Recent content by CommonHighrise

Opening was pretty cool, had a very old-school Japanese period film feel to it. Only problem I saw was the rapid back and forth cuts before they charged, didnt jive well with the mellow music. I liked the opening credits footage you used, very 'finished' touch to it. Tip for shooting night...

At 1:24, the actors switched sides when he put down the gun, then right after that for the nut kick. Very confusing, especially in a fast fight scene with lots of cuts. Other than those two, the fight looked pretty good. Sound effects were synced and leveled well. Only other issue through the...

On dealing with bands, especially more energetic Hardcore/Metal; let them know before the show to play to you when theyre up there. That is, if theyre planning on any extra flair (guitar spins, 360 flips, mic twirls), make sure they do it when you have the camera pointed at them. If its a good...

I think the downfall of many an indie filmaker is that they get distracted and caught up in portraying and delivering a series of emotions, rather than story. They will direct actors, fuss over lighting, angle, and soundtrack, all to show a particular emotion, whether it be specific to that...

Got a NVGS85, and cobbled together enough gear to get footage to my PC, and do basic editing work. The shooting Im looking to do is varied, from quick mockumercials, simple underground docs, and the occasional zombie short. With gear cost, durability, simplicity, and flexibility are my concerns...