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Videomaker Forums » Forum: Programmer's Forum - Recent Topics http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Forum: Programmer's Forum - Recent Topics en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:00 +0000 brooklynartscouncil on "Call for Entries - Scene: Brooklyn Film Series" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-scene-brooklyn-film-series#post-51571 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:05:48 +0000 brooklynartscouncil 51571@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ CALL FOR ENTRIES: Calling all Brooklyn filmmakers! Â Scene: Brooklyn seeks short and feature narrative films, short and feature length documentaries, animations, and video art from Brooklyn based filmmakers and artists. Scene: Brooklyn is an ideal way to have your work seen in front of a local Brooklyn audience at great screening venues including Galapagos Art Space and Brooklyn Academyof Music. Scene:Brooklyn presents prizes for the winning film as well as panels and parties. Early bird discounts available until November 13th so don't wait to submit! Submit your film through our Withoutabox site here - <a href="https://www.withoutabox.com/login/1015" rel="nofollow">https://www.withoutabox.com/login/1015</a> For more info go to - <a href="http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooklynartscouncil.org</a> ABOUT: Scene: Brooklyn is Brooklyn Arts Council's annual film and media arts program, presenting quarterly film screenings, with a multi-day centerpiece event each spring. The flagship spring program features screenings of short films, documentaries, animation, and experimental works by Brooklyn based artists and filmmakers. Screenings are held at venues around downtown Brooklyn including Galapagos Art Space. Additionally, the series includes a filmmaking panel, reception and awards ceremony. Seasonal screenings and filmmaker talks take place throughout the year in BACs screening room in DUMBO, Brooklyn in conjunction with Dumbo First Thursday Gallery Walks, as well as other sites around Brooklyn. Scene: Brooklyn serves Brooklyn and the wider New York community by providing quality film and media arts programming that reflects Brooklyn's ethnic and cultural diversity. It also gives audiences an opportunity to get acquainted with the artists who live in their borough, and a chance to see non-commercial films locally. RULES: Films to be screened in the flagship spring series are to be submitted no later than January 11, 2010. Films submitted prior to that date will be considered for the spring program, as well as for the seasonal screenings at BAC Gallery and elsewhere. Submissions received after the deadline will be considered for the seasonal screenings only. Â ELIGIBILITY: Please read carefully. Brooklyn Arts Council will only consider films that meet the following qualifications: Â Films by film and media artists (director, producer, or screenwriter), who are based in Brooklyn are eligible (all subject areas). Films shot in or about Brooklyn by non-Brooklyn residents will also be accepted (all subject areas). To reiterate Only films by Brooklyn based filmmakers (director, producer or screenwriter) or films shot in Brooklyn or about the borough will be considered. Films shot elsewhere by non-Brooklyn residents will not be considered and no refunds will be given. FOR ALL APPLICANTS Entries must be complete works no longer than 120 minutes in length. They must have been completed on or after June 1, 2008. Industrial or instructional works and those previously submitted to the Film Festival are not eligible. All films and videos in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for Festival presentation. All entrants must complete the online application form and mail or hand-deliver a DVD for jury screening. Â There is no limit to the number of entries each applicant may submit. Please submit a separate entry form and a separate DVD for each entry. Do not include multiple films on one DVD. LABELING All tapes must be labeled with the following information: 1. Film Title, total running time, and category (narrative; experimental; documentary; animation.) 2. Shippers name and telephone number. 3. Withoutbox tracking number. Entries may be disqualified if they are not properly labeled. PACKAGING Films and videotapes must be shipped in a padded envelope. RETURN OF ENTRIES Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like us to return your DVD. Be sure to indicate that you would like your preview screener returned; we will not do so unless you indicate for us to do so on your application form. JUDGING AND NOTIFICATION Judging will take place January - March 2010 by a jury of film industry professionals working in the New York metropolitan area. Notification will happen no later than March 30th 2010. Ken on "Videomaker Short Video Contest 2009 ???" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/videomaker-short-video-contest-2009#post-51213 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:09:11 +0000 Ken 51213@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I saw a Videomaker Short Video Contest Call For Entries on this website, but on closer inspection, I noticed it was for 2008. I tried searching for a 2009 Videomaker Contest but couldn't find anything. Is Videomaker no longer doing a Short Video Contest? Ken AltschulerFilms on "Video" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-1#post-50519 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:41:08 +0000 AltschulerFilms 50519@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Check out my animation please its really cool and took me a lot of timehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_KVXMlwrWs BIFF on "Late Deadline Sept 1- Boulder International Film Festival" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/late-deadline-sept-1-boulder-international-film-festival#post-50347 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:04:19 +0000 BIFF 50347@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Late Deadline, September 1, 2009 BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Voted one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine (Summer 2009). 