Filmmaking Tips November 25th, 2008
Cool Use of Special Effects
Many of the music video ideas submitted in the Low vs Diamond directors contest featured long, continuous takes coupled with cool effects, so you guys should enjoy this article from Studio Daily.
It details the making of the music video for the band’s last single, Heart Attack. Using intense hair and make-up effects, two pairs of actors, and multiple takes, the video has the leads appearing to age in one continuous shot.
Competitions November 18th, 2008
Competition Updates
From 'Running Fingers'
Congrats to our latest contest winners! Justin Osbourn’s eye-catching, retro design won the Perkins’ 14 poster competition. And in the Low vs Diamond music video contest, the pitching phase is a wrap. Running Fingers, the unique entry by Matthew Chilbert (aka yourfriendmatthew) got the most votes which means the puppet-loving filmmaker and craftsman will now get to turn his idea into a reality.
Filmmaking Tips November 14th, 2008
Avoiding Post-Production Purgatory
Waiting for tapes to batch is only part of what makes editing tedious.
Pre-production was long and hard, and shooting was relentless and grueling. But you got it all in the can. The hardest part is over, right? Wrong. Post-production often takes as long as shooting and can prove to be far more difficult. But nobody has to languish in post purgatory forever. Here are some tips to help you get past common editing issues and picture lock your film.
Filmmaking Tips November 13th, 2008
Photoshop Basics
On Massify, we have everybody from filmmakers to actors to designers, and a basic grasp on Adobe Photoshop and design principles is beneficial for all. Thankfully, it’s 2008, so most of this information is available online, and Creative Cow, in their infinite wisdom, has an awesome selection of tutorials, especially by Franklin McMahon.
If you can brave shameless self promotion and creepy floating head graphics that introduce each segment, McMahon’s super useful and appropriately pared down video tutorials cover fonts, layer styles, layout and more, which you can find on his Creative Cow page. Check it out, yo.
Filmmaking Tips November 5th, 2008
Don’t Let Fear Ruin Your Audition
As an actor, you know the scene. The waiting room, filled with other actors who look suspiciously like you, mumbling lines to themselves or listening to music. Hearing your name called. Going into the room with the long table, where those who decide your fate sit. Auditioning - as opposed to acting - is an art in and of itself.
Competitions November 4th, 2008
Notes From Romania
It’s been a long, strange journey since winning the Massify contest to be in Perkins’ 14, and honestly I’ve pretty much been too busy to sit back and contemplate all that’s happened.
