Question by Fluxity: How do you get high resolution digital photos from developing film? I took some rolls of film to Walgreens, and paid extra for the photo CD - but the photos they gave me are only 72 ppi! I can't use them for my Graphic Design School projects, they're such a low resolution! How do you make high resolution digital copies of photos from film? Is there another photo developer that will give higher quality CD's, or what? Best … [Read more...]
Budget Filmmaking – 4 Secrets To Making a Great Film With a Low Budget
by Yorkton Film Festival Budget Filmmaking - 4 Secrets To Making a Great Film With a Low Budget It is no big secret that trying to create a film takes a lot. It takes a lot of time and effort, but more importantly, it takes a lot of financing. From your pre-production expenses, payment for actors and crew, and post production fees, almost every step in the creating a film calls for some sort of payment. However, for the budding … [Read more...]
Short Film – The Life of a College Student
This is my final project for my Video Production class. Shooting it was a pain in the butt, but I'm pretty happy with the final product. Written, directed and edited by me. Main character played by Michael Karhan. Music by Mos Def, Lemon Jelly, Zero 7 and Jack Johnson. Sorry for the crappy video quality... And yes, that is me at the end. Enjoy!!! … [Read more...]
Hometown hero Robert Rodriguez to receive filmmaking award at Austin fest
Hometown hero Robert Rodriguez to receive filmmaking award at Austin fest "Machete" filmmaker Robert Rodriguez will be handed the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award at the 2010 Austin Film Festival. What took so long? As one of Austin's most distinguished homegrown talents, Rodriguez also generates jobs and money for the local economy through his Troublemaker Studios ("Predators," "Planet Terror"). Rodriguez will accept the award at … [Read more...]
How to become a casting director/ filmmaker?
Question by itwasalladream1986: How to become a casting director/ filmmaker? Does anyone know the first steps to becoming a casting director, or agent. I really want to be a filmmaker and i think casting would be a good place to start so can anyone help me out. I been to film school i have done a couple of films, casted, written, edit and directed. I know i need to move to LA or NY. Really i guess i am asking for advice to get my start. Best … [Read more...]
Megan Joy Is Sparking Filmmakers’ Interest
by Wonderlane Megan Joy Is Sparking Filmmakers' Interest Though she made her mark on the world’s most-watched singing competition, American Idol’s Megan Joy may not be headed for the recording studio, but rather the silver screen. The sultry, single mom with the sexy voice caught everyone’s attention during Idol’s eighth season. Immediately after her departure from the show, the internet was ablaze with the rumor that Fleetwood … [Read more...]
CHASE ARMITAGE 2009
CHASE ARMITAGE 2009. A creative/showreel piece showcasing his work/talents/passions for Parkour, Free Running, Martial Arts, Stunts, Editing and Directing. This video took a year in the making. Chase Armitage is a professional Free Runner, Choreographer, Action Performer and Actor. Recently appearing in the Harry Potter film "Deathly Hallows" playing the role of a Snatcher. He recently won the lead Free Running role in the 2010 film, "Beat the … [Read more...]
Former United Artists head Andy Albeck dies at 89
Former United Artists head Andy Albeck dies at 89 Andy Albeck, who as head of United Artists signed off on the acclaimed "Raging Bull" and the infamous flop "Heaven's Gate," died of heart failure September 29, four days after his 89th birthday, at NYU Hospital in New York. Read more on Reuters via Yahoo! News Zuckerberg’s Legal Options Are Slender As a public figure, Facebook’s founder would have to prove reckless disregard for the truth if he … [Read more...]
How can I start getting into filmmaking?
by th.omas Question by footyfan: How can I start getting into filmmaking? For as long as I remember I have maintained that when I am older I shall pursue whatever makes me happy regardless of wealth and outside opinion. Sure, these may be the naive dreams of every teenager but for the time being I believe in them. Nevertheless, quite what I want to do is still a mystery to me. One of my passions is film. I am obsessed with it. Another love of … [Read more...]
Take The Lead – How To Develop and Fund your own Reality TV or Documentary Program
by uniondocs Take The Lead - How To Develop and Fund your own Reality TV or Documentary Program A professional actor, producer, director or performer of any kind, can only take so much. Enough is enough already! If you are like a good number of aspiring actors, you are probably fed up with the poor material and the treacherous auditioning process. Lord knows, you are really only waiting till you can build enough brand power to … [Read more...]