This IS the Avid L2: [Avid-L2] Re: Help with presentation to small independent filmmakers

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

[Avid-L2] Re: Help with presentation to small independent filmmakers

cool by me.

--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Benjamin Hershleder wrote:
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> Hey all,
> These answers are great (and thanks to John for asking).
> Would anyone mind if I consolidated these suggestions and posted them on my web site?
> I will be more than happy to provide attribution and link to your site.
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> Cheers,
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> B
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> Benjamin Hershleder
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> Benjamin's Site: http://ContactBen.com
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> On Jan 30, 2013, at 12:40 PM, Benjamin Hershleder wrote:
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> > White balance, using a properly calibrated monitor (that's shielded from the sun) at the very least, and use scopes whenever possible (especially with HD).
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> > Properly lit green screen, and subject distance.
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> > Talk with post *before* shooting re: format, workflow, etc.
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> > Do NOT change the file/folder structure in any way when xfering from card to drive.
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> > Timecode . . . Jam Sync multiple cameras if possible.
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> > HTH
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> > Benjamin Hershleder
> > Benjamin's Avid Book: tinyurl.com/avidmc-book
> > Benjamin's Site: http://ContactBen.com
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> > Wear It In Post!
> > Fun T-shirts, mousepads, mugs & more
> > for Post Production Professionals
> > http://www.WearItInPost.com
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> > On Jan 30, 2013, at 10:58 AM, john.maio5011 wrote:
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> >> On February 17th, I've been asked to give a group of low/no budget filmmakers a short (1-2hours with Q&A) talk on the theme "Shoot for Post" .
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> >> The idea is to give some examples and tips on how to do avoid common mistakes in filming movie shorts and documentaries that have a good chance of being watchable by avoiding things that can't be fixed in post ˆ at least not within the budget and time constraints small independent filmmakers have.
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> >> Many of these folks are of the run and gun variety and most have never heard of a lined script, much less the importance good slating and note taking, to say nothing of great camera work.
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> >> I have a long list of simple things to talk about like most everyone else on here does ˆ even with not so low budget productions. I'd like it to be a helpful exchange, not a critical one. Just pointing out some common things that could easily be handled in planning and production, rather than post from an editor's POV.
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> >> If you have some good examples of tips for small independent filmmakers, I'd like to hear them.
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> >> Thanks
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