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I'm looking into doing some CGI effects... you know, greenscreen shots, digital blood splatter, etc etc. Any recommendations? Someone told me about Visionlab over at FXhome.com. Looks pretty good and a low price. Any others that people know of and have tried?

There was a foreign movie that came out maybe 4-6 years ago about a woman who goes to interview a reclusive monster and falls in love with him (i think). For some reason I think it was an Irish movie, but I could be wrong. Pretty vague, I know :D

My friend and I wrote a low-budget horror script a few years ago and recently broke it out to see if there is a potential movie there. We've done some re-writes and fine tuning, but at this point, we don't know what else to do with it to give it that special "umphf!". If anyone is willing to...

Random questions about HD camera: What are the best HD cameras out now under 15k for making a feature? Are there any new/advanced HD cameras coming out in the next year or so?

Does anyone know how to make an audio file sound like an old tape recording? With that scratchy, warbling effect that happens to old magnetic tapes? The movie Session 9 used it to great, creepy effect (when the guy is listening to the old recorded sessions of a mental patient). I am trying to...

I am writing about a character who is a 30 year old, white male Marine who has recently returned from Iraq. He is in a serious depression over what he has seen in battle. As a result, he is trying to self-medicate with alcohol. Question is, what kind of hard alcohol would be be drinking? (I was...

Does anyone have any info on using licensed music? I have a scene of a character walking down a street ala John Travolta in "Saturday Night Fever" and I wanted to use the Bee Gees song for it (just like in movie). Anyone know how much songs such as this cost to use (assumming I was even able to...

Hi all, anyone know of a good prop rental place in the Los Angeles area? And by "good", I mean cheap. I'm hoping to find some vintage (pre 1970) medical equiptment to use as set pieces. Also, most importantly, I am looking for this type of bed: You would not believe how difficult this...

I am about the begin editing my short film and I am trying to decide what editing program to buy. I am leaning heavily towards Adobe Premiere Pro, mostly because I am very familiar with Photoshop and like the Adobe line. But, I am interested in doing some specific audio effects in my film...

Hi everyone, I am trying to find a 60's style 16mm camera to use as a prop in a short film. It doesn't even need to work, just look in fairly good shape from a distance. I've been monitoring eBay for a few weeks hoping to find a cheap one, but all I see are nice working models selling for more...

I'm trying to find certain types of locations to film at in the Los Angeles area... specifically a hospital and a church. But, doing an internet search isn't turning up much, except a few places that only cater to high-end, insured productions, not my lowly no-budget short film :( I remember...

I had a great shoot on Sunday and have shipped off my film for processing. While I wait, I have been looking into telecine transfer and I am a little confused about what is best for me. This being my first foray into s8mm filmmaking, I have some basic questions: What is the difference between...

So, say I'm doing a short, and I want to have a fake (but seemingly real) interview with Jimmy Hendrix from the 60's, are there any legal ramifications I should be aware of? This is a fake interview, but nowhere in the short do I state that, so it is possible that a person seeing the short...

Hey everyone, just wanted to update anyone who was waiting with baited breath about my camera purchase. Here it finally is... And, along with my fresh stock of Kodachrome... I think I am finally ready to start shooting! Thanks to everyone who offered help and advice!

So I figure I'll talk about what's been on my mind :) I am now ready to purchase a super8 camera. I've done my research and asked alot of questions (both here and other boards). I've been checking eBay daily and keeping an eye out for a good camera. But, of course, i still can't decide on what...

Hi there, still haven't gotten my camera yet, but I was wondering about tripods. Does the s8mm camera need any special adapters or can it pretty much work with any tripod?

Hi, I haven't yet purchased any editing software, but am planning on getting Adobe Premiere. I am shooting a comedy short, and in one scene, I want a character's eyes to "bug out" in shock. Obviously, thats not something I can do when we shoot it, so I was wondering if I will be able to import...

Hi everyone, I am planning on shooting a comedy short in the near future. There will be scenes with dialouge which will be recorded onto a separate device (most likely a mini DV camera). Many have suggested that, in order to have the sound match up correctly and consistantly with the film, I...

How loud are s8mm cameras? I plan on recording onto a separate audio device, obviously, but everything will be in the same room. Are certain camera models known for being quieter or louder? Any techniques on how to dampen the camera's sound (wrap it in a pillow, perhaps?)

Hi there, I want to shoot a scene in a room that is supposed to be freezing, like meatlocker cold. I want to get the visible breath-exhaust look when the actors speak. But, filming here in Los Angeles, that makes such a situation difficult. The room is about 12x12. Is there something I can rent...