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Hey guys, I recently got a 5D and was looking online for batteries. Obviously the thing that caught my eye was the pricing of these little buggers. Anyone know of a reliable alternative that's cheaper than the canon battery? Thanks! -T

Hey Guys, So I'm about to film my first official music video and I thought it would was good idea to ask all of you amazing film-makers out there for some advice. I realize that a music video set operates a bit different than a regular set. For one, there needs to be a way to marry the image...

Hey guys, I recently shot a film on the RED ONE. The footage looks great, but now we are looking for an editor, a sound designer, and someone who's proficient in After Effects. Please contact tnyuzhang@gmail.com if interested. Here's some of our previous work. http://vimeo.com/12778683...

I know there is an adapter for the canon lens to attach to the RED camera, however I can't find anywhere where I can rent it. does anyone know of a place? Also how efficient is this on set? Is it worth it to rent this lens adapter or buy it rather than renting prime lenses for the RED? Well...

Hey guys, I'm about to use a green screen for some set extension. Basically the talent will stand on a balcony and we will use a green screen to make it look like what he's looking at is very futuristic. Anyone have any tips as to how to light this big boy? Thanks! -T

I've been plenty of you have seen the 2010 Oscar award winner of best short film The New Tenants. If you haven't enjoy, it's a two parter. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3tMkI12DW4&feature=related Anyways, the question is... what genre is this film? cause I got the impression that it was a...

Hey Guys, So I'm faced with a problem. Currently I own a Canon XHA1s and it's doing great for me. However, I recently filmed a short of mine with the 5D and fell in love with it. What are the pros and cons of both and should I sell my XHA1s and jump on the 5D bandwagon? Advice would be...

Hey Guys, So this film was entered in the 3 day film festival in san jose. I just wanted to show this to you guys cause I know all of you have great and inspiring suggestions. Thanks!! http://vimeo.com/12778683 -T

Hey guys, I'm about to direct a film on RED and I figured since many more of you have had experience with the camera that I'd ask for some advice. Any givers? Thanks in advanced! -T

Hey Guys, I've been having trouble connecting my Canon XHA1s to FCP for Log and capturing. I literally tried every setting there is and wouldn't be asking if I weren't out of ideas. So currently my FCP audio/video settings are: Sequence preset: HDV 1080p25 Capture preset: HDV Device control...

Anyone have any good advice for boom ops out there? Specifically so that during post the sound doesn't have to be fixed extensively. thanks!

How does one get widescreen using FCP without using the templates that cut portions off the shot? I have a Canon XH1s and I've read that it's a setting on the camera that's later changed in post, but I don't quite get it. So if anyone could do a "shooting in widescreen for dummies" for me...

Hey guys, So I filmed this short for fun. It was shot with no lights, no crew. We wrapped in one day and edited in one day. Sooo. yea check it out and comment! :) Thanks! http://vimeo.com/8506781 -T

Hey Guys, I almost feel embarrassed about asking this... but I've tried everything I can. So now I'm asking the pros. Anyways a couple days back I got a Canon XH AIs and since then I haven't been able to connect it to FCP. For some reason FCP is having trouble recognizing the device, so...

Anyone knows any mainstream coming of age movies?

Hi guys, I recently wrote a screenplay which got reviewed by Vinehill Entertainment and they want to help sell it for me. The agent has given me a projected price range for how much my screenplay will make. He says it's gonna make around $60 grand to 145 grand. Now I don't want to seem like...

Hi, I've noticed how all boom mikes record in mono, but since all movies are in stereo, I've been pondering how that works out. At first I tried just duplicating the mono track, but that doesn't seem to help; it only makes it louder through one speaker but the other speaker is still silent...

Hey guys! I'm currently in the process of getting around $5,000 for a film I'm making. So far I've gotten a sponsor who's willing to pay 5 dollars for every 1 dollar that I can fund raise. The budget for the film will total in the end around 25 grand. This is the basic synopsis of the film...

Does anyone know what the industry is really looking for nowadays regarding film ideas, scripts, and style? I'm trying to make an admission video that has to be 10min. for NYU. So far I've thought of some ideas, but I thought I'd ask others first about it before going about it. Thanks!

Hi I was wondering what is the benefit of a matte box and what they are used for. They cost so much and I really am wondering why.