http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: movies - Recent Posts en Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:47:20 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jackson-on-the-hobbit#post-72118 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:33:02 +0000 doublehamm 72118@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>48 Red Epics?  Pshhhh, I have over 190 collecting dust in my closet at home.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jackson-on-the-hobbit#post-72116 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:45:23 +0000 Charles Schultz 72116@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Wow, I can understand the camera envy going on. I wonder when they are finished if they would let us have a couple to play around with and keep? Cool video and very informative.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jackson-on-the-hobbit#post-72111 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 20:08:55 +0000 SargeHero 72111@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How AWESOME!!. Those weren't cameras, they look more like some kind of mechanical monsters :-). Excellent behind the scenes, thanks for sharing Earl. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/jackson-on-the-hobbit#post-72110 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:11:01 +0000 EarlC 72110@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For all those curious about The Hobbit, using the RED cameras (LOTS of them) in a 3D production and green screen stuff, check out <a href="http://movies.msn.com/paralleluniverse/peter-jackson-reveals-elijah-wood-in-hobbit/story/feature/">this update from Peter Jackson</a>. I found it quite interesting and informative. Sure gets the jealousy thing going regarding equipment. Awesome link shared via MSN.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61370 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:32:34 +0000 composite1 61370@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Wow, after this post didn't get much of a response I'd forgotten it. Glad you guys 'dug' it out and took a look at it.</p> <p>Yup, the tools are getting better and in most instances cheaper. One thing is for sure, the 'process' of doing this work is ridiculously cheap now compared to the cost of what you needed not too long ago. But again as it has been mentioned, it all boils down to how much creative effort you put into the work will decide its 'quality'. Keira's father obviously had great material to work with (i.e. adorable kid) but took some extra steps to help make the video that much more 'watchable'. </p> <p>The pro's on the forums have said it many times that 'you can do good work even with low-end tools'. The 7D is a mighty fine tool and despite its quality image, could have easily 'sucked on ice' if Trin hadn't taken the time to 'craft' his film during the filming and editing process. As an amateur or intermediate shooter the faster you figure out that the crafting of your work is where all the time, effort and money goes into making watchable videos the better. That's why a pro with a dinky 'point and shoot' rig will smoke an amateur with a high-priced one every time. If the pro has access to the more costly rig, fugeddaboutit!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61369 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:57:38 +0000 EarlC 61369@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Those who take the time to learn and practice the essentials, put forth the effort and take the time and opportunity to improve their skills in shooting AND editing always produce better videos. It's the skill, experience and talent, solid application of acquisition and editing techniques THEN the technology that makes for good productions, not higher quality, more affordable and easier to learn tools of the trade.</p> <p>I'd LOVE to have some kind of Super Wheels to tool around in, but I can get to and return from the job with my humble PT Cruiser - 80,000 miles and counting. Likewise, as I've noted before, you can build a house with a hammer and handsaw. Who would want to, right? The point is the tools are essential, but knowledge and application of technique and creative abilities is paramount.</p> <p>Really enjoyed viewing the video, by the way. Lot of effort went into its making.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61365 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 11:08:52 +0000 grinner 61365@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Look at the technology advances since we were making home movies. I was shooting with a quazar VHS camera in 1984 and to edit, I shot the television with quued up raw footage. lol Today folks can shoot on HD and edit with a fine NLE for far less money than what was spent 25 years ago.</p> <p>This is also why we've seen a change in bidding/pricing. While it was no problem to have folks standing in line to pay $450 an hour in a limited linear suite 15 years ago, it's often a challenge to get more than $175 an hour today for anything they want. This aint all bad. It's not as if we have to spend the millions on an edit suite we had to 15 years ago. I have less than $70k in mine with decks, sync and everything. When I replace it, I'll pay a quarter of that with more capabilities. The fella who made this fine video most likly spent less than 5 figures for everything he's got, including the camera. Our profit margines havn't changed. Our technology/overhead has.