I'm teaching my popular 2-day No Budget Film School class in NYC for only the second time ever, on Oct. 15-16, 2016. Use promo code MSEB50 and save $50! http://bit.ly/NBFSNYC2016
I'm teaching my popular 2-day No Budget Film School class in NYC for only the second time ever, on Oct. 15-16, 2016. Use promo code MSEB50 and save $50! http://bit.ly/NBFSNYC2016
I'm presenting a terrific 2-day class in Los Angeles this weekend, Aug. 27-28. "Cinema Language: The Art Of Storytelling" will teach you how to direct a better film, write a better script and produce a better project. Taught by working writer/director/editor and Pepperdine graduate screenwriting pro...
Expand postI'm presenting a terrific 2-day class in Los Angeles this weekend, Aug. 27-28. "Cinema Language: The Art Of Storytelling" will teach you how to direct a better film, write a better script and produce a better project. Taught by working writer/director/editor and Pepperdine graduate screenwriting professor Tom Provost, Cinema Language teaches you all the tools of visual storytelling in a fun and information-packed weekend. Save 20% - Use Promo Code: STAGE32 http://bit.ly/16zzNtb
What can you learn from the most successful micro-budget film of all time? A lot! Meet Dan Myrick, co-director of "The Blair Witch Project", and other great guest speakers in my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. Save 20% - use promo code: STAGE32 http://bit.ly/aPZfEm...
Expand postWhat can you learn from the most successful micro-budget film of all time? A lot! Meet Dan Myrick, co-director of "The Blair Witch Project", and other great guest speakers in my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. Save 20% - use promo code: STAGE32 http://bit.ly/aPZfEm
"Virtual” An impressive and frightening film about the future of virtual reality. Hello After much work I just throw the kickstarter for my science fiction movie about video games, We are looking for strategic support for film production Please I need your support, can you share the project on your...
Expand post"Virtual” An impressive and frightening film about the future of virtual reality. Hello After much work I just throw the kickstarter for my science fiction movie about video games, We are looking for strategic support for film production Please I need your support, can you share the project on your networks? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1032411232/virtual Thank you very much!!
Hey Kirk, thanks for connecting! I wanted to let you know that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 members--just use the promo code STAGE32 and save 20% ($50). Check out the link for more information--I think you might enjoy it!...
Expand postHey Kirk, thanks for connecting! I wanted to let you know that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 members--just use the promo code STAGE32 and save 20% ($50). Check out the link for more information--I think you might enjoy it! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-budget-film-schools-the-art-science-of-n...
How are you doing Mark. Thank you for the information and have a great evening.
I just wanted to announce that I've completed principal photography on my latest micro-budget film, my fifth collaboration with writer/director Henry Barrial. "DriverX" is a drama about Leonard, a middle-aged man who must start driving for an Uber-like ride-sharing company to help support his workin...
Expand postI just wanted to announce that I've completed principal photography on my latest micro-budget film, my fifth collaboration with writer/director Henry Barrial. "DriverX" is a drama about Leonard, a middle-aged man who must start driving for an Uber-like ride-sharing company to help support his working wife and two young daughters. It was inspired by real-life events and is an honest look at the economic and cultural phenomenon of ride-sharing and the Gig Economy. It stars Patrick Fabian ("Better Call Saul," "The Last Exorcism") and features a number of other familiar faces: Melissa Fumero ("Brooklyn Nine Nine"), Desmin Borges ("You're The Worst"), Oscar Nunez ("The Office"), Travis Schultd ("Scrubs"), Randall Batinkoff ("As Good As It Gets"), Iqbal Theba ("Glee"), Max Gail ("Barney Miller"), and many more. I invite you to join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvrx Looking forward to posting more updates as we get through the editing process!
Sounds good. Look forward to seeing it when it's ready.
Hey Everyone, wanted to let you all know that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend and I've got a great line-up of guest speakers. If you want to know how to make a no-budget feature, Joshua Caldwell will share how he made "Layover" for only $6k! "Layover" premiered at the presti...
Expand postHey Everyone, wanted to let you all know that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend and I've got a great line-up of guest speakers. If you want to know how to make a no-budget feature, Joshua Caldwell will share how he made "Layover" for only $6k! "Layover" premiered at the prestigious Seattle Int'l. Film Festival. Michael Knowles will share how he made "4 Nights In The Hamptons" for only $25k, and he sold that film to Gravitas Ventures. Of course, I offer a special discount to Stage32 members--just use the promo code STAGE32 and save 20%! All attendees get Movie Magic Screenwriter software for FREE! Visit the link for more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-budget-film-schools-the-art-science-of-n...
