Search results

Hi fellow filmmakers :)) I have this graduation story that will be in production soon. However, since Im still in the pre-production phase. Problem: A girl and guy go on a train trip. He is a possesive type of guy (bastard) and has his girl under his pressure. She accidentally meets this guy...

Hi dear filmmakers, I haven't been active on these forums for quite some time now and I'm glad to see you guys still jumpin and writing, filming and so forth. I have an unfinished treatment of a short film I'm currently working on for my film college. Id' really like your honest opinion and...

Hello everyone, I'm making a chase scene for my upcoming short and would to know if anyone has any ideas on what obstacles I could use in my chase scene, particularly in this location: I was thinking the guy being chased would push against boxes, causing some obstacle for the one who is...

Hey everyone, I have a question regarding "time shortening" of a work in process in film. For example, how can I shorten a work in process that takes an hour for example into something that's 5 minutes long with a sense of continuity, so that the viewer doesn't even notice it was shortened...

Hello filmmakers, Im just writing in regards to a little final cut pro problem. I was shooting a music video of mine and I left a beat going in the background, so my actors could perform to the beat (didnt have any headphones then). I lowered the beat to the minimum, barely enough so my actors...

Hey filmmakers, In a good mood and just decided to throw in some off topic questions. How is everyone? How's business, tricks? :D

Hey filmmakers, I have this assignment I have to do and it's a bit limited. I mean, we're suppose to film an intersection and somehow turn it into a 3-4 minute long story - out of an intersection. Any ideas? I have a few ideas in my head, but it requires an actor, whereas, in this exercise...

Hello filmmakers, I have this assignment I need to do. It's basically a treatment that consists short overview of scenes. There should be 12 scenes (Maximum). https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HReE5PzHJPDesZPOAvCtv4Z75nUpw1br1Yip0U0ezBI/edit?hl=en_US I'm asking for any suggestions that...

Hey guys and gals.. Was wondering if someone could give me a nice recommendation on which laptop to buy regarding post-processing? I'm moving somewhere abroad so I'll be needing it. Something good but no over a 1000$. I will be rendering HD quality video (shorts and movies). Any suggestions? :)

Hi y'all.... :D Anyone ever experienced their first short turning almost into a freakin feature?? The thing is, when I'm writing more and more ideas keep popping into my mind and the more I get into details the more sense my story makes. Suddenly that one scene spreads out into several other...

Hi everyone, Some movies have narration in them, some dont. In a way, from my own point of view, I see narration as a director-friendly or easier way of telling the story. I mean, for example if there was a dream scene, narration would totally make it easier explaining what the dream is...

Hey everyone, Just wondering if seeing multiple messages in a movie is common? Some usually prefer one. (theme) Thanks in advance.

hi everyone, Just a silly question I picked. Ever got your camera stolen on set? I mean, I, personally havent but I think there is a little risk when your crew is not that large yet and when youre shooting outside in public. What are your experiences? :)

Hey everyone, I got this little dillema regarding my script.. Seems, lately, Im not getting that same vibe I got in the beginning of my story when it was all summarized and not detailed, but now since I delved deeper into writing (writing scene by scene), I sort of, kinda, "forgot" where I am...

Hey everyone, Was wondering if anyone has any good reviews on this specific shoulder rig? Im thinking of getting it. http://cgi.ebay.com/DSLR-Rig-Movie-Kit-Shoulder-Mount-Fr-Canon-5D-II-7D-60D-/180675972547?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a11208dc3 Thanks in advance! :)

Hi everyone, :D Since I gathered some cash for a short of mine, I was wondering which one of the following things might be most useful to get? I know this question might depend on many factors, but try to look at it from a general point of view. (I already have a lot of stuff I bought, these...

Hey everyone! :D I've bumped into a little problem concerning my mic oktava mk-102 (hypercardiod). The thing is, whenever I record (for example in the living room) I gets a bit echoey. Whats the deal? I thought condenser mics were meant for indoor use? Am I doing somethin wrong? Cable maybe...

CLOSED by dvduy :)

Hey everyone, Regarding distribution of your final movie product... Are there any certain conditions that I have to follow in order to sell movies legaly? For example, one of the actors abandons your movie and you decide to sell it without telling the actor. (the actor is still in the movie...

hey fellow filmmakers, I got a question for ya. In one of the scenes of my project Im having a little trouble figuring out the right lighting for a close-up. Take a look at this clip first: http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=1r6ope&s=7 Im not really sure how am I gonna pull this off. I mean...