you didn't ask for feedback but you are going to get it anyway. Not only the opening scene but the whole film looked like it could use a filter, way too much blue. @ 3:26 bodyguard is on screen left and the whole time he was on screen right, jump cut. @ 5:25 you had several "He's the...
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