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Lighting these has become much more affordable and flexible for the indie filmmaker. We reminisce starting out as filmmakers and talk towards the proper mentality going into the art. Movie of the month? (queue dramatic orchestra) 2001: A Space
With most Hollywood movies these days there is some bit of CGI involved. With solid software being relatively easy to access, compositing is well within reach for many indie film makers. We talk apps, shooting on set with planning for CGI, and
Kellen Berg joins us today! We talk 3D modeling applications like Blender and Maya. Furthering the discussion, we compare and contrast miniatures and CGI as methods in filmmaking. Finally, we watch and discuss a bad...bad movie...Armagedon.
The iPhone and high-end smartphones like it have put an excellent camera in most people's pockets. We discuss the current and future impact this has on the industry and growing trends. And how could we not talk a good long talk on Bladerunner:
Our first podcast of 2018. As ARRI announced the new Alexa LF we talk about how the industry's future may look with digital LF. Afterwards, we speak to modern trailers and their effectiveness while concluding with a discussion on our movie of t
2017 has been a big year for us all. This episode we review our favorite tools, tricks, and movies of the year. We conclude with a long due discussion on Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Seeing what you're shooting is essential for your home team. We talk about Teradek's solutions and our experience with them. Continuing we speak about choosing when to do reshoots and what to think about when planning them. Stick around at the
New online tools for video production management are being to give production teams new options beyond simply MS Excel and Movie Magic. While Wade is out of town, David and Ben talk these tools, tape on set, and double movie feature, Baby Drive
Finding the right tool to help you envision your project can be essential. Viewfinders do just that. And with phones becoming more and more integral in our lives, the same is true for our work. Jump in as we discuss viewfinders, phone cameras i
We got the opportunity to work on a local feature here in Minnesota. As a special episode, we take the full time to discuss our experiences the production and our individual roles on the film.
We talk camera stabilizers, both active and passive. With work on a feature on the horizon we discuss on set etiquette. Speaking of features, we review the latest work of local Minnesota director Eric Howell with Emilia Clark, Voice From The St
David took a trip to NAB 2017 and came back with some of great insights into some of the best new gear headed to market. Then we discuss King Arthur 2004, a movie that you want to be good, but doesn't quite hit the mark.
Lighting can make all the difference in the world for your shot. Light panels have made the job of lighting easier and more affordable. In this episode we discuss some of the best light panels on the market now, how long standing moving titles
Making sure the picture is just right and in focus is essential when filming on set. Most of the time the on-camera LCD's aren't enough. Listen in as we discuss two solid camera monitors, using old technology for aesthetics, and a Sci-Fi classi
Tripods are an essential piece of gear for every Indie filmaker. Keeping your expensive equipment protected is just as eseential. We discuss that and one of the excellent drama's of 2016, Fences.
With the emergence of 8k video and file size ever increasing, it is important to have tech that keeps up with the increasing demands of the industry. Today we talk about RAID systems as well as team management in each stage of making a film. Oh
As drones have become cheaper to buy and easier to fly it is hard to find a shoot that doesn't use them. Today we talk about your options for drones, mixing CGI and practical effects, and give our thoughts on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find
Editing software is an essential tool for filmmakers to create their works. In this episode we discuss the benefits of the current popular NLE's that are available, Aaron Sorkins' Masterwork Class, and the latest Marvel movie, Dr. Strange.
Lenses are pivotal tool in capturing an image in just the right way. Here we take the time to discuss some great starting lenses, using them, and the latest film from Tom Hanks and Clint Eastwood, Sully. For specifics regarding the lenses menti
Screenwriting is the foundation of which movies are made. Join us as we discuss writing tools, methods, and the new movie Kubo and the Two Strings.
Today we talk about what the best first camera is for an new indie filmmaker, directing from the perspective of Werner Herzog, and the new Jason Bourne movie.
Welcome to the first episode of Indie Film Toolkit. Join Ben, David, and Wade as we talk about the development of 360 filming and cinematography in Inglorious Bastards.
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