Hello folks.
I was a member here years ago but dropped off my attendance. You guys are pretty helpful so maybe you can give me some tips on what to expect for my newest project.
Some background on me. I'm a visual effects guy with about two years experience in the field. At the moment I'm a working at a local TV station, but in the past I've done some VFX work for some small studios and done a fair amount of broadcast shorts and graphics. I'm taking classes both here in Arkansas and out in LA in order to obtain my degree. Right now I'm in the final stages of pre-production of a short that we're wanting to film this fall.
And, some background on the project. So far everything has gone very well. The scripting has gone well. Funding has been accounted for. We have approximately half a dozen crew, plus talent lined up. We've got the use of an extensive equipment base...dollies, jibs, professional HD cameras, steadicams, light kits, audio system, the works. I'm confident in the skills of the crew.
Basically...everything is perfect! Except it's not going to be, and this is where you guys come in. This is my largest project yet, and I am naturally extremely concerned about it. I'm a perfectionist and a realist, so I'm not expecting total smoothness. So basically...what will go wrong?
The film is an approximately 25m action short, set in a post apocalyptic Midwestern small town. More drama than action. We've got about 6 VFX shots, but since that's my area of expertise it's the least of my worries.
What problems should I expect? What all-round good advice do you veterans have?
Thanks,
Gil
I was a member here years ago but dropped off my attendance. You guys are pretty helpful so maybe you can give me some tips on what to expect for my newest project.
Some background on me. I'm a visual effects guy with about two years experience in the field. At the moment I'm a working at a local TV station, but in the past I've done some VFX work for some small studios and done a fair amount of broadcast shorts and graphics. I'm taking classes both here in Arkansas and out in LA in order to obtain my degree. Right now I'm in the final stages of pre-production of a short that we're wanting to film this fall.
And, some background on the project. So far everything has gone very well. The scripting has gone well. Funding has been accounted for. We have approximately half a dozen crew, plus talent lined up. We've got the use of an extensive equipment base...dollies, jibs, professional HD cameras, steadicams, light kits, audio system, the works. I'm confident in the skills of the crew.
Basically...everything is perfect! Except it's not going to be, and this is where you guys come in. This is my largest project yet, and I am naturally extremely concerned about it. I'm a perfectionist and a realist, so I'm not expecting total smoothness. So basically...what will go wrong?
The film is an approximately 25m action short, set in a post apocalyptic Midwestern small town. More drama than action. We've got about 6 VFX shots, but since that's my area of expertise it's the least of my worries.
What problems should I expect? What all-round good advice do you veterans have?
Thanks,
Gil