Posted by esotericsean on April 7th, 2008 in Episodes ·
Contrary to screenwriting gurus, voice-over can be a handy narrative device. By speaking directly to the audience, rather than dramatizing, voice-over cuts through the running time. It can also cut down on resources. Just don’t overdo it. Overbaked voice-overs sidestep drama, and leave little to interpretation. Imagine if everything were explained to you secondhand, rather than witnessing it yourself.
For an excellent example of dramatic voice-over, look no farther than Goodfellas.
This is unrelated, but check out the trailer for Pineapple Express.
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Posted by pilamin on April 1st, 2008 in Episodes ·
We contacted a man in Burbank who produces low-budget indie films. He gave us advice, and now we have not one, not two, but several sure-fire ways you can use to raise money for your film! How much money? Around $500,000. All it takes is a little common sense and effort, and the results have no strings attached.
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Posted by esotericsean on March 26th, 2008 in Episodes ·
The garage became stuffy, so we decided to head out and get some fresh air.
No, this isn’t location scouting in the professional, industry term, where often paperwork and legal matters become involved. We mean it in the way that guerrilla filmmakers mean it: “We don’t have a permit. Run!” (0:22). Not everyone can pay up to city hall or be insured. Sometimes the best way is to wing it without [official] permission, and hope nobody cares. This may sound like inept advice, but the realm of independent filmmaking is without many luxuries…
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Posted by esotericsean on March 22nd, 2008 in Updates ·
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Posted by pilamin on March 19th, 2008 in Episodes ·
Sound design is when you mix sound elements to give a scene an audible, tactile sensation. This must not be confused with the art of Foley, which is the craft of creating sound effects to match on-screen actions.
The best way to learn about sound design, hands on, is to shoot a short film without any recorded audio or dialog. Mix and match the sound elements you think will fit your creative vision; because sound design is a lot more open-ended than you think.
For a great sound effects resource visit soundsnap.com
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