Filmmaking |OT| Discussions, Tips, Tricks, etc...
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Movie sites:
http://www.indiewire.com/
http://www.comingsoon.net/
http://deadline.com/
Tips and Such:
http://nofilmschool.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/joeyshanksfx
http://phlearn.com/ (mainly for photoshop, but still free tips. can be nsfw)
https://www.youtube.com/user/filmriot/videos
http://www.videocopilot.net/
Gear and the like:
http://www.dpreview.com/
Reviews:
http://letterboxd.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/DoubleToastedDOTcom (nsfw at times)
Free ish:
https://www.celtx.com/index.html (yea, I know...final draft. This is to start
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve (Lite is the free version. You or someone on your squad should learn color)
Really Basic Common Camera Terms for starters (google for better examples and definitions) (also read the fucking camera manual):
-Aperture: The hole or opening formed by the metal leaf diaphragm inside the lens or the opening in a camera lens through which light passes to expose the film. The size of aperture is either fixed or adjustable. Aperture size is usually calibrated in f- numbers-the larger the number, the smaller the lens opening. Aperture affects depth of field, the smaller the aperture, the greater is the zone of sharpness, the bigger the aperture, the zone of sharpness is reduced. The hole or opening formed by the metal leaf diaphragm inside the lens; controls amount of light and depth of field, prevents vignetting and reduces lens aberrations; the size of the aperture is indicated by its f-number, i.e., the ratio of the diameter of the opening to the focal length of the lens; a large aperture is indicated by a small numerical f-number.
-F-Stop: Basically used to describe the size of the aperture. You usually see it typed/printed/written as f/__(insert number). The larger the f-number, the smaller the lens opening. The smaller the lens opening, the less light gets in.
-ISO: Measure of light sensitivity.
-FPS: Frames Per Second (also frame-rate). You all know what this is.
-Shutter Speed: How long the shutter stays open.
-White Balance: Basically the balance/measurement of color.
-Exposure: The amount of light recorded on film/sensor.
-Depth of Field: The amount of distance between the nearest and farthest objects that appear in acceptably sharp focus in a photograph. Depth of field depends on the lens opening, the focal length of the lens, and the distance from the lens to the subject or can explain as in simpler term as the zone of sharpest focus in front of, behind, and around the subject on which the lens is focused; can be previewed in the camera.
-Focus: Adjustment of the distance setting on a lens to define the subject sharply. Some cameras have guides that measure this, with focus peaking. You can also hack certain cameras to get it as well.
I'm probably forgetting a lot of basic shit, but this is extremely basic shit. You should also read your camera manuals and most importantly, experiment.
I guess my first bit of advice (for those starting out), is that you need to save money for craft services. Doesn't matter if you feel like you've got the world's greatest script, or they're your homies. Fed people are more likely to put up with you, stick around, and give 100%, as opposed to starved ones, whom probably won't (no matter how nice you are). You're extra cool if you get food allergies from people ahead of time. If you've got actors/actresses that need to sing, don't get them a bunch of cheese pizza...Even if you have a simple ass vfx element that needs compositing, consult whomever is doing the compositing to make sure everything is shot correctly (saves time + money). Time is everything, especially if it's a favor (or you don't have much money to work with). Even adding fake blood can be a bit of a hassle if you shoot your scene incorrectly. Storyboards are everything (stick figures work for those whom can't draw). Watch movies from every region.
I work with Avid and PPC. I much prefer Avid but lately I'm seeing more postings asking for PP and knowledge of after effects.
By ApolloWhat program do you edit on? I work with Avid and PPC. I much prefer Avid but lately I'm seeing more postings asking for PP and knowledge of after effects.Adobe everything. lol.
I do mostly editing, and some DP work.
We're slated to shoot a couple of features this year, and maybe shorts.
One of them, we're shooting on Panavision film and lenses.
Hopefully i can give more info about it at a later time.
Avid and Premiere CC for me.
I'm not a big fan of Final Cut. Never have, never will.
By Prost Go To PostHi guys, I'm a filmmaker out of Los angeles as well.
I do mostly editing, and some DP work.
We're slated to shoot a couple of features this year, and maybe shorts.
One of them, we're shooting on Panavision film and lenses.
Hopefully i can give more info about it at a later time.
Avid and Premiere CC for me.
I'm not a big fan of Final Cut. Never have, never will.
Final Cut is ass.
By harSonI'm tempted to buy a DJI Phantom 2 off my friend. He purchased it as a toy, and has grown bored of it - and is willing to sell it to me at less than half the price. I'd still have to buy a camera to mount on it though - and I don't even really need the damn thing - but I kind of really want it Lol.Just in time for the Alexa Mini.
I think its a sign.
Oh yea, I'm outchea in the cold of the east.
By harSonI'm tempted to buy a DJI Phantom 2 off my friend. He purchased it as a toy, and has grown bored of it - and is willing to sell it to me at less than half the price. I'd still have to buy a camera to mount on it though - and I don't even really need the damn thing - but I kind of really want it Lol.
The footage is so good though. Been swearing up and down that I was going to use it for personal projects, since I've had access to one, but haven't yet. lol.
By DY_nastyThis is dope. I'm actually about to begin college to pursue creative media and possibly film school in the near future. I've been published as a writer, but screenplays, storyboarding, film-anything is all new to me. I don't start classes til the summer but its awesome to see that there are people here who already have their feet wet. I'll probably be asking for a lot of advice and pointers in the future.
Awesome breh. Why wait, when you can start now though!
By ApolloI'm going to be working on a 7 days shoot.awesome. can you share anything?
synopsis? camera rig?