Hey Rones, thanks for connecting here! I wanted to let you know that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend and I offer a great student discount, if you've got a valid student ID. Even without the student ID, I offer Stage32 members a 20% discount--just use the promo code STAGE32 C...
Expand postHey Rones, thanks for connecting here! I wanted to let you know that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend and I offer a great student discount, if you've got a valid student ID. Even without the student ID, I offer Stage32 members a 20% discount--just use the promo code STAGE32 Check out the link for more info. Hope to see you there! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-budget-film-schools-the-art-science-of-n...
Hey, Fellow Texan, thanks for connecting! This may be a little far to drive, but I should mention that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. It's a great class for actors who want to take control of their careers by producing their own material. I'm offering a special disco...
Expand postHey, Fellow Texan, thanks for connecting! This may be a little far to drive, but I should mention that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. It's a great class for actors who want to take control of their careers by producing their own material. I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 members--just use the promo code STAGE32 to save 20% ($50). Check it out and best of luck with your career in Cali! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/no-budget-film-schools-the-art-science-of-n...
Hey Loressa, thanks for connecting. I should mention that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA and if you're interested in attending, I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 members. Just use the promo code STAGE32 and you'll save 20% ($50). I have a lot of screenwriters...
Expand postHey Loressa, thanks for connecting. I should mention that I'm teaching my No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA and if you're interested in attending, I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 members. Just use the promo code STAGE32 and you'll save 20% ($50). I have a lot of screenwriters who take my class to become producer/screenwriters! http://NoBudgetFilmSchool.eventbrite.com
Hey Richard, thanks for connecting! I wanted to let you know that I am teaching my flagship class this weekend, "The Art & Science of No Budget Filmmaking," and I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 folks. If you're interested in taking the class, use the promo code STAGE32 and you'll save 20%...
Expand postHey Richard, thanks for connecting! I wanted to let you know that I am teaching my flagship class this weekend, "The Art & Science of No Budget Filmmaking," and I'm offering a special discount to Stage32 folks. If you're interested in taking the class, use the promo code STAGE32 and you'll save 20% ($50)! You can learn more here: http://NoBudgetFilmSchool.eventbrite.com
I'm involved with a great event taking place on Saturday, August 15th in Los Angeles. "How To Take Your Career To The Next Level" is an all-day series of panels--6 of them--featuring over 30 industry professionals. I'll be moderating the panel on Producing The Indie Film, (which includes Paul Schiff...
Expand postI'm involved with a great event taking place on Saturday, August 15th in Los Angeles. "How To Take Your Career To The Next Level" is an all-day series of panels--6 of them--featuring over 30 industry professionals. I'll be moderating the panel on Producing The Indie Film, (which includes Paul Schiff, the producer of "Rushmore"). Get all 6 panels, plus free lunch and a gift bag for only $60 is you use my promo code: NOBUDGET Great networking opportunities, too! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hollywood-seminar-presents-how-to-take-your...
http://www.rode.com/myrodereel/watch/entry/455 Follow the link to watch our multiple award winning team's gripping 2015 Rode International Film Competition entrant "Last Light." If you like what you see register with one click snd cast your vote. Top prize is a boatload of film gear and cash! We nee...
Expand posthttp://www.rode.com/myrodereel/watch/entry/455 Follow the link to watch our multiple award winning team's gripping 2015 Rode International Film Competition entrant "Last Light." If you like what you see register with one click snd cast your vote. Top prize is a boatload of film gear and cash! We need your help. Watch, vote, share...it'll take care of that giving back to the community thing you always promise to do.
Awesome! Great job all around!!
I'm a producer, not a cinematographer. When I choose the camera for my production, I have to take into account a number of factors that a cinematographer doesn't have to consider--cost, ease-of-use, manpower, post workflow, cost (yes, twice!), etc. I attended an excellent seminar a few months ago in...
Expand postI'm a producer, not a cinematographer. When I choose the camera for my production, I have to take into account a number of factors that a cinematographer doesn't have to consider--cost, ease-of-use, manpower, post workflow, cost (yes, twice!), etc. I attended an excellent seminar a few months ago in Los Angeles by the DP of all those great SNL shorts, Alex Buono. He gave an incredible lecture called "Demystifying The Camera," designed for micro-budget producers like me. It was so terrific, I boiled it down into a blog article. Before you make your next feature, give this a read! http://nobudgetfilmschool.com/demystifying_the_camera.html
Royce, we're really on the same page. I totally agree with you on a "logical" approach to choosing a camera. You're right, tools are just tools. More experience and knowledge (of tools) increases the...
