Hi guys.. I have a question -- I'm trying to do my first film -- a short, comic take on Casablanca, likely in August in nyc-- I'm planning on lining up a cinematographer.. Wot are the essential positions, besides that -- and of course the actors -- I was going to try and direct my self -- Do I need:...
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Looking for shorts for the Oman Short Film Festival. No entry fee, just showing product to help get the ball rolling in a thirsty to learn. Oman has investor money and showing you film may get investment. mrateringg@hotmail.com
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Hello. Can you tell the prefered duration and genre. Just to choose among my shorts the one that fits the best)
Because I wanted everyone to enyer I have not put any duration, mark
I sent my film to your adress, How could I know that you got it or not?
I'll make sure you know I got it thanks
Hi, I'm in the process of editing my reel and I wanted to know what was typically an acceptable format to edit the file in? Is .mp4 too low a quality or should it be something higher like .mov? Thanks so much!
David, if you're uploading the reel to a website where it will be seen, I think the format doesn;t matter. It's what requirements that partucular website has for video. If you're SENDING a video file in email, then MP4 will work on Mac and Pc's
I would do it as a .MOV then down-convert it as needed.
If you're working primarily with 60d material, you have a few options. Some editing software will allow you to work with that material straight out of the camera (like Premiere), and others wont. In t...
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It's ok in MP4 format if your going to upload online but for clients presentation you can have it in .MOV Photo-JPEG compression.Cheers!
Thank you everyone for your help! I got around to editing and here's my new reel!: https://vimeo.com/67698636
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Hi Harry.. Are you familiar with the Scripped contests -- it was the Romance Redux contest.. and script is called:Here's Lookin' at You, Kid..
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Hello Karen, there are no dumb questions. Important to have a good director, assistant director, cinematographer, sound person, script supervisor, gopher or cable wrangler, craft services, great lighting person(s), and patients. Good luck. Can't wait to see the finished film.
Hi Anthony... I wrote that about 2 months ago.. I have now finished my first short film.. it took alot -- of effort, blood, sweat.. tears..;) ..but it was all worth it.. I crammed a lifetime in 2 months.. would be happy to share my experiences...
If you have a small budget to hire a small crew... Pre Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED Assistant Director -- who can also serve as a Production Manager -- He/She will reach out to 2nd AD who will re...
Expand commentIf you have a small budget to hire a small crew... Pre Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED Assistant Director -- who can also serve as a Production Manager -- He/She will reach out to 2nd AD who will reach out to PA's etc. Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED cinematographer with a GRIP TRUCK. He/She will get the support based on the scope of your project including Sound, Set Designers, etc. Post Production -- Find an EXPERIENCED editor who will help you find the right resources for color correction, foley, etc etc Oh and find a good craft services person because a FED CREW will be a HAPPY CREW :-) Good luck!
I hope you took the time to get an audio guy..... They are very curtail to making sure the best take can be heard!