Comments for Follow My Film http://followmyfilm.com Wed, 23 May 2012 18:36:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on What Do You Think I Should Do Next? by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/03/what-do-you-think-i-should-do-next/#comment-2390 Wed, 23 May 2012 18:36:26 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6923#comment-2390 Thanks, Miguel!

]]> Comment on What Do You Think I Should Do Next? by Miguel N. http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/03/what-do-you-think-i-should-do-next/#comment-2386 Tue, 22 May 2012 07:32:14 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6923#comment-2386 I enjoyed the 7 films, but now I’ll like to see a web series. I’ll love to follow it week by week.

]]> Comment on The Joys of Gate-Making by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/17/the-joys-of-gate-making/#comment-2372 Thu, 17 May 2012 15:54:05 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=7486#comment-2372 Quite true, Jim. And, honestly, the delayed/long-term nature of filmmaking has been one of my top obstacles.

Your reference to a complex industrial process is right on and I’d like to add its more like an abstract industrial process. In other words, we rarely deal with concrete elements, versus the auto worker.

It’s funny you mention photography. I too worked with traditional still film for many years (had my own darkroom), but compared to motion picture film work, still photography, even traditional, was immediately gratifying!!! I used to shoot up to 4 or 5 rolls of film, process them and print proof sheets all within a day. And if I was really motivated, I would make enlargements. That was immensely satisfying…

]]> Comment on The Joys of Gate-Making by Jim http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/17/the-joys-of-gate-making/#comment-2370 Thu, 17 May 2012 13:57:01 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=7486#comment-2370 Concrete, work with the hands certainly is satisfying. I believe it’s one of the “filters” or selectors for doing film work. I mean, if you are not a person who can take satisfaction in a long-term project without a lot of direct feedback until the end of the process, you will have a tough time making a film. I used to be a photographer and my friend the painter had a hard time with developing film and making prints (old days, remember?) because he needed to make a gesture and see the paint in front of him on the canvas. On one level, filmmaking remains a complex industrial process that happens to have this artistic core.

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2367 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:38:48 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2367 Never too busy to reply!

Yeah, Avid is pretty serious stuff.

I’m a HUGE Mac fan, so I’m pretty committed to it for the time being, but who knows what will happen in the future. I bet some other Mac-based editing software pops up.

I’ll definitely check out Premiere Pro – thanks!

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Sajib http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2366 Tue, 15 May 2012 16:23:17 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2366 Thanks for replying, Christopher. I thought you’d be too busy to reply. :)

I went through Avid’s website and I’m kinda doomed. That is one hell of a suite of software. They have a lot of software for each category, even 3 different software for home video editing! That’s at least not my piece of cake. :|

I’ve heard of Final Cut Pro. Some of my friends use it. I still don’t have a Mac but I want to get one as soon as I can afford. Maybe then I’ll try it. Thanks for letting me know. And you can give Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects a try. It works on Mac and a lot of professionals use it along with other editing interfaces.

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2365 Tue, 15 May 2012 15:19:32 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2365 Hey, Sajib! I really admire your determination to learn! Personally, I have only edited on a Mac with Final Cut Pro, which I love; however, there are people who swear by Avid, which is the original editing software. Plus, as you may know, Final Cut Pro has undergone major changes, which some people really dislike.

I’m going to keep using my system with Final Cut Pro for as long as I can. Honestly, I really don’t have any experience with a Windows-based editing system. Sorry I can’t help you out more…

But definitely let me know when have something to share! I’m excited for you…

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by virtuos and beautiful http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2361 Sun, 13 May 2012 00:54:54 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2361 Wow…that is quite a process! I have no doubt your film will be exposed by this fall ^_^

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2360 Sat, 12 May 2012 18:38:51 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2360 So far, Girlfriend 19 has not been accepted to any festivals, mainly because we have submitted only to the tip-top festivals in the USA (and one internationally). However, I am now submitting the film to more regional festivals for this coming Fall season, so please keep your fingers crossed XXX!

Unfortunately, the festival submission/acceptance process is a very long one. It takes months to find out when you are accepted or not.

Thank you for your patience and for asking!!!

cB

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by virtuos and beautiful http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2358 Sat, 12 May 2012 02:10:57 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2358 When is GF 19 going to exposed in a festival?

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Sajib http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2354 Wed, 09 May 2012 19:33:21 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2354 I’m still learning a bit of video editing just so I can get a basic film made. :) So far I’ve tried Sony Vegas Pro (and Adobe After Effects for some visual elements). While Adobe Premiere Pro is the leader in the industry, my computer is unable to run it. It requires 64-bit architecture PC. My CPU supports 64-bit Windows but some other software I use conflict with 64-bit operating systems. So, I’m having to stick to Sony Vegas Pro.

If you have any suggestions regarding software to use for post-production/processing, I will appreciate it very much.

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2353 Wed, 09 May 2012 18:16:21 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2353 It’s fantastic, Juli! Do go for it. The process does not take long and is all online. The turnaround time after submission is about a month. I believe they consider applications at the 15th of every month, then get back with a decision within a few weeks. So if you miss the 15th deadline, you have to wait a bit longer. But it’s every month.

The great thing about FA is that they don’t subjectively discriminate a project. In other words, they don’t sit there and judge a project as cool enough for them. They simply want to be sure it is an artistic venture rather than a commercial venture. And the truth is that a truly indie film is an artistic venture to begin with.

Check it out!

]]> Comment on Resource and Donation Based Filmmaking by Juli Jackson http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/09/resource-and-donation-based-filmmaking/#comment-2352 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:52:15 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6614#comment-2352 I have read a lot about Fractured Atlas lately. I wondered how gaining sponsorship would go. How long did the application process take?

]]> Comment on What Do You Think I Should Do Next? by Christopher http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/03/what-do-you-think-i-should-do-next/#comment-2346 Fri, 04 May 2012 18:56:56 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6923#comment-2346 Thanks for the feedback, Cait!

]]> Comment on What Do You Think I Should Do Next? by Caitlin Rose Williams http://followmyfilm.com/2012/05/03/what-do-you-think-i-should-do-next/#comment-2345 Fri, 04 May 2012 16:57:00 +0000 http://followmyfilm.com/?p=6923#comment-2345 I would love to see a short film or web series.

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