A WEALTH OF FRUGAL FILMMAKING INFO
Here's 34 minutes of valuable viewing for the micro budget filmmaker.
MY 720p BEATS YOUR 4K ANY DAY
Stop the madness! Before you go off half-cocked and lay down one dime of your hard-earned income on equipment, watch this.
I've said it before, IT'S NOT ABOUT THE GEAR. It's about the story you tell with WHATEVER gear you have. It's about filmmaking, not acquiring just the right equipment. If you're not able to effectively communicate a story through the visual medium, no amount of gear will ever fill the void and make you a better filmmaker.
Major props to Ken Simpson for posting this.
BILLY WILDER’S TEN RULES OF FILMMAKING
Sage advice from one of history's greatest producers, screenwriters and directors.
THE HAMMER FORUM
Spend any time on a photo or video forum and you'll witness the absolute fanaticism of its users. The same, of course, can be said for most any forum on any given subject.
Here's a hilarious mock thread that Roger Cicala of Lens Rentals put together and posted on his blog. You can tell a lot of thought went into this. Kudos to him.
THE DISSOLVE
Oftentimes a dissolve is just a momentary transition between shots. But it can also be used to make a powerful cinematic statement. Here we see seven examples of how it's been used to great effect throughout film history.
LOST ORSON WELLES FILM FOUND IN ITALY
A workprint copy of Orson Welles' second film prior to going into production on Citizen Kane was discovered earlier this year.
This is a rare find, as the original [unfinished] film was lost in a fire in Welles' villa in 1938.
5 ELEMENTS OF A GREAT CHROMA KEY
Though there are plenty of chroma key tutorials out there, this one is done very well, as only John Hess at FilmmakerIQ can do.
HOLLYWOOD’S HISTORY OF FAKING IT: THE EVOLUTION OF GREENSCREEN COMPOSITING
John Hess covers the history of chroma key from its earliest days to present. And what a great presentation he always makes.
