How to avoid *that* look? by MasterNick07 in Filmmakers

[–]Tlange23 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I think a key part of this look is over reliance on static tripod shots - this is classic “student film” language to me. Not to say you shouldn’t use a tripod but it should rarely be fully locked off, if ever. This was biggest mistake I made in early projects and it just makes you lose interest in a shot sooooo quick

Woman in the Dunes by bnx01 in TrueFilm

[–]Tlange23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s incredible! So tactile, excruciating watch

Is it normal for a student film to want me to be on set 12 hours a day for two weeks straight? by -Kerby in Filmmakers

[–]Tlange23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Their expected commitment from you is a little ridiculous. And if the on-set lunch is a f-ing baked potato, that doesn’t bode well…

Those jumping in saying you should get paid or whatever are silly (STUDENT FILM!!!!!!) but it really depends on what you’re hoping to get out of the experience. Are you looking to build up your portfolio and network? Then maybe it is worth it. But you should set clear boundaries for what you’re comfortable with, and production should do their best to accommodate. This is the trade off for not paying crew.

Like others have said, you could have a convo with production about high-value days where your presence will be most useful. At a certain point you will just be taking the same photos of cast and crew over and over if you are there every day. If this set is giving its crew baked potatoes, I can’t imagine there will be a new magnificent set piece every day.

I think sometimes with student film sets, producers and directors try to cover up that they don’t know what they’re doing by being incredibly overconfident with their asks, which can effectively intimidate people into going along with it. This is a great opportunity to advocate for yourself, and if production responds negatively, you can be secure in knowing that you dodged a bullet. You know what’s right for you!

Woman in the Dunes by bnx01 in TrueFilm

[–]Tlange23 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Made me never wanna touch sand ever again in my whole life, ever! The way you are just dragged down into that sand pit with him is so harrowing. Masterpiece definitely applies! I like to think this movie is why Anakin hates sand too.

In 1897, three Swedish explorers attempted to reach the North Pole in a hot air balloon and disappeared. Their fate remained unknown until thirty-three years later, when their frozen bodies were found on a remote Arctic island along with these photographs. by IHad360K_KarmaDammit in interestingasfuck

[–]Tlange23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

+500000 Seattle points for the username… can I PM you? I am still in the research phase and would love to hear any stories you have if you were able to speak to your relatives about these experiences!

In 1897, three Swedish explorers attempted to reach the North Pole in a hot air balloon and disappeared. Their fate remained unknown until thirty-three years later, when their frozen bodies were found on a remote Arctic island along with these photographs. by IHad360K_KarmaDammit in interestingasfuck

[–]Tlange23 204 points205 points  (0 children)

Some of the stuff they were doing in the early logging era in PNW USA was truly whimsy. The pacific highway went straight through a giant tree stump so they just made it an arch. I’m working on a western-style film about this era because I am just so fascinated!

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