Thursday, December 15, 2011
How many actors should I use for a short film?
I am currently planning a low budget thriller/horror short but it got me thinking. If I were planning a five minute short film how many characters should I use? Would it hurt my shoot if I use too many actors? And should the number of actors increase or decrease by certain time lengths? For example, 4 actors for 1-5 minutes, 5 actors for 6-11 minutes, etc. Crazy questions,but I had to ask.|||Use as many actors as you have characters. Do not worry about the amount of actors. worry about the quality of the ones that you chose. A movie will not be taken seriously if the actors are not taken seriously. Do not settle for what you can get. Get the best you can. You will thank me in the end, I promise you.|||if its a thriller/horror i would say 5 max..using to little would be pointless in watching, but using 5 would be like watching a full length movie with a plot and the horror an such, only its in the sense of a "short film".|||if you had a lot of actors in a really short film it would just be confusing
What is a good inexpensive film camera to buy?
I was looking into getting a Smena 8M from lomography.com until I read a horrible review on it, describing all the difficulties they had while shooting film. I am trying to find a good quality, no too expense, possibly retro film camera. Opinions?|||Isn't the difficulties with the camera par of lomography?
Craigslist migh be a good place to look for used cameras. Or a used camera store, or pawnshop.
Nikon, Canon, Lieca, Minolta would all suit you good for what you want to do. Cheers!|||"Retro film camera"
Agfa Clack or Kodak Brownie are fairly nifty. Make sure you get the 120 versions...not the 620.|||You can try KEH Used Cameras website.|||Try Checking here :
http://www.panasonic-lumix-digital-camer鈥?/a>
http://astore.amazon.com/panasonic-camer鈥?/a>
Hope I helped :)
Craigslist migh be a good place to look for used cameras. Or a used camera store, or pawnshop.
Nikon, Canon, Lieca, Minolta would all suit you good for what you want to do. Cheers!|||"Retro film camera"
Agfa Clack or Kodak Brownie are fairly nifty. Make sure you get the 120 versions...not the 620.|||You can try KEH Used Cameras website.|||Try Checking here :
http://www.panasonic-lumix-digital-camer鈥?/a>
http://astore.amazon.com/panasonic-camer鈥?/a>
Hope I helped :)
Can I reload polaroid film into another camera?
I bought a polaroid camera off of ebay, and some film. The film is a few months expired, but I heard it still works but just shows up weird or something.
Anyways, the camera works but the film shows up completely blank - so we're not sure if its the film or the camera.
Is it possible to move the film into another camera to see which is broken?
Thanks!|||You could--but the sheet on the top will be exposed to light, and it will be ruined. However, once the package is inserted into the camera, the first sheet is ejected anyway. Furthermore, light may leak around the edges, so the whole pack might as well be thrown away.
Lastly, "blank" doesn't mean much. Unexpired film--brown is undeveloped. White means overexposed and black means underexposed.
Anyways, the camera works but the film shows up completely blank - so we're not sure if its the film or the camera.
Is it possible to move the film into another camera to see which is broken?
Thanks!|||You could--but the sheet on the top will be exposed to light, and it will be ruined. However, once the package is inserted into the camera, the first sheet is ejected anyway. Furthermore, light may leak around the edges, so the whole pack might as well be thrown away.
Lastly, "blank" doesn't mean much. Unexpired film--brown is undeveloped. White means overexposed and black means underexposed.
What are some Universities in the US that have good writing and film programs?
I am looking for a college that has good writing and film opportunities, but in addition also has a lot of freedom with the major. I want to be able to take classes between different departments rather than being confined to one major area of study, since I am interested in both English and film.|||USC and UCLA have great programs in both. The cross-registration between majors is common at schools all over the place, but if you take classes that do not necessarily give you the credit you need for graduation, you may delay that. But if you are looking to get an MFA in film, it wouldn't matter too much and probably would be to your benefit to do that.
You could always doble major, dual-bacculaurete, or major in one and minor in the other. You don't really have to choose between either film or writing.
You could always doble major, dual-bacculaurete, or major in one and minor in the other. You don't really have to choose between either film or writing.
How do I break into the independent film scene?
I have done two small independent films, I have stared in one film and had a small role in the other, neither of which paid. I am very interested in doing more independent films. I live in Pennsylvania, I am fourteen, male, and Caucasian. Should I get an Agent? How do I find a legit agent? If not how do I find out about casting calls?
p.s. I have tons of acting expeirence mostly on stage, I have taken formal classes, and I have natural talent.
Thank You!|||http://inall.lovez.it
A very informative website, kindly stay a minute in website and enter you email address for getting your answer.|||agents do not work with indie films as they usually do not pay. So find more films the way you found the two you did. at 14, cannot possibly have tons of acting experience on the stage. What formal classes have you taken. You are the worst judge of your ability. To have an acting career as a teen requires your parents ot make it happen as minors cannot sign contracts.
p.s. I have tons of acting expeirence mostly on stage, I have taken formal classes, and I have natural talent.
Thank You!|||http://inall.lovez.it
A very informative website, kindly stay a minute in website and enter you email address for getting your answer.|||agents do not work with indie films as they usually do not pay. So find more films the way you found the two you did. at 14, cannot possibly have tons of acting experience on the stage. What formal classes have you taken. You are the worst judge of your ability. To have an acting career as a teen requires your parents ot make it happen as minors cannot sign contracts.
How can I get cheap film for my Polaroid 600 camera?
I have just bought a Polaroid 600 camera off ebay, but can't seem to find any film that is under 拢55! And if it is under 拢55, it has about 20 bids on it so I have no chance! Please tell me how I can get cheap film for it because otherwise it's abit pointless :P thanks!|||Sorry, but cheap film and Polaroid do not go together, and it never has. It is pointless when a 10 picture pack of film approaches the value of the camera. On top of that, the quality of the pictures have much to be desired. We really should be thankful that this old technology is going away. (Who knows, the next fad technology may be tintype?)|||And it will cost more and more.
They have stopped making it. read on.... Sorry LOL !!
Page last updated at 23:24 GMT, Friday, 8 February 2008
Polaroid, the company behind the instant camera, is to stop making the film used in its iconic technology.
The firm is to close factories in Massachusetts in the US, Mexico and the Netherlands after the digital age left almost no market for the film.
Polaroid stopped making the instant cameras themselves about a year ago.
It now focuses on other ventures which include a portable printer for mobile phone images, and Polaroid-branded digital cameras.
"We're trying to reinvent Polaroid so it lives on for the next 30 to 40 years," the firm's president, Tom Beaudoin, told the Associated Press.
Enthusiasts
The firm was founded in 1937, making polarised lenses for the science world, introducing its first instant camera in 1948.
Polaroid peaked in popularity in 1991 when its sales - mainly instant cameras and film - hit close to $3bn.
However it failed to embrace the digital photography revolution and went bankrupt in 2001, before being bought, four years later by a Minnesota-based consumer products firm, Petters Group Worldwide.
It says there is enough film in stock to last until 2009, and it hopes to sell licensing rights to another firm to continue supplying enthusiasts who still use their Polaroid cameras.
They have stopped making it. read on.... Sorry LOL !!
Page last updated at 23:24 GMT, Friday, 8 February 2008
Polaroid, the company behind the instant camera, is to stop making the film used in its iconic technology.
The firm is to close factories in Massachusetts in the US, Mexico and the Netherlands after the digital age left almost no market for the film.
Polaroid stopped making the instant cameras themselves about a year ago.
It now focuses on other ventures which include a portable printer for mobile phone images, and Polaroid-branded digital cameras.
"We're trying to reinvent Polaroid so it lives on for the next 30 to 40 years," the firm's president, Tom Beaudoin, told the Associated Press.
Enthusiasts
The firm was founded in 1937, making polarised lenses for the science world, introducing its first instant camera in 1948.
Polaroid peaked in popularity in 1991 when its sales - mainly instant cameras and film - hit close to $3bn.
However it failed to embrace the digital photography revolution and went bankrupt in 2001, before being bought, four years later by a Minnesota-based consumer products firm, Petters Group Worldwide.
It says there is enough film in stock to last until 2009, and it hopes to sell licensing rights to another firm to continue supplying enthusiasts who still use their Polaroid cameras.
How can I improve my chances of getting into film grad school?
I really want to get into grad school, preferably USC, for film directing. I've sent in my application already. How can I improve my chances?|||go to EICAR France for half the time, half the price
I really want to play in a film orchestra. How would I go about achieving this goal?
I am 18 years old and I am looking into career options. Becoming part of a film orchestra has always appealed to me, and I have played Tuba for one year and would like to play this instrument in a film orchestra. I am just wondering what different steps would I have to take to become a part of a film orchestra with this instrument.|||Practice the tuba and play in a lot of events so someone can discover you.
Is it worth learning to expose and develop color film?
I am a photography student, and know that both Film and Digital Capture are two different mediums with their individual pros and cons. But what I was wondering is besides landscape photography, would an pro photographers see any advantage in learning to print transparency slide film, or do you believe that color film (other than for landscapes in medium/large format ) is on its way out? Is there less of a reason these days to learn to shoot color slide film?|||SHOOT - YES, DEVELOP - NO. Color is so temp sensitive. Developing color film will drive you bonkers.
Wal-Mart is $2.00 and Calypso Dip and Dunk is $5.00 for E6.
As far as shooting slides. I would definitely shoot slides. They are gorgeous and they scan into huge, detailed digital images.
If you are really serious about landscape photography look into the affordable RB67 and shoot some Velvia 50. WOW! You haven't seen anything until you have seen a 6x7cm chrome!
Yes, I agree. Small format color film is on it's way out. The Mark III ds will be the final blow.
I don't shoot film in anything smaller than 6x7cm. I use digital before I shoot 35mm color film.|||Don't bother with it... I have used both... and believe me, nothing compares to digital.
Black and white photography may be the exception, since you can manipulate so much in the darkroom (Ansel Adams was the pro in that field)
And the National Geographic is all digital now. That should tell you something.
Don't waste your time with old technology unless you have a black and white art exhibit... that is my advice.|||My honest opinion: no, not worth it.
I learned how to shoot film. The truth is that film photography is old news. Digital photography is way more easier and looks like it here to stay!|||I would take a brief class to learn how to do it for background so you know the process but not for you doing it for your own pictures... Most professional photographers send out their work to be printed elsewhere now...|||honestly the only thing worth the hole developing and chemicals and ect is black and white film...other wise just stick with digital theres just too much involved with developing color film.|||well I remember one of my teachers saying she has two clients where she uses a large format camera with color film and she says that each client pays 10, 000 a job so if I can make that kind of money it is worth it|||It might be useful from a personal point of view, you'll learn how to do all sorts of things during and after developing that will later be useful even with digital. You don't really need to learn how to do it that well because you aren't really going to develop colour at home, too complicated. It might be a good idea because many years from now, not many people will be able do develop colour properly so you'll be really popular with anyone still using colour film, might even make some money.
Wal-Mart is $2.00 and Calypso Dip and Dunk is $5.00 for E6.
As far as shooting slides. I would definitely shoot slides. They are gorgeous and they scan into huge, detailed digital images.
If you are really serious about landscape photography look into the affordable RB67 and shoot some Velvia 50. WOW! You haven't seen anything until you have seen a 6x7cm chrome!
Yes, I agree. Small format color film is on it's way out. The Mark III ds will be the final blow.
I don't shoot film in anything smaller than 6x7cm. I use digital before I shoot 35mm color film.|||Don't bother with it... I have used both... and believe me, nothing compares to digital.
Black and white photography may be the exception, since you can manipulate so much in the darkroom (Ansel Adams was the pro in that field)
And the National Geographic is all digital now. That should tell you something.
Don't waste your time with old technology unless you have a black and white art exhibit... that is my advice.|||My honest opinion: no, not worth it.
I learned how to shoot film. The truth is that film photography is old news. Digital photography is way more easier and looks like it here to stay!|||I would take a brief class to learn how to do it for background so you know the process but not for you doing it for your own pictures... Most professional photographers send out their work to be printed elsewhere now...|||honestly the only thing worth the hole developing and chemicals and ect is black and white film...other wise just stick with digital theres just too much involved with developing color film.|||well I remember one of my teachers saying she has two clients where she uses a large format camera with color film and she says that each client pays 10, 000 a job so if I can make that kind of money it is worth it|||It might be useful from a personal point of view, you'll learn how to do all sorts of things during and after developing that will later be useful even with digital. You don't really need to learn how to do it that well because you aren't really going to develop colour at home, too complicated. It might be a good idea because many years from now, not many people will be able do develop colour properly so you'll be really popular with anyone still using colour film, might even make some money.
What would i need to develop black and white film at home?
Could i just develop the negatives? The one place here doesn't develop film, but i think they have a scanner they could use to put the negative images onto a CD for me. What would i need to develop the negatives at home?|||-developer (negative and paper developer if you need it)
-fixer
-fresh, running water (basin)
-developing canister, to put your film in.. inside must be the reel which the negatives wind into, with the equipment to hold it into place..no light can exist within it.
-you need the developing times
humm thats all i can think of.. tbh its a little more trouble than its worth. especially because getting the agitating times wrong can ruin the entire film.
good luck, this kinda of photography is great.. its a shame its dying out. but i do understand that it can be expensive and messy.. but meh :P have fun x|||Here is a quick article: http://www.ehow.com/how_1353_develop-bla鈥?/a>
You really don't need much. A dark bag, hand tank and a bit of chemistry.
-fixer
-fresh, running water (basin)
-developing canister, to put your film in.. inside must be the reel which the negatives wind into, with the equipment to hold it into place..no light can exist within it.
-you need the developing times
humm thats all i can think of.. tbh its a little more trouble than its worth. especially because getting the agitating times wrong can ruin the entire film.
good luck, this kinda of photography is great.. its a shame its dying out. but i do understand that it can be expensive and messy.. but meh :P have fun x|||Here is a quick article: http://www.ehow.com/how_1353_develop-bla鈥?/a>
You really don't need much. A dark bag, hand tank and a bit of chemistry.
How to pack a disposable camera to prevent the film from getting ruined?
I'm going to go through airport security tomorrow and i want to know how to pack a disposable Kodak camera so the film doesn't get ruined. Should i take it as a carry on? I took it through the first time in my checked luggage in it's wrapper and buried under layers of clothing. What should I do?|||Putting a film through airport security will NOT ruin it, unless you are going to go through dozens of times.
Just stick it in your hand luggage or pocket as normal.|||Keep it in your pocket.
If the bag is x-rayed there is a possibility that the film could be affected. The airports say not but there are plenty of people who say theirs were.
Err on the side of caution and carry it on you.
Just stick it in your hand luggage or pocket as normal.|||Keep it in your pocket.
If the bag is x-rayed there is a possibility that the film could be affected. The airports say not but there are plenty of people who say theirs were.
Err on the side of caution and carry it on you.
How do I find a college with a good film program with a basic math credit?
I want to get into a college with a good film program but I'm horrible at math and I have to take Basic Math. What College would I be able to go to?|||go to this website
http://www.zinch.com/Anonymous/StudentRe鈥?/a>
http://www.zinch.com/Anonymous/StudentRe鈥?/a>
Is it possiable to get film taken from an film camcorder on to a computer without a usb ?
Basically I have an what would not be called an old fashion camcorder with film in in , and I need to get it on to my computer to edit it and from what I am aware there is no usb connection on the camera.
I'm sure there is a way , mainly because when there is a will there's a way.
HELP !
|||Wait a minute. Camcorders are video cameras and use tape, whether new or old.