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. 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. 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." BIFF is Feb 11-14, 2010. 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 5-star 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 accommodations 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 accomplished filmmakers, critics, and industry from throughout the world. Submit today, you’ll love it here…www.biff1.com fcpu_thomas8 on "Final Cut Pro 7 live webinar August 13!" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/final-cut-pro-7-live-webinar-august-13#post-49967 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:42:51 +0000 fcpu_thomas8 49967@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ A great free live event to answer questions and lend support to Final Cut Pro 7. Register online here: <a href="http://www.promax.com/FinalCutPro7">http://www.proMax.com/FinalCutPro7</a><o:p></o:p> BIFF on "Boulder International Film Fest deadline Aug 1st" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/boulder-international-film-fest-deadline-aug-1st#post-49549 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:17:10 +0000 BIFF 49549@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ BOULDER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - Voted one of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals by MovieMaker Magazine (Summer 2009). Our big idea? Provide filmmakers with huge, film-savvy audiences along with generous filmmaker hospitality, and open the festival to gifted film artists worldwide. This has made BIFF into one of the most influential and popular 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. Submit today, you'll love it here. Deadline August 1st. Visit <a href="http://www.biff1.com/">http://www.biff1.com</a> for more information. ABOUT BOULDER Located at the foot of the stunning Rocky Mountains, easy-going Boulder Colorado is a traditional magnet for the tech-savvy, music & 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. Michael Horton on "Announcing 2nd Annual FCPUG SuperMeet, Sept 13 at IBC2009" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/announcing-2nd-annual-fcpug-supermeet-sept-13-at-ibc2009#post-49220 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:16:04 +0000 Michael Horton 49220@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Announcing 2nd Annual FCPUG SuperMeet, Sept 13 at IBC2009 The Second Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet will be held on Sunday, September 13 at the Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam, Netherlands alongside the IBC2009 tradeshow. We are currently raising funds for this event and have no fear that despite the present economy and the "doom and gloom" that permeates throughout current discussion, the Amsterdam SuperMeet will draw record attendance and continue to inspire. The Hotel Krasnapolsky is located in the heart of Amsterdam just a short tram ride away from the REI center that will host IBC2009. The hotel's not only easy to get to, but it's a beautiful venue to visit and network in. Tickets for the Amsterdam SuperMeet will go sale online only, July 20, 2009. It is expected that the Second Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet will sell out as historically every SuperMeet sells out. For complete details on the Amsterdam SuperMeet including agenda, current list of raffle items and a link to where to buy tickets visit the Second Annual Amsterdam SuperMeet web pages at: <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/Amsterdam_2009.html"> <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/Amsterdam_2009.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lafcpug.org/Amsterdam_2009.html</a></a> or <a href="http://fcpugnetwork.org">http://fcpugnetwork.org</a> jimcvideo on "Gotta love Leased Access-If you can get it!" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/gotta-love-leased-access-if-you-can-get-it#post-47434 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:24:04 +0000 jimcvideo 47434@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ You know, the FCC's not all bad. Sure, they're outlawing most of the wireless mics that video producers use, and every time you turn around there's some new rule you haven't heard about, but sometimes the FCC tries to do something great for indie producers. Take leased access, for example. If you don't know what leased access is, you should. It's a great program that showed up on the scene as part of the Cable Act of 1992. In a nutshell, leased access is an FCC law that allows any video producer to lease out space for a reasonable fee on any cable service provider with more than 36 channels (In 2009, that's pretty much every cable provider). This leased space is yours to put your own program on, much like public access, but there are a few HUGE advantages over public access. For example while public access is usually restricted to one specific station, leased access can be on major stations. The biggest advantage however is that because this is commercial in nature, you can get sponsors and sell ads! Because of this, if you provide a decent program, you can make a profit from it. Some video producers make their living from leased access programming. While this sounds great, the first step is to actually get your cable company to pony up the information on leasing access. Suprisingly, despite the fact that providing leased access is required by law, many cable company officials have never heard of it, making it very challenging to get the access. This is my story. I have a great program. I know it would be popular, and I know that I can get sponsorship for it. So today I decided to start trying to get leased access. You would