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| Big Easy Shorts Festival | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
Festivals
The Big Easy Shorts Festivals and Big Easy International Film Festival (we're screening features this year) are back to screen some amazing films from around the world (including 9 from Louisiana). We hope you can make it this year and hope that you can help us spread the word about the festival. Also, we wanted to invite you to the Opening Night Party (Nov. 12th, 8pm-11pm, @ The Kerry Pub - 331 Decatur St.)... come meet the filmmakers screening this year!
PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO ANYONE YOU BELIEVE MAY WANT TO COME TO THIS YEAR'S BIG EASY FILM FESTIVALS! TELL THEM TO COME SEE YOUR FILM AND SOME OTHER GREAT FILMS!
Ticket & Pass information is below, as is the schedule with the film descriptions!
This will be the LAST screenings at CANAL PLACE THEATRES as they will be closing down for 4-6 months to completely renovate, so help us close it with a bang!
Nov. 13th - 15th
Theatres at Canal Place
333 Canal Street
Ticket & All-Access Pass Sales
To buy tickets to the Big Easy Film Festivals, visit: www.BigEasyFilmFestivals.com/schedule.html Tickets are $8 each ($5 for ages 17 and under)
To Buy All-Access Passes at the Filmmaker Rate (Cast, Crew, Family, and Friends are eligible), visit: www.BigEasyFilmFestivals.com/filmmakers.html Passes are ONLY $25 each! That allows you to see all 12 programs with a total of 48 films for ONLY $25!
Tickets and Passes can be purchased at the Festival box office but the $25 deal is available only ONLINE.
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| Portraits of Olde Towne | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009
This summer, the Olde Towne Arts Center in Slidell held a Digital Media Week where students were taught the basics of photography and videography in a virtual production environment. They were given assignments and deadlines and were able to immediately put what they learned into practice. The results were displayed this Saturday, November 7, 2009 at the Olde Towne Arts Evening in Slidell, Louisiana. The turn out was pretty good as was the reception of the students work. The video they created, with the help of instructors Sharon Sharpe, Scott Threlkeld and Bob Krieger, is the first of hopefully many, that will document the oral history of Olde Towne Slidell. Click on the video below to view it. Enjoy! A short oral history of Olde Towne Slidell with interviews with Alan and Carla Naulty of Naulty Shoe Shop, Eric and Mary Dubuisson of Slidell Cleaners, and Sid Darby of Original Tire. | |
| LaFilm Production Course | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Thursday, Sep. 24, 2009
General Information Okay, here it is... I'm looking to provide, on a bi-monthly basis, a video production class geared toward the newbie and or other not-so-professional so that he/she can learn the art of making a movie. Any takers? The class would take place over a two week period. Week One would cover the basics of scriptwriting, camera operation, audio, lighting and the basics of directing. Week Two would be used to create your own film based on what you've learned the week before! Of course, you would be guided along the way by certain masters in the arts (to be named later!) The price for such an endeavor would be in the range of $200 - $300 which would include equipment fees and supplies. The classes would be Monday through Friday from around 6PM to 10PM to accommodate those pesky day jobs. Thoughts? Give me a shout at rwk @ lafilm.net if you're interested, have ideas to make it better, want to participate, or just want to add your .02! Thanks, y'all and keep shooting! | |
| And the Winner is... | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009
Festivals The results are in... and we won! "Murder in the Marigny" was awarded the Best Soundtrack award for the 48 Hour Film Project 2009 New Orleans competition! We were also a big contender in the Audience Award, but didn't quite make the cut. Oh well, there's always next year... And I think we did damn fine and dandy getting this far for our first year competing! I want to take this opportunity to thank the Academy, er..., um...; ok I want to thank our Cast and Crew for a wonderful job! As listed in the credits...
