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Hi I'm trying to build up a comprehensive list of the best free software resources for any aspect of film making: So, I'm thinking stuff like Celtx, Blender, etc. etc. I'm also interested in what demo versions of software allow you to use the software in unconventional ways, but that are...

Hi guys, So, apart from all the cool business stuff that happens at Cannes, the most important piece of news for indies is the upcoming launch of Movieset. Basically, this is a site ONLY for feature films in pre-production or production... which, allows producers to upload trailers, photos, to...

Hi Guys About six months ago I came to the conclusion that indie micro-budget film making needed a magazine. Somewhere, where newbies and veterans alike could find interesting articles, news, video tutorials and inspiring rants about all aspects of the indie scene. So, after a bit of thinking...

Hi guys, I've just posted a very cool video about the workflow for the RED in FCP, from NAB 08 on this page over at my site 1000dollarfilm.com Here's the page

I'm going to be at Cannes this year, for the second week. So, I was thinking if any other board members have registration for this year's festival, maybe we could all get together for a coffee or something.

I'm looking for some great introductory tutorials for Apple Motion. But, when I say introductory, I mean for someone who hasn't used that application, but is very experienced in both FCP and Photoshop. I'm going have a look at Creative Cow, but their stuff is usually designed for hardened...

OK, I know I'm not going to make any friends with this thread, but I really need to share my thoughts and feelings about the mythology of Prosumer camcorder film making. The basic problem with cheap prosumer camcorders is they give both too much and too little to make a movie. They give too...

Hi Guys A while back we were discussing the fact that you can't use Hollywood film posters or DVD covers as artwork in your productions. I suggested we could find a way to share artwork from our films with other film makers... they get free film posters and we get free publicity So, I've set...

Hi Guys, I'm trying out a couple of new ways of locating good screen writing articles on the web... and I've found two. The first is the new thing called a swicki... it's a customisable search engine that specalises in finding one kind of information and learns the more it's used. I've...

Hi guys As some of you know as well as being a guru here, I'm also a blogger... and, I know I'm not the only one. About a month ago I signed up for a free traffic building service called http://www.blogrush.com/... and truth is it is actually driving extra traffic to my site. So, as many of...

Hi guys Found this checklist for assessing feature scripts the other day and I happen to think it's superb... hope you find it as useful CHECKLIST A: CONCEPT & PLOT 1. Imagine the trailer. Is the concept marketable? 2. Is the premise naturally intriguing - or just average? 3. Who is the target...

Adobe take their stuff on the road and play major cities about once a year. I always attend when they roll into town, even though I edit on Final Cut. It's the one company event I'd recommend that every film maker attends. The first reason is there is always a prize draw, which could bag you a...

When people get into micro-budget feature production they often make the same killer mistakes, time and time again. Making killer mistakes is OK on a short because the investment in time and expectation is limited, but getting it wrong on your first feature can be enough to throw you out of...

Hey guys Most of you know I'm locked into my project to make a commercially successful movie, with only a $1000 budget. And, that I'm writing an epic blog called $1000 Spielberg where I'm explaining exactly how we're doing this. Anyway, James and I are really interested in any tips you have...

So, for the first time ever since joining indietalk I'm pimping the site for my new project. Here's the logline for it: Over the next eighteen months I will write and produce a commercially successful movie with a production budget of $1000. Not only that I'm doing the entire process in...

OK -- so I'm working on a project and for it I need to really understand what DV does best as a format, from a cinematographer's POV. It's cheapness is a given. What I'm really interested in, is what as a format it does really, really well -- in comparison with other formats. So, for...

So, as some of you know I've a lot of experience of working on professional digital formats -- especially on HiDef -- but I suddenly find myself in a position where I need to get up to speed on 16mm very quickly -- as in before Friday! LOL So, I am, of course, reading books and making phone...

Hi Guys Just got an e-mail from my old camera assistant and dear friend -- she's put herself up for Miss Horrorfest. She is a totally fab person and a brilliant camera assistant. So, do me a favour -- hit this Youtube link and give her a five star awesome vote -- much appreciated. You Tube -...

Hi Guys Well it had to happen eventually -- I went out on a job and made a very basic mistake with my audio -- the mic was too far away and I had my levels set too low for the first and most important interview. (Damn it!) So, the end result is that I've got a nasty hiss on my master, that I'm...

Hi Guys Apple have just sent out a recall notice on several batches of batteries used in their Powerbook laptops. The details are here - https://support.apple.com/ibook_powerbook/batteryexchange/index.html As the recall is due to potential fire risk, it's going to be worth checking to see if...