think that the first thing I would do would be to call my local cable office. But of course it isn't that easy. Charter is our local provider, and strangely, despite the fact that they're a communications provider, the local office has no local phone number! Yes, it's true - it's impossible to call up the local charter office. You HAVE TO call their 888 number. So that's exactly what I did. I called their toll free number, and quickly learned that this wasn't going to be easy. Charter's 888 number starts by asking for your phone number. Assuming you enter that, it gives you 6 options, and not one of them has anything to do with questions regarding leased access. After 20 minutes of playing around, I found a number that went to a real live person. This person, thick Indian accent and all, told me she couldn't help me, but would forward me to the "right department". I was put on hold for about 15 minutes, before I heard a voice saying "This is Crystal, how can I help you?" I started telling her that I was calling to find out rates for leased access in my area, but by this time, she had hung up on me! I wasn't willing to play with their useless phone system again, so I laced up the shoes and headed to their main office. Now getting to this next part, I'll preface it by pointing out that the cable act stipulates that cable offices are supposed to have a leased access rate card available on demand to anyone who requests one. I got to the office, and stood in line to talk to the lady at the counter. When we started chatting, it was almost comical. When I told her I wanted a leased access rate card, she looked at me sorta funny before asking me what it was I wanted again, and she started to give me information on their cable packages. I stopped her and explained what leased access is. It took a while for her to get it. At first she thought I wanted to buy commercials. Then she thought I wanted to buy late night infomercial space. Then she told me that they didn't offer leased access. So I explained that it's a law, and the FCC mandates that every cable provider with 36 or more channels offer it. At this point, she's totally confused, and asks if she can go find someone to help her. I let her go, and wait about 15 minutes while she's in the back. She returns, telling me that they can't find any information on leased access, and she offers to take my name and email so they can call me "when they find it". So I left my number and went home. So we'll see if I ever get this info. Either way, I'll keep you all informed. coneyislandfilmfestival on "Call for entries Coney Island Film Festival" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-coney-island-film-festival#post-47723 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:41:15 +0000 coneyislandfilmfestival 47723@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ indiefilmpage.com and Coney Island USA present the 9th annual Coney Island Film Festival October 2- 4, 2009 at Sideshows by the Seashore and The Coney Island Museum in the historic Brooklyn neighborhood Coney Island, New York! Late Deadline - July 3, 2009 (postmarked by) Extended Late Deadline - July 10, 2009 (postmarked by) Entry categories: Feature, Short, Documentary Feature, Documentary Short, Experimental, Silent Film, Animation, Music Video. The Coney Island Film Festival is open to filmmakers working in ALL GENRES, SUBJECTS AND FORMATS. Web <a href="http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/">http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com</a> Withoutabox <a href="http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3441">http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3441</a> Paper Entry Form <a href="http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/entryform2.html">http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/entryform2.html</a> Quotes from Filmmakers about our Festival <a href="http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/feedback.html">http://www.coneyislandfilmfestival.com/feedback.html</a> 2008 Photo Gallery <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/coneyislandfilmfestival/2008ConeyIslandFilmFestival">http://picasaweb.google.com/coneyislandfilmfestival/2008ConeyIslandFilmFestival</a> Michael Horton on "Canon 5D, Red and Colorista at lafcpug, May 27" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/canon-5d-red-and-colorista-at-lafcpug-may-27#post-47130 Sun, 24 May 2009 00:50:32 +0000 Michael Horton 47130@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The next meeting of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group (lafcpug) will be Wednesday, May 27, 2009 beginning at 6:45PM at the Gallery Theatre in Hollywood CA. Get out of the house and into lafcpug. Join us as we welcome Shane Ross who will demo the very cool color correction tool from Red Giant Software, Magic Bullet Colorista. Also Patrick Woodward from DigitalFilm Tree will show off FCP workflow and footage with the Canon EOS 5D. Michael Weis and Sam Crutsinger will be reviewing the RED workflow they used shooting the indie road feature "Carried Away." The duo will bring Confidence Bay, their mobile HD edit bay, for tours in the parking lot. Plus Stump the Gurus, Show and Tells and World Famous Raffle. Plus we will have a mini trade show with CalDigit, G-Tech, JL Cooper, Veescope Live and the Confidence Bay mobile Edit bay showing off in the lobby and parking lot. Meetings are open to public. Come one come all. Doors open at 6:00PM, A $5.00 donation will be requested at the door. For complete details on the agenda as well as directions to the Gallery Theatre, visit the lafcpug web site. <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html</a> SaraCineclub on "[CONTEST] 41° Bolzano ShortFilmFestival" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/contest-41%c2%b0-bolzano-shortfilmfestival-1#post-46625 Sat, 09 May 2009 20:47:06 +0000 SaraCineclub 46625@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ 41st BOLZANO ShortFilmFestival We are pleased to inform you that the entries are now open! All competition are riserve for shortfilms completed in the years 2008 and 2009, that have not been entered to the previous editions of the festival. the running time cannot exceed 30 minutes, titles inclusive. The competitive sections are: 41st Opere Nuove - Festival for Italian short Films This section is for films of Italian authors or Italian productions. If the language is different than Italian, subtitles in Italian are necessary. Also films of non-Italian authors are eligible if the language of the film is Italian. 