Murder In The Marigny Cast Producer Director Cinematography Editing Screenwriters Sound and Lighting Production Assistant "Somebody Wake Me Please" Additional Sound Effects Locations Hospitality Special Thanks To | |
| Screenings and other stuff... | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
Festivals I have to start by saying thanks and congrats to Emily Ratner for doing a great job of producing this year's event! From the meetups before hand to the showings at the Big Top, through the actual 48 hour weekend and the screenings yesterday afternoon at Lupin Hall; everything went like clockwork! While there is always room for improvement, Emily put in a huge amount of hard work, brain power, scheduling and coordination skills, and I sure, some sweat equity to pull things off this year! You go, girl! Now the screenings... We attended both the Group A and the Group B screenings for the New Orleans 2009 48 Hour Film Project. I felt we had some competition but didn't realize the true amount and quality of the competitors! The look and feel of the majority of films screened gave me pause and my congratulations go out to the 25 other groups! A few of the groups didn't complete their projects on time and I'm ETERNALLY grateful! If some of those teams had made it, I don't think I'd have a chance! For example... Team Dissension led by Topher Jones came into the project late. Their "Holiday Film" shot by cinematographer Francisco Gonzalez had a fantastic big budget look and feel! Whew! 15 Minutes led by Michael Garrett and their film "Syphagonorheagitis" (I think I spelled it right) was a crowd favorite. The acting, makeup, and story were right on the mark. They were longer than the competition allowed and aren't in the running for the Audience award or the 48 Hour awards, but I can almost guarantee that the film will be making the rounds on the festival circuit! Tonight the winners will be announced at 7:30pm (Awards announced between 8:30 and 9pm at Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits, 600 Poland Ave. Awards will be given for Best Directing, Best Script, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Acting, Best Music, Best Sound Design, Best Effects, Best Use of Genre, Best Use of Character, Best Use of Prop, and Best Use of Line. Hopefully we will end up giving all the competitors a run for their money! If you are inclined, come n out tonight to cheer us on and wish us luck! | |
| The Film is complete! | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Festivals OK, y'all... The film that "Team LaFilm" produced for the 48 Hour Film Project is finished. Brainstorming the story and script, finding talent and locations began on Friday at 7PM. Lighting, sound, rehearsal, and shooting began around 10AM on Saturday with the principle shooting being wrapped somewhere around 10PM and digitizing and editing beginning then with final tweaking wrapping up around 2PM on Sunday. We were the first to arrive, even before the City Producer, to turn in our completed epic. We left for a while to have celebratory cocktails and dinner and arrived back to be the second team to turn in our films. Emily Ratner, the city Producer, has my greatest thanks for everything she did to make this year's competition run smoothly. Out of 26 teams, 20 turned in their films on time! Our team was, of course, one of those 20! Not bad for first timers! The films will be screened next Sunday, August 23. Below is the info, please enjoy! What: New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project Screenings | |
| Let the Games Begin! | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009
Festivals A quick update on the 48 Hour Film Project.... We received our marching orders! Our genre is Suspense/Thriller; the character is Mabel or Matthew Kotik, a gardener; the prop is a rubber band; and the line of dialog, "Which one was the weak link?" We're off to an auspicious start... our editing computer decided to not boot at all. The evil hal.dll missing error.... Oh well, more later. It's 6AM and we're getting ready to shoot! | |
| Another Update: Good reading! | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2009
Festivals Emily Ratner, the producer of this year's New Orleans competition offered the advice below. Good Stuff! ---------------------------------------------------
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| Actors and Locations | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009
Festivals Hey, y'all... I have a number of additional actors that would like to join our group. To Han, a young Asian female; Rob and Elizabeth, 20-somethings from Baton Rouge; and Sam, a 30ish black male. Add them to Renee's actress/musician and I think we have a great start! I'd like y'all to think about various locations around the city that we could use. We would need permissions, so if you can get it, do so! We have no idea what the genre will be but the general consensus (sp?) is that we'll stick with what we draw rather than going for the wild card genres. So let's look for locations that are "cool N'Awlins" yet are rather generic for our piece. Outdoor locations are simple yet effective, such as the Moonwalk or outside the Dome. Let me know what you think. I plan on being at the Big Top tomorrow night, so if you plan on being there, let me know. The time is getting close! Let's have a great time! | |
| 48 Hour Film Update | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Monday, Aug. 3, 2009
Festivals OK y'all...
