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Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: short films - Recent Posts http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: short films - Recent Posts en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:16:43 +0000 micjayger on "Short Films" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-films-1#post-73651 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 18:13:33 +0000 micjayger 73651@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Try "Kick Starter" Cville on "Short Films" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-films-1#post-73428 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:16:41 +0000 Cville 73428@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I really liked the last scene with the light under the hat. I would have liked to see a little slower fade at the end. ECACE Productions on "Short Films" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/short-films-1#post-73395 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:16:06 +0000 ECACE Productions 73395@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ How and were can you make profit with your short film productions? Here is a link of a short film that I did on the weekend, it was filmed on Saturday and edited on Sunday, I had to do the music as well. Please comment for good or bad, I need to know were I need to improve. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFp7ckwwuyY" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFp7ckwwuyY</a> Anonymous on "ACE TEASER TRAILER (SHORT FILM)" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ace-teaser-trailer-short-film#post-70657 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 09:32:07 +0000 Anonymous 70657@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi there, am loving the synopsis of this movie and look forward to watching it at some point. I'm a student and for my A2 practical I am going to attempt to make a film trailer similar to yours, however I don't have to shoot the flm obviously. My film synopsis idea is similar to yours in that it involves gangsters, crime and drama, I was therefore wondering if you had any tips for me on producing a film teaser trailer on this genre, for my coursework. Thanks a lot. Charlie. composite1 on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70529 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 13:19:57 +0000 composite1 70529@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ "Creativity will trump budget restrictions everytime." True that. Still need a camera with decent lux or ISO to work with 'short lights'. But you are right about what can be done. I would rather a rook roll with D4N if he/she didn't have someone experienced with night shooting at their back. grinner on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70525 Sat, 27 Aug 2011 05:54:10 +0000 grinner 70525@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ With so many on the cheap battery powered options today, that's just not the case anymore. Toting some Moles and a generator back in the day could talk some directors into shooting in daylight for audio reasons alone. Today it's as easy as skipping a light kit and heading to the woods with cheap bicycle headlights from walmart and some regular old printing paper for bounce and diffusion. Duct tape can be your stands. lol damn truth. Creativity will trump budget restrictions everytime. composite1 on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70508 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:48:19 +0000 composite1 70508@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ "Faking nigh shoots on the daylight just can't be pulled off due to harsh shadowing that you'd not have in the dark." That's why so many flicks shot that way always have a Full Moon shot dropped in to suspend belief. I don't mind shooting at night if the tools and power (hard or portable) are available. Most times though you're short both. grinner on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70505 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:57:51 +0000 grinner 70505@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ I guess if you're into the whole Clash of the Titans vibe (the original). I like shooting at night. My lighting revolves around the mood I'm wanting, just like lighting during daylight hours. I like small batter powered LEDs a lot for obvious reasons and a little diffusion and warm gelling will cure all that ails ya with em. Faking nigh shoots on the daylight just can't be pulled off due to harsh shadowing that you'd not have in the dark. If shooting in pitch blackness, man you'll be surprised how far a little bounce goes. Charles Schultz on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70476 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:45:09 +0000 Charles Schultz 70476@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ As Composite one said, shoot during the day and if possible, use an overcast day to keep shadows down. composite1 on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70471 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:30:29 +0000 composite1 70471@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Best lighting for a 'nighttime scene' is the Sun! Much easier