If your camera has film in it, it is probably a 8 mm or super 8 mm camera. If you have a motion picture camera, then you will need to have the film processed and then have the film transfered to a DVD.|||are you sure you don't have a usb or firewire out? what camcorder is it? my oldest camcorder is a SONY digital 8 thing using Hi8 tape and that has a firewire connector
by the way, as far as i know, most camcorders use firewire for downloading as the data rate is far higher than usb
look for a small socket 8mm x 5mm roughly. if you've got one you'll need a firewire cable with a small socket on one end and a firewire port on your computer
I'm sure there is a way , mainly because when there is a will there's a way.
HELP !
|||Wait a minute. Camcorders are video cameras and use tape, whether new or old.
If your camera has film in it, it is probably a 8 mm or super 8 mm camera. If you have a motion picture camera, then you will need to have the film processed and then have the film transfered to a DVD.|||are you sure you don't have a usb or firewire out? what camcorder is it? my oldest camcorder is a SONY digital 8 thing using Hi8 tape and that has a firewire connector
by the way, as far as i know, most camcorders use firewire for downloading as the data rate is far higher than usb
look for a small socket 8mm x 5mm roughly. if you've got one you'll need a firewire cable with a small socket on one end and a firewire port on your computer
How much does it cost to purchase a Panavision film camera used for movies?
How much does it cost to purchase a Panavision film camera used for movies?
I know it will be expensive.....I just want a round figure....|||you cant buy panavision cameras. You can rent if your qualified.|||Well I did find a rental cost in New Zealand - 2,400.00 $NZ per day for the 35mm Panavision camera.
I know it will be expensive.....I just want a round figure....|||you cant buy panavision cameras. You can rent if your qualified.|||Well I did find a rental cost in New Zealand - 2,400.00 $NZ per day for the 35mm Panavision camera.
What should i do about getting actors for my film?
I want to make this short film and i need actors. I could ask my friends to be in it but idk if they are good enough %26amp; if they are going to be serious. Thats why i want actors that i can audition but i'm sure i have to pay them, %26amp; i dont have that much money. What should i do?|||find a school that people go to for acting, get them to do the job, that mite be the answer, what do you think. smile|||Post an ad on backstage.com
Im looking to get some seasonal work in the film industry, where do i start?
I am currently studying film, in my first year. I dont mind what i do, i just want to learn something and gain experience. Any offers?|||http://www.mandy.com is a good place especially for the technical side of things|||Move to LA. Look in the Movie papers for extra work.
How do you get into film marketing?
I was wondering how does one get into film marketing. You know like making trailers and posters, or film production in general. Any advice, tips, insights? Thank you for any and all responses in advance :)|||Definately college if you want marketing. If you want production, try reading these:
How to Start a Career in the Television and Video Production Industry
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
How to Survive a Career in the Local Television and Video Production Industry
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
The Inside Track on Working in a Television or Video Production Studio
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Careers in Television and Video: Pre-Production Part 1
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Careers in Location Production for Television and Video: Pre-Production, Part 2
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Television and Video Location Production Careers: The Director's Role
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Hope this helps.|||Go to College.
How to Start a Career in the Television and Video Production Industry
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
How to Survive a Career in the Local Television and Video Production Industry
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
The Inside Track on Working in a Television or Video Production Studio
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Careers in Television and Video: Pre-Production Part 1
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Careers in Location Production for Television and Video: Pre-Production, Part 2
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Television and Video Location Production Careers: The Director's Role
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article鈥?/a>
Hope this helps.|||Go to College.
What digital cameras will Quantaray film lenses work for?
I have a 28-90 mm Quantaray lens and a 70-300mm Quantaray lens that both work well with my Nikon N80 film camera. I will be upgrading to a digital camera and would like to know which ones are compatible with these film lenses. Thanks|||If they are Nikon mount they will work on all Nikon DSLR cameras. With the D40 and D60 they will probably not auto focus though. These two cameras require lenses with built in auto focus motors. I doubt these lenses have built in motors. They will work fine though you would just have to manually focus.
If you step up to the D80 they will auto focus. The D80 and above have a focus motor built into the body so will work with all auto focus lenses.|||nikon. but you'll need a mount and the focal lengths will increase because digital sensors on entry level dslr's are smaller. there's 3 different size sensors. including "full frame", which is the same aspect ratio as 35mm, on Pro cameras.
YOU SHOULD UPGRADE THOSE QUANTARAY LENSES OR YOU'RE NOT "UP-GRADING" ANYTHING|||try kodak
If you step up to the D80 they will auto focus. The D80 and above have a focus motor built into the body so will work with all auto focus lenses.|||nikon. but you'll need a mount and the focal lengths will increase because digital sensors on entry level dslr's are smaller. there's 3 different size sensors. including "full frame", which is the same aspect ratio as 35mm, on Pro cameras.
YOU SHOULD UPGRADE THOSE QUANTARAY LENSES OR YOU'RE NOT "UP-GRADING" ANYTHING|||try kodak
What software should I get if I want to produce a short film?
I'm thinking about getting into film and I want to direct and produce a short film. I want some of the best software that's out there. What should I buy??
Money is not an option.|||Adobe Premier.
It's easy to use and VERY awesome.
I have premier elements (because premier is over $600)
What I PERSONALLY want is the "adobe cs4 master collection" which has a list price of something like $2,500 but I can get for $500 (if I had $500) through the software discount system in my college... It has premier in it, as well as MANY other awesome programs.
Money is not an option.|||Adobe Premier.
It's easy to use and VERY awesome.
I have premier elements (because premier is over $600)
What I PERSONALLY want is the "adobe cs4 master collection" which has a list price of something like $2,500 but I can get for $500 (if I had $500) through the software discount system in my college... It has premier in it, as well as MANY other awesome programs.
How to increase contrast with black and white development film?
How can I increase a contrast during developing of the black and white film? I've heard that doing more aggitation can give a different effect, can someone explain a bit more about it? Thank you.|||Your best bet for a high contrast negative starts in camera by "pushing" the roll of film. This is done by shooting @ a higher Exposure Index ( set ISO higher ) which will technically under expose the entire roll. You then add additional development time in the developer to compensate. This will result in higher contrast, and grain in the negative. Play around with different film emulsions (T-max, Agfa ect. ) to see which responds best to your liking.
As the previous answerer mentioned, you may simply make your prints on a different grade of B+W enlargement paper for a similar result. This may indeed be the best advice, as it is generally better to have a properly exposed/developed negative to begin with, from which many different variety's of prints can be made.
Great Question, G'luck, and Keep Shooting !!!|||Normally this is done by having a weaker developer, but increasing the development time. There are also B%26amp;W developers that enhance contrast. The problem is determining how much.
A safer option is to develop the negatives normally, but print onto high contrast paper and using the same trick on that.
A technique for extreme contrast is to make a contact print on to Lithe Film and develop that, then contact print again with the Lithe Film positive. Using this second negative will give a high contrast bordering on 'Posterising'.
Chris
As the previous answerer mentioned, you may simply make your prints on a different grade of B+W enlargement paper for a similar result. This may indeed be the best advice, as it is generally better to have a properly exposed/developed negative to begin with, from which many different variety's of prints can be made.
Great Question, G'luck, and Keep Shooting !!!|||Normally this is done by having a weaker developer, but increasing the development time. There are also B%26amp;W developers that enhance contrast. The problem is determining how much.
A safer option is to develop the negatives normally, but print onto high contrast paper and using the same trick on that.
A technique for extreme contrast is to make a contact print on to Lithe Film and develop that, then contact print again with the Lithe Film positive. Using this second negative will give a high contrast bordering on 'Posterising'.
Chris
How does the conversion from film to high definition digital formats work?
After watching Dirty Harry and a few other older movies that were shot on film and then converted to HD (Blu-Ray), I began to wonder...how did they convert the film to digital formats, more specifically, to high def?|||They basically have a high-res film scanner that scans the film print, and software which process that, makes the individual frames into a movie, then compresses that into a video file.
Naturally film, at least cinema grade film, generally has higher resolution than HDTV anyways, so there is no upconversion magic.
Naturally film, at least cinema grade film, generally has higher resolution than HDTV anyways, so there is no upconversion magic.
What film festivals are held in Puerto Rico?
Me and my friends have made a short beach film that would be perfect for Puerto Rico? Are there any places with film festivals in Puerto Rico? My film is about bring totally blonde on the beach. We're about to put it up on Youtube, but I wanted to check about festivals.|||I know of two places with film festivals in Puerto Rico. The Vieques Film Festival, held in June, and the Rincon Film Festival held in April. Both are beach towns, but you'll probably have to wait another year to submit to Rincon's Film Festival, dates are April 12 to 16.
What would you do if everyday was like the film groundhog day?
Like in the film if you kill yourself, you'd only wake up to the same day anyway. Would there be anyway to escape this insanity?|||Well I would live through that day and then kill myself the next day.|||I would spend every day learning something new, like how to play every musical instrument and the intricacies of quantum mechanics. And occasionally I would just walk around and do whatever I wanted to do. Nobody else would remember it the next day anyway.|||I'd start becoming really smart. Or I'd take so many risks each day because I could and enjoy it as much as I could. And there wouldn't until you found the reason for you repeating the day (molding opinion based on if this would actually happen)|||Disregard females. Acquire currency.|||I would do so much different stuff, knowing that days actions held no real consequences.|||Kill Bill Murry?
Actually on that subject, was it wrong to expect the final boss to BE Bill Murry in "Kill Bill"?|||I would do anything not regretting what I've done plus I can get loans since the money will return to me XD.|||Didn't you askk that yesterday??|||No. I think I'll just go insane.|||stay up all night to see what happens
Actually on that subject, was it wrong to expect the final boss to BE Bill Murry in "Kill Bill"?|||I would do anything not regretting what I've done plus I can get loans since the money will return to me XD.|||Didn't you askk that yesterday??|||No. I think I'll just go insane.|||stay up all night to see what happens
Will the Final Harry Potter film be dubbed when they release in european theaters?
I ask because I'll be in france and italy this summer when the final Harry potter film comes out and I want to know if i'll be able to find the film played in english while im there. Thanks in advance.|||In France and Italy it will be very difficult to find a foreign movie in original language, they're always dubbed.
Very few theaters screen movies in original language, with or without subtitles, so it's going to be very difficult, sorry.
In Europe, scandinavian Countries only are not used to bub movies, just putting subtitles.
Very few theaters screen movies in original language, with or without subtitles, so it's going to be very difficult, sorry.
In Europe, scandinavian Countries only are not used to bub movies, just putting subtitles.
What old black and white film is it with the scene where a girl kills herself by rolling down a hill?
i think it's an old foreign, silent film. in black and white.
i've only seen a little clip of it somewhere, and it showed this girl lay on top of a hill, roll down, get up and walk to the top and repeat the same thing until she dies.
does anyone know what film i am talking about?|||The film you are looking for sounds like Robert Bresson's "Mouchette." Is this the scene you were thinking of? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSeIlQHth鈥?/a>
...Mouchette is a French film that was released in 1967 (it's not a silent). Here's a quick synopsis: Faced with a dying mother, an absent, alcoholic father, and a baby brother in need of care, the teenage Mouchette seeks solace in nature and daily routine, a respite from her economic and pubescent turmoil.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061996/
It's a devastating film, one of my favorites (hence my screen name :-) )|||oh goodness, me.
how creepy! no, but you might want to go search it on IMDB.com under the silent movies.|||jack and jill?
i've only seen a little clip of it somewhere, and it showed this girl lay on top of a hill, roll down, get up and walk to the top and repeat the same thing until she dies.
does anyone know what film i am talking about?|||The film you are looking for sounds like Robert Bresson's "Mouchette." Is this the scene you were thinking of? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSeIlQHth鈥?/a>
...Mouchette is a French film that was released in 1967 (it's not a silent). Here's a quick synopsis: Faced with a dying mother, an absent, alcoholic father, and a baby brother in need of care, the teenage Mouchette seeks solace in nature and daily routine, a respite from her economic and pubescent turmoil.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061996/
It's a devastating film, one of my favorites (hence my screen name :-) )|||oh goodness, me.
how creepy! no, but you might want to go search it on IMDB.com under the silent movies.|||jack and jill?
What film do i use for my camera and where do i get it from?
i have a nikon fm10 film camera. its been in my moms closet for about 10 years and she claims it takes "blank" pictures. i havent taken a pic. yet but i was wondering if its broken or i dont know how to use it!
also, i dont know what film to buy for it. i want to take black %26amp; white pics and regular. i dont really want to develope them on my own so where do i go to develop and buy the film??
thank you!|||You could simply google Nikon FM 10 for some leads to a manual.
The 'blank' photo bit is a bit of a worry. May only need a new battery which would effect the light meter and settings would off from that. Might be recommended to take it to a good camera shop for a little tune-up.
It's a 35 mm camera, film is available|||I would ask her about the camera before you buy the film. It is possible it is broken. It may not be economical to fix it. If you are wanting to start a hobby have her help you find what you need.|||Take the lens off and operate the camera.
Make sure that the mirror goes up and down. Also make sure the shutter is opening and closing. If it is doing both then you will not get "blank" pictures.|||take it to a camera store and ask emm to look at it, if it works buy fuji film, 400 speed, for color. its the best and its cheaper. if you want black and white , ask for something that can be developed with regular color pics, then you wont have to send it out|||Yea, it is definitely a 35mm SLR. Any 35mm film will work, but the better film can only be bought through a camera store either online or in store. B%26amp;H and Adorama sell quality film at a good price.
Google the name of your city with 'film processing' to find some local labs. I found a lab locally that is actually less expensive than a department store lab.
For B%26amp;W, make sure you get true B%26amp;W film. Like T-Max 400.
Like someone else said, with the lens off, see that the mirror moves and the shutter opens before loading film. If the shutter release button works, the mirror moves and the shutter opens and closes there shouldn't be any problems. You could ask someone at a camera store just to take a quick look at it for you explaining what your mother said. If it seems to be fine, why not run a roll of film through it?
Here is a link to what I believe is a .pdf copy of the manual in case you don't have one:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geusm1GJtK.G鈥?/a>
also, i dont know what film to buy for it. i want to take black %26amp; white pics and regular. i dont really want to develope them on my own so where do i go to develop and buy the film??
thank you!|||You could simply google Nikon FM 10 for some leads to a manual.
The 'blank' photo bit is a bit of a worry. May only need a new battery which would effect the light meter and settings would off from that. Might be recommended to take it to a good camera shop for a little tune-up.
It's a 35 mm camera, film is available|||I would ask her about the camera before you buy the film. It is possible it is broken. It may not be economical to fix it. If you are wanting to start a hobby have her help you find what you need.|||Take the lens off and operate the camera.
Make sure that the mirror goes up and down. Also make sure the shutter is opening and closing. If it is doing both then you will not get "blank" pictures.|||take it to a camera store and ask emm to look at it, if it works buy fuji film, 400 speed, for color. its the best and its cheaper. if you want black and white , ask for something that can be developed with regular color pics, then you wont have to send it out|||Yea, it is definitely a 35mm SLR. Any 35mm film will work, but the better film can only be bought through a camera store either online or in store. B%26amp;H and Adorama sell quality film at a good price.
Google the name of your city with 'film processing' to find some local labs. I found a lab locally that is actually less expensive than a department store lab.
For B%26amp;W, make sure you get true B%26amp;W film. Like T-Max 400.
Like someone else said, with the lens off, see that the mirror moves and the shutter opens before loading film. If the shutter release button works, the mirror moves and the shutter opens and closes there shouldn't be any problems. You could ask someone at a camera store just to take a quick look at it for you explaining what your mother said. If it seems to be fine, why not run a roll of film through it?
Here is a link to what I believe is a .pdf copy of the manual in case you don't have one:
http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0geusm1GJtK.G鈥?/a>
Can you use Stock Footage in a independent feature film?
I'm currently planning to film one of my screenplays and submit it to different film festival and i was wondering is it legal to use stock footage "like stock photography but video" in a feature film. For example if I don't have the production budget to shoot a car chase scene or a explosion can I use stock footage?