Below is the next email from the New Orleans Producer of the 48 Hour Film Project, Emily Ratner. I had the opportunity to meet with her at the Meet and Greet on Friday and it was great. She seems to have her s*** together! I'm looking forward to having a fantastic, if not exhausting time! I also had the opportunity to meet with several local actors who attended... Sam, Elizabeth, Rob, To Han, to name a few! And it looks like our team members are coming up with talent themselves! (Thanks, Renee!) Let's plan on talking soon and getting one, if not two final meetings setup. Let's win LaFilm! - - - - - - - - - - - - Emily's email...
Hello NOLA 48HFP Filmmakers! Thanks to all who came out to our first networking event on Friday. It was so good to meet and see you! And don't forget to stop by our next event, this Thursday, at The Big Top, 1638 Clio St, where we'll be showing films from last year's 48HFP! These networking events are a great opportunity to find new team members and actors. A slew of fabulous and talented New Orleanians came out on Friday looking for a team to join--don't miss another opportunity to connect with these folks! Appologies in advance for the very long email, but all of this information is important, so please read to the end!! Below is the listing of when to be where for the Project film weekend. Please read the Kickoff, Drop Off and Screening Information carefully so that you're in the right place at the right time! KICKOFF EVENT You must have someone present to draw the genre for your film in our random drawing. Please limit total attendees to 3 people. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 6-7p.m. [All teams arrive at 6pm – participate in check-in and drawings – Leave at 7pm sharp!] PRYTANIA MUSIC AND SPIRITS 3445 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115 DROP OFF EVENT Your film must be received by 7:30 p.m. to be considered on-time and eligible for all awards. [Late films will still be screened (but not judged), so be sure to get them in!] SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 6:30-9:30p.m. "ON-TIME" FILMS BY 7:30P.M.! PRYTANIA MUSIC AND SPIRITS 3445 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70115 SCREENING SCHEDULE AND ASSIGNMENTS Below are the official screening times and groups for the New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project. Your team has been assigned to a group. The only way to change groups is to find a team willing to switch with you. Before you get deep in the moment of filmmaking, just a note about the screenings: - Don't forget to invite your family, colleagues and friends to the screenings. The info is below. -Forward this email to your team members so that they know which screening to attend to see their film. -For each screening group, the audience will vote for their three favorite films and from these votes, one film will be awarded the audience award. There will be 2 Audience Awards in New Orleans -At the screening, feel free to celebrate your film (and to lobby the audience for votes). In the past, film teams have worn costumes and handed out postcards to the audience in the lobby and brought posters and props along to the screening. New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project Screening Info: The screenings will be held on SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, at the LUPIN HALL, 2800 Chartres St. Group A will screen at <START TIME>. Group B will screen at <START TIME>. PLEASE NOTE: Details about Awards Party coming soon!! GROUP A Zut & Funaki Films, Garick Giroir XOC: 01, Paul Downs TrailerDaze Films, Sean Beck Team Spineless, Rory White The Swider Bros., Joseph Swider Savage Light Films, Louis St. Romain Road Research Laboratory, Rob Hebert LOCOFILM, Russell Blanchard The Local 504, Vaughn D. Taylor LaFilm, Bob Krieger Killer Sheep, JonGunnar Gylfason Killer Pink Bunny Productions, Joshua Robert Joker Town, Franklin Fehrman GROUP B HelpaBrothaReachaRash, Jacob Meaux HeadHunter Productions, Hunter McGregor Goodbye Blue Monday, Kenneth Lass Filmhouse, Kevin Hughes Dead Bloated Clown (DBC) Production, Sean Richardson DA BIG EZ, Jack Wirt a cult of one, Nathan Olney Cino Productions, Zac Cino Buffalo, Caroline DeBruhl Beauvais Media, Ben Balser A Barking Dog Production, Paul Gustavo B-Group Productions, Brian Bruhn 15 Minutes, Michael Garrett Each team leader receives 2 comp tickets to his/her screening. TICKET SALES Online purchasing coming soon! Tickets may also be purchased at Lupin Hall the day of the event. NOTE: TICKETS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED WITH CASH AT LUPIN HALL. 48HFP NEW RULES AND HIGHLIGHTS in 2009: As the 48 Hour Film Project enters its 9th year, we continue to update and modify our rules. This year there are a few changes. 