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

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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

And the most important thing, put as many in as you can if they pay you for
it.

Bouke

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Terence Curren" tcurren@aol.com>
To: Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com>
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.

<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greeking>>

--- 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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