I've never done any scenes on that kind of scale before, so I can't share any "inside information." However, I would think that a big factor would ...
It's an interesting look, but it's NOT animation. At best, it's an interesting After Effects filter. ----------------- Andrew Gingerich Exploding...
Here's the page: It looks like it's been many years since the site has been updated, but it has a lot of useful little low-tech tricks. ------...
The way I see it, Digital is a sort of bastard medium. Being that it produces a pristine, unadulterated, technically perfect image, it doesn't have an...
Hey, thanks. And I'll work on the accent. ----------------- Andrew Gingerich Exploding Goldfish Films Check out my vodcast on iTunes:
I have a PV-GS65 (3 CCD, mic input, lens leaves a bit to be desired but overall a nice camera) for about $480 on B&H Photo. ----------------- Andr...
Oh, c'mon... what kind of fun is that? There IS an alternative to using actual explosives, though. I've seen an article or two online (I'd link, but I...
These lights work great. I bought two 500-watt lights last year and there what I used to light all the scenes in my feature. But it's worth the few do...
I'm a bit curious why you don't think you can afford a Mac. If you want a really good PC for editing, you're obviously talking about a high-performanc...
It depends on the kind of special effects you want to do. If you're just talking about making a negative image or adding more specialized titles, a mo...
There are a few instances when it is impossible to keep the camera out of the angle of reflection for a mirror (if it's a wide-angle mirror, or a refl...
Sorry, only QuickTime 7 for now, but you can see my blog at www.exgfilms.com ----------------- Andrew Gingerich Exploding Goldfish Films Check o...
Faster shutter speed basically just means less motion blur. If you want a freeze-frame without blur it's probably a good idea, but I generally stay aw...
Yes, it's a BIG headache to shoot sound separate from picture, but if you have no mic port it seems like your best bet for good audio. And yes, it ...
I think they're getting harder and harder to find. I know Pro8mm sells refurbished Beaulieus with built-in crystal sync motors, but I don't know where...