1. 2009 Genres We've done our customary genre shake-up. Road Movie and Spy have been retired for the year. In their place we've brought back popular genres Buddy Film, Mockumentary, and Superhero. And it wouldn't be the 48 Hour Film Project without those three beloved words: "Musical or Western"! Here’s the complete list of genres: * Buddy Film * Comedy * Detective/cop * Drama * Fantasy * Film de Femme (see below) * Holiday Film * Horror * Mockumentary * Musical or Western * Romance * Sci Fi * Superhero * Thriller/suspense Film de Femme Never heard of a Film de Femme? That's because we invented it! A Film de Femme is a film featuring one or more strong female characters. Romantic comedies or "chick flicks" are included in this genre, but are only a subset. What's a strong female character? Think Ellen Page in Juno, Salma Hayek in Frida, or Reese Witherspoon in Election. Smart and capable, just like most of the women in our lives! And remember: strong women characters are not required to kill someone! 2. 2009 Wild Card Genres After genres have been selected, filmmakers will be given the option to trade in their genre for a Wild Card Genre. Once you switch, you can't switch back! Wild Card Genres will be randomly assigned to each city. See the list of possible Wild Card genres below. * Fable * Family Film * Foreign Film * Ghost Movie * Historical Fiction/Period Piece * Martial Arts * Silent Film (see http://www.48hourfilm.com/silentfilm ) * Stoner Film * Surprise Ending * Tragedy 3. We’re going back to Cannes! We will be taking a selection of the best 2009 48HFP films to Cannes in May 2010. 4. Each City Winner team (i.e., the winner of “Best Film” in your city) will receive a FREE copy of Movie Magic Scriptwriting software (value $248) 5. The 48HFP is on Facebook… find us at “48 Hour Film Project” and see recently uploaded videos of Kickoffs from around the world. 6. We’re happy to report that once again the 48HFP is partnering with the Screen Actors Guild to allow SAG members to participate in 48HFP films. If you are thinking about using a SAG actor, here’s what you should keep in mind: * You must complete the SAG Short Film Agreement as modified by the 48HFP Rider (2 copies - both with original signatures) * You must have your SAG actors complete the SAG Employment Agreement as modified by the Rider * You must complete the SAG Internet Use Rider for each SAG actor, if you would like to put your film on your personal website for resume purposes only. (Other internet uses will still require permission from SAG.) * You will have more limited distribution options. For any but the most basic uses, you will need to contact SAG to secure additional rights. Go to http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/sag.php for more information. 7. As a reminder, USB Flash Drives are accepted media! However, we will not be able to return the drive to you. If you choose to submit your film on a USB flash drive, you must follow the guidelines for submitting a quicktime file found here: http://www.48hourfilm.com/quicktime 8. In place of the customary required title card that states, "This film made for the 48 Hour Film Project 2009. www.48.tv" we are providing you with an alternative - a brief animated slate that identifies the film. Use of the animated piece is not mandatory, but it is preferred. Note: you must use either the title card or the animated slate in your film. To access the video label, go here: http://www.48hourfilm.com/slate If you have any trouble with the file, just create the title card. 9. Each team must deliver a Team Leader’s Agreement signed by the team leader to the Kickoff Event. The team leader doesn’t need to be at the Kickoff, but his or her signature does! The Team Leader’s Agreement is at: http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmmakers/documents.php 10. Go to http://www.48.tv/ to see 48HFP films! A selection of early films, all of the 2006 and most of the 2007 and 2008 48 Hour Films can be seen on our own web channel, 48.tv. The site allows you to rate films, send links to friends, and search