http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Topic: HD Feature Horror Movie en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:39:08 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-feature-horror-movie#post-40231 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 17:10:23 +0000 BarefootMedia 40231@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The best on the cheap fire I've seen should work for your needs.  They use a strong fan to blow red/orange cloth flames straight up with a light beneath.  The best of these have a rotating filter above the light to provide a more realistic flicker to the "flames."  And they also come in a variety of sizes.</p> <p>In terms of make-up &amp; special effects, I'd strongly recommend you use the tips &amp; tricks on a site dedicated to the small independent producer.  It is a free on-line magazine called "MicroFilmmaker Magazine" at <a href="http://www.MicroFilmmaker.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.MicroFilmmaker.com</a> and they are nothing but they kind of stuff micro-filmmakers need.  They have awesome DIY projects and techniques for production that give professional results at hobbiest prices.  And horror is a very popular micro-filmmaker subject, so they have lots of info on blood, gore &amp; violence.</p> <p>Good luck on your shoot.   And you may want to check out the article on creating campfires in post.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-feature-horror-movie#post-40226 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:05:06 +0000 D0n 40226@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> fake fire...propane and ceramic logs (check out a heating/fireplace specialist) you may need a licenced fitter or pyrotecnition....</p> <p>check out places where your local theatres/ballet/tv news places get thiers. then there's costume rental/supply stores...</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hd-feature-horror-movie#post-40221 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:47:06 +0000 Baf04d 40221@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am shooting a feature horror film with a Canon XH-A1 @  24fps (all manual setting obviously). I am concerned with giving my movie that film look, and to be certain <strong>I wanted to know everyone's opinion on all the details of the film.</strong> I will be using a 12ft kessler crane, 50ft. track run from kesslercranes.com, and a 20 ft. green screen.</p> <p>We start shooting on Tuesday, so I might just be getting the pre-shoot nerves, but if there are lighting suggestions that would help my film look more eery please let me know. One of my major concerns is our <em>Campfire scene, </em>real fire is almost impossible to control (especially with my budget). I am looking for consistant footcandle and f-stop readings, and at the same time I want the flickering light that fire gives off in real life.<em> </em><strong>How do I recreate that?</strong><em> </em>I plan on using tight shots on the actors around the fire intertweened with far shots off the flex track around the campfire scene (circular track run for this set-up, obviously). I already ordered a roll of CTB to give the key light a moon light look, and even highered a make-up artist. For right now we are using all MAC make-up, but are ordering the lacerations, wax, etc. soon. <strong>Additionally, anyone know where the best Hollywood special effects make-up is?</strong></p>