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Cinema AdvancedCinema AdvancedCinema Advanced is dedicated to the creation of digital independent cinema. Here you'll find advice, tutorials, and tips on how to make your own digital films, as well as some of my own creations.
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Indie Pro Tip: Keep the team small
2008-05-29 04:18:00 When you are building a crew for your first, second, or even 100th movie, it’s always good to ask yourself just how much crew is necessary to complete the film. Do you really need all those people loafing around the set? Trust me, you won’t have to worry about left over donuts…the actors ... More About: The Team , Team , Small , Indie
The Cloverfield method of film marketing
2008-01-22 07:53:00 The movie Cloverfield did astoundingly well this weekend. On my other site, ourCloverfield Review has been receiving tons of hits over the past few weeks, so it wasn’t a bit surprise for me to see it at Number 1 this weekend. But what can we, as filmmakers learn from the way Cloverfield ... More About: Marketing , Film , Distribution , Producing
Film Finance and Distribution - Keep on keeping on.
2007-12-21 21:08:00 Today’s post is going to be something a bit more on the inspirational side rather than being purely technical (and secretly I’m also testing something on the backend…shhh…don’t tell anyone). Nearly any venture, any idea, any product…or anything…works at least some of the time. Specifically, what am I getting at? Fund raising… More About: Personal , Finance , Film , Financing , Distribution
Film Finance and Distribution - Keep on keeping on.
2007-12-21 21:08:00 Today’s post is going to be something a bit more on the inspirational side rather than being purely technical (and secretly I’m also testing something on the backend…shhh…don’t tell anyone). Nearly any venture, any idea, any product…or anything…works at least some of the time. Specifically, what am I getting at? Fund raising… More About: Personal , Finance , Film , Financing , Distribution
Done Moving
2007-12-19 20:42:00 Just a quick note to let everyone know I’m done moving. I’ve bought a neat little desk set up, as opposed to the folding table and cardboard boxes I was using. I don’t know what it is, I make a decent living, but I still manage to live a pretty ghetto lifestyle. ... More About: Personal , Moving
Done Moving
2007-12-19 20:42:00 Just a quick note to let everyone know I’m done moving. I’ve bought a neat little desk set up, as opposed to the folding table and cardboard boxes I was using. I don’t know what it is, I make a decent living, but I still manage to live a pretty ghetto lifestyle. ... More About: Personal , Moving
What is your ideal facility?
2007-12-17 22:46:00 I’ve recently been in talks with a local non profit agency about a film and media facility they wish to create. The question was posed to me, “What would you need to improve your productions?” I realized that my answer would be incredibly from your average beginner. I have a good access ... More About: Misc , Ideal
What is your ideal facility?
2007-12-17 22:46:00 I’ve recently been in talks with a local non profit agency about a film and media facility they wish to create. The question was posed to me, “What would you need to improve your productions?” I realized that my answer would be incredibly from your average beginner. I have a good access ... More About: Misc , Ideal
Don?t make this indie movie mistake.
2007-12-02 22:24:00 There is a conventional wisdom when it comes to making movies, that is often expressed as “Show, don’t tell”. But that can mean alot of things to different people. I really think its one of those things that, essentially is good advice, but can be so easily misinterpreted, that it actually does more ... More About: Movie , Directing , Indie , Make , Filmmaking
Don?t make this indie movie mistake.
2007-12-02 22:24:00 There is a conventional wisdom when it comes to making movies, that is often expressed as “Show, don’t tell”. But that can mean alot of things to different people. I really think its one of those things that, essentially is good advice, but can be so easily misinterpreted, that it actually does more ... More About: Movie , Directing , Indie , Make , Filmmaking
Moving, upcoming features, film finance, and other such nonsense
2007-12-01 23:58:00 No film tips here. Just a little note to say I’m going to be moving over the next few weeks. Not far…down the road actually. But needless to say updates may be a little sporadic. However, I can tell you about what I’m currently working on: More About: Website , Finance , Film , Misc , Features
Moving, upcoming features, film finance, and other such nonsense
2007-12-01 23:58:00 No film tips here. Just a little note to say I’m going to be moving over the next few weeks. Not far…down the road actually. But needless to say updates may be a little sporadic. However, I can tell you about what I’m currently working on: More About: Website , Finance , Film , Misc , Features
Keeping your crew happy
2007-11-29 18:33:00 Maintaining a good crew So now that you’ve found the right people, and said all right magic words (for those who don’t know the magic words are “Sundance” “Van Sant” and “Japanese”). You have a crew. How do you keep that crew? More About: Directing , Happy , Producing , Crew , Production Management
Keeping your crew happy
2007-11-29 18:33:00 Maintaining a good crew So now that you’ve found the right people, and said all right magic words (for those who don’t know the magic words are “Sundance” “Van Sant” and “Japanese”). You have a crew. How do you keep that crew? More About: Directing , Happy , Producing , Crew , Production Management
New Feature: Subscribe by email
2007-11-29 17:34:00 I’ve added a new feature to the site. You can now subscribe via email, using the text box at the far right of this page. Subscribe now to get all my latest tips and advice straight to your inbox. More About: Website , Email , Feature
New Feature: Subscribe by email
2007-11-29 17:34:00 I’ve added a new feature to the site. You can now subscribe via email, using the text box at the far right of this page. Subscribe now to get all my latest tips and advice straight to your inbox. More About: Website , Email , Feature , Scribe
How to find top quality crew.