And I know people!... If I used a red car exploding i would also get the same make and model to film with... I already know about continuity.|||Absolutely, as long as you acquire it legally (as in purchasing it from a stock footage company or licensing it from the owner of the rights to the footage). Just make sure you have the rights to use it in writing - most stock footage companies have simple agreements and/or licensing on the purchase invoice. Many films use stock footage to save on production costs. It's completely legitimate.
The only drawback is that you have to take what's out there, so if you have specific camera angles or location (such as a car chase down Santa Monica Blvd.), it might be tough to find a matching stock footage shot. Additionally, you might be limited to one version or one angle of the scene. Other than that, it's a perfectly good way to go.
Good luck!|||You can use this footage in a feature for free. Check out the LENZ-works facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salt-Lake-City-UT/LENZ-works-Productions/180347228669943?sk=app_4949752878
They even take requests if you can't find what your looking for!
|||If someone owns the rights to it, then you will need permission to use it.
And I know people!... If I used a red car exploding i would also get the same make and model to film with... I already know about continuity.|||Absolutely, as long as you acquire it legally (as in purchasing it from a stock footage company or licensing it from the owner of the rights to the footage). Just make sure you have the rights to use it in writing - most stock footage companies have simple agreements and/or licensing on the purchase invoice. Many films use stock footage to save on production costs. It's completely legitimate.
The only drawback is that you have to take what's out there, so if you have specific camera angles or location (such as a car chase down Santa Monica Blvd.), it might be tough to find a matching stock footage shot. Additionally, you might be limited to one version or one angle of the scene. Other than that, it's a perfectly good way to go.
Good luck!|||You can use this footage in a feature for free. Check out the LENZ-works facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Salt-Lake-City-UT/LENZ-works-Productions/180347228669943?sk=app_4949752878
They even take requests if you can't find what your looking for!
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What is your favorite brand of camera film?
Hey guys I was just curious as to what your brand of choice is when it comes to purchasing camera film, specifically 120 of 35mm format.
Also, do you prefer color or B%26amp;W film?
Do you have a certain speed you are partial to (ISO)?
Oh and also what's your personal favorite film camera?|||For black and white film, my favorite is definitely Kodak Plus-X. It's 125 ISO and so it needs plenty of light (or a slower shutter speed). But I love using it for landscape photos and long exposures. It captures super sharp images with no grain, and it has a really nice warm tone. It's also very forgiving with exposure and development mistakes. It's probably the most forgiving film I've used. I've used it in both 35mm and 120 format. It's absolutely amazing in 120 format, and you wouldn't believe how much you can enlarge an image from a 120 Plus-X negative. It will blow you away.
I've also used Ilford HP 5 Plus, and I'm starting to like it. It's a higher ISO film than I normally use and it does have a lot more grain. But the grainy effect can be interesting with some subjects. It also comes in handy when you need to take pictures in low lighting, but still need a reasonably fast shutter speed.
For color, I would say that my favorite films would be Kodak Gold 200, Fuji 200, or the new film that Kodak just made, called Ektar 100. Ektar is really picky about exposure and you have to try to get it just right. It's kind of tricky to use it with manual exposure and you really need a light meter. But it captures very sharp pictures with awesome color saturation. It has a completey different look to it that I've never seen before. If you get the exposure right and give it plenty of light, Ektar 100 will capture absolutely amazing pictures that will blow you away. It's perfect for landscape and architectural pictures.
As far as my favorite camera goes...that's going to be a tough question. I have a big collection of vintage cameras and I can't pick one favorite. I guess I would have to say that my favorite 120 camera is my Yashica A (a twin lens reflex). It's a very nice, solid camera with excellent optics and I also like the 6x6 image format. I think my favorite 35mm camera is my Minolta SRT-101. I actually just got it recently, but I really like it. After that, I would say that my Argus C3 and Argus C4 rangefinder cameras would be my next favorites.
Film cameras are a blast to use. Especially vintage manual cameras. There's nothing like using a REAL all-metal camera and hearing the snap of a mechanical shutter :)|||hmm for me favourite speed is a tie between 100 and 1600...usually I like to shoot slow color film and fast B%26amp;W film.
agfa scala would be my favourite film but due to the hassles of sending it from New Zealand to the states for developing and cost...my other chosen b%26amp;w films are fuji or ilford.
Color films I quite like the strong saturation of some of the kodak films..
and camera choice is definitely the Nikon Fm3a.|||My personal favorite is Ilford HP5 plus, ISO 400 black and white print film. It's the most versatile film I have ever shot, it has fine grain and good speed. I can push it out to ISO 3200 (though I've never done so beyond 1600), I can get it cross processed into slides with greater detail than it has as negatives, and even have it toned. I don't actually shoot much in color, but when I do, I have gotten great results with fujichrome velvia 100F, color slide film - all in 35mm format. I am usually partial to a film no faster than ISO 400. When I shoot film, I use my old nikon FE2 manual focus camera with a 50 1.4, so I don't need anything faster.|||I shoot mostly 120 and sheet film.
My favorites are:
Ilford Pan F
Fujifilm Velvia 50
Ilford XP2
Ilford HP
.|||Color:
Kodak Ektar 100
Fujicolor Superia Reala 100
Kodak Portra 160NC (for people)
Kodak Portra 400VC
Fujicolor PRO400H
For black %26amp; white I use Ilford XP2 Super because I don't have access to a darkroom and don't like mailing my film off for processing and printing.
My favorite cameras are my Minolta X-700 and XE-7. I use the X-700 with one of its dedicated TTL flash units - 360PX for people, 80PX Auto Macro Ringflash for macro photography. The XE-7 is for those times when I want to experiment with multiple exposures.|||*cracks fingers* Here we go!
Fuji Reala (for fireworks - mostly used on or around the 4th of July. I may check out some Ektar as well this year as well as when I decide I want to take pictures of my kitty or bunny and stuff)
For black and white films, it's a toss up. I enjoy Fuji's ACROS film for shots where attention to texture is what I'm going for. The stuff is pretty nice, and not quite as fussy as TMax (still fussy... just not quite SO fussy). For people, Ilford's family of films are quite nice - I love FP4+ and HP5+ quite a lot.
I also have a love for Plus-X and Tri-X - they're venerable old films, and I like their feel sometimes. I'm also playing around with some of the Efke black and white films and some others.
For Color Positive, again, I'm a bit of a Fuji man - Astia and Velvia 50 are pretty fun to play with.
I general go for 100 ISO. I'm mostly shooting with a f:/1.8 50mm prime, and do a majority of my shooting outside, so really much higher than 100 isn't necessary.
When it comes to my favorite cameras, it's a pretty strong toss-up. I love my Canon A1 (I've named him Steak Sauce) which is pretty much in my photo vest at all times, and while I don't get to use the little beastie all too often, I do love my Canonet GIII QL17.
I can't quite speak too knowledgably about medium format or larger - that's next on my "To Buy" list.|||I prefer 400 speed Tri-X because of it's graininess... either in 35mm or 120|||m/;'
Also, do you prefer color or B%26amp;W film?
Do you have a certain speed you are partial to (ISO)?
Oh and also what's your personal favorite film camera?|||For black and white film, my favorite is definitely Kodak Plus-X. It's 125 ISO and so it needs plenty of light (or a slower shutter speed). But I love using it for landscape photos and long exposures. It captures super sharp images with no grain, and it has a really nice warm tone. It's also very forgiving with exposure and development mistakes. It's probably the most forgiving film I've used. I've used it in both 35mm and 120 format. It's absolutely amazing in 120 format, and you wouldn't believe how much you can enlarge an image from a 120 Plus-X negative. It will blow you away.
I've also used Ilford HP 5 Plus, and I'm starting to like it. It's a higher ISO film than I normally use and it does have a lot more grain. But the grainy effect can be interesting with some subjects. It also comes in handy when you need to take pictures in low lighting, but still need a reasonably fast shutter speed.
For color, I would say that my favorite films would be Kodak Gold 200, Fuji 200, or the new film that Kodak just made, called Ektar 100. Ektar is really picky about exposure and you have to try to get it just right. It's kind of tricky to use it with manual exposure and you really need a light meter. But it captures very sharp pictures with awesome color saturation. It has a completey different look to it that I've never seen before. If you get the exposure right and give it plenty of light, Ektar 100 will capture absolutely amazing pictures that will blow you away. It's perfect for landscape and architectural pictures.
As far as my favorite camera goes...that's going to be a tough question. I have a big collection of vintage cameras and I can't pick one favorite. I guess I would have to say that my favorite 120 camera is my Yashica A (a twin lens reflex). It's a very nice, solid camera with excellent optics and I also like the 6x6 image format. I think my favorite 35mm camera is my Minolta SRT-101. I actually just got it recently, but I really like it. After that, I would say that my Argus C3 and Argus C4 rangefinder cameras would be my next favorites.
Film cameras are a blast to use. Especially vintage manual cameras. There's nothing like using a REAL all-metal camera and hearing the snap of a mechanical shutter :)|||hmm for me favourite speed is a tie between 100 and 1600...usually I like to shoot slow color film and fast B%26amp;W film.
agfa scala would be my favourite film but due to the hassles of sending it from New Zealand to the states for developing and cost...my other chosen b%26amp;w films are fuji or ilford.
Color films I quite like the strong saturation of some of the kodak films..
and camera choice is definitely the Nikon Fm3a.|||My personal favorite is Ilford HP5 plus, ISO 400 black and white print film. It's the most versatile film I have ever shot, it has fine grain and good speed. I can push it out to ISO 3200 (though I've never done so beyond 1600), I can get it cross processed into slides with greater detail than it has as negatives, and even have it toned. I don't actually shoot much in color, but when I do, I have gotten great results with fujichrome velvia 100F, color slide film - all in 35mm format. I am usually partial to a film no faster than ISO 400. When I shoot film, I use my old nikon FE2 manual focus camera with a 50 1.4, so I don't need anything faster.|||I shoot mostly 120 and sheet film.
My favorites are:
Ilford Pan F
Fujifilm Velvia 50
Ilford XP2
Ilford HP
.|||Color:
Kodak Ektar 100
Fujicolor Superia Reala 100
Kodak Portra 160NC (for people)
Kodak Portra 400VC
Fujicolor PRO400H
For black %26amp; white I use Ilford XP2 Super because I don't have access to a darkroom and don't like mailing my film off for processing and printing.
My favorite cameras are my Minolta X-700 and XE-7. I use the X-700 with one of its dedicated TTL flash units - 360PX for people, 80PX Auto Macro Ringflash for macro photography. The XE-7 is for those times when I want to experiment with multiple exposures.|||*cracks fingers* Here we go!
Fuji Reala (for fireworks - mostly used on or around the 4th of July. I may check out some Ektar as well this year as well as when I decide I want to take pictures of my kitty or bunny and stuff)
For black and white films, it's a toss up. I enjoy Fuji's ACROS film for shots where attention to texture is what I'm going for. The stuff is pretty nice, and not quite as fussy as TMax (still fussy... just not quite SO fussy). For people, Ilford's family of films are quite nice - I love FP4+ and HP5+ quite a lot.
I also have a love for Plus-X and Tri-X - they're venerable old films, and I like their feel sometimes. I'm also playing around with some of the Efke black and white films and some others.
For Color Positive, again, I'm a bit of a Fuji man - Astia and Velvia 50 are pretty fun to play with.
I general go for 100 ISO. I'm mostly shooting with a f:/1.8 50mm prime, and do a majority of my shooting outside, so really much higher than 100 isn't necessary.
When it comes to my favorite cameras, it's a pretty strong toss-up. I love my Canon A1 (I've named him Steak Sauce) which is pretty much in my photo vest at all times, and while I don't get to use the little beastie all too often, I do love my Canonet GIII QL17.
I can't quite speak too knowledgably about medium format or larger - that's next on my "To Buy" list.|||I prefer 400 speed Tri-X because of it's graininess... either in 35mm or 120|||m/;'
How do I download a short clip from a film and save it to my computer?
I don't know if this is achievable, but I'm wanting to show part of the film 'The Longest Day' (battle of Omaha Beach bit) to my Media class and was wondering if there was a way I could get the clip off the internet. This would save me buying the entire DVD. Is it possible to do this or is it not legal?|||Download the youtube downloader form the following website http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neU_2L5lC鈥?/a> Then go onto youtube find the clip and copy and paste the link into this. In a few short seconds / minuites you will have your clip. Free :D hope it help|||go download bit torrent and then u can download any movies u want|||If the clip has a URL, you can copy and past that onto a site called keepvid.com and then press download, and it saves it on your computer. If it doesn't have a URL I can't help you.
Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.
What programme can i use to make a short film/slideshow?
I have a few short film clips and photos i would like to put together into a abstract project along with music. It would probably be 1.5 to 3 minutes long. Do you know of any simple, free programmes i could download for this? I have windows vista. Just something that lets me cut quickly between the clips and maybe layer them??
Thankyou!|||Watch my Part 2!
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How to YouTube (Movie Maker) - Part 2
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Movie Maker Tips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXA9nSQVQ鈥?/a>
Movie Maker Titles %26amp; Credits:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEHPIOMU4鈥?/a>|||I recommend Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder which is a professional software that can create DVD photo slideshows with photos, video clips and music and publish MPEG/AVI/WMV/MP4/3GP for YouTube or burn CD/DVDs directly.
What it attract me is its plenty 2D/3D transitions and Ken-Burns effects.
CD or DVD created by DVD Slideshow Builder can actually play in the DVD player, you can enjoy your own movie on TV.
FlV file download from YouTube can be edit directly with DVD Slideshow Builder.You can not only burn flv to DVD but also edit it and create DVD menu.
Find more from its official website:
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/dvd-slidesho鈥?/a>
Samples include wedding slideshow:
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/dvd-slidesho鈥?/a>
Hope it helps.|||Microsoft Photo Story is really good and easy to use. You can download it free from this website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai鈥?/a>
Its really good! You just add your photos, add effects then put Music on its real easy.
Another one you can use is Windows Movie Maker. It does a similar thing but you can also add videos. Window Vista should have come with it installed.
And if you want to get more complex you can make a Photostory and put it into MovieMaker with your other movies.|||Microsoft Powerpoint, Available For Mac And PC. And Is Cheap Aswell, If you are interested in purchasing, Email Me.
Also, Camtasia Studio 7 Is an INCREDIBLE Program for people serious about films and slideshows. Again, If you are interested in purchasing, Email Me.
Thankyou!|||Watch my Part 2!
I've made these YouTube videos to answer questions just like yours.
Please check them out:
How to YouTube - Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lrGpwaz_鈥?/a>
How to YouTube (Movie Maker) - Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmLWlpCcT鈥?/a>
Movie Maker Tips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXA9nSQVQ鈥?/a>
Movie Maker Titles %26amp; Credits:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEHPIOMU4鈥?/a>|||I recommend Wondershare DVD Slideshow Builder which is a professional software that can create DVD photo slideshows with photos, video clips and music and publish MPEG/AVI/WMV/MP4/3GP for YouTube or burn CD/DVDs directly.
What it attract me is its plenty 2D/3D transitions and Ken-Burns effects.
CD or DVD created by DVD Slideshow Builder can actually play in the DVD player, you can enjoy your own movie on TV.
FlV file download from YouTube can be edit directly with DVD Slideshow Builder.You can not only burn flv to DVD but also edit it and create DVD menu.
Find more from its official website:
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/dvd-slidesho鈥?/a>
Samples include wedding slideshow:
http://www.photo-to-dvd.com/dvd-slidesho鈥?/a>
Hope it helps.|||Microsoft Photo Story is really good and easy to use. You can download it free from this website
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/detai鈥?/a>
Its really good! You just add your photos, add effects then put Music on its real easy.
