http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Forums Tag: Production en Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:26:49 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-cheap-video-mixer#post-41681 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:02:29 +0000 Aspyrider 41681@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I used to have a Panasonic AVE-5, it was a good mixer but 2 channel. You may be able to find one cheap online or on eBay.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-cheap-video-mixer#post-41680 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:31:34 +0000 KBVP 41680@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Believe or not, I still have a lot of Videonics gear here.  It's in great shape and is good for basic video.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/need-cheap-video-mixer#post-41644 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:23:06 +0000 kr0490 41644@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Where can I buy a 4 channel video mixer, preferably that can do some basic fades and wipes, and possibly overlays.  It doesnt need to have high quality inputs.  BNC, composite, or S-video inputs are preffered.  Thanks!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/chromakey-with-movement#post-40452 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:22:17 +0000 birdcat 40452@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>A little off topic here, but on the Digital Juice forums, there has been an award winning NASCAR videographer/producer for several years.</p> <p>His name is Bill Channell (<a href="http://www.racevideo.com">www.racevideo.com</a>) and while he is taking a break from the forums now (he just retired) would, I'm pretty sure, be more than helpful for you in your endeavors in this genre.</p> <p>I've seen his video work and it is outstanding!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/chromakey-with-movement#post-40447 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:17:21 +0000 Johnboy 40447@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>All you are doing in chromakeying is overlaying an image or video on a mask that is set to a color value.  just because you zoom in and the area of the color key changes, the image or video that you overlay does not zoom with the camera changes.  you would have to make adjustments to the input images or video to correspond with the camera changes.</p> <p>john</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/chromakey-with-movement#post-40439 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:52:04 +0000 jomo 40439@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> That's exactally what I want to do. Obviously if you zoom in on talent, the chromakeyed background gets larger too. Is there an economical way to track that so they work simultaneously?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/chromakey-with-movement#post-40324 Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:42:40 +0000 jerronsmith 40324@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Jomo,</p> <p>I am not sure I understand your question. Are you asking for a way of having the pan/zoom that you do on your talent match the pan/zoom in your background plate?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/chromakey-with-movement#post-40308 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:29:57 +0000 shippocaio 40308@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Adobe have a program called "Ultra". It is a program just for chroma keying and it has some very cool virtual backgrounds, with pans, zooms, and movements... i think ultra will help you...</p> <p>Hope i have helped,</p> <p>Caio</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/chromakey-with-movement#post-40307 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 18:00:40 +0000 jomo 40307@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> We produce a weekly tv show about NASCAR Racing. We are currently using a green screen behind our talent, which works well, but we'd like to</p> <p>be able to incorporate camera pans and zooms. Does anyone know of a way to do this without breaking the bank?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/great-opportunity#post-39136 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:14:36 +0000 BrianHamby 39136@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi Guys,</p> <p>I've been in video production for the past 13 years.  I started out doing weddings and any other events that paid (or didn't).  After some time, I upgraded my cameras and computers, which allowed me to upgrade my services.  I started producing local cable commercials for auto dealerships and eventually found a very steady income in real estate advertising.  For eight years, I leased weekly slots of airtime from Time Warner Cable and produced a "video showcase of homes", that aired on the weekends.  You've probably seen similar programming in your area.  The real estate market was great and life was good.  I put a system in place that was very efficient and allowed me to delegate and pay others to put the show together every week.  Needless to say, with the downfall of the real estate market, so too went my bread and butter.  My other clients (auto dealerships, local businesses) have scaled way back on their advertising as well.  It has made life and work very interesting.  But, we never quit!  Ever!  We get creative.  We look outside of the box.  Beyond the typical.  What I've found is a TRUE source of extra income.  I recently found a company that will pay $500 a pop selling their video email product.  No downloads, no attachments and it is crystal clear!  I am the ultimate skeptic.  I analyze everything to the point that it's almost a curse.  But, this is the real deal and they pay real money.  I've started introducing it to my existing clients in both the automotive and real estate businesses and they love it!  The potential for adding new customers because of this is unlimited.  It is an incredible tool that we (the video production community) can add to our arsenal of services.  I would encourage everyone to at least look at the opportunity.  You have NOTHING to lose and KNOWLEDGE to gain.  I think you'll be glad you did.  I am.  Please email me at <a href="mailto:bhamby@triad.rr.com">bhamby@triad.rr.com</a> and I can send you a video to watch.  Or, you can call me at 336-269-2558 if you have any questions.  Thank you so much for your time!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/clearing-house-for-video-1#post-38424 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 07:11:11 +0000 birdcat 38424@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Try Craigslist.com - For jobs look under gigs - creative.  For videographers look under services - creative.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/clearing-house-for-video#post-38403 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:06:17 +0000 BarefootMedia 38403@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm a member of the producer's network for TV360 (www.realquestions.tv/tv360/) and that is one of their primary services.  