for films. The site has been in a beta testing phase since last year, and new features are in store for 2009. Filmmakers continue to be able to upload their film to 48.tv -- no more waiting for us to make it through our backlog. The site will have social networking functions (think Facebook or MySpace) so that filmmakers can provide info about themselves and their teams, and can communicate on-line with each other. And lastly, you can look up a film in our 48HFP Film Catalogue, and link directly to it on 48.tv. Try it: http://www.48hourfilm.com/filmcatalogue/ Or see what’s on 48.tv right now! http://www.48.tv/ Good luck on all of your preparations!! Emily Ratner New Orleans Producer 48 Hour Film Project neworleans@40hourfilm.com 216.978.1395 http://www.48hourfilm.com/neworleans | |
| OTAC Media Arts Crew... | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Friday, Jul. 31, 2009
Festivals OTAC Media Arts crew,
It's official. we are now posted as a LaFilm team at the New Orleans 48 hour Film project site:
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| More 48 Hour Info | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009
Festivals Below is more information on the meetups and such from Emily Ratner of the New Orleans 48 Hour Film Project: TOMORROW, Friday, July 31 Prytania Food & Spirits, aka Prytania Bar 3445 Prytania St, NOLA 70115, across the street from Touro Hospital 7pm - ? Thanks to Prytania Food & Spirits for offering a FREE KEG to all 48HFP folks at this meet-up event! Thursday, August 6 The Big Top 3 Ring Circus 1638 Clio St, NOLA 70130 8pm - 10pm We'll be screening some of last year's NOLA 48HFP award-winning films at this event! A great opportunity to celebrate what we've accomplished in the past, and to scheme about even greater accomplishments for the future! Also, as you begin thinking about the resources you'll be putting into your film, we’ve got a fabulous resource for you: Rumblefish Music! http://www.48hourmusic.com We are happy to provide another tool for your filmmaking adventure. For those of you who do not have your music all set, we've got a great solution. For the second year in a row, the 48 Hour Film Project is partnering with Rumblefish, an online music service, to provide you with a deep catalog [http://musiclicensingstore.com] of music options at a discounted price. Log on and check out the songs—you'll be impressed by the selection. As a special deal for 48HFP filmmakers only, you can purchase songs for only $25 for use in your 48 Hour film. (Regular price $125.) And discounts are available throughout the year on your other projects—just because you signed up for the 48HFP! Here's how to get music--12 easy steps! 1. Visit http://www.48hourmusic.com 2. Click "Click Here To Register" – you will automatically be tagged as a 48 Hour Film Project client 3. Create an account 4. Fill out all required fields and hit Submit 5. From the Welcome Page, begin your search 6. From the Search Results, listen to the songs by clicking the PLAY icon. 7. Ignore "Calculate Price" and "Add to Playlist" as they do not pertain to 48 Hour Film Project clients 8. When you have found the song you wish to license, click "Add to Cart." 9. You will be prompted to name the project in your Cart – please do so 10. From the Cart, select "Checkout" from the Cart Functions drop down menu 11. Fill out the billing information 12. When this step is complete, you will be e-mailed a completed license and a link to download the file in your preferred format Please contact dan@rumblefish.com with any questions. But that's not all... How do you fill out the Music Release form that you will turn in with your film, you might ask?!?! Here is what you do! 1. The person who registers on the http://www.48hourmusic.com/ website for your team will be your "License Holder". 2. That person fills out and signs the Music Release, Including: • The list of all songs downloaded • Reference that it came from Rumblefish • Include a copy of the Email from Rumblefish with your License and the songs. 3. Turn it in with your film That's it - that will take care of your Music Release as far as the Rumblefish Music goes. You will still need normal releases for any other music you use. Oh, and for canned music in your editing software, the release is signed by the "editing software owner" as they are the licensed user of that music. Emily Ratner New Orleans Producer 48 Hour Film Project 216.978.1395 http://www.48hourfilm.com/neworleans | |