Another one you can use is Windows Movie Maker. It does a similar thing but you can also add videos. Window Vista should have come with it installed.
And if you want to get more complex you can make a Photostory and put it into MovieMaker with your other movies.|||Microsoft Powerpoint, Available For Mac And PC. And Is Cheap Aswell, If you are interested in purchasing, Email Me.
Also, Camtasia Studio 7 Is an INCREDIBLE Program for people serious about films and slideshows. Again, If you are interested in purchasing, Email Me.
How good is the do-it-yourself window tinting film vs professional?
I have 2000 Crown Vic, and I want to tint the windows, but I'm not so sure that i want to pay for a professional, but i also don't want it to look awful. How good is the film from, say, autozone or some other such place?|||generally DIY tint is made of dyed polyester film. The pro shop should be using a metallic hybrid film or an all metal film. The heat rejection should be at least 55% . Dyed film typically is 30-40% range and will ultimately turn purple, yellow or clear.|||the tint is fine.
it all depends on your ability to put it on.
if you've never done it before, you better leave it to a professional. |||get it done by a pro or else afterwards lines will appear in the tints . it is your first time.|||first check your local and state guidlines for tinting . its easy but make sure you use the tint film applicator spray liberally incase you have to make adjustments and it dont dry to fast on you, agood body filler squeegy too...|||about the same stuff knowing how its done and getting it right is the hard part these links will help a lot|||The DIY kits may look good to start but they bubble and peel especially in colder weather or humidity. Pro's the way to go. Plus if the pro job is bad you can make them make it right. Get the for the life of the vehicle garantee not one year. Your vehicle could keep going for another 10 yrs or more. Who knows.|||The films are similar but it is the talent that makes it a good job.
Some pro shops have lousy talent for a while, you get 1 chance,how talented are you? The directions are easy.
it all depends on your ability to put it on.
if you've never done it before, you better leave it to a professional. |||get it done by a pro or else afterwards lines will appear in the tints . it is your first time.|||first check your local and state guidlines for tinting . its easy but make sure you use the tint film applicator spray liberally incase you have to make adjustments and it dont dry to fast on you, agood body filler squeegy too...|||about the same stuff knowing how its done and getting it right is the hard part these links will help a lot|||The DIY kits may look good to start but they bubble and peel especially in colder weather or humidity. Pro's the way to go. Plus if the pro job is bad you can make them make it right. Get the for the life of the vehicle garantee not one year. Your vehicle could keep going for another 10 yrs or more. Who knows.|||The films are similar but it is the talent that makes it a good job.
Some pro shops have lousy talent for a while, you get 1 chance,how talented are you? The directions are easy.
What are my chances of getting into film schools, and if so, what schools?
I am beginning my junior year and am beginning to look into colleges. I have a sorta low GPA, around a 3.2 but I am executive producer of our school TV station, and participate very heavily in both the film and theatre departments at my school. I have directed alot of short films, and won several awards in film festivals "Under 18" categories. Thanks so much for your time!|||If you're an award winner, you're probably in pretty good shape. That's going to matter a lot more than your grades. Of course, not all awards are equal, and neither are all schools. If you have experience working on film (not video), as director, and your work shows promise, the only question is genre. Northwestern, as I recall, is the place to go for experimental film. USC or, what's it called, AFI for Hollywood nonsense.
FSU is probably a decent fallback, but they only let a certain number of people direct, and they own the rights to master copies.
NYU is probably as competitive as USC, but also probably much more interesting.
I'm not sure any of that was helpful, but good luck.|||3.2 isn't that bad.. I wouldn't quite count on a college like Stanford, but you seem to have decent Extra Curricular's. You need to ask what schools you want to apply to there are too many to generalize them all into one.
FSU is probably a decent fallback, but they only let a certain number of people direct, and they own the rights to master copies.
NYU is probably as competitive as USC, but also probably much more interesting.
I'm not sure any of that was helpful, but good luck.|||3.2 isn't that bad.. I wouldn't quite count on a college like Stanford, but you seem to have decent Extra Curricular's. You need to ask what schools you want to apply to there are too many to generalize them all into one.
How come in America, any film containing female nudity is automatically rated R?
I always wonder why in America, any film containing even a second of Female nudity gets an automatic R rating, while in other countries, such as Australia, Japan, Canada, UK and many European Countries, the film would only get a PG-13, PG equivilent? Can someone answer this question?|||True a lot of the time, but I do occasionally see nudity in PG13 movies. Airplane was the first I remember.
Though
It mostly has to do with the MPAA. No one serious actually likes the MPAA. They're an anonymous group of parents who tally up swears and boobs, and then arbitrarily choose a rating. Most serious directors in America hate the MPAA because they force them to edit their movies in order to receive "R" ratings. An NC-17 ratings will mean no television commercials, lack of distribution at major stores, and usually a serious blow to the revenue the movie can generate.|||It's the different acceptance in films. In America, we accept violence WAY more than nudity in movies. I don't know why. In Europe, as a example, they accept more of nudity in films as violence isn't that widely accepted much to people in European countries. It just depends on the acceptance of the people in different countries.|||Your premise is not true. There are PG-13 movies that contain nudity. However the general rule is that it must not be in a sexual context and must be very brief.|||Culturally, nudity is a bigger deal here. No American mother wants her 13 year old child to have access to movies with naked women.|||No idea, its funny how there rated R for restricted so NOONE under 18 or 19 or 21? can so see that movie. But then they have guns legal........ weird!|||Because bewbies are BAD!
Though
It mostly has to do with the MPAA. No one serious actually likes the MPAA. They're an anonymous group of parents who tally up swears and boobs, and then arbitrarily choose a rating. Most serious directors in America hate the MPAA because they force them to edit their movies in order to receive "R" ratings. An NC-17 ratings will mean no television commercials, lack of distribution at major stores, and usually a serious blow to the revenue the movie can generate.|||It's the different acceptance in films. In America, we accept violence WAY more than nudity in movies. I don't know why. In Europe, as a example, they accept more of nudity in films as violence isn't that widely accepted much to people in European countries. It just depends on the acceptance of the people in different countries.|||Your premise is not true. There are PG-13 movies that contain nudity. However the general rule is that it must not be in a sexual context and must be very brief.|||Culturally, nudity is a bigger deal here. No American mother wants her 13 year old child to have access to movies with naked women.|||No idea, its funny how there rated R for restricted so NOONE under 18 or 19 or 21? can so see that movie. But then they have guns legal........ weird!|||Because bewbies are BAD!
How good is the do-it-yourself window tinting film vs professional?
I have 2000 Crown Vic, and I want to tint the windows, but I'm not so sure that i want to pay for a professional, but i also don't want it to look awful. How good is the film from, say, autozone or some other such place?|||generally DIY tint is made of dyed polyester film. The pro shop should be using a metallic hybrid film or an all metal film. The heat rejection should be at least 55% . Dyed film typically is 30-40% range and will ultimately turn purple, yellow or clear.|||the tint is fine.
it all depends on your ability to put it on.
if you've never done it before, you better leave it to a professional. |||get it done by a pro or else afterwards lines will appear in the tints . it is your first time.|||first check your local and state guidlines for tinting . its easy but make sure you use the tint film applicator spray liberally incase you have to make adjustments and it dont dry to fast on you, agood body filler squeegy too...|||about the same stuff knowing how its done and getting it right is the hard part these links will help a lot|||The DIY kits may look good to start but they bubble and peel especially in colder weather or humidity. Pro's the way to go. Plus if the pro job is bad you can make them make it right. Get the for the life of the vehicle garantee not one year. Your vehicle could keep going for another 10 yrs or more. Who knows.|||The films are similar but it is the talent that makes it a good job.
Some pro shops have lousy talent for a while, you get 1 chance,how talented are you? The directions are easy.
it all depends on your ability to put it on.
if you've never done it before, you better leave it to a professional. |||get it done by a pro or else afterwards lines will appear in the tints . it is your first time.|||first check your local and state guidlines for tinting . its easy but make sure you use the tint film applicator spray liberally incase you have to make adjustments and it dont dry to fast on you, agood body filler squeegy too...|||about the same stuff knowing how its done and getting it right is the hard part these links will help a lot|||The DIY kits may look good to start but they bubble and peel especially in colder weather or humidity. Pro's the way to go. Plus if the pro job is bad you can make them make it right. Get the for the life of the vehicle garantee not one year. Your vehicle could keep going for another 10 yrs or more. Who knows.|||The films are similar but it is the talent that makes it a good job.
Some pro shops have lousy talent for a while, you get 1 chance,how talented are you? The directions are easy.
Would a year old camera film be safe to use?
I have a 35mm camera that I would like to start using again. I have some film(unopened) in my desk drawer that has been laying there for a year or so. My question is, would it do any damage to the camera if I use that film or should I just toss it(even though it feels like a total waste to do so)?|||Yes, it should still be okay. I'd only worry if it was in your car or another place where it gets really hot and cold over the year.|||If it's been in it's plastic can the whole time and the room it's in hasn't gotten real hot it is most likely OK. I'm not going to say 100% for sure that is, but it should be.|||Yes perfectly ok.
I have just had a film developed that I lost for five years, we were amazed they all came out perfectly.
I have just had a film developed that I lost for five years, we were amazed they all came out perfectly.
What is your impression of Film Noir and the treatment of the female role in film?
I need some help for my Female Role in Film college course. This question points to the time period of the 30's, 40's, and 50's. Any help is appreciated!|||film nior is definitly very great to watch n the whole suspense is really awesome..the female role definitly let the people know more about some of whow women are to react! go in google.com and write "Film Noir" try to read and get some ideas on it for ur project
Where is the biggest film archive for 1930s Hollywood films?
Hi, I'm doing a research project on pre code films made in the 1930s. Does anyone know where the biggest film archive for 1930s films is? I'm looking at Hollywood films only. Thanks!|||UCLA I believe holds that distinction|||http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930s_in_fi鈥?/a>
TCM has the biggest library
TCM has the biggest library
How do I cut up a single film into separate clips in order to make a YouTube music video?
So, I have the film on my computer as a single file.
I also have Windows Movie Maker and can download any better editing products if necassary.
How do cut up the film into little clips that I can scatter around and mix up to make the video?
I know how to overlay the music and everything, but I just don't know how to cut the film up.
Many Thanks! =D|||go to windows movie maker then put the whole film in the timeline then put play on the video whenever it gets to the point u wanna cut it pause the film and click the split button and keep on doing that then u can grab one clip and rearange it or add different clips between clips and like that
I also have Windows Movie Maker and can download any better editing products if necassary.
How do cut up the film into little clips that I can scatter around and mix up to make the video?
I know how to overlay the music and everything, but I just don't know how to cut the film up.
Many Thanks! =D|||go to windows movie maker then put the whole film in the timeline then put play on the video whenever it gets to the point u wanna cut it pause the film and click the split button and keep on doing that then u can grab one clip and rearange it or add different clips between clips and like that
How hard would it be to break into the film industry?
I'm planning on going to the Academy of Art University in San Fransisco to study film. The program they offer puts you right into the work place during and after your time at school there. Do you think this a wise decision?|||if you are talented and have strong relation with some one in industry then its not a hard deal...|||Academy of Art University is a great school to go to for film and acting. Students learn all of the different parts of the film industry, while focusing on their own interest. The facilities are amazing, everything an aspiring actor, director, editor, etc could hope for. Students also really get the chance to network with people in the industry at events like the Epidemic Film Festival and others.
You can see a list of companies that hire Academy School of Motion Pictures %26amp; Television grads here: http://www.academyart.edu/film-school/in鈥?/a>|||If you wish to be in the world of filming, then yes, college gives you an extra advantage. And in this world, where people risk it all for the sake of standing or creating something from the lens of an electonic box, you'll need any chance you can get.
You can see a list of companies that hire Academy School of Motion Pictures %26amp; Television grads here: http://www.academyart.edu/film-school/in鈥?/a>|||If you wish to be in the world of filming, then yes, college gives you an extra advantage. And in this world, where people risk it all for the sake of standing or creating something from the lens of an electonic box, you'll need any chance you can get.
What films/movies should you watch if your an aspiring film director?
I want to be a film director, which movies would be good to watch for a sense of angles and such. Possible genre films as well? And indie XD
Thanks :)|||Kubrick is a master of framing and shot composition.
Scorsese is a great storyteller, there aren't many better.
Perhaps Kurosawa, he is a brilliant director.
Definitely watch Solaris and The Mirror, Russian films directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, they are two of the most beautifully shot films I've ever seen.|||Definitely horrors. Try going for the Stephen King movies. He was a genius. Hope that helps:)
Thanks :)|||Kubrick is a master of framing and shot composition.
Scorsese is a great storyteller, there aren't many better.
Perhaps Kurosawa, he is a brilliant director.
Definitely watch Solaris and The Mirror, Russian films directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, they are two of the most beautifully shot films I've ever seen.|||Definitely horrors. Try going for the Stephen King movies. He was a genius. Hope that helps:)
What's the comedy film in the 1980s about a man falsely diagnosed and told only have few days to live?
I forgot the title of the film, and who're the actors in it. But this was one of the funniest films I've ever watched as a kid, and wanted to see it again. Please help! Thanks.|||Short Time (1990) starring Dabney Coleman?
Plot:
Seattle detective Burt Simpson (Coleman) is mistakenly told he has two weeks to live due to a medical mix-up after a routine checkup. He finds out that his family will not be entitled to his retirement fund if he dies of natural causes; they can only get benefits if he is killed in the line of duty. For the remainder of the movie, he takes greater and greater risks in the hopes that a suspect ends up killing him.|||"Short Time" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100604/
heres the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiKiVF33x鈥?/a>|||"Joe Versus The Volcano"
It's a Tom Hanks movie. Very funny.
Plot:
Seattle detective Burt Simpson (Coleman) is mistakenly told he has two weeks to live due to a medical mix-up after a routine checkup. He finds out that his family will not be entitled to his retirement fund if he dies of natural causes; they can only get benefits if he is killed in the line of duty. For the remainder of the movie, he takes greater and greater risks in the hopes that a suspect ends up killing him.|||"Short Time" http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100604/
heres the trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiKiVF33x鈥?/a>|||"Joe Versus The Volcano"
It's a Tom Hanks movie. Very funny.
How do I add english subtitles to a japanese film with apparently only chinese subtitles?
The film is a DvDrip XviD. Thanks for you help.|||If the Chinese is soft subbed then you can just move it to another folder. You should first have the English subtitles written and timed and then open the video file, using VirtualDubMod and be sure to have the VobSub and K-Light Codec Pack in the same folder with the VirtualDubMod.
When you have the video file on the screen, go to 'video' click on filters, add / chose the 'textsub' then open the file of the subtitles (should be .srt or .sub) click ok, and again ok. now go to 'video' click on 'compression' click on Divx codec (so that you won't have a file the size of your entire hard disc)
After that you have to go to the 'file' 'save as' , and that's it.
Good Luck!
When you have the video file on the screen, go to 'video' click on filters, add / chose the 'textsub' then open the file of the subtitles (should be .srt or .sub) click ok, and again ok. now go to 'video' click on 'compression' click on Divx codec (so that you won't have a file the size of your entire hard disc)
After that you have to go to the 'file' 'save as' , and that's it.
Good Luck!
How long can blank camera film be kept before being unusable?
Do any photographers use old film for any reason i.e. quality, effect, etc?
Is there a chemical etc process to check how old the camera film is? (Say for instance a dead body was found with a roll of negatives in a plastic tube, or in the camera, would the Police be able to test it?)
Please help.|||I agree that freezing film is the best way to keep it usable "indefinitely." I'll make no bets how long that is, since film can be affected by abusive shipping and storage conditions prior to freezing. I've kept film in good condition for about a year past the expiration date by freezing before using it up, but YMMV...
