News: Sanctum
Here are the movie trailers for the feature film "Sanctum" Sanctum is going to be released in February 2011
Here are the movie trailers for the feature film "Sanctum" Sanctum is going to be released in February 2011
Here is the movie trailer for the film "Zoo Keeper" Zoo Keeper hits the theaters in 2011
Gareth Edwards has made a miracle of a film: cheap, gorgeous, smart, super entertaining and, effects-wise, on par with a lot of Hollywood's more expensive sci-fi projects. He talked to Mike at this past TIFF...
trailer of my feature film viola
If you ever want to see the process of someone who use to be a creative genius but is now down and out, and then watch as he becomes inspired again and rediscover his creative passion, check out this film.
Check out this featurette about a new movie called monsters that was made for 15K. Shot with a Sony EX3 with a letus adaptor.
Forgot to buy tickets for TIFF? All your favourite movies sold out? Well put away those razor blades, because you've still got a chance...
While a cast member is our filming a prank, perhaps over a weekend, go into their house or appartment and turn everything upside down. By that I mean permanently fix all the household furnature (ie. desks, bookshelves, bed, fridge) to the ceiling. So he'll return to find his world had been turned upside down... literally.
Rajo lays out a fairly basic primer on 3D film technology. Show of hands, who's going to Pirhana 3D this friday?
There's gonna be a rumble.... For this week's GJ article, I thought I would jump right into talking about a mortal-lock favourite of mine: West Side Story. If you haven't seen it (and a lot of folks havent - dudes especially) and you want a lesson in filmmaking craft from a bonafide master then you kind of owe it to yourself to rent this undisputed gem.
This movie was filmed entirely in one shot.
Here is the trailer for the feature film "Leaves of Grass" starring Edward Norton, written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson
Matt Zoller Seitz from Salon.com writes this beautiful ode to Kodachrome. "To shoot a roll of film was to take a leap of faith. The digital evolution has eliminated a lot of uncertainty from the process, and that's probably a net gain -- especially if you're an amateur shutterbug. Unfortunately, some other, wonderful elements have disappeared as well: mystery, poetry and the element of chance."
THE FILM LAB - We're back on set with our favourite grip department. This time around they let us in on a trade secret: Lighting Gags.
THE FILM LAB - Bingo's back to explain just what the heck a Dutch Angle (or Dutch Tilt) is! Ha ha!
by Screenwriter Douglas J. Eboch
Writing For Stage
ON LOCATION #3 - The misfits, the long-hairs, the toughguys with the tough job. They hold flags, they hold scrims, they hold your life in their hands... come spend a few minutes on the grip/electric truck on location in the Film Lab & see what's what.
Film posters are rubbish. That wasn’t always the case, but somewhere along the way the wrong people took over and film posters went from something you’d want in a frame on your wall to something that isn’t even palatable outside a cinema. Tyler Stout, an illustrator from Washington, may turn out to be our saviour. Go to his site and you’ll see his excellent music and skateboard art – but it’s his incredible film work that is really helping him make a name for himself.
Yeah it's... that's a good movie there Thanks to Tom Berger for another animated movie review!
This is two pictures of me taken from my comedy movie Way Out West which was made last year and which can now be seen on youtube. The effect was was possible by filming live footage of a background then filming two images of me against a green background then placing me in front of the background footage using editing software.
Creating fake wounds on the human body is one of the most fun parts of being an amateur or professional makeup artist, and whether your clients are you friends on Halloween or Brad Pitt. This video will teach you very quickly how to make a fake wound on your hand out of latex and other basic makeup costume makeup materials. Make others think that you need to be hospitalized! Make a fake wound for Halloween or film.
Via Motionographer: "Ben West wrote, directed and did the animation for this warming mockumentary promoting the 2008 Australian Directors Guild Conference. Ben’s witty script, combined with a bit of Christopher Guest meets Chris Cunningham is a refreshing change of pace from the über epic conference promos of late.
Here is the movie trailer for the feature film "Livelihood"
The full 30 minute short film by John Hillcoat that was shown on TV. From the description: Red Dead Redemption: The Man from Blackwater
Not entirely done with LEGOs but they have a major role as catalyst in this short film done by Blue Source a directing duo represented by MJZ.
For many people, their wedding is one of the most important days of their life. Filming a wedding, as a amateur or a professional, is a weighty responsibility for any filmmaker. And, if you're doing it as a professional, it can pay very well. This video offers some tips for how to film a wedding effectively, including how to utilize a multi-camera setup, what shots to take, what equipment to bring, and how working with the still photographer can help you. Video tape a wedding ceremony profess...
So Rock Star made a short film from Red Dead Redemption, which will premiere this weekend on Fox at midnight May 29th.
This quick intro video only scratches the surface of all the DIY filmmaking technique tutorials that are waiting for you in The Film Lab -- join Mike and Rajo as they shed some light on important stuff that will help you pull together your masterpiece!
Here is the movie trailer for the amazingly clever indie film "Cube"
Here is the movie trailer for the German film "Jerry Cotton"
Ashes directed by David Dang Making of Ashes (Shot with a Canon 7D)
Here is the movie trailer for "Legacy" a film about Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome.
50 Years of Surfing Films commemorated with Documentary We saw the buzz bubbling, but now it's here. "Hollywood Don't Surf" is a documentary by Greg MacGillivray examining the last five decades of Hollywood's obsession with surfing.
Here is the trailer from the classic animated film "Wizards"
Thanks to TV.com for pointing out how cool a video from an incredibily uncool band can be!
Robert Redford is gorgeous... His style in the film is iconic. I really could not focus or pick up on anything else for the entire film. I was transfixed.
This Facebook Group is devoted to Low Budget Film Job Posts They now every film doesn't have a million dollar budget, but if you can pay they'll post!