http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Forum: Programmer's Forum en Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:34:29 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-projection#post-40299 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:16:38 +0000 Dallas 40299@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I assume the other film shows didn't also have the same problems? Sounds to me like they did something to your video. Very often a festival will rip your DVD to more easily run through the films, Sound like they did some nasty conversion to it for some reason. Projectors are usually a bit more contrast-y, and darker than TVs and other screens, but should not distort the image. If that was the case, there was nothing you could have done... except complain to them.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/dvd-projection#post-40267 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:13:02 +0000 tarver 40267@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I shot a move in 720p at 60fps on a Panosonic P2 camera. I produced a dvd using Encore. It looked great on a tv but at a recent festival where it was projected onto a screen it was all out of proportion and dark. What is the best way to make a dvd that will look the same on tv or when projected? Thanks </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/final-deadline-this-friday-912-boulder-international-film-festival#post-40024 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:33:54 +0000 BIFF 40024@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Withoutabox Extended Deadline – Friday, September 12</p> <p>BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Our big idea? Combine generous filmmaker hospitality with some of independent films most talented players, and open the festival to gifted film artists worldwide. This principle has made BIFF into one of the most influential young festivals in the US.  Chris Gore, the author of The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and Film Threat says "The staff's dedication to championing true Indies, the amazing hospitality along with a classic theater (with a full bar) make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker's list." </p> <p>We strongly encourage you to accompany your film to our festival. Upon acceptance, we assign a filmmaker liaison to each filmmaker in the festival and house you at a luxurious hotel, just a few blocks from our main venue - the historic 850-seat Boulder Theater in downtown Boulder. There's great free food, great hospitality, a filmmaker bar, skiing 45 minutes from Boulder, and fantastic parties every night. All events, parties, films, and workshops are located within a 4-block radius of your hotel on the legendary Pearl Street Mall. Boulder is beautiful, fun and easy-to-get-to; and you'll have a great time at our forums and parties where you'll get a chance to rub egos with other accomplished filmmakers.</p> <p>Submit to BIFF today, you’ll love it here.  <a href="http://www.biff1.com/">www.biff1.com</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-software#post-39613 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:49:39 +0000 Anaksagor 39613@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello. I am currently making a research on <a href="http://www.big-easy-footage-library-software.co.uk/publication/content/430.html">video library software</a>. Do you know good video software? Thank you.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/late-deadline-fri-822-boulder-international-film-festival#post-39385 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:49:18 +0000 BIFF 39385@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>SUBMIT TO A HIGHER PLACE - (5330 ft.)<br /> Boulder, Colorado, the Smartest City in America (Forbes Magazine 2008), produces sold-out shows and huge film-savvy audiences for its four-day Boulder International Film Festival.</p> <p>Thousands of enthusiastic, highly-educated festival-goers have helped make BIFF one of the most influential young film festivals in the U.S., with an extraordinary number of new films that have gone from early screenings at BIFF to significant box-office success and multiple Oscar nominations.</p> <p>Chris Gore, author of The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and the founder of Film Threat, says "The staff's dedication to championing true Indies and amazing hospitality, along with a classic theater make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker's list."</p> <p>BIFF is Feb 12-15, 2009. Submit today, you'll love it here...<br /> <a href="http://www.biff1.com/">www.biff1.com</a><br /> Late Deadline Friday 8/22</p> <p>  </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-lil-help#post-39375 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 08:58:22 +0000 johnyysmith 39375@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>ok so here is the thing. i started doing web stuff with my dad about 3 months ago, we have been working on a few different pages and i am a lil concerned because he left the layouts and 'look and feel' to me.