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  1. Defjon

    Lower Thirds Problem

    This is the problem. My lower thirds is covering the two kids' faces. I can't seem to think of a work around that would compromise the uniformity of the lower thirds. Any one have a solution?
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    USC School of Cinematic Arts?

    Hey indie talkers, long time no see! I come here to post today seeking information on USC's film school. Basically I've looked over all the freshmen application stuff (http://cinema.usc.edu/production/firstyearprocedures.cfm), and I have a few questions that I feel to nervous to call and ask...
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    A Little Project Stress

    So a couple months ago, a few buddies and I were asked to shoot for the Special Olympics Southern California and it seemed like we did a great job. Now I am doing A LOT of the editing, and as I look through the footage, some of the interviews aren't so.. usable. I'm getting the jitters! This...
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    Shopping for External Hard Drive!

    I'm in dire need of an external. My media work for my school is backing up, and an external would be ideal to transfer my data back home to work. Anyone have any suggestions? My price range is Under $100 The lower the better :yes: Black Friday should open up many options too I hope :]
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    Happy Late Halloween!

    Haha yes, happy Halloween to you all! Two days late is better than never. :lol: Anyone do anything interesting this year around? This is what my pals and I did! http://youtu.be/CVnf6XhuwC8 (Finally got it to upload :D) I'm the one with the brown hood you see once or twice :P
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    Youtube Fail???

    So, I was looking forward to showing you all the little makeshift maze my pals and I made for halloween, but the weirdest thing happened to my upload... watch! http://www.youtube.com/embed/BEEnH-NEnPA completely screwed EVERYTHING up! this ever happen to anyone else? :huh: I uploaded in WMV...
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    Can anyone tell me about this lens?

    Vivitar 85-205mm f3.8 "Close focusing auto zoom" also says No. 22621998 inside the lens? Found it in my garage, must be one of my uncles old toys. What do you fine people know about this lens? :)
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    First "gig" advice!

    So the video production teacher at my school has recruited me to be one of his cameramen. Tomorrow I'm heading out to shoot a football game! Their planning on making a montage, is what I have been told. I have no real experience in shooting for sports.. I'm a bit nervous! But over all excited...
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    Cheap shoulder rig?

    curious! share the cheapest shoulder rig you know of, or even have? All the ones I see are pretty crazy priced. And don't mention DIY xD I'm interested in stuff on the market!
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    I think I got a goodwill steal

    Apparently these are worth +$100? I found one at the goodwill for 10! haven't found much wrong with it at all.. except for missing plate (which i found for another $10 online) :D
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    LA Rising

    Anyone else attending this wonderful destruction? :)
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    Rant

    filmed on Monday first time i got the chance to really look at what we shot today. two shots somehow got screwed up... the audio was dropped or something? literally can't think of how it even happened. And it only happened when filming two scenes. two scenes filled with dialogue. All the...
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    Recording Tips?

    Today, a friend came over and the two of us put together all of our music equipment and attempted to write some jams for our short we are working on.. to make things short... It was terrible. The creative juices were flowing, but we had little to no experience with recording. He knew how to EQ...
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    Newbie question about adobe audition

    any suggestions on making an automatic fire loop out of a single gun shot? I just layer away, and it doesn't sound right? I'm not very good with audio haha.. :blush:
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    Question for a project

    So my first short is going to be a "re make" of my friend's graduation project. It is about a kid who craves the knowledge of being able to play the guitar really well. The antagonist is a guitarist known as The Shredder. They end up in a shred off guitar challenge la la la. Little cheesy...
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    The pasts of Indie Filmmakers

    I'm pretty sure that most of the people on this forum are in the business. And I'm pretty sure that some of you have attended a film school. I'm curious to know some of your academic pasts. Like how you did in your high school years, and colleges you went to and film schools. And if you do any...
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    I tend to hate everything I create

    Anytime me and my buddies get together and brainstorm, and write up ideas for some shorts, it is awesome. The idea feel like gold! And we can't wait to shoot it... but, after it settling in my mind for about a week, I just doubt the idea and the script I wrote for it. Like RIGHT NOW. :grumpy...
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    Looks like I don't have a firewire port...

    I just bought my HV40 and I was all excited, only to realize that I don't have a firewire port... I searched but couldn't really find an exact answer for my situation. My computer is a HP Pavillion Elite HPE (HPE 510y) Help is much appreciated...
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    Covering Songs

    to be short and to the point, If I were to make an instrumental cover of a song, would it be legal to use it in a film without the original composer's consent? People keep telling yes and no. I am sure I can get a good answer here
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    Opinion on Canon HV40

    http://www.amazon.com/Canon-VIXIA-HV40-Camcorder-Optical/dp/B001OI2Z4Q/ref=sr_1_cc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1306115854&sr=1-1-catcorr I am getting one of these very soon to film some projects my buddies and I have for the summer! I wanted to get some pro opinions on this beauty :] I also would like to...
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