6th No Words -Â International Festival of short films without words. This section is for films without dialogues. Spoken words and written words are admitted only if they are irrelevant for the comprehension of the story. 5th ShortFilmExperiment. This section is for experimental films. Dialogues and written words must be subtitled in English. 1st Die kurze Welle This section is for films in German. Subtitles in English are admitted. Free entry for all competitions! Total prizes amount: euro 5600 Deadline for all competitions: June 15th 2009 For further information, and for the online-submission of your works we invite you to visit our website: <a href="http://www.bolzanoshortfilmfestival.it " rel="nofollow">http://www.bolzanoshortfilmfestival.it </a> or contact us at <a href="mailto:info@operenuove.it">info@operenuove.it</a> . Best regards, The Festival Organization Comitee macphilia on "No Budget Film School" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/no-budget-film-school#post-45424 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:55:20 +0000 macphilia 45424@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Fellow Filmmakers, No Budget Film School will be happening again in LA on May 30 & 31, 2009. I missed it last time and was really bummed, so I wanted to announce it here. It's a two-day weekend seminar that teaches the craft of making a solid feature film with virtually no budget. I've taken a shorter version of the course and it was awesome. Plus, during the weekend version, there are some really accomplished filmmakers who have made successful no budget films. There are some serious discounts too, but even the regular price is way low. Here's the link:<a href="http://www.nobudgetfilmschool.com/"> No Budget Film School </a> Peace, Chris B. jonessally on "CALL FOR ENTRIES" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries#post-45216 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:34:37 +0000 jonessally 45216@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Regular Deadline – April 4, 2009 The 13th LA Shorts Fest ‘09 is the largest short film festival in the world. We are accredited by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences. In past years, 33 participants have earned Academy Award nominations. The festival annually attracts more than 10,000 moviegoers, filmmakers and entertainment executives looking for the hottest new talent. We have honored some of Hollywood’s legends of the past: Charles Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Robert Wise; along with actors Martin Landau, James Woods, Gary Oldman and directors Tim Burton, Bryan Singer, Jan de Bont, Paul Haggis and Shane Black. Final Deadline – May 8, 2009 Submit Online: <a href="http://www.lashortsfest.com">http://www.lashortsfest.com</a> digitalct on "DIGITAL CONNTENT CREATORS TO HOST DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOP" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/digital-conntent-creators-to-host-digital-media-workshop#post-45076 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:56:42 +0000 digitalct 45076@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ DIGITAL CONNTENT CREATORS TO HOST DIGITAL MEDIA WORKSHOP Connecticut Production and Post-Production Group Kicks Off Relaunch with Major 2-Day Event Meriden, CT (March 23, 2009) -- Digital CONNtent Creators (DCC), Connecticut's first and only digital video and cinema post-production user group, today announced plans for a major 2-day workshop event for post-production artists. The event will be held at Tripeg Studios in Hamden, Connecticut on September 15-16, 2009. The September workshop is DCC's premiere re-launch event following founder Keith Larsen's reinstatement as President on June 1, 2009. Larsen returns to the leadership role, following a year-long absence, with plans to bring major events to the Northeast digital community and introduce a new workshop-style meeting format appealing to production/post-production artists and aficionados with expertise on platforms including Final Cut Pro, Avid, Adobe, Media 100, and more. A member newsletter, regional film-festival, and Digital CONNtent Creators broadcast are also in consideration for development. "I'm thrilled to be relaunching Digital CONNtent Creators with the September workshop, marking a new direction for us as we enter our 7th year," said Larsen. "Creative production artists are a small and specialized niche. DCC strives to provide an interactive forum where members can come together in a casual setting to explore new products, learn from industry-leaders, and share experiences. I look forward to bringing fun and informative hands-on events to the digital media community. The DCC workshops will continue to offer the quality staples members have come to know such as attendee raffles, refreshments, and engaging presenters. Leading industry experts featured at past meetings include Philip Hodgetts (Intelligent Assistance), Frank Capria (Avid), Steve Martin (Ripple Training), Wes Plate (Automatic Duck), Ramy Katrib (Digital Film Tree), Stephanie Joyce (SmartSound Systems, Inc.), Todd Prives (GenArts), Gary Adcock (AJA, Panasonic), Jim Kanter, Aharon Rabinowitz and Tim Wilson (Creative Cow), and Anne Renehan, Don Peebles and Michael Wong (Apple). Members can expect to see newsletters and website updates/changes over the next few months in addition to presenter announcements for the September event. To sign