</p> <p>i just wanted to know what all of you thought of some of these. now i didn't do them on my own and most of it is CSS/php/HTML.<br /> i just don't know if they need something more, of if it looks kinds scetchy.<br /> please be honest try not to hurt me too bad though hahaha</p> <p>phpandflash.us<br /> ebertresume.accessmyresume.com<br /> phpinvoice.us<br /> billebert.com<br /> mapthis.com<br /> makerealdeals.com</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/red-bull-film-competition-1#post-38938 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:06:47 +0000 john 38938@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <br /> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/red-bull-film-competition#post-38937 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:04:16 +0000 john 38937@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi</p> <p>Red Bull is starting another round in its x13 series of provocative shorts! This round's theme is VIBRATIONS.  Make a film that's narrative, documentary, non-linear, experimental, or any combination of the above. Use any visual style - animated, grainy film, crisp video, drawn, photographed, painted-onto-the-celluloid â�� anything goes! Just remember 3 important things - it must be 2 to 3 minutes long, in 16:9 aspect ratio (wide screen) and submitted in High Definition Video. This is because your film may be played on Red Bull TV or distributed in other ways.  5 runners-up win $1000 each. 13 finalists win $3000.  Submissions are due by August 17.  Go to <a href="http://" rel="nofollow">http://</a><a href="http://www.filmaka.com/redbull">www.filmaka.com/redbull</a> to submit!</p> <p>Warm regards</p> <p>Mansi</p> <p><a href="mailto:filmaka.mansi@gmail.com">filmaka.mansi@gmail.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/bindialumb/redbull.jpg"><img src="http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj63/bindialumb/redbull.jpg" alt="Red Bull" /><br /> </a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/submit-to-a-higher-place-boulder-intl-film-fest-deadline-725#post-38724 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:30:50 +0000 BIFF 38724@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Regular deadline July 25.<br /> Our big idea? Combine film-savvy audiences with generous filmmaker hospitality, and open our festival to gifted film artists worldwide. This principle has made the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) one of the most influential young film festivals in the U.S., with an extraordinary number of new-but-unknown feature films, documentaries, and shorts that have gone on from early screenings at BIFF to significant box-office success and multiple Oscar nominations. Over 13,000 filmmakers, national media, special guests and film enthusiasts attended the four-day BIFF 2008.</p> <p>Chris Gore, the legendary author of "The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide" and the founder of "Film Threat", says "Boulder as a vacation destination already puts BIFF on the map. And the staff's dedication to championing true indies, the amazing hospitality along with a classic theater (with a full bar that serves drinks during the screenings) make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker's list."</p> <p>Submit today, you'll love it here. <a href="http://www.biff1.com/">www.biff1.com</a>.</p> <p>The Boulder International Film Festival is February 12-15, 2009</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-deadline-40%c2%b0-bolzanoshortfilmfestival#post-37800 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:06:16 +0000 SaraCineclub 37800@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>We are pleased to announce the <strong>new deadline</strong> for the entries to ours 3 short film competitions:</p> <p>- 5th NO WORDS - International no-dialogue short film competition.<br /> In this competition, the film/video must be understood through the strength of the images only. Music, sounds, environment background noises, etc. are accepted. Films/videos without dialogues, about any topics, produced 2006, 2007 or 2008 can be submitted.</p> <p>- 4th SHORT FILM EXPERIMENT - Short film competition for experimental films.<br /> Experimental short films produced 2006, 2007 or 2008 can be submitted.</p> <p>- 40th OPERE NUOVE - Short film competition for Italian films.<br /> Competition for Italian filmmakers, Italian producers or films in Italian language only.</p> <p>Free entry for all competitions!</p> <p>Total prizes amount: â?