http://www.indietalk.com/ Filmmaking Forum - Filmmakers Forum - Video Forum - Cinematography Forum - Screenwriting Forum en Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:40:05 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.indietalk.com/images/indietalk/misc/rss.jpg http://www.indietalk.com/ http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25425&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:04:05 GMT Would anyone like to read/critique my screenplay for a short film I'm planning?? Any imput would be welcomed. Just let me know. ]]> Screenwriting Murdock http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25425 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25424&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:24:19 GMT http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQV-P...10&playnext=10


These videos are helpful and not too in depth as to confused the viewer...enjoy. ]]> Newbies Murdock http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25424 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25423&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:14:35 GMT Check out these great tutorial videos from the author of "The Sound Effects Bible".

http://www.rodeuniversity.com/with_ric_viers ]]> Newbies ROC http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25423 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25422&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:24:35 GMT Keep all off-topic posts in The Lounge, and do not take a thread off-topic when a member is seeking information or input. This is IndieTalk not YouTube. We're professional and helpful, and we like to have fun as well, but please be respectful. Violators will be issued warnings and/or infractions that can lead to a banning. Enough said.

Thread closed. ]]> Announcements indietalk http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25422 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25419&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:53:11 GMT I have this canon hf200 that is useless to me now. I record video, hook it up to the computor and nothing happens. Its as if it doesn't exist. I had to stop using it because it drove me crazy and thus have been using a cheaper camera that has NO issues at all - but is limited.


I have windows vista...and I have been reading reviews on this camera and someone stated that vista does not recognize the mts files so the reviewer bought a windows 7 and it works fine.

Could that be true?? Why wouldn't vista recognize the files???

Do others here have this camera...and what do you have? Windows 7???

ThANKS. ]]> Libby http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25419 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25416&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:46:07 GMT on a hot, boring, summer day i decided to remake one of my all time favorite set of commecials.

the NFL's "Join the Migration" commercials.

check it out and let me know what you think! feedback appreciated!
but heads up, lots of these shots are out of focuse ON PURPOSE!
just a stylistic approach to the cinematography of the commercial.

so try not to rip me too hard on that! :D

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpUtGTZcpJ4 ]]> Music Videos/Commercials JBC4044 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25416 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25414&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:13:35 GMT Hey ya'll,

In 7 days I'll be shooting my first short film. Just give you a little background on it. All of us that are involved in this film work a major groceries stores. I've got 3 people that work at Meijers and 2 people that work at Walmart. We are doing a Team Walmart vs Team Meijers pricing gun battle. Pretty much we are using pricing guns as weapons doing a modern warfare battle scene. One thing I wanted was for the actors to wear their name badges. The name badges have their work place name on them. Once the video is edited I plan on uploading it to youtube for everyone to see. My question is would I get into any legal trouble with both companies because their company name is shown on my video? ]]> leetv http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25414 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25413&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:02:49 GMT Basically this brand new site has a community of film-lovers who will promote any movie/film/video they get. You email them a link to your video, and if its good they promote it through and beyond that community for free! The best videos get posted on their site. They focus mainly on films... Basically this brand new site has a community of film-lovers who will promote any movie/film/video they get.
You email them a link to your video, and if its good they promote it through and beyond that community for free!
The best videos get posted on their site.
They focus mainly on films designed for internet viewing, but the best news is that it's free. You have nothing to do but get more views.

http://www.gofreshpotatoes.blogspot.com/ ]]> Distribution freshpotatoes http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25413 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25412&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:12:17 GMT Hey guys! I joined this site a month ago or so, and i have been following the boards every day. I have red many, many good threads and learned a lot from the members. I also made a premiere account to see what in the premiere section. Awesome stuff there too, but a bit of a dead area, and... Hey guys!

I joined this site a month ago or so, and i have been following the boards every day. I have red many, many good threads and learned a lot from the members. I also made a premiere account to see what in the premiere section. Awesome stuff there too, but a bit of a dead area, and that's why I'm posting this here.

I am 3d Senior Artist at EA Games Romania, and although i do art for a living i feel it's something else that i love, and would love to do for a living. I always liked the way a game could tell a story, i always loved the ingame cinematics done by studios like Blur, Digic Picture or Blizzard Entertainment.

I felt like i could tell something interesting, but only need to start doing it to prove it, so that's how i decided to get into film making.




I searched the Internet and gathered so much information in such a short time that i can't even sort it out and remember it. Since that was the case i made some huge list with useful links and i read them and reread them with much ease now.

Now the 1st part of this thread i want to dedicate it only to gear. How much, what type?
I have done some research, but to a new guy all this types of gear are hallucinating. So i could really use your help to make the right decisions.

FILM EQUIPMENT:


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VIDEO:
Some time later we could talk the screenplay, but for this part of the discussion i can only tell you that I'm planning on shooting: landscapes (mountains, forests, etc), fight sequence, indoors with low light, and some night scenes. With these in mind I searched and listed these equipment components and products:


Camera:............................Canon EOS 7D
This is a very popular camera around indie film makers and i've seen some outstanding results made with it. This is a definite.

Lens:.................................Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Not sure about this category, and don't know what to look for.

Monitor:.............................ProAm 7"
I really want to see what i'm filming, and not on a small LCD, the bigger the better.

Camera Charger:..............Canon DSLR Camera
I guess i don't want to be out of battery when I'll be 2000 feet on the mountain.


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SOUND:
This is such an important step, and i have to do it right. But to be honest i am also scared about what to get, because i have no experience with sound.