I had used old unrefrigerated film on several occasions, basically because I had ran out of fresh film and scrounged up some expired stuff out of the proverbial sock drawer. Based on those experiences, IMHO the use of "over age" film (unexposed, unrefrigerated, and long past the expiration date) is likely to produce disappointing results. There'll be a likely shift to a blueish hue upon normal development (for color film), along with lowered contrast and rated speed (both color and black/white). The amount of the above is random judging from my experience. Sure, you can experiment with unrefrigerated outdated film for artistic reasons, but why bother? If you're looking for some special effect, it's easier to be knowledgeable and use the proper lighting/filters/developing procedure/etc. to being with.
To my knowledge, there's really no direct chemical way to specifically date film or an individual photograph. However, quite a lot of film had a lot number put along the edge, next to or near the manufacturer's name and brand of film. That information could be used to determine the manufacturing date, which could be used to say the photos could not been done before that time. Also, some higher end film cameras from about the mid 1980s onwards had an embedded device that could time/date stamp the edge of each photograph. Outside of that, it's most likely a guessing game....|||Unexposed ("blank") film can be kept indefinitely, even past its expiration date, provided it's been frozen.
As to whether any photographers use such expired film for creative purposes, I don't doubt they do, but I cannot think of anyone off the top of my head.
To the best of my knowledge, no such test exists; in that case, as outlined in your hypothetical example, it's "develop it and hope for the best."|||I wouldn't worry too much about expired film producing a serious change to the image. This is a post somebody did on a forum showing images taken recently with film that expired in 1986..
http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.p鈥?/a>
I have just bought some expired film from eBay, 5 rolls for 拢2 including delivery!. Expired Mar 2009. I have no concerns at all that it will be just fine, I will of course keep it in the fridge for the time being.
.|||. . . and they say dead men tell no tales . . .
I've used expired (a few years) unrefrigerated 35mm negative film and results look just fine. Though I'm sure if you kept them on the car dashboard they would get worse faster.
Is there a chemical etc process to check how old the camera film is? (Say for instance a dead body was found with a roll of negatives in a plastic tube, or in the camera, would the Police be able to test it?)
Please help.|||I agree that freezing film is the best way to keep it usable "indefinitely." I'll make no bets how long that is, since film can be affected by abusive shipping and storage conditions prior to freezing. I've kept film in good condition for about a year past the expiration date by freezing before using it up, but YMMV...
I had used old unrefrigerated film on several occasions, basically because I had ran out of fresh film and scrounged up some expired stuff out of the proverbial sock drawer. Based on those experiences, IMHO the use of "over age" film (unexposed, unrefrigerated, and long past the expiration date) is likely to produce disappointing results. There'll be a likely shift to a blueish hue upon normal development (for color film), along with lowered contrast and rated speed (both color and black/white). The amount of the above is random judging from my experience. Sure, you can experiment with unrefrigerated outdated film for artistic reasons, but why bother? If you're looking for some special effect, it's easier to be knowledgeable and use the proper lighting/filters/developing procedure/etc. to being with.
To my knowledge, there's really no direct chemical way to specifically date film or an individual photograph. However, quite a lot of film had a lot number put along the edge, next to or near the manufacturer's name and brand of film. That information could be used to determine the manufacturing date, which could be used to say the photos could not been done before that time. Also, some higher end film cameras from about the mid 1980s onwards had an embedded device that could time/date stamp the edge of each photograph. Outside of that, it's most likely a guessing game....|||Unexposed ("blank") film can be kept indefinitely, even past its expiration date, provided it's been frozen.
As to whether any photographers use such expired film for creative purposes, I don't doubt they do, but I cannot think of anyone off the top of my head.
To the best of my knowledge, no such test exists; in that case, as outlined in your hypothetical example, it's "develop it and hope for the best."|||I wouldn't worry too much about expired film producing a serious change to the image. This is a post somebody did on a forum showing images taken recently with film that expired in 1986..
http://forum.manualfocus.org/viewtopic.p鈥?/a>
I have just bought some expired film from eBay, 5 rolls for 拢2 including delivery!. Expired Mar 2009. I have no concerns at all that it will be just fine, I will of course keep it in the fridge for the time being.
.|||. . . and they say dead men tell no tales . . .
I've used expired (a few years) unrefrigerated 35mm negative film and results look just fine. Though I'm sure if you kept them on the car dashboard they would get worse faster.
How do I get the film out of a minolta maxxum 430si rz?
I recently got a minolta maxxum to borrow from a friend and I used the last of the film and it won't auto rewind how do i get the film out?|||Three steps..
One, find the round indent on the bottom of the camera with a round release in the center, you push it in.
Do not open the back yet...
Look at the rewind knob.. see the arrow.. only go in that direction or you will unscrew the top..go slow until you feel the pressure go very light, often with a bit of a pop like noise as the film lets go of the take up spool.
Then, wind a few more times just to make sure the film is back in the film can.
Then and only then do you open the back of the camera.
If you are unsure take it to a one hour film developer what has ppl who use film cameras to do it for you.
One, find the round indent on the bottom of the camera with a round release in the center, you push it in.
Do not open the back yet...
Look at the rewind knob.. see the arrow.. only go in that direction or you will unscrew the top..go slow until you feel the pressure go very light, often with a bit of a pop like noise as the film lets go of the take up spool.
Then, wind a few more times just to make sure the film is back in the film can.
Then and only then do you open the back of the camera.
If you are unsure take it to a one hour film developer what has ppl who use film cameras to do it for you.
Monday, December 12, 2011
How do i get a film studio to purchase the rights for my film?
I am working on a script for a movie right now and i want to know how I can a film studio to purchase the rights and will get a distributor to distribute it. How do i do that?|||Most Agencies and Production companies refuse to accept 'unsolicited material' as it opens them up to lawsuits. Filmmakers are constantly being sued by writers who insist their ideas were stolen from a screenplay they sent in the mail.
I suggest a number of paths.
1. Copywrite, then workshop your screenplay through websites like "TriggerStreet.com (which is admin'd by actor Kevin Spacey). Emerging writers will read and critique your work and the best ones are then read by industry professionals. The script for "Fanboys" was first developed at this site.
2. Go directly to the talent with your idea (Stars, Directors, etc). If they like it, they will package your script (with their agencies) which is how films are made these days.
3. As a new writer you have NO status with reputable agents which you need to present your screenplay to investors and Producers. Even if your script is a sure block-buster they will option it for next to nothing. An option gives them rights over a certain period of time (usually a year) to sell your script. Even if they sell it, you will be lucky to get 2 or 3 thousand dollars as the bulk of the studio fees will go to known writers hired to 'polish' or rewrite your script.
4. Simply produce your script yourself. Find the money, find the talent, find the crew and make your movie....If you have talent the film will be chosen for local festivals and industry professionals will approach you.
5. Pitch the finished film to distributors yourself at venues like Cannes or the Toronto Film Festival. Distributors will ONLY buy completed films, unless you are a known artist.
I suggest a number of paths.
1. Copywrite, then workshop your screenplay through websites like "TriggerStreet.com (which is admin'd by actor Kevin Spacey). Emerging writers will read and critique your work and the best ones are then read by industry professionals. The script for "Fanboys" was first developed at this site.
2. Go directly to the talent with your idea (Stars, Directors, etc). If they like it, they will package your script (with their agencies) which is how films are made these days.
3. As a new writer you have NO status with reputable agents which you need to present your screenplay to investors and Producers. Even if your script is a sure block-buster they will option it for next to nothing. An option gives them rights over a certain period of time (usually a year) to sell your script. Even if they sell it, you will be lucky to get 2 or 3 thousand dollars as the bulk of the studio fees will go to known writers hired to 'polish' or rewrite your script.
4. Simply produce your script yourself. Find the money, find the talent, find the crew and make your movie....If you have talent the film will be chosen for local festivals and industry professionals will approach you.
5. Pitch the finished film to distributors yourself at venues like Cannes or the Toronto Film Festival. Distributors will ONLY buy completed films, unless you are a known artist.
In the Film Rocky, where is that location that Rocky was running up the stairs located?
In the Film Rocky, where is that location that Rocky was running up the stairs located? Could you provide a address too?|||Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia|||In the movie Rocky runs up the 72 steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The museum gained a lot of notoriety for that scene in the film. Literally thousands of people come from all over the world to run up the steps every year. There's a really interesting book called Rocky Stories that was written by two journalists who spent a year going to the steps and interviewing the various people who showed up to run up them. I highly recommend it to anyone who is loves the movie. The book is great and very inspirational; just like the movie.|||It's The "Philadelphia Museum of Art" Address is 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia|||In the movie Rocky runs up the 72 steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The museum gained a lot of notoriety for that scene in the film. Literally thousands of people come from all over the world to run up the steps every year. There's a really interesting book called Rocky Stories that was written by two journalists who spent a year going to the steps and interviewing the various people who showed up to run up them. I highly recommend it to anyone who is loves the movie. The book is great and very inspirational; just like the movie.|||It's The "Philadelphia Museum of Art" Address is 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
How effective is it to use both the contraceptive film and the birth control pill?
I am on the pill and my boyfriend and i also use a condom. We don't want to use the condom anymore, so would the contraceptive film, work just as well with the pill?
Please and thank you.|||You don't even need to contraceptive film. The pill should be 100% effective.
Please and thank you.|||You don't even need to contraceptive film. The pill should be 100% effective.
What horror film would you consider the most disturbing for violence?
Mine if asked would be Seed as that film started with animal cruelty but the disturbing deaths and rotting of a dog, baby and lady. But the hammer death was brutal, lasted nearly 10 Min's and went over the top. Does anyone agree or know anything worse put to screen???|||devil's rejects|||cannibalistic holocaust
|||agree with phosho... this was really gory|||Elmo goes to Grouchland (dun dun dun!!!) lol. umm. never seen the seed, but the most horrific one i have heard of was Carey. (Sp?) My dad said he went to go see it, people ran out of the movie theatre.. its a little to old for my time though.|||I think Land of 1000 Corpses and Devil's Rejects can tie for first place. And I'm not usually disturbed by horror movies. Also, when the doctor cuts off his own foot in Saw 1 that really freaked me out.|||That's a tough one, but I would maybe go with either Hostel or any of the Saw movies. I haven't seen Seed.|||Cannibal Ferox.
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|||agree with phosho... this was really gory|||Elmo goes to Grouchland (dun dun dun!!!) lol. umm. never seen the seed, but the most horrific one i have heard of was Carey. (Sp?) My dad said he went to go see it, people ran out of the movie theatre.. its a little to old for my time though.|||I think Land of 1000 Corpses and Devil's Rejects can tie for first place. And I'm not usually disturbed by horror movies. Also, when the doctor cuts off his own foot in Saw 1 that really freaked me out.|||That's a tough one, but I would maybe go with either Hostel or any of the Saw movies. I haven't seen Seed.|||Cannibal Ferox.
Is an associates degree enough to suceed in the film industry?
I live in Florida and want to get an A.S in Motion Picture production at Palm Beach Community College. A lot of film directors either have no degree, a bachelors, or a masters. How will an A.S look on my resume? I will do internships as its part of the degree. Should I just get a bachelors?|||Education on film makers is a way of occupying time and making more contacts, get all the contacts you can.
However, you are correct in that a person in film making does not need an education as much as he/she need experience and training and talent. If you have the later then you can obtain the other things.
Simply keep working on making a film and keep your ideas to yourself unless you are pitching them to a producer.
However, you are correct in that a person in film making does not need an education as much as he/she need experience and training and talent. If you have the later then you can obtain the other things.
Simply keep working on making a film and keep your ideas to yourself unless you are pitching them to a producer.
What TV/film character is slightly scary and not good with the ladies?
My mate was horrible to me by calling me Will from the Inbetweeners.
He's slightly scary (scary eyes and stare) and has no luck with women. What TV or film character is most like him?|||ahahahaa and Will shits himself in the middle of exams, not exactly the best person to be compared to there
urmmmm MCLOVIN from superbad looks like a complete psycho and has no hope in hell with girls
He's slightly scary (scary eyes and stare) and has no luck with women. What TV or film character is most like him?|||ahahahaa and Will shits himself in the middle of exams, not exactly the best person to be compared to there
urmmmm MCLOVIN from superbad looks like a complete psycho and has no hope in hell with girls
How much does it cost to purchase a Panavision film camera used for movies?
How much does it cost to purchase a Panavision film camera used for movies?
I know it will be expensive.....I just want a round figure....|||Film cameras used in movies (such as those made by Panavision, Arriflex, etc.) are much much more expensive than digital cameras. The primary format used on most big movie productions is 35mm film cameras. The cheapest you'll ever see those things go for is around $20,000, but most movies will use ones that are tens of thousands $ more. I'll estimate that the average is about $60,000-70,000. Cheaper, not as good, format are 16mm film cameras. They cannot get footage like the higher definition 35mm cameras, but were commonly used by independent filmakekers- at least before the emergence of HD in digital. The 16mm cameras go for prices almost reasonable. I have seen some for as little as $4,000, but they too can be much more expensive, well into the $10,000's.
65mm cameras, also used by movie studios are much better and much more expensive than even the 35mm. I believe they are used on productions to be released in imax theaters. I really have no idea how much these things would go for.|||http://purchasemovies.net/
|||Lol..They r Preety Xpensive,They Gonna blow a HOLE in ur pocket,estimated around 700000 US $
So unless U r Steven Speilberg,dnt even think of purchasing them,even u need a Director License b4 u can get ur hands on them...|||You also might want to consider the cost of 35mm film!!|||You can only lease them--they're not for sale.|||go to yahoo search and type in your question
I know it will be expensive.....I just want a round figure....|||Film cameras used in movies (such as those made by Panavision, Arriflex, etc.) are much much more expensive than digital cameras. The primary format used on most big movie productions is 35mm film cameras. The cheapest you'll ever see those things go for is around $20,000, but most movies will use ones that are tens of thousands $ more. I'll estimate that the average is about $60,000-70,000. Cheaper, not as good, format are 16mm film cameras. They cannot get footage like the higher definition 35mm cameras, but were commonly used by independent filmakekers- at least before the emergence of HD in digital. The 16mm cameras go for prices almost reasonable. I have seen some for as little as $4,000, but they too can be much more expensive, well into the $10,000's.
65mm cameras, also used by movie studios are much better and much more expensive than even the 35mm. I believe they are used on productions to be released in imax theaters. I really have no idea how much these things would go for.|||http://purchasemovies.net/
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|||Lol..They r Preety Xpensive,They Gonna blow a HOLE in ur pocket,estimated around 700000 US $
So unless U r Steven Speilberg,dnt even think of purchasing them,even u need a Director License b4 u can get ur hands on them...|||You also might want to consider the cost of 35mm film!!|||You can only lease them--they're not for sale.|||go to yahoo search and type in your question
How do I stay focused during a 4 hour film class?
For about two hours we will watching the movie and then we will discuss it, as well as some film theory.
Still 4 hours in the same seat in the same room. It's maddening.|||Usually if they turn off the lights I will put my head on my arms and sleep and if I hear the teacher say something or start walking around I open my eyes. That's what I always do.|||Call the special victims unit, that's torture.|||Chew gum
Drink a monster or a redbull drink
Pour tapatio or cayenne pepper in your eyes
Listen to music|||that sounds like the best class ever, you get to do nothing
anywayy, you should text or doodle or something|||Crystal Meth|||Drink a Red Bull ..
Still 4 hours in the same seat in the same room. It's maddening.|||Usually if they turn off the lights I will put my head on my arms and sleep and if I hear the teacher say something or start walking around I open my eyes. That's what I always do.|||Call the special victims unit, that's torture.|||Chew gum
Drink a monster or a redbull drink
Pour tapatio or cayenne pepper in your eyes
Listen to music|||that sounds like the best class ever, you get to do nothing
anywayy, you should text or doodle or something|||Crystal Meth|||Drink a Red Bull ..