By Prost Go To PostBy ApolloI'm going to be working on a 7 days shoot.awesome. can you share anything?
synopsis? camera rig?
Nope.
I can't wait to work on my own personal horror shit. Dieing to start creating...
By EldritchTrapStarAnybody have experience with the BM:Pocket Camera out in the elements? What type of housing did you use, if anything? I'm not afraid to get a MKIII wet, but my friend's pocket camera...nah....are you talking about rain, or submersion?
I can't wait to work on my own personal horror shit. Dieing to start creating...
if its just rain, use plastic tarps over your rig,
or use C-stands as foundations to form a makeshift umbrella.
here's a image off my instagram from a fellow i follow.
Gonna update the op when I get off work, for those new to cameras and such. Might add positions titles and the like. Will work on a banner at some point... >.>
Welp. Some friends and I, are renting the 4k joint and filming a bunch of shit. Basically going to be my first time working on something for myself and not just others.
doing some heavy compositing and rotoscoping work in After Effects.
Im starting to dislike this program.
I'm thinking of switching to Nuke.
After learning Davinci and node based editing, i see now why Nuke has become the defacto standard for compositing.
What's your workflow for raw footage? I'm normally working with dslr footage for my freelance work, so I don't have to deal with the extra steps. It seems like:
Rendering proxies out of Resolve -> Edit in Premiere -> composite in AE (dynamic link)-> finalize edit in premiere -> color grade in Resolve (I don't know speedgrade...at all) -> final render in Resolve or bring back to Premiere, is the best workflow (especially for those compositing)?
RED just introduced the 8k weapon. lol this is getting rediculous.
http://nofilmschool.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_wide/public/red_weapon_8k_full_frame_vista_vision_1.png?itok=BnDhLCYh
">Blackmagic also announced the URSA mini.
http://nofilmschool.com/sites/default/files/styles/article_wide/public/blackmagicursaminileftangle.jpg?itok=cm7z_chq
">4.6K Super 35mm Sensor at 4608 x 2592
15 Stops Dynamic Range in Rolling Shutter Mode (A stop or two less in Global Shutter mode)
Switchable Between Rolling Shutter and Global Shutter
4K RAW up to 60fps in Rolling, 4K RAW Up to 30 fps in Global
Windowed HD up to 160fps
ISO Performance should be better than 4K Camera (Settings we saw were 200-1600)
4K RAW 4:1 Compression, Uncompressed, ProRes XQ to Proxy in all Resolutions
5" Flip Out 1920 x 1080 Touchscreen
Optional 1920 x 1080 OLED EVF ($1,500)
Comes with handle — Optional Shoulder Rig for $400 Gives ENG style operation
Dual CFast 2.0 slots
Dual XLR Input
12V to 30V 4 pin XLR (same battery plates as URSA)
No Built-In ND Filters
Weighs Under 7 Pounds (Body only)
Sensor is not upgradeable like the big URSA
EF and PL Mount versions
Availability: Later in the Summer/Early Fall
Price: $3,000 with Original 4K Sensor, $5,000 for New 4.6K Sensor ($500 for PL versions
i love BMC color science. its the closest thing to an Alexa. this is intruiging.
By EldritchTrapStar Go To PostWhat's your workflow for raw footage? I'm normally working with dslr footage for my freelance work, so I don't have to deal with the extra steps. It seems like:
Rendering proxies out of Resolve -> Edit in Premiere -> composite in AE (dynamic link)-> finalize edit in premiere -> color grade in Resolve (I don't know speedgrade...at all) -> final render in Resolve or bring back to Premiere, is the best workflow (especially for those compositing)?
you can do a final render in premiere or Resolve. the only reason you'd need to bring it back to Resolve is to do final color tweaks before baking. if there's compositing, do your final render in premiere via dynamic link from AE.
By Prost Go To Postyou can do a final render in premiere or Resolve. the only reason you'd need to bring it back to Resolve is to do final color tweaks before baking. if there's compositing, do your final render in premiere via dynamic link from AE.
Thanks!
These camera wars. For that amount, you might as well just save another stack and get the URSA-mini.
By Apollo Go To PostThis expects me to turn in a sequence that only has 5 pictures that are supposed to used for B-roll. That's all the B-roll. Holy shit.
That's not ideal...lol
Gonna shoot a pilot soon-ish.
2016-fuck-it. Gotta do things. People really don't have excuses when it comes to creating anymore.
Doing it on Resolve.
shot on a BMCC and 4k.
a total of 16TB Raid 1 Raw footage, brehs.
also editing a show airing on Directv this spring.
gonna be an interesting year.
do you guys do any vfx/compositing?
By Kabro Go To Postgrading my first feature theatrical release.
Doing it on Resolve.
shot on a BMCC and 4k.
a total of 16TB Raid 1 Raw footage, brehs.
also editing a show airing on Directv this spring.
gonna be an interesting year.
do you guys do any vfx/compositing?
I used to run Nuke but I don't have the money for it anymore.
i've been doing set extensions, 2.5D matte paintings on after effects
but I started losing out on VFX gigs just because i didn't know Nuke.
im on my 3rd week on Nuke courses and i gotta say, node based compositing is ace.
coming from layer based compositing, its taking a while for me to learn node-based structure and functions.
Hi, I'm a filmmaker too, mostly doing videographer work right now with my A7S. Gonna write some shorts pretty soon though and try to get some funding.
I've been slacking and doing more photo than video work, but I have some scripts that I need to finish editing. Gonna try and get some funds for them too.
Been shooting with a friend's blackmagic camera and another's blackmagic pocket camera, when I'm actually filming.
I just need to focus...