up for the DCC mailing list, or to see more information about Digital CONNtent Creators, please visit <a href="http://www.digitalct.org">http://www.digitalct.org</a>. About Digital CONNtent Creators Digital CONNtent Creators, the first and only digital desktop video and cinema post-production user group in the State of Connecticut, was established to build professional connections between editors, motion graphics artists, independent filmmakers, students, and video professionals who embrace the digital desktop media revolution. DCC originated from the Connecticut Final Cut Pro User Group, which was founded in 2003 by Keith Larsen, an award-winning editor, videographer and director dedicated to the artistic growth and community network of video professionals in the Northeast. In 2006, the group evolved to include a wider range of focus for post-production professionals using a variety of media. DCC strives to share ideas, creativity, and user concerns related to the use of both Macintosh and Windows-related software and provide interactive forums for end distribution of digital content for broadcast, broadband and DVD. Now in its sixth year, DCC boasts over 500 members reflecting the diverse production community in Connecticut. In addition to remaining part of the Final Cut Pro User Group Network (FCPUG), DCC prides itself on also being an equally interactive forum for users of Avid, Adobe, Media 100 and more. For more information about Digital CONNtent creators, visit <a href="http://www.digitalct.org">http://www.digitalct.org</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@digitalct.org">info@digitalct.org</a>. ### Michael Horton on "FCPUG SuperMeet gets a SuperBooth at NAB" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fcpug-supermeet-gets-a-superbooth-at-nab#post-44911 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:40:01 +0000 Michael Horton 44911@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â There IS a reason to go to NAB. All four days.Â This year for the very first time we are introducing the FCPUG Network Community SuperBooth. Booth #SL10129 will be located in the lower-lower South Hall conveniently near the Blackmagic Design booth, the food area and public restrooms. The booth will serve as an extension of the the Eighth Annual NAB FCPUG SuperMeet, to be held in the Amazon Ballroom at the Rio Hotel and Casino Las Vegas on Tuesday night, April 21st. We intend to make it the social gathering spot for all FCS and Digital moviemakers who find themselves in need of learning and connecting. Since Apple wonâ€™t be at NAB we hope to fill a bit of the void. The SuperBooth will have something different going on every hour every day. There will be the daily â€œGuru Hourâ€ where you can get all your FCS problems solved. Sit or stand awhile to view presentations of workflow ideas, show and tells, new products, and much much more. We are just getting started on what to do with this thing. What about the SuperMeet? The SuperMeet will once again be the single largest social gathering of digital filmmakers, content creators and FCS Gurus and users at the NAB Show. There will be user driven presentations from Blackmagic Design, JVC, Adobe and many others. We will present revolutionary new ideas on workflow with Final Cut Studio. There will be show and tells, tips and tricks and yes, the World famous Raffle where we will give away once again, tens of thousands of dollars worth of prizes to dozens of lucky winners. Full agenda will be posted in April. Tickets are only $10.99 each and will remain that way until April 1, 2009. After that itâ€™s $15.00. That gets you 2 raffle tickets, the chance to hang with 1000+ of your peers, and see a bunch of solutions that may change the way you work with Final Cut Studio and digital filmmaking. You may also meet someone who will change your life.Â More info on the SuperMeet including current list of raffle prizes and where to buy tickets can be found on the SuperMeet web page. It is updated daily so keep checking in and buy your tickets now. <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/nab_2009.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lafcpug.org/nab_2009.html</a> Oh, <a href="http://www.vegas.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.vegas.com</a> has some amazing deals on hotels during NAB week. Itâ€™s cheaper than ever to go to NAB. nolaoriana on "CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2009 Cape Fear Independent Film Festival" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-2009-cape-fear-independent-film-festival#post-44254 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:06:18 +0000 nolaoriana 44254@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ CAPE FEAR INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR 2009 FESTIVAL ENTRIES WILMINGTON, NC â€“ The Cape Fear Independent Film Network is now accepting submissions to the 2009 Cape Fear Independent Film Festival. Staged at the historic City Stage Theater in downtown Wilmington, the 9th annual festival will be held from May 1-3 for three days of short films, socializing and great prizes. There will be a $1000 grand prize for best short, as well as individual category prizes. Short films of any genre are accepted and must be 41 minutes in length or less. Submissions must be made on NTSC DVD or VHS. Submission deadlines are as follows: REGULAR: March 13th, Fee: $35 LATE: March 27th, Fee: $45 EXTENDED: April 3rd, Fee: $60 Film entries may be submitted by visiting <a href="http://www.cfifn.org/">http://www.cfifn.org</a> and following instructions to submit through â€œWithout a Boxâ€ or directly to CFIFN. North Carolina residents and those who have made a film in NC receive $10 off any entry fee. Filmmakers in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region may submit out of competition at no charge. If a film is submitted for competition however, a North Carolina entry fee is required. New This Year!!!! It is now even easier for our out of town guests to enjoy