Any Given Monday: Kumite 101 - Jun 10, 2003
We're not all action nuts around here. Many of us are, but not all. However even the drama and comedy enthusiasts among us have to admit that a well motivated fight tends to grab the attention of any viewer. Whether taking out bad guys or standing up for the girl, at some point in our lives (real or imagined), we're going to face combat. And capturing it to film or video is an art unto itself, so let's begin. Click the yellow headline to continue!
Any Given Monday: Low-Budget Aerial Videography - May 26, 2003
Want shots like these? Yeh, me too. But if like me you're operating on a tight budget, then you'll probably want to crunch some numbers. I've done some poking around to get the interested started, and will discuss options and resources for unusual rigs to get extraordinary shots. [Click the yellow headline for more!]
Finding Your Audience, or How I Perfected the Art of Making Movies That Nobody Wants to See - May 2, 2003
In the few short years that I’ve been writing and directing films, I’ve learned a lot about the art of turning an idea written on a cocktail napkin into a completed movie. Now understand, most of the things I’ve learned include how to shoot 3 gallons of fake blood up thru a kitchen drain at an actors face, or how to exploit and alienate my closest friends in order to make a movie about space zombies. Perhaps one of the most important lessons was one I learned recently in my second year of college: Find your audience.. [click the yellow headline to read Matt Meindl's article]
AGM: Joy of Trailers - Apr 21, 2003
Who doesn't love trailers? The excitement generated by these short, intense ads is another big reason why I got into filmmaking. Of course we've all discussed how the movie is first, and the trailer, if you even need one, is secondary. It's absolutely true. But let's admit it - we like it when people get excited/compelled/scared to watch our stuff. [Click the yellow headline for the full article..]
Any Given ***day: Locations - Apr 14, 2003
Dark. Dank. And the smell of death was everywhere. Yes, I had found a most excellent location. In the catacombs beneath an old building's basement I learned the truth about it's history. Long before it was a market, it was a packaging plant, and certainly not the clean sterile facilities we envision today. This afternoon I entered this huge, vile room, and after reeling from the smell, was overjoyed by the possibilities. If I just had a script that utilized it..
Any Given Monday: Read All About It! - Apr 7, 2003
This week is a sort of utlility article. We frequently see requests for old articles, all of which are in our system, but because we are in an 'interim' site here at REwind they are not easily accessible. So I will list off several of the most popular articles, ranging from commentaries to instructionals, for your quick reference. These selections are also great reading for those new to REwind.
AGM: Motivation - Mar 10, 2003
A recent forum discussion about what gets people motivated has done exactly that for me! Today I'm discussing the various methods REwinders suggested for seeking inspiration and motivation. If you have some tips of your own, swing by the forums and add them to the mix, no matter how unusual! Click the yellow headline for more..
Five Things That Need to be Fixed in Amateur Cinema - Feb 7, 2003
For several years now, moviemaker Jason Santo has been writing the Fair Enough Friday column. In that time, by both participation in - and observation of - the micro-cinema/amateur/no-budget category of moviemaking, Santo has learned many lessons. This week's column discusses five lessons he believes no-budget moviemakers must learn if they want to get better at the craft and bolster the overall reputation of no-budget cinema.
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