The only film making advice you really need — Cinema Advanced Cinema Advanced
Yesterday, I told you how Listening to ’so called’ experts could destroy your film career before it even starts . Today I’m going to share with you the few principles you really need to know. If you’ve ever dreamed about being a director, then this post is a must read for you. The 9 things you need to do if you really want to be a film maker. Shoot the damn thing – Stop obsessing over what gear you need, stop worrying about raising money, stop obsessing over every little detail. If you can’t raise the money you need, then figure out how to do it with less money. Tagged as: advice , film making , filmmaking advice , filmmaking for dummies
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Making A Science Fiction Movie On A Shoestring: Where Can You Cut Corners?
I'm surprised that anybody would suggest shooting on film in an article on doing it on the cheap; film has so many hidden costs that digital lets you avoid ... the most significant of which is summed up in the term "Dailies". With video, you can check what you're shooting *there*. On *set*. With low-cost film gear (meaning no video tap,) that's impossible to do ... which means that if something goes wrong and you don't notice it right then, you have to go back to the location, get your actors back, dress'em up again, and all that ... or forego the shot altogether. There's a reason why Red-grade cameras are getting more and more popular, even in Hollywood. Plus, there's the wacky, wacky fun of getting the film into the editing program - because you do NOT want to edit on a flatbed. @capnrob: She said if you can afford it. @Shaftoe: aaaaaand this is why I started off with the phrase "on an article about doing it on the cheap." @capnrob: I don't disagree. Oh and I checked out your blog.
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Five Free Plug-ins for Final Cut Pro : Apple Final Cut Pro
Too Much Too Soon’s Flashframe This plug-in is a sweet flash frame transition that creates eye candy that is never tiresome. This is a client pleaser that requires little effort on the user’s part. This is definitely a must have in any editor's bag of tricks. Final Cut does an awful job of reversing footage. (You can find Graeme in many forums around the Cow, including Final Cut Pro, Apple Color, and RED Camera.) CGM’s CGM Aged Film LE Creating an old film look in Final Cut is time consuming and space taxing . Lyric’s Shadow-Highlight Working with footage that was under or overexposed? The first image is underexposed, whereas the second has been fixed by the Shadow-Highlight plug-in. CoreMelt’s VeeYou This is not a plug-in that will find its way in to every one of your projects, but when you do need it, this is a time saver. For those who want more of a great thing, these two web pages have a huge list of free plug-ins for Final Cut. Simon Kirby’s Lunchtime Pro stib’s free Final Cut Pro plugins
9 Mindfulness Rituals to Make Your Day Better | zen habits
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” - Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk Post written by Leo Babauta. Are you simply moving through your day, without fully living? I did this for many years. But today isn’t preparation for tomorrow. Fully live today by being mindful. You don’t need to do all of these, but give a few of them a try to see if they make your day better. Mindfulness Rituals Ritual isn’t about doing a routine mindlessly. Here are a few of my favorites: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. These rituals aren’t the only time you should be mindful, but they’re great reminders.
51 After Effects Tutorials From Elsewhere!
Wow, it really has been a while... What with NAB, and all the other crazyness going on in the After Effects world, I seemed to have forgotten about one of the most popular article subjects on this website... the tuts from elsewhere! Video Copilot - Smoke TrailsThis is one of the first tutorials out showcasing Video Copilots new plugin, Optical Flares. This tutorial shows some cool uses for the plugin mixed up with Trapcode Particular.View TutorialVideo Copilot - 3D Ball DispersionUsing only built in plugins, and a handy sequencer script, create a cascading, awesome looking effect.View TutorialVideo Copilot - ShatterizeAnother tutorial using only the built in effects and the sequencer script, learn how to create a progressive shatter effect. View TutorialVideo Copilot - 3D LedgeSam Loya is back on the Video Copilot scene, and now he is contemplating suicide. Well, not really, its just some awesome green screen, tracking, and 3d compositing going on.
Is this a New Planet?
The answer to the title is NO. These images are from a project entitled “Devour” by Christopher Jonassen, which displays pictures of the bottom of worn-out frying pans. Artwork © Christopher Jonassen Link via PetaPixel