¬ 5500</p> <p>Deadline for all competitions: July 15th 2008</p> <p>For further information, and for the online-submission of your works we invite you to visit our website:<br /> Starts 11/12/2008<br /> Ends 11/15/2008<br /> Issues Media<br /> Homepage<br /> <a href="http://www.bolzanoshortfilmfestival.it/">http://www.bolzanoshortfilmfestival.it</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/found-your-calling-5000-video-contest#post-37743 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 07:42:42 +0000 mthompson 37743@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Interested in winning $5,000 in cash? Submit your own unique video targeting one of the following ten careers: Business, Criminal Justice, Culinary, Fashion Design, Game Design, Graphic Design, Healthcare, Interior Design, Information Technology, or Photography.</p> <p>You have until August 15, 2008 to submit your own video. All videos will be posted on FoundYourCalling.com shortly after they are submitted and approved. Come back from August 16, 2008 through September 15, 2008 to vote on your favorite video! The best video will be named on September 23, 2008.</p> <p> http://www.foundyourcalling.com</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/small-films-big-pain-in-the-ass#post-37606 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:22:45 +0000 P63 37606@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I really insist that you guys repost this story in a different font... and with music or a motion background. And send me bottled water RIGHT NOW.</p> <p>;)</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/disposable-film-fest-call-for-entries#post-37592 Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:41:39 +0000 DisposableFilmFest 37592@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> <a href="http://www.disposablefilmfest.com"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3063/2589442446_85d5e85a2f.jpg" alt="DFF call for entries" /></a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fundemental-books#post-36844 Mon, 26 May 2008 09:41:57 +0000 anilintel 36844@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>hai friends wants to know how the sound and video are streamed in the endless networks ?</p> <p>check it out</p> <p><a href="http://rapidshare.com/files/117627743/The_Technology_of_Video_and_Audio_Streaming__Second_Edition.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://rapidshare.com/files/117627743/The_Technology_of_Video_and_Audio_Streaming__Second_Edition.pdf</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/estes-park-film-festival-youtube-challenge#post-36818 Sun, 25 May 2008 22:01:44 +0000 seandb 36818@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong><em>Don’t just watch the films.  Be a part of them by producing a video for the 2008 EPFF YouTube Challenge!</em></strong></p> <br /> The challenge is simple.  Create a YouTube video promoting this year’s Estes Park Film Festival, and the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 will be the recipient of two All-Access Gold Passes (valued at $200) to the 4-day Festival.<br />  <br /> <strong>Here’s how to play:</strong></p> <p>1.) Research the upcoming Estes Park Film Festival by visiting <a href="http://www.estesparkfilm.com/">www.estesparkfilm.com</a> , and also click on “<a href="http://null/pastfestivals.html">Past Festivals</a>” and see what’s been done in the past.</p> <p>2.) Check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/epfilmfest">www.YouTube.com/epfilmfest</a> to watch the previous promos for the Estes Park Film Festival, and also do a search to see what other festivals across the nation are doing.</p> <p>4.) Create a short video that would be :30 seconds or less. Edgy videos are good, but please no curse words or explicit content.</p> <p>5.) After your video is posted to YouTube, please send an e-mail to Sean Doherty, Executive Director, <a href="mailto:sean@estesparkfilm.com">sean@estesparkfilm.com</a> , by August 15 and you will receive an email confirmation letting you know of your entry’s acceptance into the contest. Please put “YouTube Challenge” in the e-mail subject line. Each submission should include the user name, video title, and YouTube link.</p> <p>6.) All submissions to YouTube must be posted by August 15. Remember, the festival begins on September 11. Which means the sooner you post your video, the more “views” you’ll have an opportunity to get.</p> <p>7.) The producer of the video with the most viewings by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 7 will be the recipient of two Gold Passes (valued at $200) to the 4-day Festival which includes the following benefits:</p> <ul> <li>All-access seamless experience to the Festival </li> <li>Priority Seating: First admittance to all Festival films </li> <li>Admission to Opening Night Gala on the 12th , and Awards Gala on the 14th </li> <li>Swag Bag: Exclusive limited edition commemorative merchandise, drink vouchers, and sponsor coupons. </li> </ul> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/boulder-intl-film-fest-now-accepting-entries#post-36674 Wed, 21 May 2008 12:20:39 +0000 chrisColorado 36674@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'll second that. Colorado is AWESOME and Boulder is pretty nice.