| Team LaFilm | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2009
Festivals "Team LaFilm" is rolling! An email will be sent around soon detailing the team members we have "on the hook" as of this week. A lot of us will be at the Meet-and Greet at the Prytania Food and Spirts on Friday, July 31. The Prytania Bar, as it is also known, is at 3445 Prytania Street across from Touro Hospital. The evnt will be from 7PM until... Hope to see y'all there! Email me at rwk@lafilm.net if you are interested in joining the team, know some local talent that would like to participate, or would simply like to "donate to the cause". See you there on Friday! - Bob Krieger | |
| 48 Hour Film Project | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Saturday, Jul. 25, 2009
Festivals
We have just signed up to join the 48 Hour Film Project for the New Orleans. August 14 - 16, 2009 are the dates set and we'll have a great time trying to come up with a story and film that will hopefully "WOW" the judges. Looking forward to a sleepless weekend in a few weeks and a whol;e helluva lot of fun! Want to join us? Go to 48hourfilm.com and find out more! Want to join our group? Email me at info@lafilm.net and let's talk! Below is information fromEmily Ratner about the New Orleans competition. Enjoy! 48 HOURS 2009 Meetings | |
| The DIY Light Stand | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
Short Production Seminars
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| Introducing the Short Production Seminars | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Friday, Feb. 20, 2009
Tips and Tricks - Short Production Seminars What's it all about? The first Short Production Seminar! The first of, hopefully, many short videos explaining some of the many tips and tricks on video production! | |
| Happy New Year! | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
General Information I want to take this time to say Happy New Year to each and every one who visits this site! I realize that I am writing this a few days early, but I do plan on having a few days to myself before 2009 begins. I am currently working on a few projects and plan on finishing a few as well before the beginning of Mardi Gras. 509-A Julia is in post production now and I anticipate posting the finished video here for comments and critiques. I am also finishing a script for a short film entitled: Death Comes Calling. It is a comedy that proves Death is inevitable, just not infallible. I'd like to hear from other Louisiana filmmakers. What would you like to see online? What would you like to work on? What would you like to collaborate on? Send me an email and let's talk! I can be reached at rwk<at>lafilm.net. Give me a shout and let's talk a bout what it's about! Above all, keep shooting! | |
| Big Easy Shorts Festival | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
Festivals The Big Easy Shorts Festival begins today with what looks like a great lineup of short subject films. The films are divided into Dark Comedy, Comedy, Horror/Thriller,Drama, and Documentary categories. I have already seen a few of these flms at the Ozone Film Festival in Covington this year, so these films appear to be making the festival circuit. The opening night party is tonight from 7:00 to 10:00 at the Kerry Irish Pub, 331 Decatur St. Comeon out to meet the filmmakers. There is no cover to get in. The films begin tomorrow and run through Sunday. Tomorrow there is also a free seminar at 1:30 Pm on "How to make and get your film into Festivals." For more information on the films, pricing, and to look at the schedule of events, go to http://www.bigeasyshortsfestival.com/ and check it out. | |
| Videomaker 21st Annual Short Video Contest | |
POSTED BY Freddy Quantum, Friday, Nov. 14, 2008
General Information | |
| A Book with a View | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008
