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

Thursday, January 31, 2013

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

Interesting that this podcast is not available to download outside the UK.

--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "Nick" wrote:
>
> Have a listen to this:
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/collegeofproduction/podcast/tv/shooting_for_the_edit_podcast
>
> The podcasts here are always useful and interesting. Do it the BBC way. Fail to prepare - prepare to fail!
>
> Nick
>
> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "bouke" wrote:
> >
> > And the most important thing, put as many in as you can if they pay you for
> > it.
> >
> > Bouke
> >
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> > van Oldenbarneveltstraat 33
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> > The Netherlands
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> > www.videotoolshed.com
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Terence Curren"
> > To:
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 10:55 PM
> > Subject: [Avid-L2] Re: Help with presentation to small independent
> > filmmakers
> >
> >
> > Cover up any addresses, license plates, phone numbers, products not
> > specifically released, artwork, etc. That stuff is a real pain to blur or
> > remove when you find out you can't show it in your project.
> >
> > PS: This is known as "Greeking" in production.
> >
> > < >
> >
> > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "john.maio5011" wrote:
> > >
> > > I'm fine with posting on your site too.
> > >
> > > I'm grateful for the posts and would add a couple more:
> > >
> > > Ask the camera operators and any crew in the immediate set area to wear
> > > soft black clothing and "freeze" during the shot. Can't tell you how
> > > often I've seen reflections of people in white clothing moving around with
> > > camera recording when examining a clip on a big monitor. Almost anything
> > > shiny on a set will reflect something white and moving. (including a
> > > smartphone screen) Use dulling spray. Clothing that can be heard when
> > > walking, or hard soled shoes will mess up an other wise good sound take,
> > > so - no moving.
> > >
> > > Its been mentioned before, but the biggest issue for me is often trying to
> > > find what the director thinks are the "good" clips. Make shot notes!! Use
> > > a lined script!! Something!! Bribe someone to be a scripty. Its critical!
> > >
> > > Along with have a shootable script before shooting, don't change it
> > > between takes in a particular scene. If the script must be changed, assign
> > > a new scene and take sequence, and communicate what you're doing. The
> > > editor is usually not on the set and is, more often than not, was an
> > > abject failure in mindreading class.
> > >
> > > It should be a fun discussion!
> > >
> > > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "haus" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > cool by me.
> > > >
> > > > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Benjamin Hershleder wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > >
> > > > > Cheers,
> > > > >
> > > > > B
> > > > > ----
> > > > > Benjamin Hershleder
> > > > > Benjamin's Avid Book: tinyurl.com/avidmc-book
> > > > > Benjamin's Site: http://ContactBen.com
> > > > >
> > > > > Wear It In Post!
> > > > > Fun T-shirts, mousepads, mugs & more
> > > > > for Post Production Professionals
> > > > > http://www.WearItInPost.com
> > > > >
> > > > > On Jan 30, 2013, at 12:40 PM, Benjamin Hershleder wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > 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).
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Properly lit green screen, and subject distance.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Talk with post *before* shooting re: format, workflow, etc.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Do NOT change the file/folder structure in any way when xfering from
> > > > > > card to drive.
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Timecode . . . Jam Sync multiple cameras if possible.
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > HTH
> > > > > >
> > > > > > B
> > > > > > ----
> > > > > > Benjamin Hershleder
> > > > > > Benjamin's Avid Book: tinyurl.com/avidmc-book
> > > > > > Benjamin's Site: http://ContactBen.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Wear It In Post!
> > > > > > Fun T-shirts, mousepads, mugs & more
> > > > > > for Post Production Professionals
> > > > > > http://www.WearItInPost.com
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > >
> > > > > > On Jan 30, 2013, at 10:58 AM, john.maio5011 wrote:
> > > > > >
> > > > > >> 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" .
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> 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 ^ at least not within the budget and time constraints
> > > > > >> small independent filmmakers have.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> 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.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> I have a long list of simple things to talk about like most
> > > > > >> everyone else on here does ^ 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.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> If you have some good examples of tips for small independent
> > > > > >> filmmakers, I'd like to hear them.
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >> Thanks
> > > > > >>
> > > > > >>
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> > > > > > Search the official Complete Avid-L archives at:
> > > > > > http://archives.bengrosser.com/avid/
> > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
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