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/small-films-big-pain-in-the-ass#post-36663 Wed, 21 May 2008 01:05:18 +0000 garsky 36663@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In one way or another, i agree with you. But it really matters cause there are small films that are worth watching considering the theme more than the actors it has. And with the actors? I strongly agree with you. Freshies are so hard to get on. a real big pain in the ass. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/boulder-intl-film-fest-now-accepting-entries#post-36648 Tue, 20 May 2008 14:46:10 +0000 BIFF 36648@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Early Deadline June 13. Our big idea? Combine low entry fees with generous filmmaker hospitality, and open our festival to gifted film artists worldwide. This principle has made the Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) one of the most influential young film festivals in the U.S., with an extraordinary number of new-but-unknown feature films, documentaries, and shorts that have gone on from early screenings at BIFF to significant box-office success and multiple Oscar nominations. Over 13,000 filmmakers, national media, special guests and film enthusiasts attended the four-day BIFF 2008.</p> <p>Chris Gore, the legendary author of "The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide" and the founder of "Film Threat", says "Boulder as a vacation destination already puts BIFF on the map. And the staff's dedication to championing true indies, the amazing hospitality along with a classic theater (with a full bar that serves drinks during the screenings) make this a festival that should be on the top of every filmmaker's list."</p> <p>Acceptance of your film for BIFF 09, (February 12 - 15, 2009) places it in front of the huge, urban, film-hip audiences of the Boulder-Denver metro area, and also in spirited competition for the numerous Jury Awards...together with the immeasurable credibility-boost from placing the words "WINNER, BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" on your film's jacket and resume.</p> <p>We strongly encourage you to accompany your film to our festival. Upon acceptance, we assign a filmmaker liaison to each filmmaker in the festival and house you at a luxurious hotel, just a few blocks from our main venue - the historic 850-seat Boulder Theater in downtown Boulder. There's great free food, great hospitality, a filmmaker bar, skiing 45 minutes from Boulder, and fantastic parties every night. All events, parties, films, and workshops are located within a 4-block radius of your hotel on the legendary Pearl Street Mall. Boulder is beautiful, fun and easy-to-get-to; and you'll have a great time at our forums and parties where you'll get a chance to rub egos with other accomplished filmmakers.</p> <p>BIFF has been proud to host and celebrate some of independent film’s most talented players, including writer/filmmaker Chris Gore ( The Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide and founder of Film Threat) legendary Indie filmmakers Michael and Mark Polish “The Polish Brothers” (Twin Falls Idaho, Northfork, The Astronaut Farmer), Golden-Globe nominated actress Maria Bello (A History of Violence, The Cooler, Thank You for Smoking), director Jon Poll (The 40-Year Old Virgin, Austin Powers, Charlie Bartlett) and renowned Hollywood screenwriter John August (Big Fish, Go, The Nines) along with many other independent filmmakers, directors, producers and stars including Academy-Award nominee Eric Roberts, and Patrick Warburton [Seinfeld]).</p> <p>ABOUT BOULDER<br /> Located at the foot of the stunning Rocky Mountains, easy-going Boulder Colorado is a traditional magnet for the tech-savvy, music &amp; arts-loving outdoors-person who also likes to party. Along with a major University film school, we have hundreds of miles of running, skiing and hiking trails, world-class restaurants, hotels, galleries, shops and bars, all surrounded by a scenic 46,000-acre moat of Boulder Open Space. Boulder is just 45 minutes from the Denver International Airport.</p> <p>Submit today, you’ll love it here. Go to <a href="http://www.biff1.com" rel="nofollow">www.biff1.com</a> for more information </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/reducing-the-depth-of-focus#post-36611 Sun, 18 May 2008 17:10:28 +0000 robgrauert 36611@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> zoom in and open the iris all the way. boost the shutter speed to achieve proper exposure to compensate for opening the iris. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/reducing-the-depth-of-focus#post-36609 Sun, 18 May 2008 16:02:04 +0000 arby 36609@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I take it you are using the still picture feature of the HC9.   The maximum aperture is 5.4  To reduce the depth of focus (aka depth of Field) reduce the amount of light on the subject.  This will soften the image.  