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-61361 Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:03:13 +0000 cooperspick 61361@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The wobble has always been a serious issue if you use a standard tripod and do panoramic shots you can avoid that issue and still make a solid video. When i do <a href="http://www,cooperspick.com">sports pick</a> events that works best because it is nearly impossible to track some of the actions clip for clip due to the velocity of the ball movement. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/planet-of-the-humans#post-57933 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:19:36 +0000 composite1 57933@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Pseudo,</p> <p>I swear dude, I was waitin' for him to say the words....</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/planet-of-the-humans#post-57931 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:15:15 +0000 pseudosafari 57931@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> sweet, thanks for sharing this.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/planet-of-the-humans#post-57917 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:39:11 +0000 composite1 57917@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ran across this vid by Leo Burnett called "Space Monkey". It's a nice little short but the end is hauntingly familiar. "You maniacs! Damn you all to hell!" Check it out.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/11127915">Space Monkey</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user3640680">Leo Burnett</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-horror-films-wanted-for-tv-screening#post-56035 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:53:31 +0000 sumary 56035@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>MovieScreams Horror Fest is now open for submissions. We are seeking short horror films and trailers from independent filmmakers.  MovieScreams Horror Fest is an online horror festival and cable Television series dedicated to the screening of independent and classic horror movies. This is a Public Access Television series. Airing Sundays at Midnight. Comcast Cable channel 24 - People TV in Atlanta, GA.</p> <p>Inspired by the passion of independent filmmaking! MovieScreams, features short horror films by those brave enough to grab a video camera and make their own movies. Any film between 1-30 minutes will classify as a short. This is not a contest so no entry fee is involved.  There is no deadline.</p> <p>Submitting a horror film to the MovieScreams! Horror Fest is free.  Simply email us the video link to your film, along with the title and synopsis. If selected it will show up in the list of films on the main page of our website. We promote the horror film genre and provide a platform for filmmakers to screen their work. Film festivals have always been very supportive of alternative and fringe indies. Unfortunately, the horror genre often get left out of festival programs. How will we discover the next Peter Jackson if festivals do not support young filmmakers who create fantastic visions?</p> <p> <strong>For more info visit:</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.moviescreams.com/">http://www.moviescreams.com</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-55711 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:22:55 +0000 composite1 55711@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>"In some shots a bit of exposure shift and wobble is visible, but that's just the camera I guess."</em></p> <p>Anindya,</p> <p>From what I read, the wobble was a camera issue and yeah a wee bit of color correction would have done wonders for this. But for just taking a camera out and getting shots of the kid and playing around with some support gear options, it's pretty good.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-55701 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:16:36 +0000 anindya49 55701@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Looks great! In some shots a bit of exposure shift and wobble is visible, but that's just the camera I guess.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/home-videos-are-getting-so-much-better#post-55700 Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:06:51 +0000 composite1 55700@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Normally I post stuff shot by professional shooters. Every now and then an ammy or intermediate gets my attention and I think their work is definitely worth a look. "Keira in the Park" is typical of what the average VM hobbyist is trying to shoot, home movies of the kids. Using a Nikon D90 filmmaker and Keira's father Trin has made quite the cute little film with the help of some advanced techniques using both steadycam and dolly rigs. Let me know what you think.</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/8396823">Keira In The Park</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user539149">Trin</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/making-true-story-movies#post-42223 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 18:01:26 +0000 bigbt883 42223@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>honestly id check to make sure i could do it even if you follow it loosley  or anything like that the last thing you need is to have to worry about a lawsuit after a premire you kow what  i mean man </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/making-true-story-movies#post-42216 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:54:48 +0000 movieman101 42216@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Does anyone know what has to be done in order to make a movie that is 'based on a true story'? Do you have to get permission from the person or people who it is about or anything like that? What about if it was 'loosely based' or 'inspired by' a true story (like adjusting the story, changing the names, and loosely following the real story)?