to shoot clean (no filters) 'Day for Night' and darken the footage in post. If you must shoot at night, use either a camera with serious low-light capabilities (minimal or no gain) like one of the Canon or Nikon HDSLR's (6400 ISO or better.) Without a sensitive camera, your primary alternative is to use lights, maybe lots of them depending on the size of your location. If you don't have access to AC power on location, then you're going to have to bring your own power. That means generators and enough fuel to keep them running during the entire time you need them. Here's a link describing how to determine what size generator you'll need. <a href="http://www.galttech.com/research/household-DIY-tools/best-generators.php">http://www.galttech.com/research/household-DIY-tools/best-generators.php</a> Part of the equation you'll use is; how large a scene you're planning to light / how many lights x wattage required = Total wattage required. If you're lighting a large area for example, you'll need a bank of 1000w lights. There are also ways to use DIY gear like worklights and such, instead of dedicated film/video lighting. They'll work fine and be cheaper, but since they were never intended for such work, there will be a number of safety and creative lighting control issues you'll have to deal with. If you're not ready, willing or able to deal with any of the above when it comes to night shooting then my suggestion is save yourself the headaches and shoot Day for Night. steven1kedari on "Night shoot lighting." http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-shoot-lighting#post-70469 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:14:16 +0000 steven1kedari 70469@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello friends! I am new in here. And in this post I want to know how to create a good night scene with sufficient lighting. I am not able to watch the latest video available for this purpose. Please share knowledge with me. Illustrations are invited. composite1 on "CALL for Entries - money prize 4500 euro" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-money-prize-4500-euro#post-68422 Sun, 05 Jun 2011 17:06:12 +0000 composite1 68422@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Herr Chesser, Yeah, contest adverts are often a PIA because there's soooo much room for scams and chicanery to envelope eager filmmakers. Legitimate film festivals have enough of a scam element to them as is, but when you start getting stuff from overseas the likelyhood of it being a rip-off reaches near certainty. In this case, I checked it out and though there is no upfront entry fee two things set off my 'Scam Sense'. One, it's an overseas based contest in Africa and they're paying the potential prize in Euros (without an entry fee?) Second, you can't just pull up the rules which is supposed to be on a downloadable pdf without entering into the contest. Whether it's just a bad set up on their website, or the business end of a cyberscam, it's not worth messing with. Not to mention they say nothing about whether they'll sponsor a trip for festival winners to attend the award ceremony. Any film fest worth their salt will do that for at least one international winner So as I said, "Filmmaker Beware". And I agree, that VM needs to setup some solid guidelines for these contests. EarlC on "CALL for Entries - money prize 4500 euro" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-money-prize-4500-euro#post-68361 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:45:33 +0000 EarlC 68361@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ This area of moderating give me a headache, Mr. Porter. I wish there were a better way to research and define the entities or groups involved, the veracity of their promotion and the legality of their claims. But I am at a loss. I've canned a few that simply did not seem to pan out when checking the links, etc. Others, I simply cannot feel positive about them, but don't want to discourage Videomaker Forum participants from potentially positive contest experiences. Your warnings are always good for readers to heed ... It's just too difficult to assess the validity of these various contest calls. Wish Videomaker could/would make it a primary concern and seriously follow up or establish some SOLID guidelines for anyone posting film or video contests. composite1 on "CALL for Entries - money prize 4500 euro" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-money-prize-4500-euro#post-68358 Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:15:00 +0000 composite1 68358@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Filmmaker beware.... fpdc2 on "CALL for Entries - money prize 4500 euro" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-money-prize-4500-euro#post-68295 Mon, 30 May 2011 01:31:40 +0000 fpdc2 68295@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ You can now ENTER THE COMPETITION VIII PONTINO SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2012 MONEY PRIZE EURO 4.500 - FREE: NO FEES FICTION, ANIMATIONS, SHORT DOCUMENTARIES e SOCIAL ADVERTISING... FREE THEME or concerning AFRICA TOPICS or concerning ENVIRONMENT-HUMAN BEING-ANIMALS 9 PRIZES: Best Italian Film, International Prize , Best Female Director , Public Award , Prize Corto Press (best script), Low Budget, Lazio Youth, Best Pontino Short Film, Prize Short Africa <a href="http://www.fpdc.it/wjs/index.php?lang=en" rel="nofollow">http://www.fpdc.it/wjs/index.php?lang=en</a> Silverline Production on "ACE TEASER TRAILER (SHORT FILM)" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/ace-teaser-trailer-short-film#post-64768 Thu, 13 Jan 2011 06:50:36 +0000 Silverline Production 64768@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi Guys, Silverline Production here. We are currently new to the site and we would like to welcome you all to our thread! At present, we have uploaded a "Teaser Trailer" for the latest installment for our film "ACE". The link is displayed as seen below. