$10 DIY Camera Slider – Film Riot
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camera dolly, diy pvc slider, diy slider, how to make my own slider, how to make your own slider, pocket dolly, pvc sliderCool slider, but I do agree with Ryan about not using DIY rigs on paid shoots. If you want to make a client feel like you can’t deliver, break something out with spray paint on it…they’ll be wondering why they hired you in a New York minute. For your own projects, these are an inexpensive way to get that ever important motion shot.
How to Cast a Video Production – Videomaker
jcoleman Film Maker Resources actors, actresses, audition, call back, Casting, casting agent, casting process, do my own casting, do your own casting, how to cast my movie, how to cast your movie, read, videomakerThis video from Videomaker magazine is a great reference for newbies who need an idea how to get started working with actors and the casting process. It’s also a great refresher for filmmakers who need to knock the rust off. Videomaker produces really dry reference materials, but are essential techniques if you don’t fall asleep while watching them.
Taking a Look in Ryan & Josh’s Mail Sack – Film Riot
jcoleman Film Maker Resources Comedy, cookies, Film Riot, filmmaking, funny, josh connolly, mail sack, Q&A, Ryan ConnollyRyan and Josh’s silly replies to movie favs as well as info on Tell and more…
$10 DIY Light Stand – Film Riot
jcoleman Film Maker Resources camera, can lights, cheap, director, diy, diy filmmaking, diy light stand, film, Film Riot, filmmaking, how to, lens, light stand, light stand build, lighting, lights, Movie, producer, pvc build, Ryan Connolly, shootHey folks! I really have to say that I love this DIY project and will probably build it myself. I was actually looking for light stands recently and can’t believe how expensive they are. I may make a few mods to this, but overall I think this could well be used on any small set. I.E.: talking head shots, interviews and the like. Toodles!
Agents, Scripting Software, Permits and Texas – Film Riot
jcoleman Film Maker Resources agents, ask, camera, directing, director, diy, film, Film Riot, film shoot, filmmaker, filmmaking, filmmaking tips, how to, location scout, locations, mail sack, Movie, permits, producer, q a, questions, Ryan Connolly, scouting, script software, script writing, shoot, texas, writingGreat mail sack episode where Ryan talks script writing software, releases and more. I totally agree with him on these things. Always get it in writing and cover your ass. Enjoy…
Awesome Directors Project : Building Jump (Assassin’s Creed behind-the-scenes) – Zack King – Final Cut King
jcoleman Film Maker Resources (video Game), Assassins Creed, Awesome Directors Project, behind the scenes, building jump, crane, diy, filmmaker, final cut king, finalcutking, Glidecam, green screen, griffin hammond, how to, independent filmmaking, indie, Indy Mogul, jib arm, steadicam, tutorial, Zach KingZack King shares some basic camera techniques that will help you pull off big stunts. Plus there are great links to other great tutorials.
$25 DIY Dual Shoulder Mount
jcoleman Film Maker Resources camera, director, diy shoulder mount, do it yourself, dslr rig, dslr shoulder rig, dual shoulder mount, edit, editing, Film Riot, independent film, independent filmmaking, producer, PVC, pvc camera mount, Ryan Connolly, shooter, shooting, shoulder rig, sundance festivalThis is an effing great DIY build for DSLR shooters. Take a look at how Ryan puts this one together for his DSLR rig and try it yourself. I’m continually amazed at the uses we all find for PVC pipe. My Dad once built me a swing out of it. It lasted until it couldn’t handle my weight anymore, but it was still fun while it lasted.
Top 5 filmmakers on YouTube to look for in 2012 – Partners Project
jcoleman Film Maker Resources, Film Reviews, Media corridor digital, corridordigital, dan trachtenberg, dantrachtenberg, film, film maker, filmmaker, freddie wong, freddiew, independent, independent film, independent film maker, mike diva, mikediva, mystery guitar man, mysteryguitarman, shira lazarGreat news about up and coming Youtube filmmakers. Check out these filmmakers and support their/our cause.
Re-shoots, Corn, Wes Craven: The DANGER report 24
jcoleman Film Maker Resources (video Game), agent, Agent 00, Andrew Dickman, Automobile, California condor, Car Fires, Critic, Doug Tennapel, horror, Impossible Kid, Jean Claude Van Damme, LA, Lotus Review, Lupa Phelous, Maize, my soul to take, Naked Weng, Nestalgia, Obscurus, Racing GT, Report, Secret Collection, Sockbaby, the danger element, Universal Soldier, Vacuum Consortium, wes craven, Westhavenbrook Update, zombieThese guys produce a show Called the Danger Element and do a good job of it. This is a series they call the danger report where they give updates on their shooting schedule for future episodes. I usually wouldn’t post something like this, BUT they talk about re-shooting failed scenes for one reason or another. I think this is a detail that many independent film makers forget about. If you have the ability to re-shoot something that went wrong and you don’t do it, then you are shooting yourself in the foot.
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How to Get Rid of Hiss and Hums in Audio
jcoleman Film Maker Resources adobe audition, Adobe premiere pro, adobe soundbooth, editing tips, fix it in post, how to, nat sound, noise reduction, room tone, tips and tricks, training, video tips, videomakerFollowing are some good audio techniques to reduce unwanted frequencies if you are using Adobe products. Don’t forget, capturing room tone for a minimum of 30 seconds for every environment you shoot in will greatly allow you more control over your recorded audio and allow you to remove the room if necessary. Video maker usually creates great tip videos and I highly recommend their free videos especially for beginners.
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