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My favorite thing about making films over the last 25 years is how you're able to put on different hats throughout the process. I love the act of making, fixing, and getting the story as close to perfection as you can. I probably put myself out there most as a cinematographer, but I love getting picky about pixels and bits behind a computer as well. A few years ago, I decided to take off some "hats" and leave them for other people to wear, thinking of them as things I can appreciate, and learn about, but not things I need to be an expert in: -Graphics -Composer -Actor -Distributor And proudly wear the following hats as often as possible: -Cinematographer -Writer -Editor -Sound Designer -Colorist Occasionally, I also have to wear this one. It's loud and embarrassing and it doesn't fit me well: -Fundraiser Anyway, here's my sound mixing reel:

SAG-AFTRA Won't Budge As Studios Push To Own Actors' Likenesses In Perpetuity: An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Though negotiators from both the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) met this past weekend in hopes of bringing Hollywood's ongoing labor strike to an end, contract talks have reportedly stalled once again due to the desire of studios to own performers' digitally scanned likenesses in perpetuity. Previously, the AMPTP insisted that its most recent proposed contract was its "best and final" offer. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, SAG-AFTRA refused and walked away from the negotiations over the AMPTP's insistence on pushing for new rules regarding the use of people's likenesses that would ultimately leave actors in the lurch. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the AMPTP's newest contract would allow studios to secure the digitally scanned likenesses of all Schedule F performers -- members of the guild making more than the minimum $32,000 / episode rate for series or more than $60,000 for feature films. The AMPTP has been trying to get SAG-AFTRA on board with the idea of studios paying actors for their likenesses since the strike began earlier this year. Because this most recent proposal would allow studios to use digital scans of dead actors without the consent of their estates or the guild, however, SAG-AFTRA has refused and expressed its desire for changes that would require the studios to pay actors each time their faces are used and receive consent from those actors before doing so. On Monday evening, SAG-AFTRA posted a short message to X (formerly Twitter) stating, "There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including AI." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

SAG-AFTRA Won't Budge As Studios Push To Own Actors' Likenesses In Perpetuity: An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Though negotiators from both the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) met this past weekend in hopes of bringing Hollywood's ongoing labor strike to an end, contract talks have reportedly stalled once again due to the desire of studios to own performers' digitally scanned likenesses in perpetuity. Previously, the AMPTP insisted that its most recent proposed contract was its "best and final" offer. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, SAG-AFTRA refused and walked away from the negotiations over the AMPTP's insistence on pushing for new rules regarding the use of people's likenesses that would ultimately leave actors in the lurch. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the AMPTP's newest contract would allow studios to secure the digitally scanned likenesses of all Schedule F performers -- members of the guild making more than the minimum $32,000 / episode rate for series or more than $60,000 for feature films. The AMPTP has been trying to get SAG-AFTRA on board with the idea of studios paying actors for their likenesses since the strike began earlier this year. Because this most recent proposal would allow studios to use digital scans of dead actors without the consent of their estates or the guild, however, SAG-AFTRA has refused and expressed its desire for changes that would require the studios to pay actors each time their faces are used and receive consent from those actors before doing so. On Monday evening, SAG-AFTRA posted a short message to X (formerly Twitter) stating, "There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including AI." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

🎬 Lights, camera, SOUND – the heart of cinematic magic! Ever witnessed a killer #SoundMix turn an okay picture into a stunner? True story! But here's the kicker: great visuals won't salvage lackluster sound. That's why too many #LowBudgetMovies suffer the 'low-budget' vibe. #Filmmakers often splurge on top-tier #FilmCameras 🎥, lenses, and epic #steadicam moves, then skimp on #SoundDesign, #Foley, and #SoundMixing. At Filmmakers Ranch, we've seen this story way too many times. So, we teamed up with Apex Post to launch our #SoundPostProduction service – Apex Post OKC! Imagine: an official #DolbyAtmos theatrical mixing room primed to elevate your film's audio. But the magic isn't just the room – it's the maestro behind the console. Meet Jon Vogl, our sound guru with 15 years at 20th Century Fox Studios in #Hollywood. From blockbusters to indie gems like Focus Features "Blue Bayou" and "12 Years A Slave," Jon's got the magic touch. Big news! You don't need to film in Oklahoma for perks! Thanks to the Oklahoma Film & Music Office, out-of-state projects snag post-production incentives. Saving money, vibing in Oklahoma – best of both worlds! 🌟 Now, here's the gold mine – involve Jon early! Imagine an initial consultation at no cost, diving into your script with zero strings attached. Jon's insights from script stage to set? Game-changer! Those ideas incorporated into shooting and sound captured #OnSet? They define #post-production magic! Think of it as planting seeds for cinematic gold early on! And guess what? We'll even review initial sound dailies in our theater to give feedback. Bottom line: Jon's early input could elevate your project from good to extraordinary. Brainstorm with Jon – free, valuable, and your ticket to new heights! 🚀 🎥🎶✨ For more info, click here: https://lnkd.in/gkiPYWd5

