Digital Film Production & Critical Reflection: 2012

Monday 17 December 2012

Colour correction reading scopes

Good tutorial by Steve Hullfish on colour correction.

Really Useful!!!!!

Link Here

Thursday 13 December 2012

CIQ Thursday 13th December HND Year 1

Hobbit followers...this applies to you as well.

Better response from the other day - 7! I'm impressed...but not that impressed - you can do better.

Post here please.

Questions:

1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?

2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?

3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?

4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?

5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)

Scam Film Festivals

I've mentioned it before that sometimes film festivals are pointless - they are seen by nobody, the reward of a certificate doesn't really advance your career, the judges have no reputation within the industry and the organisers/producers of the festival may be biased or are just doing it because they can/have to.

This article is really good and talks about scam festivals and how to spot one...have a read.

Link HERE

Wednesday 12 December 2012

Buying/Renting a Red Camera - what do I need?

If you ever buy (unlikely) or rent (more realistic) a RED camera what accessories will you need.

Nice little article on a filmmakers recommendations.

Link HERE

Great Skateboarding video with a new approach

Glow-Boards and Heli-cams...it's different but shot beautiful.

Link HERE

HND Year 1 - Career development VFX Artist profile

Article by the Guardian on the skills needed to become a VFX artist.

Link HERE

Tuesday 11 December 2012

CIQ Tuesday 11th December 2012

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Questions:

1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?

2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?

3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?

4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?

5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)

Kickstarter

Kickstarter is a funding platform for creative projects...if you have an idea but need funding then this could be the place for you to look.

Not just film but if you need funding then this could be an option.

Have a look at some of the pitches...the best pitch seems to get the most funding and success.

Link HERE

Edintg help - HND Year 1 Editing Assignment

Nice excerpt about French New Wave and American New Wave.

Roger Deakins on being a Cinematographer

25 pieces of juicy filmmaking knowledge from Cinematographer Roger Deakins. Really useful stuff that provides you with some essential guidance.

Link HERE

Also Check out Roger Deakins website as it's very useful and you can also post questions to him on cinematography related issues - no requests for jobs though...not appropriate here.

Link HERE

Monday 10 December 2012

CIQ Monday 10th December 2012

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Questions:

1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?

2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?

3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?

4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?

5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)

Thursday 6 December 2012

CIQ Thursday 6th December

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Questions:

1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?

2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?

3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?

4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?

5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)

Wednesday 5 December 2012

Pre-Production Checklist

Good article on the usefulness and importance of pre-production

Link HERE

Lighting

Lighting on the upstage side of the camera

Link HERE

News on short films at Sundance 2013

Link HERE

Basics of colour grading with AE

Great little tutorial on colour correct using AE.

5 quick math tricks for filmmakers

Really important information about film making principles.

Watch it now.

Macro Lens alternatives

If you can't afford a Macro lens then there are alternatives. Close up images look really nice but yo can get that look without the expense.

Link HERE

Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is screening a record number of female directed films...the times are a changing

Link HERE

Probably the most importnat petition of all time

I have nothing to say...only unbelievable. The Americans want to build a Death Star!!!!

Link HERE

dirInteresting discussion with 1st time animation directors

Long (nearly 1 hour) discussion about the animation process and also the history of some 1st time feature animation directors. They worked on some of the latest and biggest Hollywood animations such as Brave.

Create an overhead lighting rig

Well if you tried to make a homemade stedicam why not try this as well...but not as advanced as the concept below. Still good though.

Link HERE

How to make a homemade stedicam...yes really

Who's going to have a go. Lego instructions included so even some of the HND Year 1's could do it.

Link HERE

Twixtor

If you've never heard of it, used it then you need to get hold of a copy...if you can afford it.

There are better videos out there using twixtor but this is a nice compilation.

Monday 3 December 2012

If Film Compettion

Well worth entering. Cash prize and work experience with the Guardian Media Team.

Have a look at the terms and conditions and have a crack. Could be the break and exposure you need.

Deadlines not until the end of March 2013 so plenty of time.

Link to Competition page HERE

Link to news article HERE

CIQ HND Year 1 Monday 3rd December 2012

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Questions:

1. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most engaged with what was happening?

2. At what moment in the class this week did you feel most distanced from what was happening?

3. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find most affirming and helpful?

4. What action that anyone (teacher or student) took in class this week did you find the most confusing puzzling?

5. What about the class this week surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to what went on, or something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)

HND Year 1 - Camera Operator Profile - Career Development

You could use some of this stuff in your career development unit - job spec maybe?

Link HERE

One for Mr Langdon

Very anorak but I know you will like it Mr D...have a look when you get back.