Expand commentRoyce, we're really on the same page. I totally agree with you on a "logical" approach to choosing a camera. You're right, tools are just tools. More experience and knowledge (of tools) increases the filmmaker's ability to make an informed decision that is right for their film. That being said, I believe that many filmmakers give their tool selection too high a priority thinking that it will make or break their film. IMO, they would be much better off putting more energy into choosing the best cast and crew, rehearsing with actors, getting great locations, and honing their scripts and visual language. Instead of "fixing it in post," why not fix it in pre-production? BTW, I'm not completely against 4K capture as it does offer advantages. But in some cases (especially with very low budgets), choosing those tools can hamper the film more than help. It's overkill that saps money and energy away from more important decisions.
As you are not a cinematographer, heres how it is. I have been for 30 years. Producers would come to us, ask for camera order, no issue. Then we would select film stock based on what would most suit t...
Expand commentAs you are not a cinematographer, heres how it is. I have been for 30 years. Producers would come to us, ask for camera order, no issue. Then we would select film stock based on what would most suit the look and parameters of the project. With digital, the cameras are like film stocks, and the cameras vary greatly, many just don't look that good. Yes, producers think they know what we need, but it's based on budget not a decision based on the many layers of what a cinematographer bases his camera choice on. So for cinematographers it's so frustrating when producers who think they know select a camera or us. Mostly they don't.
I own my camera's such as they are and most indie projects just don't have the budget to run out and buy or rent any camera they want . now days people are posting adds looking for cinematographers wh...
Expand commentI own my camera's such as they are and most indie projects just don't have the budget to run out and buy or rent any camera they want . now days people are posting adds looking for cinematographers who own a specific camera or camera's yet their budgets for said cinematographer doesn't make it realistic. I mean if I owned 4 Red Cameras and all The accessories it takes o run them? I couldn't justify showing up for a shoot that pays only 60.00 an hour or a couple hundred dollars a day but I can show up with a Panasonic AG-HVX200ap or a good DSLR rig while its a good topic in my experience it becomes moot the second they determined the budget
Hello Mark. What is a good ol' Texas boy doing in LA? What pert of Texas are you from?
Hey Wesley, I grew up in Houston and went to UT (a long time ago!). I moved out to LA over 20 years ago. There just wasn't much film stuff going on in Houston then!
Wow. I grew up in Austin, my Dad worked for UT, and my son lives in Houston. For such a large state, it sure is a small world.
Hello everyone! I'm a Cinematographer who just moved to Los Angeles a few months ago. I graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Cinema / Digital Arts. Being new to LA, I'm looking to forge new creative relationships. Connecting other people to one another is something I'm about too! You...
Expand postHello everyone! I'm a Cinematographer who just moved to Los Angeles a few months ago. I graduated from Point Park University with a B.A. in Cinema / Digital Arts. Being new to LA, I'm looking to forge new creative relationships. Connecting other people to one another is something I'm about too! You can find my reel at this link: https://vimeo.com/107220418 or on my profile. If you see something you like, send me a network request or message. Maybe we would work well together!
Thank you very much! These pieces were shot on the Red Epic, Blackmagic Cinema Camera, Canon 5D mk iii and Panasonic AF-100.
Thanks, Sam!
Welcome!
Hey Heather, thanks for connecting. You probably already know this, but I thought I should mention it anyway, I'm teaching my big No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. Seeing that you're a multi-threat--director/producer/actor--this class is perfect for you. One of my guest speakers was an...
Expand postHey Heather, thanks for connecting. You probably already know this, but I thought I should mention it anyway, I'm teaching my big No Budget Film School class this weekend in LA. Seeing that you're a multi-threat--director/producer/actor--this class is perfect for you. One of my guest speakers was an actor who took my class a few years ago, and he then wrote, directed, produced, and starred in an award-winning feature that premiered in Slamdance last year. He's got a great story to share and he's very inspirational. Anyway, if you're interested in taking the class, be sure to use the Promotional Code: STAGE32 Good for 20% off! http://NoBudgetFilmSchool.eventbrite.com
I wish I could attend your class, it sounds so interesting and I know I would greatly benefit from it. My kids have basketball all weekend so sadly I cannot attend. Let me know how it went!
Hey Heather, I certainly understand a busy weekend with family! It was a great group this time and I thought my guest speakers were particularly inspiring. Maybe you can make it sometime in the future. I may be teaching it again in the Fall. Best of luck with your projects!
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