🎯 Quick Tip: Aside from having 3D Skills, you need to polish your directing Skills as well. To create these product commercials, you need to create a Story board with every sequence that will make up the entire Video. This particular Sequence was the opening Shot. I needed it be Vibrant and dramatic enough to Hook the Viewer. Knowing the Music Prior to doing your storyboards also pays off to deciding the Speed and mood of the shot. #happyclient #blender3d #3dartist #cyclesrender #render #Cake #valentine

🎥 Trick: Use a gimbal to stabilize your shots for a professional look. 'Digital Filmmaking for Beginners' shows how smooth footage can elevate your music video. A gimbal reduces camera shake and allows for fluid motion, making your shots look more polished and cinematic. This is especially useful for dynamic scenes or when following the artist. #trapcarproduction #mytrapcar #musicvideo

SAG-AFTRA Won't Budge As Studios Push To Own Actors' Likenesses In Perpetuity: An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Verge: Though negotiators from both the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) met this past weekend in hopes of bringing Hollywood's ongoing labor strike to an end, contract talks have reportedly stalled once again due to the desire of studios to own performers' digitally scanned likenesses in perpetuity. Previously, the AMPTP insisted that its most recent proposed contract was its "best and final" offer. But according to The Hollywood Reporter, SAG-AFTRA refused and walked away from the negotiations over the AMPTP's insistence on pushing for new rules regarding the use of people's likenesses that would ultimately leave actors in the lurch. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the AMPTP's newest contract would allow studios to secure the digitally scanned likenesses of all Schedule F performers -- members of the guild making more than the minimum $32,000 / episode rate for series or more than $60,000 for feature films. The AMPTP has been trying to get SAG-AFTRA on board with the idea of studios paying actors for their likenesses since the strike began earlier this year. Because this most recent proposal would allow studios to use digital scans of dead actors without the consent of their estates or the guild, however, SAG-AFTRA has refused and expressed its desire for changes that would require the studios to pay actors each time their faces are used and receive consent from those actors before doing so. On Monday evening, SAG-AFTRA posted a short message to X (formerly Twitter) stating, "There are several essential items on which we still do not have an agreement, including AI." Read more of this story at Slashdot.

How to Produce a Feature Movie in 1 year As I was thinking about this, I realized it’s not always THAT simple, but it’s important to know the steps involved and how short a time it could CONCEIVABLY TAKE. Months 1-2 - Script Development Months 1-4 - Financing begins (prelim budget, schedule, planned events, pitch decks and business plans) Months 3-4 - Casting - at least shortlisting your leads and figuring out who could be the poster person for the movie. Months 5-6 - Preproduction Months 7 - Production Months 7-9 - Editing Month 10-11 - Sound, music, VFX, Colour. Month 12 - Final Sound Mix, Online Master, Ship! Now, is it that easy? Of course! Though some of these may take a little longer. For example, if you still need to write the script, then the first part will take more time. But conceivably, all things aligned, you could get there with this timeline! Imagine having that script you wrote finished and ready to show at a festival or a theatre 1 year today! Join our kickoff on March 12 and we can start this journey together. https://lnkd.in/g5Nk88ZB

The duration of a video doesn’t determine the cost to create. It’s a common misconception that in the video production world, a “short video” = cheaper than a longer one. Not always true. Take the annual John Lewis Christmas ad for example. Just 30 seconds long. But costs £Millions in production. Why? It involves a lot of moving parts, resources, creative development, multiple crew and filming days, location hire, specialist equipment, actors, voice-over, music composition, visual FX, etc. Whereas a relatively simple sit-down interview with some compelling supporting footage of your business/products, could be 3 minutes in duration, but cost just a few £k. It all depends on the creative elements and resources that go into your production, and the result you need for your available budget.