But since I live in Des Moines IA, I haven't gotten any requests.  Then there's the Reel Exchange (http://reel-exchange.com/) which hosts demo reels of all sorts of production professionals and provides want ads for locating talent.</p> <p>I'm sure there are many more out there.  Hopefully we'll get a bunch more from other members.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/clearing-house-for-video-1#post-38392 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:49:22 +0000 cvc505 38392@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Is there such a thing as a web site or clearing house for people who need videos produced and are looking for a videographer to make them? Just a thought.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/clearing-house-for-video#post-38391 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:46:00 +0000 cvc505 38391@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Is there such a thing as a web site or clearing house for people who need videos produced and are looking for a videographer to make them? Just a thought.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/get-your-work-seen#post-37618 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:14:20 +0000 kneilon 37618@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> If anyone is interested in having their trailer shown on Indie Production Source please send an email to <a href="mailto:ipsource.tv@gmail.com">ipsource.tv@gmail.com</a></p> <p>To check out the show go to <a href="http://www.ipsource.tv" rel="nofollow">www.ipsource.tv</a></p> <p> Kelly</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/indie-production-source#post-37035 Fri, 30 May 2008 13:03:14 +0000 kneilon 37035@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Episode 2 is now available at ipsource.tv so please check it out.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-production-live-or-post-production-editing#post-36923 Wed, 28 May 2008 07:26:23 +0000 vdubbintx 36923@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am using a Mac.  I am only seeing that Sony Vegas is available for PC's.  Is this correct?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-production-live-or-post-production-editing#post-36922 Wed, 28 May 2008 04:50:03 +0000 eastalabamamedia 36922@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You might consider investing in Sony's latest version of Vegas.  It has multiple camera switching and recording built-in to the software.  If you're already using firewire for your cameras, Vegas might be all you're missing to do exactly what you're referring to.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-production-live-or-post-production-editing#post-36895 Tue, 27 May 2008 14:23:25 +0000 Johnboy 36895@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <br /> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/video-production-live-or-post-production-editing#post-36891 Tue, 27 May 2008 12:03:54 +0000 vdubbintx 36891@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I need assistance on getting the right live video production set-up.  Currently we are running two Canon XL cameras on tripods (covering two angles.)  They are used to film a speaker on stage.  I would like to run the two cameras into a video switcher and feed that onto a hard drive.  Once the recording is complete I would import the saved data into Final Cut Pro from the external hard drive.  The computer being used is a Mac Pro laptop.</p> <p>With limited resources, maximizing my time, and getting a quality product am I going to be doing this the right way?  Ideally I want to keep everything digital and would like to use Firewire connections.</p> <p>Another alternative that has been discussed is hook individual hard drives to each camera.  Once recording is complete I would import the data from both drives into Final Cut Pro and sync up the clips and proceed with editing the two into one.</p> <p>Also what type of video mixer is recommended?  I am looking for a quality unit at a fair price.  I know the prices range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars.  I am thinking a 4 channel would be fine, but would also consider an 8 channel if the budget allows.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> <p>vdubbintx</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/indie-production-source#post-36814 Sun, 25 May 2008 20:51:36 +0000 kneilon 36814@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Chris, Thanks for the suggestions. Obviously we are trying the make this the best we possibly can, so all help is greatly appreciated.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/indie-production-source#post-36749 Sat, 24 May 2008 10:24:32 +0000 chrisColorado 36749@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I tried watching the interview with the Director of "Dismal" but I got bored a third of the way through it. I don't know that much about podcasting and stuff, but i would suggest editing other clips and stuff in that emphasizing what he's saying. There was a picture of him working on a model of a head with somebody else and that was good, but I'd have liked more of that.</p> <p>I would also have liked the whole thing a little shorter.</p> <p>Just my opinion. I like though that you started a show/podcast like that. I might do that some time.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/indie-production-source#post-36741 Fri, 23 May 2008 23:50:30 +0000 kneilon 36741@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hey everyone, I've got a new show aimed at helping indie filmmakers called Indie Production Source. We are trying to feature trailers and behind the scenes footage of independent filmmakers. If anyone is interested in having your work plugged on the show email me at <a href="mailto:ipsource.tv@gmail.com">ipsource.tv@gmail.com</a></p> <p>It's a weekly show with helpful information. If you could just check it out and let me know what you think that would be great. <a href="http://www.ipsource.tv/">http://www.ipsource.tv</a> If you like it please subscribe. It's a work in progress and we really want to get the community involved.</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/starting-a-video-audio-editing-facility-with-a-mac-pro-set-up#post-35856 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:38:15 +0000 cyberdogg 35856@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Forgive me for being a newbie.</p> <p>Introduction. I am a prospective director, producer, editor and cinematographer (videography) who plans to film and edit a feature length documentary and all I need is a sizable capital to make it happen.</p> <p>I have completed the 42-minute documentary short derived from YouTube under fair use (political footages, etc in conjunction with filmed speeches i.e. Malcolm X, historical facts and quotations) as a demonstration of my amateur filmmaking talent using (you may laugh) Windows Movie Maker.