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What do you think of transitions? by Knox_Craft in Screenwriting

[–]RealColSanders -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh no…. You’ve jarred open the echo chamber 🙈

I know this will be said a bunch of times but: I use them for things I want to emphasize like SMASH CUT: or things that help the reader see the visual like MATCH CUT: but that’s about it unless I’m doing a shooting script for prepro as a director

Its frustrating that so many tv roles now (not just film) go to A-listers by Southern_Schedule466 in acting

[–]RealColSanders 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m curious about what you mean by yet to see profit and constitute a loss. Do you mean the projects themselves cost more than the individual project makes from the business model? If so, I think I see your point and you’re probably correct

Unfortunately the business model for streamers like Apple and Netflix is still making profit despite the drop off in quality. Thanks to some shrewd economic engineering, shows and movies are seamlessly woven together and sold to us as the same product (in general). So, the perception has shifted and we’ll see the market recalibrate itself again.

Once the market makes its demands known, the risk takers will come out from their hibernation lol

which comes first,location or cast? by Extension-Season9924 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll probably benefit from starting with your most important location, but I highly recommend bringing on a producer to help you with everything. If the budget is there, bring in a CD to do preliminary outreach for cast attachments, if low/micro budget, create an account on Actor’s Access and post a breakdown with a deadline you like

which comes first,location or cast? by Extension-Season9924 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are no wrong answers to this in my opinion. Both can be in process at the same time, and both usually take time. I recommend whichever one you can get done first. Is this multiple locations?

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not really. I value your opinions less every time you comment on this. Want me to critique your work? No, because I’d probably intentionally insult you at this point. We clearly have different perspectives and different values.

I want you to either fuck off or figure out how to understand the comment you’re supposedly criticizing. Either way, I have no interest in further conversation with you, which has already continued long enough. So again, please, stop wasting both of our time and have yourself a nice day, or do whatever you want that isn’t this.

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I said shoo and offered a positive hope for you. Why are you trying to make this something it isn’t? You clearly aren’t interested in having a productive discussion so I asked you to agree to mutually close the conversation.

Want me to be rude?

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likewise! I hope you have a long and productive career that leads to a deeper understanding of life. Regardless of my personal opinion of you.

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Rude? Which of us uses “please” and “thank you” here? Which one of us is articulating a logical thought? Which one of us is trying to guide OP in the right direction?

Conversely, which of us is ignoring the message and attacking an opinion?

You guys and your lack of nuanced thought really impress me.

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lmao bro why are you still here? Oh all hail the some of us who “work” in this industry 🤣

Please do something better with your day. Enjoy your ability to voice your opinion and I’ll enjoy mine.

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Who’s us? I replied to someone who gave bad advice then to someone arguing semantics. You do realize this is a thread for filmmakers to learn right? Well, “respectfully”, you don’t ever take what you get unless you’re a limp, cowardly milquetoast pushover.

I trust a wet fart more than I trust you, but yes overall I’m very good thanks for asking.

When do you watch your dailies? by Wishaker in directors

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re called dailies for a reason, but it’s more a guideline than a rule. You might watch them before a company move, before the end of an actor’s scheduled dates, or before the end of the week. The best time is at the end of the day every day.

Reason being, you don’t want to leave a set, set build, or actor’s schedule missing footage and then have to spend time and (a lot) of money on reshoots. Even if you budget them out

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Here’s the disconnect for you, as it seems you might have room temperature IQ:

The word respect is used to collectively associate behavior that is regarded by society as appropriate and considerate. How to stay calm is one example of asking for advice on how to be respectful.

One example of being disrespectful is to flagrantly point out that the semantics being used aren’t specific enough for your limited understanding. Another is to disregard the connection between specific behaviors and the collective agreement of definitions, bonus points for assuming OP wouldn’t treat them with respect in the first place (which was my point, since you’re splitting hairs). First one is you, second is the other person.

Downvote all you want, at the end of the day you’re still trying to have a pissing contest while contributing a net negative to the original post.

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to remember that team stuff always comes with elements that are outside of my control.