How do I add english subtitles to a japanese film with apparently only chinese subtitles?
The film is a DvDrip XviD. Thanks for you help.|||If the Chinese is soft subbed then you can just move it to another folder. You should first have the English subtitles written and timed and then open the video file, using VirtualDubMod and be sure to have the VobSub and K-Light Codec Pack in the same folder with the VirtualDubMod.
When you have the video file on the screen, go to 'video' click on filters, add / chose the 'textsub' then open the file of the subtitles (should be .srt or .sub) click ok, and again ok. now go to 'video' click on 'compression' click on Divx codec (so that you won't have a file the size of your entire hard disc)
After that you have to go to the 'file' 'save as' , and that's it.
Good Luck!
When you have the video file on the screen, go to 'video' click on filters, add / chose the 'textsub' then open the file of the subtitles (should be .srt or .sub) click ok, and again ok. now go to 'video' click on 'compression' click on Divx codec (so that you won't have a file the size of your entire hard disc)
After that you have to go to the 'file' 'save as' , and that's it.
Good Luck!
How much does it cost to purchase a Panavision film camera used for movies?
How much does it cost to purchase a Panavision film camera used for movies?
I know it will be expensive.....I just want a round figure....|||Film cameras used in movies (such as those made by Panavision, Arriflex, etc.) are much much more expensive than digital cameras. The primary format used on most big movie productions is 35mm film cameras. The cheapest you'll ever see those things go for is around $20,000, but most movies will use ones that are tens of thousands $ more. I'll estimate that the average is about $60,000-70,000. Cheaper, not as good, format are 16mm film cameras. They cannot get footage like the higher definition 35mm cameras, but were commonly used by independent filmakekers- at least before the emergence of HD in digital. The 16mm cameras go for prices almost reasonable. I have seen some for as little as $4,000, but they too can be much more expensive, well into the $10,000's.
65mm cameras, also used by movie studios are much better and much more expensive than even the 35mm. I believe they are used on productions to be released in imax theaters. I really have no idea how much these things would go for.|||http://purchasemovies.net/
|||Lol..They r Preety Xpensive,They Gonna blow a HOLE in ur pocket,estimated around 700000 US $
So unless U r Steven Speilberg,dnt even think of purchasing them,even u need a Director License b4 u can get ur hands on them...|||You also might want to consider the cost of 35mm film!!|||You can only lease them--they're not for sale.|||go to yahoo search and type in your question
I know it will be expensive.....I just want a round figure....|||Film cameras used in movies (such as those made by Panavision, Arriflex, etc.) are much much more expensive than digital cameras. The primary format used on most big movie productions is 35mm film cameras. The cheapest you'll ever see those things go for is around $20,000, but most movies will use ones that are tens of thousands $ more. I'll estimate that the average is about $60,000-70,000. Cheaper, not as good, format are 16mm film cameras. They cannot get footage like the higher definition 35mm cameras, but were commonly used by independent filmakekers- at least before the emergence of HD in digital. The 16mm cameras go for prices almost reasonable. I have seen some for as little as $4,000, but they too can be much more expensive, well into the $10,000's.
65mm cameras, also used by movie studios are much better and much more expensive than even the 35mm. I believe they are used on productions to be released in imax theaters. I really have no idea how much these things would go for.|||http://purchasemovies.net/
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|||Lol..They r Preety Xpensive,They Gonna blow a HOLE in ur pocket,estimated around 700000 US $
So unless U r Steven Speilberg,dnt even think of purchasing them,even u need a Director License b4 u can get ur hands on them...|||You also might want to consider the cost of 35mm film!!|||You can only lease them--they're not for sale.|||go to yahoo search and type in your question
What is the best way to convert old Cine film to a digital format?
I have inherited my grandfathers archive and I'd like to watch the footage and share it with the rest of the family. I have the projector but I don't know how to thread the film. I'm not rich enough to give it all to a specialist company. Can anyone help?|||Definitely take it to a specialist camera shop they will do it or know someone else who will. It might even be possible to convert to DVD now!|||take it to a shop that specialises in doing that sort of thing|||Find a place that transfers it over, and ask if you can set up a deal with them where they show you how to do it yourself. They might be more open to it if you offer them the projector when you're done, because they use those all the time.|||A friend did this recently and invested in specialist equipment but found the best result was to take a video of the film as it was being projected onto a screen. A decent digital camcorder (set up on a tripod) quite close to the screen and just below the projector will give good results (it will pick up the noise of the cine projector unless you can switch off the camera's mike.) Threading (or lacing up) the film is not difficult to work out but there should be a loop above and below the gate (where the light shines through) if there are no tensioning cogs.
Can i use a different brand of film for a Polaroid One 600 Classic Instant Camera ?
I want to get a Polaroid One 600 Classic Instant Camera but i can 't find any shops selling their film but i can get Fujifilm 's polaroid films . Can i use Fujifilm 's films for that camera ?|||Sorry, but your options are limited for integral type instant film for your One 600 camera. You can only use Polaroid Type 600 film in your camera, as none of the instant films made by Fuji will work.
You can get a Fuji Instax camera and use their new Instax film made for it.
Or you can switch to the Fuji instant film based on the old Polaroid Packfilms (peel-apart films) and get a vintage Polaroid Pack film camera. Check out the Land list to see which cameras work with it:
http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdca鈥?/a>|||Unfortunately Polaroid discontinued that film last year. You can still find some online, but it's quite pricey. Fuji is the only option now, but it's not the same film. You have to peel the picture from the backing at the appropriate time. The Polaroid film that most people have seen you didn't have to do anything to. You just waited for it to develop.
You can get a Fuji Instax camera and use their new Instax film made for it.
Or you can switch to the Fuji instant film based on the old Polaroid Packfilms (peel-apart films) and get a vintage Polaroid Pack film camera. Check out the Land list to see which cameras work with it:
http://www.rwhirled.com/landlist/landdca鈥?/a>|||Unfortunately Polaroid discontinued that film last year. You can still find some online, but it's quite pricey. Fuji is the only option now, but it's not the same film. You have to peel the picture from the backing at the appropriate time. The Polaroid film that most people have seen you didn't have to do anything to. You just waited for it to develop.
How to remove plastic-y film from stone tile I just purchased?
We just purchased some lovely stone tile, but a few (as in about 30) of the tiles are covered in a plastic-y film that is nearly impossible to remove. The plastic-y film is in a cross-hatch design. We can try and pick it off with our fingernails, but most of it is stuck tight. We tried soaking a tile in water to see if it will loosen, but nothing. Any ideas of how to remove it without damaging the delicate golden stone?|||I would recommend using sulfamic acid, it is sold at the Home Depot or your nearest Lowes. Don't be afraid, it's not hard to work with it. Just mix a gallon of water with 4 tablespoons of the acid, and then apply the mixture to your natural stone(s), just do not allow the mixture to sit for over 10 minites on the stone. While the acid mixture has sat on the stone for a few minites, take a hard bristle brush and scrub the stone tiles. After that, let the mixture sit for about 2 to 3 minites, and then wash the area with clean water, using a sponge.Good luck.|||try steaming it that might work hope it helps|||try some lacquer thinner|||Goo Gone. You can get it at any hardware or discount store. It works on anything sticky or oily (usually).
Can I take Polaroid undeveloped film for instant cameras through airport security machines?
I'm traveling later this week and I recently bought a Polaroid 600 Instant film camera. Can I send unopened, undeveloped packets of film through in my luggage or must I carry it in my carryon? If I take it in my carryon can I put it through x-ray machines or must it be hand inspected?|||600 ISO film should be fine, so yes, you can send it through the X-ray. You never want to put film in your checked luggage, as those X-rays are more powerful and thus, more damaging to film.
However, checkpoint X-rays are generally safe for film that is under 800 ISO.
If you're still uncomfortable with it being X-rayed, pull it out of your bag (along with your baggie of liquids, your laptop, breathing machine, etc.), and ask your film to be hand checked. They should be more than happy to oblige the request, so if you want it to be hand checked, just ask for it.
They will probably inform you that it's safe to be X-rayed, but ultimately, that's up to you. This applies to film and cameras containing film, and not to digital cameras, as the X-rays can't harm electronics.
Happy travels!|||I haven't had any probs with the security X-ray machine at passanger check. I've put exposed film in my checked luggage and nothing happened to it. The choice is yours I personally would bring it in my carry on.|||The luggage scanner will fog your film, it's a far more powerful scanner (xray) then the one your carry-on bag goes through.
As a long time photographer, I recommend taking it in your carry-on, and have the TSA to a hand check of your film.|||as far as i know no x-ray machines at airports will have any influence on undeveloped film. you will have to pass all luggage through an x-ray at any airport. These machines would not be in use if it would damage films.
However, checkpoint X-rays are generally safe for film that is under 800 ISO.
If you're still uncomfortable with it being X-rayed, pull it out of your bag (along with your baggie of liquids, your laptop, breathing machine, etc.), and ask your film to be hand checked. They should be more than happy to oblige the request, so if you want it to be hand checked, just ask for it.
They will probably inform you that it's safe to be X-rayed, but ultimately, that's up to you. This applies to film and cameras containing film, and not to digital cameras, as the X-rays can't harm electronics.
Happy travels!|||I haven't had any probs with the security X-ray machine at passanger check. I've put exposed film in my checked luggage and nothing happened to it. The choice is yours I personally would bring it in my carry on.|||The luggage scanner will fog your film, it's a far more powerful scanner (xray) then the one your carry-on bag goes through.
As a long time photographer, I recommend taking it in your carry-on, and have the TSA to a hand check of your film.|||as far as i know no x-ray machines at airports will have any influence on undeveloped film. you will have to pass all luggage through an x-ray at any airport. These machines would not be in use if it would damage films.
Is it easy to get a job in the film industry in Hollywood?
I'm about to start applying for production/direction jobs in the film industry in Hollywood. Is it difficult and what do I need on my job history and education to get one?|||You don't really need anything, almost everything that there is to be learned is on "on the job."
Start as a PA and work up. I don't think it'll be too hard, there is a LOT of work in Hollywood -- be open to tv as well as film or even corporate gigs. The trick is to keep busy and keep working.
You'll do fine if you love it.|||Extremely difficult. You first need the Green Card to work in the states, next you need to be 6 feet tall with gorgeous hair and legs and about 20. You need an agent who probably won't even consider you unless you have loads of jobs on your CV, even an Olivier Award won't make any difference if you don't fit other criteria.|||It depends on what you wanna do. You need a TV production class on your resume but other than that i dont know what u need. U can probably start as an intern with a few things on your resume but nothing big until you take the better classes. Once you do, just work your way up the filming ladder to the spot you want. Good luck!|||Off course
most of the stars look like beginners so you could go
is it obvious another one not a bad thing..in the ...cast|||just sleep with the producers|||well yes it is difficult.. you will find that those types of jobs are given within the circles of hollywood......
You will need experience and possibly educated in some form of theatre/movie making work.
But too be honest the chances of getting a job in hollywood are probably less than 1 in 100. sorry to dissapoint.. i would seriously consider looking for other work...|||the casting couch is still alive and healthy and of course if you have a celeb relation in the industry then your practically there other than that forget it!!|||talent + guts + publicity
Start as a PA and work up. I don't think it'll be too hard, there is a LOT of work in Hollywood -- be open to tv as well as film or even corporate gigs. The trick is to keep busy and keep working.
You'll do fine if you love it.|||Extremely difficult. You first need the Green Card to work in the states, next you need to be 6 feet tall with gorgeous hair and legs and about 20. You need an agent who probably won't even consider you unless you have loads of jobs on your CV, even an Olivier Award won't make any difference if you don't fit other criteria.|||It depends on what you wanna do. You need a TV production class on your resume but other than that i dont know what u need. U can probably start as an intern with a few things on your resume but nothing big until you take the better classes. Once you do, just work your way up the filming ladder to the spot you want. Good luck!|||Off course
most of the stars look like beginners so you could go
is it obvious another one not a bad thing..in the ...cast|||just sleep with the producers|||well yes it is difficult.. you will find that those types of jobs are given within the circles of hollywood......
You will need experience and possibly educated in some form of theatre/movie making work.
But too be honest the chances of getting a job in hollywood are probably less than 1 in 100. sorry to dissapoint.. i would seriously consider looking for other work...|||the casting couch is still alive and healthy and of course if you have a celeb relation in the industry then your practically there other than that forget it!!|||talent + guts + publicity
How do film makers fake actors getting shot?
How do film makers fake actors getting shot, especially in the head, and make it look so real? A scene I particularly have in mind is from The Departed when Billy Costigan (DiCaprio) gets shot in the head. Thanks guys.|||There a pipe strapped to Leonardos back running all the way up to behind his head, its only like 20-50mm diameter and has a bend so that it is directly behind his head but aimed away its usually attached to a high pressure cannister, at the bottom out of the shot of the screen. and they just remote detonate so all the blood looks like its coming directly out the back of his head. His jacket and the camera angle disguise the effect. The entry shot from the front of the head is a digital effect (this was first used in Saving Private Ryan).
Another way they do for example in the film Goodfellas is they shoot the actor and then someone is just to the side of the camera and has a paintball contraption advice to shoot blood on the wall behind the actor in synch with the blank gunshot that is fired so it looks like one smooth realistic shot. For the front of the face they shoot low pressure fake blood onto the actors forehead or might have a string with a red blot of blood that they pull off the actor and shoot it in reverse so that when it is sped up and edited it looks like the actor has been shot in forward motion.|||It will depend on how they shoot it and where etc...
They'll often use things called "squibs" which is a small amount of explosive. So small it would not hurt the actor or stunt person. T
They will also have little blood bags (the size of an un-blown up balloon or smaller) and when it goes off, the "blood" (syrup and colouring) is released...
Another way they do for example in the film Goodfellas is they shoot the actor and then someone is just to the side of the camera and has a paintball contraption advice to shoot blood on the wall behind the actor in synch with the blank gunshot that is fired so it looks like one smooth realistic shot. For the front of the face they shoot low pressure fake blood onto the actors forehead or might have a string with a red blot of blood that they pull off the actor and shoot it in reverse so that when it is sped up and edited it looks like the actor has been shot in forward motion.|||It will depend on how they shoot it and where etc...
They'll often use things called "squibs" which is a small amount of explosive. So small it would not hurt the actor or stunt person. T
They will also have little blood bags (the size of an un-blown up balloon or smaller) and when it goes off, the "blood" (syrup and colouring) is released...
What would be good scary film for a fourteen year old to watch?
I am fourteen and I want to know what are good scary films that are scary for my age bu not a propar horror film like saw!|||So ... you're looking for some "scary films" but without the over the top gore (saw, the texas chainsaw massacre, the hills have eyes etc. ...)
Ok, I would suggest to you "The Others":
A wife, her daughter and her son believe that they are being haunted by ghosts. Having just moved in, and when a fog overlaps the entire premises, "The Others" (which I watched when I was about your age) was eerie with a really good twist at the end. Guarantied scares ;)
Also, another film that's ... well quite limited in the gore is "Frozen":
When a group of friends decide to venture out for the weekend for a skiing trip they don't anticipate that late at night when everyone has left to go home they'd be forgotten about on a ski lift, high up from the ground and almost impossible to get off. Adam Green directs this, he puts in a lot of effort into characterisation which makes the trauma the group of friends endure even more effective. This film provides good wee scares and I'd definitely recommend it to you :)
Lastly, I'd recommend these two films if your scared of being in inclosed spaces and if you're claustrophobic. "Buried" and "The Decent" are two great little thrillers/horrors that'll be sure to give you a scare ;-) "Buried" focuses on the character of Paul, he faces the dilemma of being trapped in a coffin, still alive, but with limited air, a mobile phone and a lighter he has to try and figure out who put him there and why. On the edge of your seat stuff, seriously good scares! :)
... and "The Decent" focuses on a group of women, who get more than what they bargained for having ventured into an unmapped cave system for the thrill of it. When they get trapped inside the cave (similar to "Buried") they have to try and find a way out ... but what they don't know is this ... they're not alone. Tense stuff, definitely worth a watch.
