Motion Sktches Ep. 4 - Writing For Actors: Part 1
Produced By:
Celtx
on 28 Jul 2008
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Description: At the heart of every movie is (more...) performance; the interpretation of the words on the page into living breathing characters. But how do you write for performance? How do actors think? How do you construct a movie that actors can sink their teeth into? Miranda Otto (Lord of the Rings, The Thin Red Line, Cashmere Mafia) and Jeremy Sims (Fireflies) lend their views to this episode, which explores the relationship between the script and performer. (less)
BFX: Decapitation Effect
Added on: 09 Oct 2007
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Description: There comes a time in every filmmaker's (more...) life when he needs to lop off a head. When I was a kid, I'd cut the camera and replace heads with basketballs, but this is Erik Beck we're taking out, so you know things are going to get messy. Cuddle up close to your styrofoam heads, jugs of fake blood, and stunt dummies, and enjoy. You'll need the effects from our Limb Tear, Fake Heads, and Blood Shooter episodes to do this one. And check out Rambo, in theaters Jan 25! (less)
Views: 7
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Duration: 06:29
Radio Controlled Camera Pod: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
Added on: 16 May 2008
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Description: This episode is sponsored by the (more...) upcoming film "21" and Erik is taking on his most challenging build to date. A R/C camera rig that can tilt and pan like an expensive security camera. Watch what happens when Erik goes over budget, talks with Kate Bosworth and plays an illegal game of Hungry Hungry Hippos!Check out the Build Plans (less)
Views: 6
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Duration: 05:55
Film Noir - 4 Minute Film School
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: Are you a fan of the darker movies? Do (more...) Batman, Touch of Evil, Sin City, and The Maltese Falcon make you pee your pants (You don't pee your pants while watching your favorite movies!?!...well...yea...me neither)? Learn how to get that look with the right lighting, writing, and tons of other great tips. Even if you don't make movies...this ode to Film Noir will have you jumping in your seat (or promptly leaving it). (less)
Views: 6
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Duration: 05:00
Weekend Extra: Shot Composition
Added on: 09 Oct 2007
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Description: Wide shots, close ups, tons of rules to (more...) break, and much more. In this episode of Weekend Extra, we give you some basics on setting up your shots. And what are you giving us? Really!?!?!?! I always wanted that!!!!Special thanks to Ross, for his "Contra Zoom" video. (less)
SteamPunk Goggles for Less than $10: Threadbanger - BFX Crossover
Added on: 17 Sep 2008
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Description: Evenin Gov na! How lucky you are to (more...) have that datascope (a.k.a. computer); for now you can build yourself some SteamPunk Goggles for your next bioscope (a.k.a. movie)! Check out this Friday s episode of ThreadBanger to get the designs for your SteamPunk Costumes!Special thanks to Abney Park for providing us with some Tesla-powered tunes.The lexicon of this description was provided by The Gatehouse. (less)
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Duration: 07:25
Build a Fake Wall you can Smash : BFX
Added on: 17 Sep 2008
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Description: Here on BFX we do what we re told, and (more...) this week you want us to build a fake wall you can smash through! This episode has it all! Smash Walls, monkeys, detectives, and murder. Plus we announce our new online store! (less)
Q and Erik and Justin: Sundance Special
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: In this special episode Justin and Erik (more...) sit down and answer all your burning Sundance questions. Find out which movie was our favorite and why Justin should never do an Irish accent. (less)
Views: 5
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Duration: 03:45
Dolly Tips: 4 Minute Film School
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: So you built your dolly, didn't you? You (more...) didn't!??! Then why are you watching Indy Mogul? Build your dolly and watch this episode to learn how to use it. (less)
Views: 5
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Duration: 04:48
Make a 3D Movie: 4 Minute Film School
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: Sick of making BORING two dimensional (more...) movies? Watch this episode to learn how to shoot and edit 3D video and even build a rig just for 3D movie making. Buy 3D glasses here: http://www.best3dglasses.com (less)
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Duration: 04:55
BFX: Make a Ninja Costume, Snap a Neck, and Walk on Walls
Added on: 09 Oct 2007
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Description: Are you tired of being picked on by the (more...) neighborhood samurai? Do you feel the urge to throw a smoke bomb and run away from awkward social situations? Then you need to watch part one of Indy Mogul's two part Ninja extravaganza! Erik will show you how to dress like a Ninja, (safely) snap necks like a Ninja and run on walls. All for under $35 dollars. We are also announcing the winner of our Pumpkin Carving Contest! (less)
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Duration: 06:16
Indy Mogul Bonus Episode: Tips and Clips with Anson and Don #3
Added on: 17 Sep 2008
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Description: Anson and Don are back! Today they (more...) wanted to tell the Indy Mogul community about how the best directors work with their actors, and as usual, they have a clip of their new project! Check it out and give us your tips on working with actors below! (less)
Views: 4
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Duration: 01:40
Indy Mogul Bonus Episode: Tips and Clips with Anson and Don
Added on: 17 Sep 2008
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Description: Don Most and Anson Williams of Happy (more...) Days fame are working on a new short film and wanted to pass on some film tips to you, the Indy Mogul community. So sit back relax and learn about cheap filmmaking! (less)
Views: 4
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Duration: 02:25
Weekend Extra - Hole in the Chest
Added on: 09 Oct 2007
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Description: VIEWER SUBMISSION FROM ROBERTWhat do you (more...) do when you need a "Hole in the Chest" effect? DUH! Build a "GORE BOX"....obviously!!!! I never thought I'd see the day when we'd need some called a "Gore Box" for an effect, but...what else would you expect for a "Hole in the Chest" effect? (less)
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Duration: 08:07
THE DAUGHTER
Produced By:
magauchsein
on 14 Jan 2007
Tags: daughterhobbiesfilmmakinggerman(more...)polish(less)
Description: Film made by Daniel, Marcin, Laura and (more...) Charlee. It was made as a completely spontaneous german - polish project while Daniel and Marcin visited me in sommer 2006.
The video sequences were made with a little Panasonic DMC-FX8 "LUMIX" camera.
The film is dedicated to all petrol stations all over the world (less)
Blood Filled Fake Hand: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: We've showed you how to make a fake hand (more...) before, but this time it's going to be better and bloodier! For less then $35 bucks Erik shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half! Get the detailed BUILD PLANS! (less)
Q & Erik: Text, Chroma Keying and Making Arm Fangs
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: Yeah, that's right, we said ARM FANGS! (more...) This week on Q & Erik, we discuss how to make said "arm fangs" as well as how to not make your skin disappear while keying out your green screen shots as well as how to make text on Final Cut Pro. (less)
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Duration: 06:08
Mortal Kombat Cyborg Face: Fun Cheap Video Effects: Indy Mogul
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: Are you a big Mortal Kombat fan? Do you (more...) need a cool terminator or cyborg effect? Do you love Hannah Montana? If you answered "YES" to any of these questions then you need to watch this episode! Check out the Build Plans (less)
Views: 3
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Duration: 04:24
Q & Erik: Mics, Lens Water-Stain, Stop Motion and President of Mogulville!
Added on: 15 May 2008
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Description: This week on Q and Erik, we discuss (more...) microphone extension cords, how to dry a water stain inside your camera lens, some stop motion tips and FINALLY the mystery of the President of Mogulville is revealed... For official rules please click here (less)