What’s so Hot about Nuke?

January 23, 2010 in Filmmaking with 4 Comments

webinar promo nuke

I have been a user of Shake ever since Apple dropped the bomb on their industry leading compositing application. For me it was a Godsend because I could now afford the Visual Effects Software package.However it has been a few years since then during which time Apple has dropped all support of the application (although sneaking an update in – thanks guys) and even stopped listing the Software in their online store. Of course the hope that Apple would replace Shake with the much anticipated Phenomenon has slowly but surely faded away. That leaves one question one question hanging in the air; what next – what application to migrate to that will compare and possible even improve upon Shake’s tools and features? Continue Reading…

Friday FilmMaking Links

January 22, 2010 in Filmmaking with 4 Comments

Sprockets

RED

Tutorials

General

Christian Film: The Enemy God (Trailer)

January 21, 2010 in Filmmaking with 5 Comments

Yai Wanonabalewa: The Enemy God

I am not sure how I not sure how I found 10XProductions and their Film; The Enemy God, but after reading Tom Khazoyan’s comment on real life culture in a film I became interested. Tom Khazoyan is president of 10XProductions and he has an interesting blog; MindBodySoul – Experiences, Stories, and Sharing at the Intersections of Faiths and Cultures. Needless to say I was intrigued because not only was this an Independent Film but also a Christian Film. If I am to have decent and honest opinions about Christian Film and Filmmaking then I need to also be involved in supporting it. Continue Reading…

My First HD Camera; Microsoft LifeCam 720p

January 20, 2010 in Filmmaking with 4 Comments

Microsoft LifeCam Cinema 720p
Yayyy, I have an HD camera. 720p.
Well. Technically maybe. But somehow it lack quite a number of features found in the RED One. lol.
Features:

  1. 720p HD widescreen: 720p sensor captures true HD quality video at up to 30 fps.
  2. Auto Focus: Images stay sharp and detailed even during close-ups.
  3. High-precision glass element len: High quality lens delivers more accurate colors and sharper video.
  4. ClearFrame Technolog: ClearFrame image-processing technology delivers smooth, detailed video, even in low light conditions.
  5. Five Digital Microphone: Digital microphone with noise canceling technology helps improve speech quality for crystal clear audio.
  6. Aluminum Body: Aluminum body reduces weight and improves the durability of the webcam body.

More information can be found on the Product Site.

Anyway, here are my thoughts. Continue Reading…

Driving Conflict in the Communication Gap

January 19, 2010 in Filmmaking with 5 Comments

mind the gap
If you have ever been in a situation where you feel that someone is not telling you something or that you just don’t have all the information. I have been there a number of times. Either the missing information cannot be obtained or I am afraid to ask. It is during those times that I need to fill that gap with something. Continue Reading…

What is your Dream?

January 18, 2010 in Filmmaking with 8 Comments

Day Dreaming

I have a dream

It is to make a Feature Film and in so doing to Glorify God.
There are many sub dreams that will be achieved in leading up to this, but there is only one big one. After that? Make another :)

So please tell me, what is your dream, it does not have to be about filmmaking, it does not have to be so grandiose.

It just has to be honest.

What is your Big Dream?

[Picture by: Loving Earth]

Independant Movie Monday #indiemm

January 18, 2010 in Filmmaking with 1 Comment

Here is a great example in leveraging Social Media; the #indiemm hashtag. This is of special interest to me because my interests lie smack bam in the middle of that. So following this trend item on twitterfall or even on twitter will help me to connect with people involved in Independent Film and also to help promote Independent Film.

Twitter Search Feed for #indiemm.

indie movie monday

Number One Blogging Tip: Expect Nothing

January 15, 2010 in social media with 9 Comments

If there is one thing I have learned in almost two years of blogging – there is no fast track. There is nothing special that will make you popular, bring in the visits, bring in the comments, or attract subscribers. Nothing.

So with that in mind, what can be done, what should not? What do you think? Copy the experts? Do you own thing? Here are a couple of my thoughts on the matter – bearing in mind that I am not necessarily the best example or expect, bleh – just that this is as much a frustration for me: Continue Reading…

Friday FilmMaking Links

January 15, 2010 in Filmmaking with 1 Comment

Sprockets

RED User Stuff

Some other cool links

Why I want your Comments

January 14, 2010 in social media with 22 Comments

The truth is that I do not need your comments. I just want them. Not to justify my ego or the existence of this blog.
But they are cool, and those that add them are even cooler.
woot

[Photo by: the8rgrl]

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