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/online-entertainment#post-41756 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:47:18 +0000 sajjadh 41756@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>HiPakistan is the ultimate online video portal to the best free hollywood movie, bollywood movie, lollywood movie, videos, video songs, mujras, hindi movie songs, remix, bhangra, classical hits and all other video content on the web.</p> <p>For more info please visit <a href="http://www.hipakistan.com/entertainment.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.hipakistan.com/entertainment.html</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/promote-your-short-films-the-romeo-theater#post-37501 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:30:48 +0000 chrisColorado 37501@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>As soon as I finish reediting my latest short films, I will be submitting them. I look forward to being on the show!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/promote-your-short-films-the-romeo-theater#post-37489 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:48:27 +0000 RomeoTheater 37489@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, I'm John Romeo, creator and host of "The Romeo Theater", an online show. In each show we present a short movie, and the director shares a little bit about the story behind it.</p> <p>I'm always looking for short films to feature on the show! If you'd like to present your movie (under 5 minutes long) on The Romeo Theater, visit the website at <a href="http://www.romeo-theater.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.romeo-theater.com</a> and click the 'Submissions' link on the right. I would love to see your stuff!</p> <p>You can view the show at the website to see how the format works: <a href="http://www.romeo-theater.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.romeo-theater.com</a>. You can also 'subscribe' to the show as a video podcast by searching "Romeo Theater" in Apple iTunes. Select shows are also available at my YouTube channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/TheRomeoTheater" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/TheRomeoTheater</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/estes-park-film-festival-youtube-challenge#post-36818 Sun, 25 May 2008 21:01:44 +0000 seandb 36818@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong><em>Don’t just watch the films.  Be a part of them by producing a video for the 2008 EPFF YouTube Challenge!</em></strong></p> <br /> The challenge is simple.  Create a YouTube video promoting this year’s Estes Park Film Festival, and the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 will be the recipient of two All-Access Gold Passes (valued at $200) to the 4-day Festival.<br />  <br /> <strong>Here’s how to play:</strong></p> <p>1.) Research the upcoming Estes Park Film Festival by visiting <a href="http://www.estesparkfilm.com/">http://www.estesparkfilm.com</a> , and also click on “<a href="http://null/pastfestivals.html">Past Festivals</a>” and see what’s been done in the past.</p> <p>2.) Check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/epfilmfest">http://www.YouTube.com/epfilmfest</a> to watch the previous promos for the Estes Park Film Festival, and also do a search to see what other festivals across the nation are doing.</p> <p>4.) Create a short video that would be :30 seconds or less. Edgy videos are good, but please no curse words or explicit content.</p> <p>5.) After your video is posted to YouTube, please send an e-mail to Sean Doherty, Executive Director, <a href="mailto:sean@estesparkfilm.com">sean@estesparkfilm.com</a> , by August 15 and you will receive an email confirmation letting you know of your entry’s acceptance into the contest. Please put “YouTube Challenge” in the e-mail subject line. Each submission should include the user name, video title, and YouTube link.</p> <p>6.) All submissions to YouTube must be posted by August 15. Remember, the festival begins on September 11. Which means the sooner you post your video, the more “views” you’ll have an opportunity to get.</p> <p>7.) The producer of the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 will be the recipient of two Gold Passes (valued at $200) to the 4-day Festival which includes the following benefits:</p> <ul> <li>All-access seamless experience to the Festival </li> <li>Priority Seating: First admittance to all Festival films </li> <li>Admission to Opening Night Gala on the 12th , and Awards Gala on the 14th </li> <li>Swag Bag: Exclusive limited edition commemorative merchandise, drink vouchers, and sponsor coupons. </li> </ul> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co-1#post-35303 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:07:34 +0000 toofy 35303@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com">http://www.toofy.com</a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p><strong>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually</strong> via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co#post-35302 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:07:24 +0000 toofy 35302@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com">http://www.toofy.com</a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co-usa#post-35301 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:01:46 +0000 toofy 35301@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com"><a href="http://www.toofy.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.toofy.com</a><br /> </a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p><strong>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually</strong> via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p>