the festivities! Accommodations will be provided to screening filmmakers on a first-come-first-served basis! Please contact <a href="mailto:festivaldirector@cfifn.org">festivaldirector@cfifn.org</a> for more information. Michael Horton on "ProxyMill and "FCP Avid Unity style project sharing" at lafcpug" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/proxymill-and-fcp-avid-unity-style-project-sharing-at-lafcpug#post-44138 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:02:49 +0000 Michael Horton 44138@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â ProxyMill and "FCP Avid Unity style project sharing" at lafcpug The next meting of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group (lafcpug) will be Wednesday, Febuary 25, 2009 beginning at 6:45PM - till we drop at the Gallery Theatre. Get out of the house and into lafcpug. Join us as we welcome the Dan Montgomery of Imagine Products who will show off ProxyMill, the P2 converter and ShotPut, the automated P2 offloader. Plus editor Norman Hollyn, author of the brand new book "The Lean Forward Moment" returns to lafcpug to speak on the craft of editing. Plus the FCP Tip/Trick of the month. Also Editor Stephen Kanter has developed an interesting workflow in Final Cut Studio that emulates Avid Unity style project sharing. You GOT to see this. Plus show and tells, Stump the Gurus, and of course, World Famous Raffle. And food!! Maybe! Meetings are open to public. Come one come all. Doors open at 6:00PM A $5.00 donation will be requested at the door. Complete agenda plus directions to Gallery Theatre can be found at lafcpug <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html</a> seandb on "Call for Entries! 2009 Estes Park Film Festival" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/call-for-entries-2009-estes-park-film-festival#post-43775 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:15:52 +0000 seandb 43775@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The EPFF is looking for the best independent Feature Films, Documentaries, and Short Films for their fourth annual event in beautiful Estes Park, Colorado. Submit early and save! Last yearâ€™s festival was an amazing success, and had many special guests in attendance including the Colorado Film Commissioner and representatives from Universal Pictures. MISSION & 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 cinema. We also support the preservation of historic cinematic landmarks. ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Founded in 2005, the annual Estes Park Film Festival takes place 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 one of the oldest movie theatres still operating in America, and in 1984 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Visit <a href="http://www.estesparkfilm.com/">http://www.estesparkfilm.com</a> for more info! Estes Park Film Festival September 17-20, 2009 rchickering on "MYTURN DAY video contest" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/myturn-day-video-contest#post-43467 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:49:56 +0000 rchickering 43467@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ cool movement on myturnday.com. there is a video contest for the best video showing the aspects of the day, feb 10th. Â go to myturnday.com for details Michael Horton on "MXO2 at lafcpug Jan 28 2009" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mxo2-at-lafcpug-jan-28-2009#post-43349 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 05:02:00 +0000 Michael Horton 43349@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The next meeting of the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group (lafcpug) will be Wednesday, January 28, 2009 beginning at 6:45PM at the Gallery Theater in Hollywood Ca. Get out of the house and into lafcpug for the first meet of 2009. Join us as we welcome the "portable, affordable complete I/O" for the Mac, the Matrox MXO2. Plus Philip Hodgetts will show off the brand new Sync-N-Link tool which automatically synchronizes dual-system sound (separate audio records from the camera recording) containing matching timecode. Plus Larry Jordan returns for the FCP Tip/Trick of the month. Plus "How did you do that" show and tells from James Salkind, Jack Gulick, Kamili Minter and Kenn Michael. Plus Stump the Gurus, and of course, World Famous Raffle. All in one night. lafcpug is the only place you need to be, Wednesday, Jan. 28 if you want to learn, network, get inspired and then go home and create. For complete details including directions to the Gallery Theater, visit the lafcpug web site. <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html">http://www.lafcpug.org/user_schedule.html</a> terminator666 on "Naan Kadavul Trailer" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/naan-kadavul-trailer#post-43159 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:13:34 +0000 terminator666 43159@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ I saw the trailer of <a href="http://www.findnearyou.com/Entertainment/Entertainmenttrailer.aspx?tid=52&flg=1&utm_source=fny&utm_campaign=Sharan&utm_medium=SEM-JAN09">Naan Kadavul</a> at <a href="http://www.findnearyou.com/?utm_source=fny&utm_campaign=Sharan&utm_medium=SEM-JAN09">FindNearYou.com</a> it was the most devistating thing i have seen, it had Arya in a rugged look with a great body. See the trailer <a href="http://www.findnearyou.com/Entertainment/Entertainmenttrailer.aspx?tid=52&flg=1&utm_source=fny&utm_campaign=Sharan&utm_medium=SEM-JAN09">here</a>.... jgeorgie33 on "Free film school" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/free-film-school#post-30876 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:22:48 +0000 jgeorgie33 30876@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Okay, I'm not sure if you guys allow me to link to something like this, but a couple guys I know of are putting together a very good collection of videos on filmmaking (their earliest videos aren't too great, but their newest ones are excellent). They work right out of their garage! I think it proves just how much the internet is changing the world of cinema. Take Zer0: <a href="http://www.takezer0.com">Online Free Film School</a> Hope this helps some people out. I've learned a lot from watching them. And I hope I don't get kicked off for spamming or something. It really is some good, helpful stuff. Especially for beginner filmmakers. NBFF on "Youth Filmmakers Wanted!" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/youth-filmmakers-wanted#post-42921 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:07:59 +0000 NBFF 42921@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <a href="http://www.empiremovies.com/forums/index.php?s="></a> 2009 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES CALL FOR STUDENT FILM ENTRIES Â Volcom Embraces Creativity of Young Filmmakers with Sponsorship of Youth Film Event Â The Festival is currently accepting film submissions from student filmmakers for its annual spring youth cinema celebration. The free event will spotlight films produced by filmmakers 18 years old and younger. Through the exhibition of youth produced media, the event will provide young people a forum for creativity and freedom of expression. In the past, the Festival has welcomed notable celebrity chairs to host the event. Â The event will be sponsored by Volcom, one of Orange Countyâ€™s hottest action sports brands and maker of cutting edge surf, skate and snow clothing, accessories, Volcom Entertainment and Veeco Productions. As presenters of the showcase, Volcom will present filmmaker awards recognizing artistic excellence in filmmaking. Â The competition is open to U.S. and international filmmakers 18 years and younger. Filmmakers can submit live action or animated short films of all genres, including drama, romance, comedy, documentary, action sports, experimental, musical and science fiction. Individual filmmakers, film groups or school classes may enter their films. Filmmakers can submit through <a href="http://www.withoutabox.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.withoutabox.com</a> or by downloading an entry form on the Festivalâ€™s web site. Â Deadline for entries is February 3, 2009. Â The 2009 Newport Beach Film Festival will run April 23 through April 30, 2009 and will spotlight over 350 films from over 35 countries. Visit: <a href="http://www.newportbeachfilmfest.com/">http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com</a> Â for information. Â Â Michael Horton on "Agenda set for FCPUG SuperMeet at Macworld" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/agenda-set-for-fcpug-supermeet-at-macworld#post-42442 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:40:57 +0000 Michael Horton 42442@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Ã‚Â The agenda has now been set for the 8th Annual FCPUG "SuperMeet" to be held Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. Doors open at 4:30pm and presentations begin at 7pm and continue until 10PM. This SuperMeet promises to be the single largest gathering of Final Cut Pro users and Gurus during Macworld Conference and Expo SF. The economy might be struggling, but this year's SuperMeet will be the largest in our history with twenty four companies showing off their wares. That says something about this community. Scheduled to appear on stage, (subject to change) will be: - Apple: The latest on Final Cut Studio - JVC: Craig Yanagi of JVC will announce the world's first acquisition product developed especially for Final Cut post production. Come and be a part of this historic event. - BlackMagic Design presents M. Dot Strange: Filmmaker M.Dot Strange will bring his magic to the SuperMeet. - Bruce Nazarian: Blu-Ray on the Cheap. How to build a compatible Blu-Ray Disk and burn it on DVD-R media without a Blu-Ray burner. - Christine Steele: FCP Tips and Tricks - Eric Escobar: "Plug-Ins Won't Save You" A plug-in package alone won't create the "look" of your movie. A "look" is a combination of preproduction, design, performance, camera work and post wizardry. Eric will show us how to deconstruct a "look" from a TV show or movie, and reconstruct it on-the-cheap. - Yun Suh: Clips from the documentary film "City of Borders" (Show and Tell) Rounding out the evening will be the always raucous "World Famous Raffle" with over $40,000.00 worth of prizes to be handed out to several lucky winners. 300 "SuperBag" Goodie Bags filled with over $200.00 worth of learning resources will be handed to the first 300 people through the door. Food (snacks) and drinks will be available throughout the evening. Tickets are now on sale for only $10.00 each and it is expected this SuperMeet will sell out. At this writing over 50% of the tickets are gone. Historically every SuperMeet sells out. For complete details on the SuperMeet including driving and transit directions and instructions, a current list of raffle prizes and a link to where to buy tickets, visit the Los Angeles Final Cut Pro (lafcpug) web site. <a href="http://www.lafcpug.org/macworld09" rel="nofollow">http://www.lafcpug.org/macworld09</a> Buy your tickets now! Â EmilyCao on "Is there any group of stage lighting?" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/is-there-any-group-of-stage-lighting#post-42343 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:46:10 +0000 EmilyCao 42343@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Hello everyone, I'm Glad to be here and wonder if someone is interested in stage lighting. We are Xinhui Stage Laser Co., LTD., a manufacturer with office located in Shanghai, China, specializing in manufacturing and supplying all kinds of laser lights, including laser stage lights, computer lights, high-power laser stage systems, DPL, and so on. With the development of the company, we would like to further expand the overseas market. Please contact Emily ( Xinhuilaser AT Yahoo DOT com) if you are interested. Regards, Emily bigbt883 on "im confused" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/im-confused#post-42002 Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:24:01 +0000 bigbt883 42002@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ hey people of videomaker iÂ t freshman year i fell in love with tv proudutionÂ but now everyones riding me saying i need a eductationÂ and all that but all i want to do is announce my grades are droppingÂ but my love for tv pro grows what the heck do i do what do i focus on someone please help me NBFF on "2009 NEWPORT BEACH FILM FESTIVAL CALL FOR ENTRIES" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/2009-newport-beach-film-festival-call-for-entries#post-40735 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:09:32 +0000 NBFF 40735@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Â The Newport Beach Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with an action-packed line up of independent and studio films from around the globe.Â From premieres of contemporary cinema, to live fashion shows, and tastes of Newport Beachâ€™s finest culinary creations, we are offering filmmakers the ultimate Festival experience. The Festival features nightly special events including:Â red carpet galas, filmmaker receptions, compelling filmmaker Q & A sessions, international spotlights, industry seminars and retrospectives. In addition, the Festival hosts numerous opportunities to connect with enthusiastic new audiences, fellow filmmakers, film industry professionals and the media in a beautiful seaside location in Orange County, California (only 55 miles south of Hollywood). Scheduled to take place from April 23-30, 2009, the Festival will screen over 350 films, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films.Â Films will screen at the historic Regency Lido Theater, the Big Newport and Edwards Island Cinemas in Fashion Island. The Newport Beach Film Festival is currently accepting film submissions in all genres and categories from professional and student filmmakers from around the world. Please submit your film, through the following link <a href="http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.NewportBeachFilmFest.com</a> sajjadh on "Online Entertainment" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/online-entertainment#post-41756 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:47:18 +0000 sajjadh 41756@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ HiPakistan is the ultimate online video portal to the best free hollywood movie, bollywood movie, lollywood movie, videos, video songs, mujras, hindi movie songs, remix, bhangra, classical hits and all other video content on the web. For more info please visit <a href="http://www.hipakistan.com/entertainment.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.hipakistan.com/entertainment.html</a> Michael Horton on "Announcing the 8th Annual Macworld FCPUG SuperMeet, Jan 7, 2009." http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/announcing-the-8th-annual-macworld-fcpug-supermeet-jan-7-2009#post-41287 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:20:44 +0000 Michael Horton 41287@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Announcing the 8th Annual Macworld FCPUG SuperMeet, Jan 7, 2009. Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Macworld FCPUG "SuperMeet" to be held January, 7, 2009 from 5:000PM - 11:00PM at the Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco, CA. This event promises to be the single largest gathering of Final Cut Pro users and Gurus in the world. [url=http://www.ahl-missionbay.com/gallery/index.cfm]Gallery: Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF, San Francisco, CA[/url] Tickets are only $10.00 per person and include 2 raffle tickets. The SuperMeet will begin at 7PM with doors opening at 5PM for our "FCP Trade Show" featuring over 20 vendors, most of whom will not be on the show floor at the Macworld Expo. As of this writing we can't make any official announcement on the agenda. We expect to do that sometime in December. But we can tell you this: There will be very special presentations by Apple, JVC, Blackmagic Design and MUCH more. So if you are planning to go to Macworld or live in the Bay Area, you know this event is one you do not want to miss. SuperMeets always sell out so don't be left out. * Where? - Robertson Auditorium, Mission Bay Conference Center - UCSF * When? Wednesday, January 7, 2009 - 7:00PM - 10:00PM (Doors open 5:00PM) * How Much? - $10.00 per person plus 99 cent ticket fee. $15.00 at the door. Ticket will include 2 raffle tickets. * Any raffle prizes? - Of course. $2.00 per raffle ticket or 3 for $5.00 * First 300 people through the door will be handed a Eco Friendly "Super Bag" stuffed with over $250.00 worth of useful stuff. * Food and Drink? - Food (free) and Cash Bar will be available. For complete details as well as a link to where to buy tickets, go to the lafcpug web site. There will be updates posted almost daily. [url=http://www.lafcpug.org/macworld09.html]Macworld 09 FCPUG SuperMeet[/url] Purchase your tickets now. There are only 600 tickets available online and when they are gone, well - they are gone. Special thanks to BlackMagic Design, Apple, JVC and to the dozens of generous sponsors of this event. Hope to see you all at the SuperMeet. Â jbird669 on "Lancaster Area Film Festival Call for Entries" http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/lancaster-area-film-festival-call-for-entries#post-41283 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:11:28 +0000 jbird669 41283@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ The Inaugural Lancaster Area Film Festival is now accepting entries. The festival will be held on May 2, 2009, with approximately 3 hours of films with different 2Â screening rooms at Liberty Place. Taking place in historic Lancaster County, home of the Amish and the Harrison Ford film Witness,Â entries start at $15. For more information, log on to <a href="http://www.lancasterareafilmfestival.com/">http://www.lancasterareafilmfestival.com</a>.