If this happens move the focal area of the lense to a cheek bone and read page 45-46 of the users manual on how to manually focus on a subject.   I you plan on taking a lot of still photos pick up a Point and shoot Canon or Nikon still camera.  The images have better resolution and you will enjoy the results more. </p> <p>PS I throughly enjoy using my HC7</p> <p>Arby</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/reducing-the-depth-of-focus#post-36608 Sun, 18 May 2008 14:46:12 +0000 CloudProductions 36608@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a Sony HDR-HC9 and have been trying to reduce the depth-of-focus.  In the portrait mode the depth-of-focus is still very long.  The minimum aperture is 1.8 according to the spec. sheet.  Is there anything that I can do to reduce the depth-of-focus?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/estes-park-film-festival-regular-deadline-approaching#post-35758 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 10:33:16 +0000 seandb 35758@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The regular deadline to submit your film to the Estes Park Film Festival is fast approaching! Submit before May 1st to avoid paying late entry fees. This is your chance to showcase your film prodcution in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado at the Gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park!</p> <p>MISSION &amp; OBJECTIVE: The Estes Park Film Festival is dedicated to providing a platform for filmmakers from around the world to screen their newest productions in the relaxing and creative atmosphere of Estes Park, Colorado. Our goal is to educate, inspire, and advance a greater appreciation of independent film. We also support the preservation of historic cinematic landmarks.</p> <p>ABOUT THE FESTIVAL: Founded in 2005, the annual Estes Park Film Festival takes place the second weekend of each September in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado, home of Rocky Mountain National Park! Each year filmmakers from around the world travel to Estes Park to showcase their newest films at the beautiful Historic Park Theatre. Built in 1913, the Historic Park Theatre is the oldest movie theatre west of the Mississippi, and in 1984 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.</p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.estesparkfilm.com" rel="nofollow">www.estesparkfilm.com</a> for more info!</p> <p>You can read more about our previous film festivals by visiting the website below! <a href="http://estesparkfilm.com/pastfestivals.html" rel="nofollow">http://estesparkfilm.com/pastfestivals.html</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/loswillows-weddings-receptions-san-diego-wine-country-receptions-san-diego#post-35434 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:23:58 +0000 destiny123 35434@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The perfect San Diego wedding location in north San Diego County is Los Willows. Your outdoor wedding can be framed by the beauty of our private lake near the wine country in Temecula. Our affordable San Diego wedding packages include wedding ceremony, reception and wedding cake. regards http://www.loswillows.com </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-things-to-come-a-sci-fi-film-038-music-festival-2#post-35363 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:17:41 +0000 LOOKpresentscom 35363@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ </p> <p>Appearing that evening will be DJ Chris Alker on the mix spinning a unique blend of space dance rock, go-go dancers decked in the height of futuristic chic, and to close it out a very special performance by one of our interplanetary live bands.</p> <p>FILMMAKERS: We are seeking short films with themes of Innovation, Man vs. Technology, Globalization, Conspiracy, Big Brother, the Apocalypse, Time Travel, Alternate Realities, etc. --- all are welcome.</p> <p> Go to <a href="http://www.lookpresents.com/events/thingstocome.html">http://www.LOOKpresents.com/events/thingstocome.html</a> for further details.</p> <p> GUESTS: Open to everyone. We hope to see you all there April 27th.</p> <p> Sincerely,</p> <p> Otto de Owl</p> <p><img src="http://www.lookpresents.com/images/thingstocomeflyer.jpg" /></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-things-to-come-a-sci-fi-film-038-music-festival-1#post-35362 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:16:48 +0000 LOOKpresentscom 35362@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Appearing that evening will be DJ Chris Alker on the mix spinning a unique blend of space dance rock, go-go dancers decked in the height of futuristic chic, and to close it out a very special performance by one of our interplanetary live bands.</p> <p>FILMMAKERS: We are seeking short films with themes of Innovation, Man vs. Technology, Globalization, Conspiracy, Big Brother, the Apocalypse, Time Travel, Alternate Realities, etc. --- all are welcome.