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DVertigo
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RE: My first short movie, what do you think?

Ok, but this is going to hurt. First, it's impossible to see most of it properly. It's not 'kind of dark' it's way beyond that. You need to learn...

15 years ago
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RE: A short film

I don't see anything wrong with asking people to write the language properly. How can you expect to write a good film if you can't write the language...

15 years ago
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RE: missing shots

My guess is that it's going to look like a jump-cut and/or be sort of jarring to watch, especially if you keep doing it. If you can't get it to cut t...

15 years ago
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RE: A short film

Ever read 1984? Newspeak? It's happening.

15 years ago
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RE: Finished Script: Would love some opinions

Oh, good lord. The guy is ASKING for opinions on his writing. I'm willing to give it to him. I have absolutely no interest in profiting from anyo...

15 years ago
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RE: Finished Script: Would love some opinions

Good answers, Paul, I'm encouraged. I'd agree that the cause explanation might need some work but since the event as-it-happens isn't part of the s...

15 years ago
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RE: Finished Script: Would love some opinions

This whole 'mysterious apocalyptic event precipitating war' story feels like it's been done to death (The Stand?). I'm assuming you're aware of thi...

15 years ago
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RE: I have a list of original ideas for a movie....

? Yeah, I forgot to mention that producers, directors, actors, editors, and any number of others will certainly change your script around. Another...

15 years ago
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RE: I have a list of original ideas for a movie....

Basically you have to write until you like it. If you don't like it figure out what you don't like and fix it. If you can't figure out why you don't...

15 years ago
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RE: Screenwriting - 10 Basic Rules

+1 for software! Most of these tips are great, accurate, and useful. +1 as well. There does, however, seem to be some disagreement as to just how...

15 years ago
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RE: Help with Theatrical actors

Minor point, Meisner and Method are related but they aren't the same thing. I'm in the middle of a Meisner workshop now and the first thing our instr...

15 years ago
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RE: A serious question about majoring in Film

? This is sort of slimy, actually. Basically, "School is useless, but I wrote a book on how to get crew jobs so buy that instead". I like the w...

15 years ago
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RE: A serious question about majoring in Film

I'd say it can work either way. I'm in my third year of school in New Orleans (After a fairly long break) and I like it. Basically I think you can...

15 years ago