Link HERE

Scorsese on the importnace of visual literacy

Yes it is!

Debunking the myth

Top Directors and Cinematographers debunk the myth that filmmaking has to be difficult.

It doesn't have to be it's just that sometimes it is.

Link HERE

Sunday 2 December 2012

Foley you can all create

Match homemade sound effects to screen image using these time-tested Foley techniques.

Link HERE

Editor of PI talking about editing 3D & more

Tim Squyres, having just finished editing Ang Lee's "Life of Pi" the Monday prior, has lots to share about shooting and editing in 3D, the role of the assistant editor on feature films, and his approach to cutting documentaries vs. narrative films.

Really good

Link HERE

Saturday 1 December 2012

Got a Hot Pixel Problem?

How to fix a hot pixel problem with your DSLR.

Link HERE

Free running with LED's

Really nice video of free-runners who are geared up from head to toe with LED's.

Have a look...it's well made to.

Link HERE

Little Stories

Nice little factual by Phillip Bloom. Use of sound is excellent - Portrait of a Percussionist.

Link HERE

Shooting Anamorphic: Lenses Vs Filters

Interesting video...something to consider.

Thursday 29 November 2012

CIQ Thursday 29th November HND Year 1

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Breathless commentary by Tarantino on True Romance

Really good listen and read.

Link HERE

Shooting with the black magic part 2

Part 2 of a filmmakers journey with the Black Magic Cinema Camera.

Well worth a look for when we get ours.

Link HERE

The only advice you need

Interview and advice by one of the greatest.

Link HERE

Wednesday 28 November 2012

10 expenses most first time film directors make

Good article on the Raindance website

Link HERE

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Powerful...Important...Film

Sometimes film can have a real purpose. Great Short Documentary!

Link HERE

The dark art of metering

Really useful blog article about the importance of getting your metering right.

Link HERE

Rehearsing actors do's and don'ts

A good read on how to deal with actors.

Link HERE

Time lapse music video - 6 months

A lyric-lapse music video that took 6 months to make.

Music Video

and also the making of

Worlds Fastest Dolly Shot

Watch this

Link HERE

CIQ Tuesday 27th November HND year 1

Sorry forgot to post - if you see this can you please post. Thanks!

Monday 26 November 2012

CIQ Monday 26th November HND Year 1

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Sunday 25 November 2012

Film Student Friday

NewBlueFX are on the lookout for film students to be featured in their new series, Film Student Friday.

Each Friday they feature a film student and their work to help provide early visibility in their career. Students talk about their school, their influences and other film related topics.

Check out their blogpost below, and contact adamd@newblueinc.com if you're a film student that wants to get involved!

A really good opportunity that may be able to help you answer the question: What makes you stand out?

Link HERE

5 ways Marvel's phase 2 will change filmmaking forever

What do you think?

Link HERE

25 films that have influenced a filmmaker

What 25 films have influenced you?

Are they similar to this list...better or worse.

Link HERE

Comment below or why not add it to your own blog/website - very useful evidence for your course.

HND Year 1 - job roles help

The Key Grip...what do they do?

Link HERE

Information for your assignment.

Want to learn how to be a focus puller?

Great article on the in's and out's of being a focus puller and how to become one.

Link HERE

Black Magic V Ikonoskop

The Black MAgic has another competitor. However, it's pretty much a different camera but looks exciting and I like the sound of it.

Link HERE

Aperture and Depth of Field Guide

A really good and comprehensive guide to Aperture and Depth of field.

Link HERE

Will we ever run out of new music?

One for you Nick...what do you think?

I think not.

Get paid to make Music Videos!

Have a look at Radar Music Videos. Artists want Music Video's creating and advertise for directors here. Have a look...you never know..you might get paid.

Link HERE

Friday 23 November 2012

BSC...possible festival next year?

Could be a possibility to enter your work into this next year.

Link HERE

Website looks nice anyway.

Thursday 22 November 2012

HND Year 1 Leon Music

This is the music that Leon would like to use for his short films.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cBDbgRO1qY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV8dJIglTyI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXmg9hF00OA

We need something similar...copyright free.

See if you can find anything similar.

CIQ Thursday 22nd November HND Year 1

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Art of the Title

This website is great as it covers a section of filmmaking that is normally missed or ignored. The Art of the Tile website is the leading resource for title design for film, TV and video games from across the globe.

Really useful information and some stunning imagery - essential resource.

Link HERE

Soundtrack creation

The SoundWork Collection is a great website that has video interviews and profiles of the best up and coming sound designers involved in the film industry.