Shotgun Mic:.......................Azden SGM-2X
This looked cheap and still good.

Windscreen:.......................Mic Muff for the Azden SGM-2X
Don't know if mics come with with windscreens, so i added this to the list.

Mixer:.................................Yamaha MG102C 10 Input Stereo
This i might skip. Don't know the impact thought.

Boom:.................................MBP152K
Never thought booms could be so expensive.

Cable:................................XLR
Don't know what cables i need to buy extra. I guess many of them will come with the products.
Right?

Recorder:...........................Zoom H4N
As I've seen on this forum this is the one to go.

Headphones:.....................Sennheiser Pro 150
You can tell me other product here. Headphones are quite pricey.

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LIGHTS:
Most of the shots will be outside, so probably the sun will help a lot. However i want to be prepared for everything, and also do interior shots good.

Light System:......................Arri 650/3 Compact Fresnel Kit
Don't know if i should go for a complete kit or buy each light,stand,etc individually and assemble them myself.

Rifa:....................................eX 88
Guess i cold DIY this, but still, it's on the list.

Stand:.................................combo
Don't know what types i need, besides the ones from the kit.

Reflector:............................JTL 24"
Same with the Rifa Light, could DIY, but i want to have a complete list.

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GRIP:
Besides the fact that i really don't know what i need here, i see that most of the stuff is very, very expensive. Luckily i have some friends really good at making things out of wood. Maybe i can DIY some of these important products. Still i have to add products to the list.

Tripod:..................................T'nB
This one's cheap, and i already own one.

Steadycam:...........................Not Decided
Don't know.

Jib:........................................8ft DV Jib Arm
Boy these are expensive. I think i will be forced to DIY. But if i will have to buy one, i think this one's good.

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OTHER:

Clapboard:.......................................11" x 12" Clapboard Pro
Clapboard Pen:................................Wet Erase Pen


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I don't expect a full review on what i listed, but if you can give one small advice it's very much appreciated.

Also could you tell me what this list can cost were you live? Because in Romania these products are more expensive than America for example even though it's a poorer country.

I think i can manage to buy all the gear i need, since i estimate that i will start filming in about 10 months ( constraint of the beauty of the nature in that period of the year, and also to assure a full preproduction ) so i can get some good grands.

I really could use some advice guys. If you need more info, just ask! ]]> Newbies SaberRider http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25412 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25411&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:49:55 GMT Here is a link to a new short we just completed. This is the three minute version of Dear Daddy, a film we produced in July 2010. I am very proud of what we accomplished, especially seeing as almost 75% of it was filmed by two of my daughters (ages 7 and 9) using a manual focus DSLR! ... Here is a link to a new short we just completed.

This is the three minute version of Dear Daddy, a film we produced in July 2010.

I am very proud of what we accomplished, especially seeing as almost 75% of it was filmed by two of my daughters (ages 7 and 9) using a manual focus DSLR!

http://vimeo.com/14604654

Feel free to leave any feedback you might have. The only way to get better is to learn from mistakes! ]]> Other brenton http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25411 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25410&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:05:56 GMT 2400w Red Head Continuous Lighting Kit 800w x 3 + Bag for less than $300. Is this for real or should I be alarmed?

I do already have 4 simple 1000w tungsten lights each with its stand, but the above ones look professional and have flags to control light flow....

I will DIY or purchase several flags for sure, just want to share this, so not to get into the trap. ]]> Re-Maker http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25410 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25409&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:48:23 GMT I'm a little unclear. Noticed something recently that made me wonder.

This is pretty much the only forum that is focused on indie film making that I read, lots of other film making related things - manufacturers boards, cinematography things, steadicam things, etc. I haven't linked any even though I don't really see them as direct competition for IT in terms of traffic - more of supplemental info that IT members might find interesting or useful.

Not trying to question the policy, just wondering if I could get a better definition of what I can and can't link.

Thanks! ]]> Suggestions and Support David.rhsc http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25409 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25408&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:10:33 GMT Dear Alcove,

I found a birthday present for you. :bday:

http://www.rodeuniversity.com/with_ric_viers

Ric Viers, author of the "Sound Effects Bible" goes over location sound recording, VO recording, ADR, SFX recording, Foley recording, etc. etc. etc.

Basically, he says in 10 great tutorial videos what you try to tell 3000 newbies a year - that's gotta be hard on your hands and keyboard.

Anyway, there you go.

Happy Birthday!

- ROC ]]> The Lounge ROC http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25408 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25407&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:44:29 GMT Another micro-short, about my dizzy summer:

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Speaking of micro-shorts, I think it's time for a micro-brew from Short's, probably their IPA. ]]> Experimental Uranium City http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25407 http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25406&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:20:14 GMT Hi There, i have a question for you all.... ok so im novice to moderate at editing, i know how to do basic things and some advanced stuff, and i am learning all the time.... (i am not an editor btw, just a one man band at the moment doing everythign!) haha I use a iMac 24inch Dual with... Hi There,

i have a question for you all....

ok so im novice to moderate at editing, i know how to do basic things and some advanced stuff, and i am learning all the time.... (i am not an editor btw, just a one man band at the moment doing everythign!) haha

I use a iMac 24inch Dual with Final Cut Express 4.....

Now i can happliy color correct my footage, i get it looking lovely and how i want it to, however when i export the movie to quick time (.MOV) all the color correction i have done seems to have dissapeared or the video looks closer to the original Raw footage...

is it something i am doing wrong when exporting my final video?

any help would be great. ]]> Post Production Absolution_Films http://www.indietalk.com/showthread.php?t=25406