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7mkq7K6W1Q" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7mkq7K6W1Q</a> Synopsis: Christopher Austin is a contract killer who works for a Mob force comprised of three men who call themselves ACE. He carries out their hits using his undeniably talented skills of destruction. But as feelings in a relationship grow stronger, his whole life starts to slowly unravel before him. ACE is an action-packed crime drama that focuses on the central conflict of a Hitman who begins to question and doubt his actions when he falls in love with a woman, leading to his slow but ultimate quest for redemption. Feel free to comment and stay tuned for further updates and possible future projects! WEB:<a href="http://www.silverlineproduction.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.silverlineproduction.com</a> sumary on "Short Horror Films Wanted for TV Screening" 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/ MovieScreams Horror Fest is now open for submissions. We are seeking short horror films and trailers from independent filmmakers.Â 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. 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.Â There is no deadline. 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? For more info visit: <a href="http://www.moviescreams.com/">http://www.moviescreams.com</a> Owlcrew on "My short films, owlcrew" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/my-short-films-owlcrew#post-55662 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:54:15 +0000 Owlcrew 55662@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ My name is MIlos. I am from Serbia. My films: Sharp edge silence (7:33) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbt3NaN7ZS4" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbt3NaN7ZS4</a> We are not here <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjjCNlA-SG4" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjjCNlA-SG4</a> Humphrey is back <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QB9GcGmulY" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QB9GcGmulY</a> By(e) Lulla <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiSkBLXEAHg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiSkBLXEAHg</a> By(e) Lulla (longer version) <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WnDupB7068" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WnDupB7068</a> Audition before Audition part I <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xApI-cyWds" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xApI-cyWds</a> part II <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjfMXbP6Szo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjfMXbP6Szo</a> part III <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_C_r79Gcg" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr_C_r79Gcg</a> jennmicro on "CALL FOR WORKS: Independent Exposure 2010, 14th Season" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-works-independent-exposure-2010-14th-season#post-55073 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:02:23 +0000 jennmicro 55073@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <img alt="IE small logo" src="http://www.independentexposure.com/images/stories/website/independentexposure/smldog.png" /> Independent Exposure 2010: 14th Season A WORLDWIDE SHOWCASE OF INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILMS, VIDEOS, AND DIGITAL WORKS Curated by Microcinema International and Bill Plympton Presented by Panasonic Broadcast Independent Exposure invites you to submit your short video, film, and digital-media submissions of 15 minutes or less. Independent Exposure is seeking narrative, artistic, humorous, dramatic, animation, documentary, experimental, alternative, avant-garde, ambient, music videos, and underground works of all genres, formats, and styles. Participants of all nationalities are welcome to submit their works by April 30, 2010 Entrance Fee: $US 5 Screenings: San Francisco, Houston, Other Events Worldwide PRIZES Grand Prize: Panasonic AG-HSC1U 1/4" 3-CCD High Definition Video Camera Second Prize: Selected MicrocinemaDVD.com Catalog ($500 worth) Third Prize: Selected MicrocinemaDVD.com Catalog ($250 worth) Please read our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=285409984409&h=194870cdbf0f59fdfd8996fd1fda5870&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independentexposure.com%2Ffestivals%2Fsubmission%2Ffaq.html" title="http://www.independentexposure.com/festivals/submission/faq.html">Submission Guidelines & FAQ</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=285409984409&h=987ecfe5c06bbfe0371de0605396e42d&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independentexposure.com%2Ffestivals%2Fsubmission%2Fterms.html" title="http://www.independentexposure.com/festivals/submission/terms.html">Terms</a> TO SUBMIT To submit, go through the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=285409984409&h=3497ff2cb3c1989102a250dfd8150e8c&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independentexposure.com%2Ffestivals%2Fsubmission%2Fchecklist.html" title="http://www.independentexposure.com/festivals/submission/checklist.html">Checklist,</a> then submit your information online via our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=285409984409&h=cc46271b35257723f2bf09a16f115a15&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independentexposure.com%2Ffestivals%2Fsubmission%2Fsubmission_form.html" title="http://www.independentexposure.com/festivals/submission/submission_form.html">online submission form</a> and you can also <a href="http://www.facebook.com/note_redirect.php?note_id=285409984409&h=b94ad2cbbd061c1d63eb9147b7c54492&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independentexposure.com%2Ffestivals%2Fsubmission%2Ffees.html" title="http://www.independentexposure.com/festivals/submission/fees.html"> pay your fee online.</a> Mail all films to: Independent Exposure Microcinema International 1528 Sul Ross Houston, TX 77006 +1-713-527-8412 For extra information, e-mail: <a href="mailto:submissions@microcinema.co"><a href="mailto:submissions@microcinema.com">submissions@microcinema.com</a> </a> jonessally on "CALL FOR ENTRIES" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries#post-45216 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:34:37 +0000 jonessally 45216@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Regular Deadline – April 4, 2009 The 13th LA Shorts Fest ‘09 is the largest short film festival in the world. We are accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. In past years, 33 participants have earned Academy Award nominations. The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment executives looking for the hottest new talent. We have honored some of Hollywood’s legends of the past: Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Robert Wise; along with actors Martin Landau, James Woods, Gary Oldman and directors Tim Burton, Bryan Singer, Jan de Bont, Paul Haggis and Shane Black. Final Deadline – May 8, 2009 Submit Online: <a href="http://www.lashortsfest.com">http://www.lashortsfest.com</a> MalachiFilms on "Film in Need of Camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/film-in-need-of-camera#post-37166 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:39:26 +0000 MalachiFilms 37166@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Yeah. I have already found a couple DVX100's for around 1800, and I would definitely be looking into new lens' as well. Thanks for your feedback. -caleb robGRAUERT on "Film in Need of Camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/film-in-need-of-camera#post-37162 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:13:23 +0000 robGRAUERT 37162@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â Yea, the DVX100 is a real good camera. You could probably find a used DVX100B around your price range. When you get some more money, look into getting a 35mm lens adapter for that camera too, like the SGPro or the Letus35. They give your image a shallower depth of field resulting in a more "film" look.Â MalachiFilms on "Film in Need of Camera" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/film-in-need-of-camera#post-37145 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:19:23 +0000 MalachiFilms 37145@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi to all the film makers and entrepenuers in the film industry. I myself am a small time film maker, and moving to the United States from Bolivia, I started all over, to try and direct and produce my own ideas. All I have now is a small handycam, and am looking to buy a much better camera. My budget is low for now, but I am looking at around $2,000. I have been told that the Panasonic DVX100 is a great camera for someone on that budget. Could anyone please let me know what their thoughts are. Thanks so much. The majority of my work is documentaries or short films. Very artistic and poetic, I tend to stick to alternate angles and different graphics for my films. Please let me know what your proffesional opinions are. Thank you so much, Â Caleb amteague777 on "Recommended Professional Video Cameras" http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recommended-professional-video-cameras#post-34938 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:31:52 +0000 amteague777 34938@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hi, I'm new to Videomaker and am totally unsaavy when it comes to technology. What professional video cameras do you recommend? I'd like to spend around $3,000. I'd say my max is $5-6K. I am going to be using it to make a documentary and several short films so I'd like quality that would provide me with footage professional enough to submit to film festivals. If I need to spend more that 3k, that is ok. Also, is HD the best and newest out now? I want to have whatever is most up to date. Thanks!