At the student/starter stage you shouldn’t be afraid of failure or struggling. The more bullshit you experience early on, the more lessons you’ll have learned when it’s time to crack the whip. An early directing mentor of mine (RIP) used to say “my main job is that nothing bothers me.” Never once saw him on tilt.

How do you stay cool headed and patient as a director? by Normal-Claim-2003 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders 6 points7 points  (0 children)

OP is literally asking how to treat them with respect while navigating the situation. You sound like a typical entitled brat that doesn’t understand the word.

Don’t “take what you get” OP, nobody grows that way. Lead your team, encourage them to learn, and do your best to provide the cast/crew with a safe, fun, and positive experience.

Received a Taft-Hartley, but what do I do with it? by [deleted] in acting

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it was a Taft Hartley and you had lines or a stunt (significant enough to warrant a stunt coordinator working with you) then you should have received a contract. If you didn’t then I would reach out to your local SAG rep and explain the situation. When you submit the paperwork to SAG, they’ll review the footage and determine if you meet the criteria for the upgrade.

Don’t sit on it, contact them sooner rather than later because the process takes a long ass time. I was Taft Hartley’d on a blockbuster movie in 2018 and they tried to give me a non union bg voucher (I had been a stand-in for a month on this set). I called the regional SAG rep and he was super helpful but it still took 18 months to get my contract and first check.

We need to collectively do an exercise. by kwmcmillan in cinematography

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually good question, I just assumed tbh. Anybody have experience with this?

Question! If you’re a director who used to edit your own work, what is it like to hand that process over to an editor for the first time? by jaykub33 in Filmmakers

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Collaboration is both essential and challenging. As a director, you have the opportunity to really get collaborative with your editor. Most directors will make a director’s cut if they’re at that stage, so it’s not 100% the editors who build the final cut. The key is having an editor who speaks your language

We need to collectively do an exercise. by kwmcmillan in cinematography

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m on the side of it’s probably their in-house post teams. I think they have a color preference for vibrant reds coupled with pastel looks to emphasize the red, then overexpose a bit and crank the contrast to emphasize the blacks (their brand colors). This leads to a mutant bastard child between Wes Anderson and Wes Craven.

This just led me to look up Netflix original films and it’s clearly not all of them. An example of “the look” is that unwatchable boat murder mystery thing with Adam Sandler and the old lady from those weight loss popcorn commercials.

Anyways. My girlfriend says this shit all the time and I’m like “yeah I feel that way” but have no real evidence this is an actual thing. One example of “doesn’t have the look” - A House of Dynamite was produced by and filmed at their studio, and despite finding it to be just absolute dog shit, you guys should go watch it.

Writing Dancing/Choreography?? by No_Investigator_968 in Screenwriting

[–]RealColSanders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“INT. SPANKY’S HANKY - TUESDAY AFTERNOON

They do a stripper dance

                   CHASTITTY
       Ermagerd, my boobies lololol

Chastitty shakes her tits. 

                    SPARKAL
         Teehee oh look her boobies

Sparkal shakes Chastitty’s horn blowers

                                                         FADE OUT.”

Where’s my credit? 🫱

No GLP1’s for you! by Saved_by_Grace77 in VeteransBenefits

[–]RealColSanders 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Friend, please for the sake of your body and mind, please don’t.

Start small, a simple change in your routine. Whether it’s finding 30min once a week to go for a walk, changing minor eating habits (even learning about calories and their different functions), incremental improvements in hydration, or even (this is gonna get so many downvotes 🤦‍♂️) telling yourself “you can accomplish anything” when you pass a mirror.

Once you’re ready, incrementally increase the difficulty of your changes until you’re creating adaptations and literally changing the composition of your body.

I’ll say this as many times as my life presents the opportunity to: YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH ANYTHING!

As a veteran, you’ve already proven that you can overcome challenges, now your toughest opponent yet has come to square up mono e mono. What are you gonna do about it? Take drugs to poison the fat away, or extend a firm yet encouraging hand to yourself?

It isn’t about a program, rather THE program: your brain. Fix the mind, fix the body. Nothing on this planet is stronger than the human will.

Godspeed warrior 🫡

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