I hope you find this information helpful and that you'll give these films a try :-)|||Horror/Thriller/Suspense Movies:
1. The Glass House
2. Red Eye
3. The Skeleton Key
4. The Ring
5. The Grudge
6. The Others
7. Insidious-haven't seen it though
8. Jaws
9. Drag me to Hel_
10. Devil
11. Darkness Falls
Teens:
1. The Stepfather
2. When a Stranger Calls
3. Prom Night
4. The Uninvited
5. One Missed Called
6. The Haunting of molly hartley-haven't seen it though
Hope this helps!|||The Strangers ( or the foriegn original "Them") is pacey and supernatural, but wont give you nightmares. its fun for a night in.|||The Haunting
The Fog
Poltergeist
The Village of the Damned.|||The ring, its not that scary|||Poltergeist (1982)|||Rest Stop
Se7en
Wolf Creek
Psycho
Orphan|||jaws..dead alive....black sheep.....taxi driver...cannibal holocaust|||husk
Ok, I would suggest to you "The Others":
A wife, her daughter and her son believe that they are being haunted by ghosts. Having just moved in, and when a fog overlaps the entire premises, "The Others" (which I watched when I was about your age) was eerie with a really good twist at the end. Guarantied scares ;)
Also, another film that's ... well quite limited in the gore is "Frozen":
When a group of friends decide to venture out for the weekend for a skiing trip they don't anticipate that late at night when everyone has left to go home they'd be forgotten about on a ski lift, high up from the ground and almost impossible to get off. Adam Green directs this, he puts in a lot of effort into characterisation which makes the trauma the group of friends endure even more effective. This film provides good wee scares and I'd definitely recommend it to you :)
Lastly, I'd recommend these two films if your scared of being in inclosed spaces and if you're claustrophobic. "Buried" and "The Decent" are two great little thrillers/horrors that'll be sure to give you a scare ;-) "Buried" focuses on the character of Paul, he faces the dilemma of being trapped in a coffin, still alive, but with limited air, a mobile phone and a lighter he has to try and figure out who put him there and why. On the edge of your seat stuff, seriously good scares! :)
... and "The Decent" focuses on a group of women, who get more than what they bargained for having ventured into an unmapped cave system for the thrill of it. When they get trapped inside the cave (similar to "Buried") they have to try and find a way out ... but what they don't know is this ... they're not alone. Tense stuff, definitely worth a watch.
I hope you find this information helpful and that you'll give these films a try :-)|||Horror/Thriller/Suspense Movies:
1. The Glass House
2. Red Eye
3. The Skeleton Key
4. The Ring
5. The Grudge
6. The Others
7. Insidious-haven't seen it though
8. Jaws
9. Drag me to Hel_
10. Devil
11. Darkness Falls
Teens:
1. The Stepfather
2. When a Stranger Calls
3. Prom Night
4. The Uninvited
5. One Missed Called
6. The Haunting of molly hartley-haven't seen it though
Hope this helps!|||The Strangers ( or the foriegn original "Them") is pacey and supernatural, but wont give you nightmares. its fun for a night in.|||The Haunting
The Fog
Poltergeist
The Village of the Damned.|||The ring, its not that scary|||Poltergeist (1982)|||Rest Stop
Se7en
Wolf Creek
Psycho
Orphan|||jaws..dead alive....black sheep.....taxi driver...cannibal holocaust|||husk
How long does it take to make an animated film?
I would like to know the average amount of time it takes to make an animated film, particularly for the Disney company, if anyone knows. If possible, please link me to a website with more information.|||It widely depends on the type, how detailed or what the style of animation (each producer has a different style) It'll also depend if it's being based off a certain manga, and of course how long it is, the skills of the teams and their numbers,how well of a job they actually want to do...
Often times they need to work on character design and story board items-plan that out good and thorough (again, if it's based of manga, the time frame here will be much different)
and so on and so forth.
Good animations take years to make-anywhere for 2-4 years, maybe more.
But keep this in mind; fifteen minutes or even less of a rather poor quality show, already planned out, maybe be half put together already, takes easily two weeks. And like I said, that's poor quality, maybe even pooerer story line...|||it varies depending on what kind of animation, the animation team itself, and the company making the animation. But, on average about 4 years
Often times they need to work on character design and story board items-plan that out good and thorough (again, if it's based of manga, the time frame here will be much different)
and so on and so forth.
Good animations take years to make-anywhere for 2-4 years, maybe more.
But keep this in mind; fifteen minutes or even less of a rather poor quality show, already planned out, maybe be half put together already, takes easily two weeks. And like I said, that's poor quality, maybe even pooerer story line...|||it varies depending on what kind of animation, the animation team itself, and the company making the animation. But, on average about 4 years
Which christmas film has a poor family that take refuge in a toy store and catch a criminal santa?
It's a mother and her chldren i think and they're homeless and they live in the toy store. It's my favourite christmas film ever but I don't know what it's called?|||Plot summary for
The Greatest Store in the World (1999) (TV) More at IMDbPro 禄
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Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternitive place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels. Written by Pat McCurry {laraspal00@aol.com}|||"Somebody Killed Her Husband" stars Farrah Fawcett and Jeff Bridges has a toy store as part of the setting.
The Greatest Store in the World (1999) (TV) More at IMDbPro 禄
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Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternitive place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels. Written by Pat McCurry {laraspal00@aol.com}|||"Somebody Killed Her Husband" stars Farrah Fawcett and Jeff Bridges has a toy store as part of the setting.
What are some good professional film-making tutorials I should use?
I want to learn how to direct films, but do not want to go to film school. Are there any good professional tutorials or DVDs out there I can learn from?|||http://www.internetvideomag.com/makemovi鈥?/a>
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/
http://www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewto鈥?/a>
http://www.lafcpug.org/tutorials.html
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/
http://vimeo.com/groups/filmschool/video鈥?/a>
http://www.mediacollege.com/video/
http://www.videocopilot.net/forum/viewto鈥?/a>
http://www.lafcpug.org/tutorials.html
http://www.windowsmoviemakers.net/
http://vimeo.com/groups/filmschool/video鈥?/a>
Which christmas film has a poor family that take refuge in a toy store and catch a criminal santa?
It's a mother and her chldren i think and they're homeless and they live in the toy store. It's my favourite christmas film ever but I don't know what it's called?|||Plot summary for
The Greatest Store in the World (1999) (TV) More at IMDbPro 禄
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Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternitive place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels. Written by Pat McCurry {laraspal00@aol.com}|||"Somebody Killed Her Husband" stars Farrah Fawcett and Jeff Bridges has a toy store as part of the setting.
The Greatest Store in the World (1999) (TV) More at IMDbPro 禄
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Geraldine and her two daughters, Livvie and Angeline, are living rough on the streets on London. When their van blows up, they must find an alternitive place to stay. At first, they live in temporary housing, but the conditions are unbearable. Geraldine reacts quickly and the family decides to take up residence in Scottley's, the best department store in London. They must keep it a secret from doorman Brian (whom the girls call Mr. Whiskers), and a couple of bumbling thieves who want to rob the store safe of its jewels. Written by Pat McCurry {laraspal00@aol.com}|||"Somebody Killed Her Husband" stars Farrah Fawcett and Jeff Bridges has a toy store as part of the setting.
How to make a short film look professional?
I'm making a short film for my A2 films studies practical piece. I have been using proper lights, tripods etc and we have industry standard editing equipment.
It still looks a little amateur, how do I make it look clean?|||just wondering what editing programme are you using?
how is it looking amateur? do you have music? is it a document or role play?|||get good programs
It still looks a little amateur, how do I make it look clean?|||just wondering what editing programme are you using?
how is it looking amateur? do you have music? is it a document or role play?|||get good programs
Is 720p good enough to film in nowadays or should I get a 1080 camcorder?
I have one that can film in 720 at 30 fps. Will this be suitable for a feature length documentary film that is sure to be one of the finest of all time?|||If you can afford a better one ,you should get a 1080 camcorder which is better.
Where are the best places online to promote a film project donation page?
My film group needs money for our new pilot. We have a page on indiegogo but I am looking to find more exposure. Are there sites online where you can promote a donation page where people are more likely to give?|||Facebook is really the only idea that comes up for me. I'm not really experienced in this type of thing. But try Facebook, you never know!
Is an associates degree enough to suceed in the film industry?
I live in Florida and want to get an A.S in Motion Picture production at Palm Beach Community College. A lot of film directors either have no degree, a bachelors, or a masters. How will an A.S look on my resume? I will do internships as its part of the degree. Should I just get a bachelors?|||Absolutely. If you are lucky enough you probably don't even need a degree but I guess that would depend on if you know someone in the business
What is a good way to remove the smoky film from car windows?
I bought a used car and the former owner was a smoker. There is a thin layer of white film on the interior of the windows that I can't get rid of. Any ideas?||| One of the best glass cleaners is water mixed with Vinegar, try mixing it about 25% vinegar and then stir it up and use warm water.
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way don't waist you money on fancy cleaners bec if the right mixture of vinegar and water and a few washes all that smoke should come off with no problem at all.I use to be a window cleaner and for dif business's and assorted glass for buses and did finally assembly work of pop glass coolers and that's what we used too.|||You're quite welcome
|||A good glass cleaner will work.
|||Just clean the window with automotive glass cleaner that is streak free and anti-fogging. Also you can put the defroster on.|||my mom always used water with vinegar in it and she swears by it. i know it sounds like douche but it works!|||Try a glass cleaner called "Invisible Glass" Walmart and most auto parts stores carry it. Also use newspaper to remove it from the windows. Most paper towels are chemically treated which causes streaks and they leave lint. Newspaper won't leave streaks or lint.|||A mixture of diluted Alcohol and vinegar
Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way don't waist you money on fancy cleaners bec if the right mixture of vinegar and water and a few washes all that smoke should come off with no problem at all.I use to be a window cleaner and for dif business's and assorted glass for buses and did finally assembly work of pop glass coolers and that's what we used too.|||You're quite welcome
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|||A good glass cleaner will work.
|||Just clean the window with automotive glass cleaner that is streak free and anti-fogging. Also you can put the defroster on.|||my mom always used water with vinegar in it and she swears by it. i know it sounds like douche but it works!|||Try a glass cleaner called "Invisible Glass" Walmart and most auto parts stores carry it. Also use newspaper to remove it from the windows. Most paper towels are chemically treated which causes streaks and they leave lint. Newspaper won't leave streaks or lint.|||A mixture of diluted Alcohol and vinegar
What is the most famous film group discusion on friendster?
I want to know more about film and how you make it, minimal person and assistance to make a film.|||grape attacks
How can I start off my personal statement for film and media studies?
I want to study film and media studies but I dont know how I can start my personal statement. HELP|||you could start with a film quote from for example a hugely influential film or your favourite film of a film quote about the importance of film. For example you could say "His whole life was a million to one shot" from Rocky and say that films have the power to inspire and motivate their audiences. And by seeing a character that they can relate to, such as Rocky, who has had a hard life, succeed then it can help them to reach their own goals. You could bring in stats about movie audiences vs tv audiences and talk about the importance of film in relation to different types of media.
Or you could talk about what you personally love film with or without the help of a quote. Personally I'm a film fan because movies are the ultimate escapism. They can take you across and beyond the world, into the past, present and future. In the space of a day you can fly across the universe in star trek, gallop across the wild west with John Wayne and fall in love with Brad Pitt. They are fantastic and can take you amazing places. I guess you just have to find a way of getting you passion for film and media studies across as well as explaining why you wan to study them.
Good Luck!!
Or you could talk about what you personally love film with or without the help of a quote. Personally I'm a film fan because movies are the ultimate escapism. They can take you across and beyond the world, into the past, present and future. In the space of a day you can fly across the universe in star trek, gallop across the wild west with John Wayne and fall in love with Brad Pitt. They are fantastic and can take you amazing places. I guess you just have to find a way of getting you passion for film and media studies across as well as explaining why you wan to study them.
Good Luck!!
What's the difference between the aesthetics of a video and a film?
How can you differ video from a film? For instance, what would you say about Vertov's Man With a Movie Camera? Is it a video or a film? Why/why not?|||Although I'm not quite sure I understand what you're getting at with the question, I'll give it a shot.
Man with a Movie Camera is a film because it was shot on film. At least that's how I define film.
Aesthetically speaking, the film "look" comes from the shallow depth of field and softer image. Video is sharp and everything stays in focus. Even shooting wide open and zoomed in, you won't achieve a depth of field that will pass for film (assuming you're not using a 35mm adapter).
Also, a lighting and sound crew go a long ways to getting the film "feel", but even if something is shot on video and looks like film then I still consider it video.
Man with a Movie Camera is a film because it was shot on film. At least that's how I define film.
Aesthetically speaking, the film "look" comes from the shallow depth of field and softer image. Video is sharp and everything stays in focus. Even shooting wide open and zoomed in, you won't achieve a depth of field that will pass for film (assuming you're not using a 35mm adapter).
Also, a lighting and sound crew go a long ways to getting the film "feel", but even if something is shot on video and looks like film then I still consider it video.
Can you tell what brand the 35mm film is from the negative?
I am going through my old negatives, and noticed some sets of photos are better than others. I assume it has a lot to do with film quality/brand, so I would like to know if it is possible to determine the brand of film used by the markings on the negatives themselves. That way I know what film to purchase again. Thanks in advance! :)|||First, Yes you can know what type of film the negatives are. Almost all film (almost regardless of the format: 35mm, 110, 2x2, etc.) have a coding on the edges on the negative. In this case the coding is on the top and/or bottom of the film: right under/above the track of holes and maybe even in the track. You just have to know the code and you'll be able to find what film it was. For instance my favorite 35mm was TMAX 400 (B/W) which has the code TMY400; it's funny because it's cousin Tri X 400 was marked TX400. I'm sure there's a list you can look up on the Internet.
Now, film is only one of the factors for a good picture. The film determines color saturation and resolution (this is how grainy or ungrainy a photo is). So yes, photos are influenced by the film. However, the most important part in Photography has to be the exposure (proper amount of light absorbed by the film). So even with crappy film, the picture can turn out beautiful if the exposure was right versus a pro-film with poor exposure which will look crappy. The only way you can tell the difference in film is to compare pictures from one film versus the other in the SAME situation with the SAME camera. Film choice, in all actuality, is really subjective.|||Usually you could find it on the side if the negative strip, along with the number frame it is and everything.
Interesting enough, now, with the huge boom in the digital era, manufacturers are making less and less film for people with SLR cameras to buy, hence film that was cheap back then is actually now more expensive. It's such a loss, because eventually in the the coming years, film is going to stop being made. This s so sad because not only do prints that are done with film and enlargers (old fashioned =] ) last longer, but they are just so much more beautiful.|||Most negatives have the film brand in the margin above the image. Kodak, Fuji, Agfa ect. should appear somewhere on the strip.
The quality of the film doesn't necessarily affect the quality of the photo. The original exposure, processing and how the negs were stored can have a lot to do with their current condition.
Now, film is only one of the factors for a good picture. The film determines color saturation and resolution (this is how grainy or ungrainy a photo is). So yes, photos are influenced by the film. However, the most important part in Photography has to be the exposure (proper amount of light absorbed by the film). So even with crappy film, the picture can turn out beautiful if the exposure was right versus a pro-film with poor exposure which will look crappy. The only way you can tell the difference in film is to compare pictures from one film versus the other in the SAME situation with the SAME camera. Film choice, in all actuality, is really subjective.|||Usually you could find it on the side if the negative strip, along with the number frame it is and everything.