</p> <p>I have already sent the short burned on DVD-R to Artivist Film Festival and am awaiting acknowledgment of reception. I also sent the DVD-R copies to a main Internet-based composer who provided royalty-free music and sent him a royalty check in amount of $65 under fair licensing agreement laid out at his web site and to an author of underground non-fiction best-sellers. The latter, if he responds favorably to the short, might hook me up with the financiers who might provide what is termed "angel capital" needed to fund the production budget. That's the purpose of the short.</p> <p>Anyway, here's the question &amp; detail that I think will get me started provided I take college classes (multimedia lab) and teach myself perusing the books on how to use the programs in step by step process.</p> <p>____________________</p> <p> What's the list of softwares and hardwares needed to form a new production studio? Add if necessary, I'd like to know what specialty softwares used by professional video editors to edit and develop visual fx shots.</p> <p>The basic I came up with for production from development to pre to shooting to post to marketing are as follows:<br /> <strong><br /> Power Mac 8-core with mid or high-end video card &amp; at least 8 gigabits of RAM modules</strong></p> <p><strong>WD MyBook 2 TB External HD</strong></p> <p><strong>Final Cut Pro Studio 2</strong></p> <p><strong>Audio Logic 8</strong></p> <p><strong>Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium</strong></p> <p><strong>FileMaker Bento (track production, tasks &amp; contacts)</strong></p> <p><strong>Gorilla Film Production Software (track payroll, budget &amp; submit info on 1,200+ film festivals)</strong></p> <p><strong>Final Draft or Movie Magic Screenwriter</strong></p> <p><strong>Optional - Autodesk Maya, Pixar Renderman, Apple Shake and/or Nuke</strong></p> <p>Of course, the above list will cost me up to 10k as the starting point. I know it seems like jumping into the pond, to use the expression.</p> <p> And I would opt to rent high-end video and sound equipment. It's a common knowledge Panavision do not sell the movie cameras, only rental for as much as 3,000 a day depending on model, configuration and with camera technician on hand. I would film in HD digital and sometimes 35mm traditional film stock (Kodak).</p> <p>EDIT: I bought the following books at B&amp;N -</p> <p><strong>How to Shoot a Feature Film for under $10,000* (*and not go to jail) by Bret Stern</strong></p> <p><strong>The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters by Karl Iglesias</strong></p> <p><strong>The Portable Film School by D.B. Giles</strong></p> <p><strong>How to Write a Movie in 21 Days: The Inner Movie Method by Viki King</strong></p> <p><strong>The Guerilla Filmmakers Handbook by Genevieve Jolliffe &amp; Chris Jones</strong></p> <p><strong>The Power Filmmaking Kit by Jason Tomaric </strong></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-funding-for-a-documentary#post-35610 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 08:10:04 +0000 JoeKerr 35610@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>try Democracy Now! they might be willing to help you and they're base in NYC</p> <p><a href="http://www.democracynow.com/">www.democracynow.com</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/xlntads-needs-you#post-35403 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:17:37 +0000 XLNTads 35403@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ </p> <p>Video Advertising Creators Needed</p> <p>In this digital world, the demand for video is hot. And the demand for video ads by big companies is even hotter! Come join an up-and-coming creative media company that is giving exposure to some of the web’s hottest video makers and is getting work from some of the world’s biggest brands – Nestle, Unilever, New Line Cinema, Anheuser-Busch and more!</p> <p>We pay our best creators to do excellent work for us and our clients. Are you up to it? We’re looking for you!</p> <p>Learn more at <a href="http://xlntads.com." rel="nofollow">http://xlntads.com.</a> Join us today!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-funding-for-a-documentary#post-34791 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:38:07 +0000 darlingrikki 34791@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Place an ad on craigslsit asking for contributions, then at the end credits note all the names of the contributors.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/production-equipment-for-30-sec-tv-spots#post-34632 Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:29:53 +0000 ocean2026 34632@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I'm new and need to make some 30 sec not for profit spots.   Most of them will have someone speaking and they are for television stations.</p> <p>Would the Canon Hv20 or new HV30 be good for this project?    Is there advantages to the HV30 for this specifically?</p> <p>Would an extra mic be necessary to filter out noise? I was told a bi-directional mic would be good.</p> <p>Any other suggestions?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-funding-for-a-documentary#post-34238 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:41:22 +0000 Alainstamour 34238@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi OKAL_Ent,</p> <p> I don't know if any of the organizations below the dotted line will have what you're looking for, but they are progressive and they belong to the world of video and multimedia.</p> <p>In Solidarity,</p> <p>Alain</p> <p><a href="http://www.crazyredacesproductions.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">www.crazyredacesproductions.blogspot.com</a></p> <p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- </p> <p><a href="http://www.itvs.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.itvs.org/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.peoplesvideo.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.peoplesvideo.org/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.videoactivism.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.videoactivism.org/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.indymedia.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.indymedia.org/</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.labornotes.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.labornotes.org/</a> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/finding-funding-for-a-documentary#post-34203 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:36:23 +0000 OKAL_Ent 34203@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello. I'm currently working on a low budget ($1,300) Documentary highlighting labor issues within NYC. I'm in the Pre-Production phase making the Production Booklet, and I'm looking for organizations or people that might be willing to help fund this documentary. Does anyone know of organizations that commonly help fund low budget indie documentaries? Or documentaries about injustices?</p>