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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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Four reasons its easier to succeed in internet media than film
2008-11-23 23:24:00 Producing an internet series can be substantially easier and cheaper than producing a film, and it is much more likely to succeed than an independent film. Here are four reasons internet video is much more accessible to the average filmmaker: More About: Media , Internet , Film , Reasons
Seven more reasons to create a web series
2008-09-11 18:33:00 If you thought the last four advantages to creating a web series were good enough to get you started, here are seven more reasons to turn your film idea into a web series: More About: Series , Reasons , Create
How to convert your feature script into a web series
2008-09-10 15:46:00 So maybe you’ve been reading this blog so far, and your really interested in going the web series route. But maybe you already have a feature film script, or worse…maybe you’ve spent money optioning a feature script. Never fear, because in most cases you can convert that feature film script into an entire ... More About: Series , Feature , Script , Convert
Four web series you should NOT create.
2008-08-18 20:50:00 I’ve been talking quite a bit about how to create a successful web series, and the types of content that work well on the internet. The honest truth is, there are probably a ton of great ideas I’ve never considered. Even more likely, there are a bunch of things which I would say ... More About: Series , Create , Filmmaking
Four genres that make for profitable internet series
2008-08-14 01:29:00 The internet is an unusual place, so its best not to automatically assume that what works in the movie world will work well on the internet, or vice versa. However, there are several time tested genres that work great for fictional web series: More About: Internet , Series , Producing , Make , Profitable
Want to be a filmmaker? Maybe you should start a web series?
2008-08-12 17:22:00 Everyone knows that breaking into the film world is tough, if not nearly impossible. The cost of creating a film is enormous, and the likelihood of making a profit on your first feature is extremely small. But over the past few months, I’ve realized there is a better way. That way is ... More About: Series , Start , Filmmaking
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 , Filmmaking , 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 , 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.
More articles from this author: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 1, 2 |
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