I try to keep up with reading many different books on the process of filmmaking. There are hundreds out there but a few are memorable and stand out from the crowd. The Shut Up and Shoot Documentary Guide by Anthony Q. Artis is one of those books. One of the first things to jump out at you is Mr. Artis' down to earth way of writing, keeping it straight to the point and "down and dirty". The book is a straight forward guide on guerilla documentary filmmaking with the added bonus of interviews with documentary filmmakers, producers, and editors who have "been there and done that." The book is divided into chapters starting with the preproduction process; continuing with shooting, lighting, and sound tips; real world interviewing tips and techniques; ending with the post production process and getting your finished film out there and seen. The book comes with a bonus DVD that contains production checklists; camera, lighting, and sound cheat sheets; some great resource pages; and finally audio and video content to help put you in the right frame of mind. This book should be part of your library. If you want a copy, and I believe you shoud, simply go to www.downanddirtydv.com and order a copy directly from Ant. He'll even personally autograph it for you! So stop thinking about that documentary you want to shoot or that great story that's lurking in your soul! Just get out there and SHUT UP AND SHOOT! | |
| 72 Hour Film Competition | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
72 Hour Film Competition
The Big Easy Shorts Festival is conducting a 72 Hour Film Competition. Starting on Friday, November 7th (at 7 PM) all participating teams will meet, receive the rules, and be given their starting point. (the date was changed to give more weekend time). Official teams are made up of 2 people, but you can get as many people to help you during the filmmaking process. Each team will be given a genre, a random prop which must appear in the film, and a line of dialogue which must be spoken in the film... beyond that, the filmmakers will be free to create their films. All films will be due on at 7PM on Monday, November 10th. Six of the films will be chosen by a panel of Judges to screen the following weekend, at the Big Easy Shorts Festival. Of the six films, the Judges will choose the Judges Award Winner (to be announced at the Big Easy Shorts Festival's Awards Ceremony). At the screening, the audience will also vote on the Audience Award Winner (which will also be announced at the Awards Ceremony). The two Award Winners will receive 50% each, of the the 72 Hour Submission Fees. The more teams we have, the more the prize money will be. Teams that sign up will receive instructions about where to meet on the 8th. For more information and to sign up your team, go to: http://www.bigeasyshortsfestival.com/72Hour.html Bonne Chance! | |
| Introducing "Tips and Tricks" | |
POSTED BY Bob Krieger, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008
Tips and Tricks Introducing: LaFilm.net Tips and Tricks! Have you ever wondered how something was done in the movies? Have you ever wondered how you could recreate those effects? This "Tips and Tricks" category of the LaFilm Blog may just help you out! We'll try to cover the obvious in camera effects and also explore the many effects available using your NLE software. Our first installment is coming soon! It involves setting up and lighting a "greenscreen" for those wonderful chromakey effects. Other tips coming soon include duplicating your actors using in-camera effects and extending the effect with chromakey; Cheap, DIY, fluorescent lighting; foley sound techniques; shooting day for night; and much more! If you have an idea to share or have an effects request, send it along to info@lafilm.net. If we can't answer it, then maybe we'll post it here and get a few suggestions from the crowd!
Basic Tip #1: Feed the critters! Most indie productions are low budget or no budget. You've probably gotten actors and crew working for free or a DVD copy of the finished film. You scrimped on many different levels, but there's one place not to! ALWAYS feed the critters! That is, always have drinks, snacks, and a meal at meal times for your cast and crew. People feel better with a full belly and their quality of work definitely improves when they know they can grab a soda, water, chips or a piece of fruit from the craft services table (or out of the trunk of your car). For meals, use your producer skills and try to get a comped meal from a local eatery. Trade them a mention in the credits for a lunch deal. You can work out the details! If necessary, just order pizza, but don't forget to have various toppings including a veggie pizza for any herbivores working for you! Your thoughfulness in this area will have your cheap/free cast and crew wanting to work with you again. Remember that it's always good to build up karma points! | |
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