Interesting enough, now, with the huge boom in the digital era, manufacturers are making less and less film for people with SLR cameras to buy, hence film that was cheap back then is actually now more expensive. It's such a loss, because eventually in the the coming years, film is going to stop being made. This s so sad because not only do prints that are done with film and enlargers (old fashioned =] ) last longer, but they are just so much more beautiful.|||Most negatives have the film brand in the margin above the image. Kodak, Fuji, Agfa ect. should appear somewhere on the strip.
The quality of the film doesn't necessarily affect the quality of the photo. The original exposure, processing and how the negs were stored can have a lot to do with their current condition.
I have drained my jacuuzi and found a dark film that is very difficult to remove.Any ideas how to remove it?
I was away from the jacuzzi for 3 weeks, and suspect that my friend had not been treating the water.
(It is normally treated with bromide tablets, muratic acid and Ph up and down chemicals, as well as having an ozone apparatus built into the system.)
Could this be the cause of this film build up?
The water is heated by a propane heater.|||Try using liquid diswashing cleanser. Soak it. It may be mold.
(It is normally treated with bromide tablets, muratic acid and Ph up and down chemicals, as well as having an ozone apparatus built into the system.)
Could this be the cause of this film build up?
The water is heated by a propane heater.|||Try using liquid diswashing cleanser. Soak it. It may be mold.
What is the liklihood to be cast in a film role without being signed to an agency?
I don't have an agent yet, but I'm looking at auditions already. I don't neccessarily mean big roles in big movies, obviously, but I mean more than an extra role. Perhaps more of a small supporting role in a low budget film. Do I have a chance without an agent?|||Not that great.
You should definitely get an agent, and that should increase your chances to 100 %|||yeah, you can start by extra and then you can put in on your resume and get an agent|||None. Plus, you must be a member of either Actors Equity or Screen Actors Guild. Both require an investment on your part and it is not cheap! The only thing you could try is an "extra" spot.|||Very low budget or student films, sure, but mainstream film roles? Slim to none.|||unless its an open call like local theater or student films or
some independent films you will need experience and an agent. your
chances are slim with an agent. without one you won't know
when and where the interviews are for things that fit you. your
chances will be less than slim to none.
You should definitely get an agent, and that should increase your chances to 100 %|||yeah, you can start by extra and then you can put in on your resume and get an agent|||None. Plus, you must be a member of either Actors Equity or Screen Actors Guild. Both require an investment on your part and it is not cheap! The only thing you could try is an "extra" spot.|||Very low budget or student films, sure, but mainstream film roles? Slim to none.|||unless its an open call like local theater or student films or
some independent films you will need experience and an agent. your
chances are slim with an agent. without one you won't know
when and where the interviews are for things that fit you. your
chances will be less than slim to none.
If i film a location that is haunted will i see something on camera?
If i film a location that is haunted will i see something on camera?|||Only if your mind is so open that it interprets a fire fly crawling across a camera as a ghost. No but seriously, i agree with everyone else; you need luck, and a polaroid camera|||It depends.
You might get lucky... you might not.|||its possible yes, the best way to film ghosts is with a poloroid camera, and thankfully, they decided to bring them back,
You might get lucky... you might not.|||its possible yes, the best way to film ghosts is with a poloroid camera, and thankfully, they decided to bring them back,
What are some things I should know about buying a Minolta 35mm film camera off of ebay?
I want to buy one sometime soon, and I've been looking into them for a few months now. I know you'd most likely have to purchase film online and what not. But what films do minoltas use exactly? Just any? Like Kodak?|||Minolta's are great cameras and they have excellent lenses. Good Choice. Now the great majority of them use plain old 35 mm film, so just choose your favorite brand ( I recommend Kodak or Fuji).
As far as buying on Ebay,
People give Ebay a bad rap. Yes there are scammers but if you do your due diligence ( IE check out the seller's user ratings, how long he has been on Ebay, etc) you can avoid problems.You shouldn't have to spend more than $50 for a nice Minolta. Just do your research and you will be okay.|||The first thing is many of us here on the forum would recommend you run from ebay. We've heard so many horror stories about people taken, receiving faulty (at times not even working) cameras. It's sad that so many who want only to make a quick buck have dumped their stuff on ebay.
Buy from a reputable store or someone you know but not ebay.
As far as buying on Ebay,
People give Ebay a bad rap. Yes there are scammers but if you do your due diligence ( IE check out the seller's user ratings, how long he has been on Ebay, etc) you can avoid problems.You shouldn't have to spend more than $50 for a nice Minolta. Just do your research and you will be okay.|||The first thing is many of us here on the forum would recommend you run from ebay. We've heard so many horror stories about people taken, receiving faulty (at times not even working) cameras. It's sad that so many who want only to make a quick buck have dumped their stuff on ebay.
Buy from a reputable store or someone you know but not ebay.
How easy is it for an editor to get hired in the film industry?
I know it his hard to brake into the film industry for say videographers, directors, and so on. And I know that people who know how to do 3D and special effects are hired faster. But how easy is it for an editor to get hired in the film industry?|||It's hard to get into the film industry, period. What I mean is that it's hard to get the top position jobs. Jobs like being the cinematographer or director or editor, they usually require a lot of experience.
Before you even think of getting into the film business, you have to understand that it's not like most workplaces where you have a set schedule and a set place. The thing about the movie industry is that it's a temporary job, there are many people who want to do it and lots of competition and it requires a lot of your time. Sometimes, you might have to work for 12 hours a day for 3 weeks straight or something. Also, you have to be willing to locate to specific areas and studios and be there months at a time. Also, most people make average wages and don't make a lot of money, and the jobs are temporary.
There are film schools that help train people and may help in getting people hired.
If you want to break into the moviemaking industry, you're gonna usually start from the bottom. If you can move to a place where there are movie production studios, maybe you can start applying for assistant jobs. You might have to do clean-up work and stuff. Or you could try going to film school, where you could learn more about your special area of interest, and that might help you get an entry-level position at a movie production company. It'll usually take a year to two years and you may get into some financial debt, which you'll have to pay back.
Whether you choose to go to school or you get hired, the most important skill you can learn and possess, believe it or not, is reliability and being responsible. Basically, you've got to learn to work hard, be able to follow directions, being able to get to places on time, be able to work on your own and complete projects in a timely manner. That's the most important thing. That's what production companies are looking for. Work on those things.
Then, once you break in and get that first job, you'll be at the bottom of the rung, but with time, you'll learn more and more and you'll make more and more business connections. Just know that it takes years to learn all the ropes and learn how to use all of the equipment. Little by little, you work your way up. That's how it is. That's how all people in the film industry got to where they are. If you like the film business, though, then definitely go for it. You never know what can happen. You have to like doing it, though, because like I said, all film jobs are temporary and you constantly have to be finding new projects to work on, but as long as you like what you do, then you'll at least have fun doing it.
Before you even think of getting into the film business, you have to understand that it's not like most workplaces where you have a set schedule and a set place. The thing about the movie industry is that it's a temporary job, there are many people who want to do it and lots of competition and it requires a lot of your time. Sometimes, you might have to work for 12 hours a day for 3 weeks straight or something. Also, you have to be willing to locate to specific areas and studios and be there months at a time. Also, most people make average wages and don't make a lot of money, and the jobs are temporary.
There are film schools that help train people and may help in getting people hired.
If you want to break into the moviemaking industry, you're gonna usually start from the bottom. If you can move to a place where there are movie production studios, maybe you can start applying for assistant jobs. You might have to do clean-up work and stuff. Or you could try going to film school, where you could learn more about your special area of interest, and that might help you get an entry-level position at a movie production company. It'll usually take a year to two years and you may get into some financial debt, which you'll have to pay back.
Whether you choose to go to school or you get hired, the most important skill you can learn and possess, believe it or not, is reliability and being responsible. Basically, you've got to learn to work hard, be able to follow directions, being able to get to places on time, be able to work on your own and complete projects in a timely manner. That's the most important thing. That's what production companies are looking for. Work on those things.
Then, once you break in and get that first job, you'll be at the bottom of the rung, but with time, you'll learn more and more and you'll make more and more business connections. Just know that it takes years to learn all the ropes and learn how to use all of the equipment. Little by little, you work your way up. That's how it is. That's how all people in the film industry got to where they are. If you like the film business, though, then definitely go for it. You never know what can happen. You have to like doing it, though, because like I said, all film jobs are temporary and you constantly have to be finding new projects to work on, but as long as you like what you do, then you'll at least have fun doing it.
How hard is it to find jobs in the film industry after you have taken some film courses?
How hard is it to find jobs in the film industry after you have taken some film courses at college or university? I dont expect to make it big or anything, but will i be able to make a living out of having a career in film making?|||Depends on what you want to do. And where you live.
You'll start as a production assistant (gopher) regardless.
But yes, you can make a living out of it.|||The more experience you have, the more successful you will be.
You'll start as a production assistant (gopher) regardless.
But yes, you can make a living out of it.|||The more experience you have, the more successful you will be.
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How would a car made out of paper and film caps exhibit inertia at rest?
I have no idea what the answer to this would be. Inertia is restistence to change in motion, but I don't understand how my small car made out of index cards and film caps for wheels would exhibit this.|||Inertia: Without outside forces, a body at rest remains at rest, while a body at motion remains in motion.
This applies whether referring to a piece of tissue, or a huge rock.|||Inertia could be demonstrated by putting the car on a sheet of paper and then yanking the paper away. The car will move some, but slides some and doesn't keep up with the paper. If its wheels were sliding frictionlessly on the paper it wouldn't move at all. It slides because staying with the accelerating paper would require a force (due to its mass and the rotational inertia of the wheels) that is larger than the friction force.
This applies whether referring to a piece of tissue, or a huge rock.|||Inertia could be demonstrated by putting the car on a sheet of paper and then yanking the paper away. The car will move some, but slides some and doesn't keep up with the paper. If its wheels were sliding frictionlessly on the paper it wouldn't move at all. It slides because staying with the accelerating paper would require a force (due to its mass and the rotational inertia of the wheels) that is larger than the friction force.
What is the highest grossing film of all time relative to when it was released?
What is the highest grossing film of all time relative to when the movie was released? I know that the Titanic was the highest grossing film monetarily, but if you check the inflation rates and movie ticket prices/ number of tickets sold, I'm pretty sure that Star Wars IV (released in 1977, when ticket prices were much much cheaper) is the winner. Can someone verify this with me or prove me wrong?|||I think it is Avatar. $2,782,185,928. Release date: December 10, 2009. For film information and news: http://www.artremote.com/|||unfortunately no, as much as I am a Star Wars fan, it is Gone With the Wind. here are the numbers as listed by boxofficemojo.com. The first number is the adjusted gross, the second is the actual gross, the last is the year relesed
1 Gone with the Wind MGM $1,618,377,500 $198,676,459 1939^
2 Star Wars Fox $1,426,738,000 $460,998,007 1977^
3 The Sound of Music Fox $1,140,747,200 $158,671,368 1965
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Uni. $1,136,253,200 $435,110,554 1982^
5 The Ten Commandments Par. $1,049,310,000 $65,500,000 1956|||I think you might have to go farther back than that. Silent films in the day were easily worldwide.|||No it was Gone with the Wind.|||Gone with the Wind
1 Gone with the Wind MGM $1,618,377,500 $198,676,459 1939^
2 Star Wars Fox $1,426,738,000 $460,998,007 1977^
3 The Sound of Music Fox $1,140,747,200 $158,671,368 1965
4 E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial Uni. $1,136,253,200 $435,110,554 1982^
5 The Ten Commandments Par. $1,049,310,000 $65,500,000 1956|||I think you might have to go farther back than that. Silent films in the day were easily worldwide.|||No it was Gone with the Wind.|||Gone with the Wind
What are the benefits and the dangers of using film as evidence for historical events?
What are the benefits and the dangers of using film as evidence for historical events?|||It depends on what time of film you're using. Are you using actual footage, i.e. footage of the Vietnam war shot during the war, or are you using a film adaptation? Film can be very useful for analyzing historical events, but remember that they represent the biases of the writers and the director, and do not always have a large amount of accuracy. Many historical films are created for entertainment purposes only, with small amounts of truth.
So, if you are using a film, do your research about it first.
Also, see "History on Film, Film on History" by Rosenstone.|||editing...you can always take out what you don't want others to see.|||You have to make sure it is news or documentary film to know it is truth. If you use movies it is a fictionalized account, even if it is based on true events. The good thing is you don't have to read and you get a better idea of why it was important at the time.|||Film is great evidence...if it is shot on the scene. MOVIES are no evidence whatsoever, they are entertainment, first, foremost and ONLY.|||Films would be a heavily biased source of information. If you had film from Nazi Germany, say, it would be to promote Nazis. Film from wwii America - even in newsreels - would be biased in favour of American nationalism.|||The above answers are very good, but in general film is just as likely to be tainted with bias as any other form of historical documentation. Specifically, the person who shot the film (or directed the shooting of the film) could be preserving images either helpful or hostile to a pre-existing agenda, or may be looking for the preservation of images of an embarrassing event or statement to hurt one side while hindering another.
However, (actually, I was writing this when Naz F placed his post so...) there is another danger that has not been covered in the earlier posts. As film is both an educational as well as an entertainment tool, it is often likely to be manipulated to fit into a story line rather than standing on its own merits. Specifically, in such venues as documentaries from mass media providers, film clips are chosen for their visual impact and ability to illustrate a certain point or idea regardless of whether the image employed is actually legitimately from the incident being discussed (for instance, I have seen documentaries on the later stages of the Second World War in the Pacific that use images of American bombing airplanes that had actually become obsolete by the time of the actual battle but the image was used because the visual impact was far more compelling than a similar image of a more relevant airplane, among many other things). This is also because, since film and television (and now digital computer images) have been employed so readily and so overwhelmingly that such an enormous pool of visual resources almost screams out to be cherry-picked to please an intended audience.
So, if you are using a film, do your research about it first.
Also, see "History on Film, Film on History" by Rosenstone.|||editing...you can always take out what you don't want others to see.|||You have to make sure it is news or documentary film to know it is truth. If you use movies it is a fictionalized account, even if it is based on true events. The good thing is you don't have to read and you get a better idea of why it was important at the time.|||Film is great evidence...if it is shot on the scene. MOVIES are no evidence whatsoever, they are entertainment, first, foremost and ONLY.|||Films would be a heavily biased source of information. If you had film from Nazi Germany, say, it would be to promote Nazis. Film from wwii America - even in newsreels - would be biased in favour of American nationalism.|||The above answers are very good, but in general film is just as likely to be tainted with bias as any other form of historical documentation. Specifically, the person who shot the film (or directed the shooting of the film) could be preserving images either helpful or hostile to a pre-existing agenda, or may be looking for the preservation of images of an embarrassing event or statement to hurt one side while hindering another.
However, (actually, I was writing this when Naz F placed his post so...) there is another danger that has not been covered in the earlier posts. As film is both an educational as well as an entertainment tool, it is often likely to be manipulated to fit into a story line rather than standing on its own merits. Specifically, in such venues as documentaries from mass media providers, film clips are chosen for their visual impact and ability to illustrate a certain point or idea regardless of whether the image employed is actually legitimately from the incident being discussed (for instance, I have seen documentaries on the later stages of the Second World War in the Pacific that use images of American bombing airplanes that had actually become obsolete by the time of the actual battle but the image was used because the visual impact was far more compelling than a similar image of a more relevant airplane, among many other things). This is also because, since film and television (and now digital computer images) have been employed so readily and so overwhelmingly that such an enormous pool of visual resources almost screams out to be cherry-picked to please an intended audience.
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