</p> <p> Go to <a href="http://www.lookpresents.com/events/thingstocome.html">http://www.LOOKpresents.com/events/thingstocome.html</a> for further details.</p> <p> GUESTS: Open to everyone. We hope to see you all there April 27th.</p> <p> Sincerely,</p> <p> Otto de Owl</p> <p><img src="http://www.lookpresents.com/images/thingstocomeflyer.jpg" /></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co-1#post-35303 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:07:34 +0000 toofy 35303@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com">http://www.toofy.com</a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p><strong>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually</strong> via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-toofy-film-fest-boulder-co#post-35302 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 15:07:24 +0000 toofy 35302@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>For more information, please visit:<br /> <a href="http://www.toofy.com">http://www.toofy.com</a></p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest takes place in beautiful Boulder, Colorado and exposes the raw untapped talent that exists in the independent world of cinema, fashion, art and music. Toofy provides audiences with the freshest independent content available.</p> <p>Exposure for filmmakers goes above and beyond the Toofy Film Fest. The Fest reaches a broad audience of over 50 million people annually via nationally televised programming on TV, RSN, and Altitude Sports and Entertainment.</p> <p>Toofy Film Fest also helps filmmakers distribute their short film by compiling DVD collections of the best films that have played at Toofy. Filmmakers receive a percentage of sales.</p> <p>The Toofy Film Fest 2008 will be taking place from Sept. 12-14, 2008.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/contest-finalists-posted-vote-now#post-34947 Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:01:36 +0000 Matthew 34947@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>California's anti-smoking commercial contest has posted the finalists and is looking for the public to help pick the winner.  The winning spot will air on TV in California.</p> <p>Check the finalists out at <a href="http://BeAReelHero.com">www.BeAReelHero.com</a></p> <p>I think you will be impressed by the quality of the 19 finalists.  Public voting is open until February 22, 2008. Thanks for helping out.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/multimedia-toolbox-activex#post-34737 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:23:46 +0000 goodcoder 34737@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>i had developed a activex "mm-box" which is powerful and can be used to develop multimedia applications.</p> <p>welcome to my website: <a href="http://www.hardcoresoft.com/">http://www.hardcoresoft.com</a></p> <p>i need your support</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/small-films-big-pain-in-the-ass#post-34683 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:24:44 +0000 cberquist 34683@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Darryl Macdonald, a co-founder and sitting member on the board of directors for the Seattle International Film Festival, as well as the Executive Director for the Palm Springs International Film Festival was quoted in a recent Indiewire article on an old adage of his about small films.</p> <p> <a href="http://www.indiewire.com/ots/2008/01/festivals_the_2.html">http://www.indiewire.com/ots/2008/01/festivals_the_2.html</a></p> <p> "We have an adage at film festivals, but the smaller the film, the bigger a pain in the ass the filmmaker's going to be. It's not a generality, and it seems to bear itself out. Anybody who works at a film festival, either in hospitality or programming, will tell you this, "It's the people who haven't yet tasted success who are the most demanding people to deal with. In general the bigger the star, the easier they are to deal with. It's not always the case, but often enough it is. With a certain amount of success comes a certain amount of self assurance. Directors you particularly see this in. Actors less so. They have no demands and if something goes wrong at the screening-- heavens forbid it's the screen in the wrong aspect ratio or the print is scratched or whatever--they tend to be mellower."</p> <p>I posted this quote on my blog, along with my own contradictory thoughts on my experience with small filmmakersDarryl took exception to this, which resulted in his posting several comments to the Blog-o-STIFF and may be entertaining reading for some folks.  If you want, you can check it out here:</p> <p><a href="http://trueindependent.typepad.com/stiff/2008/01/small-films-big.html">http://trueindependent.typepad.com/stiff/2008/01/small-films-big.html</a></p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>Clint Berquist</p> <p>Director, Seattle's True Independent Film Festival</p>