Filmmaking Tips June 26th, 2008
Specialize and Survive
We caught up with Kyle Fasanella, a steadicam operator, aspiring cinematographer, and newly minted Massify member, to ask him a couple of questions about his experiences specializing in steadicam operation, getting work, living the dream, etc.
First, read on to watch Kyle’s how-to video and learn all about the art of operating a steadicam.
Filmmaking Tips June 18th, 2008
Thoughts on Color
No matter the size or budget of your project, you can influence the look of your film by thinking about and utilizing color.
Along with lighting, details like painting the walls of your set and thinking about what your cast will wear go a long way in making your project look more pleasing to the eye.
This is all about small steps that add up to big results. Read on to learn more.
Filmmaking Tips June 12th, 2008
How to get free stuff for your movies
Don’t let large corporations have all the fun. To keep your budget under control, consider using the time-honored tradition of product placement. But on a very small scale.
If you’re shooting an independent production or a student film, you shouldn’t have to pay out of pocket to feed your crew and cast. First, consider if any storefronts will be seen in the background of your shots. If there’s a restaurant or a coffee shop, approach those managers weeks in advance. Tell them that their storefront may be seen in the background of your movie, and would they be interested in donating breakfast or lunch during the shoot. Generally, the smaller the business, the better the result.
Read on to learn how to score grub and more for your film shoots.
Filmmaking Tips June 10th, 2008
Stay cool on set
Here in New York, it’s hot. Stifling hot. Do the Right Thing hot. But production schedules don’t care that Manhattan has turned into a sauna. With summer, heat becomes another issue you have to deal with while shooting independent film and web video. How do you keep everybody sane?
Hint: the following tips can also be used to prevent mutiny during a summer bar-b-que or Little League game.
Massify News June 5th, 2008
Compete in Style
We’ve done it again - redesigned an entire page, that is. After tons of fabulous work by our development and design team, the new competitions page is up
Besides a new look, the updated page allows you to quickly scan each competition and see the phases of each. It’ll be able to quickly adapt to more competitions as they’re added and save you, the navigator, a lot of time. There’s more..
Filmmaking Tips June 4th, 2008
Advice for your Pitches
If your movie Pitch on Massify doesn’t have a video attached to it already, I highly suggest you consider posting one. It’s a great way to give your idea a dynamic, interactive element. A video makes a Pitch more complete and also gives it a better shot at being featured on our home page.
So why no video? Lack of equipment? Lack of ideas? Fear?
Competitions June 2nd, 2008
And then there were four
The casting contest is over, and four high-caliber actors, Katherine Pawlak, Josh Davidson, Heather Tocquigny and Trey Farley, are excited to begin shooting Perkins’ 14.
“I’m anxious to get to Romania and start working with everyone!” says Heather.
Some were originally a little bit hesitant to enter the contest on Massify. Read more to find out why!
