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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Scheduling | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: Generally how many pages of a script can you shoot. I have only one location, five actors and very ... A: Usually a script page is 1 Minute film duration. But there is no "standard" time of how many pages ... | |
| Video Camera? | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: I am making a film and I would like to have video quality that is comparable to "hollywood" films. I ... A: If you want the "filmlook' use a 35 film camera. But be prepare or high co$t of lighting, filming ... | |
| MiniDV Master | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: How can I transfer my finished, edited movie to a MiniDV master tape? Can I use the same Panasonic ... A: Always use a new tape (master). Use a "next to time" or project tape" (movie 50min. use a 60 min. ... | |
| Film Production | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about film production, not neccesarily large format but production in general. ... A: A production budget usually is set global. Productions companies set divisions for pre-pro and post. ... | |
| copyrights & music | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: Is classical music copyrighted? I'm looking for non copyrighted music for a short film project. Any ... A: If this film would be presented to an audience or a Festival you need to get copyright music. You ... | |
| MacGuffin | 5/2/2007 |
| Q: Greetings, What exactly is a MacGuffin, please? Can you give me a couple of concrete examples? ... A: In a screenplay is often refer as the gimmick. What characters look for and an audience will ... | |
| Editing Software | 4/20/2007 |
| Q: I am having trouble decided between two schools for video production. The only big difference ... A: Some schools uses both systems, you can research on that. The decision between Final Cut and Avid ... | |
| Sound Recording.. | 4/15/2007 |
| Q: I know that the majority of big hollywood blockbuster films record the primary sound & background ... A: That's a great mike, also check MKH-416 and audio-technical AT-4073A, price list for both is around ... | |
| Video production | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I want to create a series of "cooking shows" for distribution to our family and friends ... A: Since it's going to be a "in house family DVD" you don't need to worry much about production, ... | |
| Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 No Audio | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: When I open some projects in Adobe Premiere Pro 2.0 and open a sequence, the video from the clips ... A: It's been a long time since using Adobe software but try this address for troubleshooting. ... | |
| Buying a camera | 3/28/2007 |
| Q: Currently I work for a company that really wants to upgrade the video quality of its product to ... A: My company have the same decision to make. You need to consider first: 1-What really will be used ... | |
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