2007-11-28 20:28:00 It’s your first film, you’re under the gun and have to get things done. Money is disappearing by the second. The actors are getting antsy (or possibly drunk). You look up into the sky and scream…”Where the hell is everybody?”. Sound familiar? You need to learn how to find a ... More About: Directing , Find , Producing , Quality , Crew
How to find top quality crew.
2007-11-28 20:28:00 It’s your first film, you’re under the gun and have to get things done. Money is disappearing by the second. The actors are getting antsy (or possibly drunk). You look up into the sky and scream…”Where the hell is everybody?”. Sound familiar? You need to learn how to find a ... More About: Directing , Find , Producing , Quality , Crew
Self Distribution for your film
2007-11-28 01:20:00 You’re a DIY filmmaker. An independent. You’re won’t let anyone tell you how to make your film. So why are you going to let the distributors tell you how to sell your film? Or what if you’ve already tried the traditional distribution route, and no distributors are interested. Maybe its time ... More About: Film , Distribution , Filmmaking
Self Distribution for your film
2007-11-28 01:20:00 You’re a DIY filmmaker. An independent. You’re won’t let anyone tell you how to make your film. So why are you going to let the distributors tell you how to sell your film? Or what if you’ve already tried the traditional distribution route, and no distributors are interested. Maybe its time ... More About: Film , Distribution , Filmmaking
Four ways supply your film with wardrobe for next to nothing.
2007-11-23 18:14:00 As they say, the clothes make the man. Never is that more true than in the realm of film. Pay attention the next time your watching any Hollywood, or even well produced indie movie. They aren’t running around in jeans and a t-shirt. Wardrobe counts for alot…but unfortunately when you are ... More About: Film , Directing , Producing , Robe
Four ways supply your film with wardrobe for next to nothing.
2007-11-23 18:14:00 As they say, the clothes make the man. Never is that more true than in the realm of film. Pay attention the next time your watching any Hollywood, or even well produced indie movie. They aren’t running around in jeans and a t-shirt. Wardrobe counts for alot…but unfortunately when you are ... More About: Film , Directing , Producing , Filmmaking , Robe
Three secrets to being a good screenwriter
2007-11-22 11:35:00 If you’re considering becoming a screenwriter…stop. No I don’t mean that you shouldn’t try and be a screenwriter. I mean stop considering and start doing. The difference between a screenwriter and a non-writer is just the decision to write. The difference between a great screenwriter and average screenwriter can be found ... More About: Secrets , Good , Filmmaking
I love to say I told you so.
2007-11-21 11:18:00 When I wrote the post about the writers strike, and the idea that networks would start picking up web series, I thought that I was a few months ahead of the curve. It turns out I was only a few days ahead, as NBC just announced they are picking up a web series. More About: Love , Misc , Told
How options work.
2007-11-21 10:39:00 If you are an indie producer, director, or screen writer, you absolutely have to understand the power of options. It’s rare that movies get made these days without the script first being optioned. More About: Work , Options , Producing , Filmmaking
How to shoot a music video
2007-11-15 13:50:00 Somehow I managed to find myself working on the set of two music videos over the last couple of weeks. Making a music video is usually a bit easier than most other types of productions, but it has some of its own unique challenges. But after reading this article you should be well ... More About: Video , Music , Music Video , Directing , Producing
Writers Strike and the future of television production
2007-11-13 20:47:00 This isn’t a news site, so I didn’t really feel the need to jump on the band wagon and report the news about the WGA strike. Also, its more of a However, after hearing about it for a few days straight, some very interesting thoughts occurred to me. Most importantly, I think ... More About: Television , Future , Misc , The Future , Writers
Hollywood Vs. Indie: Sex and Nudity
2007-11-13 01:40:00 A recent discussion on a message board has prompted me to post, what I hope will be the start of a series of articles. The discussion essentially erupted into a flame war after a colleague of mine posted a casting call for a short film. His casting call included just a single phrase ... More About: Hollywood , Misc , Indie , Nudity , Olly
Should you rent or own your equipment?
2007-11-12 11:40:00 In the indie film world there has always been a debate over whether its better to rent or buy equipment for your production. Given the same amount of money, you can usually get much better equipment (and theoretically better production value). On the other hand, if you buy your equipment, at the end ... More About: Directing , Equipment , Producing , Rent
Free Music from Moby
More articles from this author:2007-11-12 10:20:00 I’ll be honest and say I’m not a huge fan of Moby ’s music. But there is no denying that in terms of videos, commercials, and films he is one of the most licensed musicians composing today. Even if you are like me, and don’t enjoy listening to his music in your car, you ... More About: Music , Free Music , Free , Producing 1, 2 |
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