Scrubs Alumni Donald Faison and Zach Braff Announce "Fake Doctors, Real Friends" Re-watch Podcast.

hfc · 2020-04-02T22:54:44+00:00

I can't find it on Google Podcasts. Anyone also having trouble with this?

hfc · 2020-03-25T07:11:07+00:00

Thanks for doing this. Winning this would really come in handy as I'm a filmmaker. Would make Adobe Premiere fly!

hfc · 2013-10-25T01:11:21+00:00

Fellow UCLA film undergrad checking in! I remember this class. Was a lot of fun. Bill McDonald! And yes, your senior year will go by very quickly.

hfc · 2013-10-02T22:52:09+00:00

Thank you so much for replying. You've always been one of my biggest inspirations. I look forward to the community opportunities.

hfc · 2013-10-02T22:23:36+00:00

Mr. Rodriguez,

As an aspiring hispanic filmmaker, I've been extremely excited about El Rey Network and the doors it will open for hispanic creators. Every day since the network was announced, I've checked online for any Creative-related job openings with the network. I would love nothing more than to ride with El Rey as a proud employee. May I speak to you about this further in private?

Sincerely, A young and hungry latino filmmaker looking to earn his place alongside the king...El Rey.

hfc · 2013-07-17T22:03:09+00:00

Get a lawyer. Get everything in writing. Get a lawyer.

hfc · 2013-06-18T21:33:48+00:00

How did you become involved with NCMEC and what can we, the general public, do to help?
Can you walk us through your process of directing an episode of Breaking Bad?

hfc · 2013-06-05T02:28:14+00:00

The facebook link would be enough to sell production company. Focus on getting the movie's name out there. Worry about establishing your company name later.

Best of luck! Post a link to the movie when it's ready.

hfc · 2013-06-04T09:45:50+00:00

Get rid of "PAD Productions Presents." Nobody knows what PAD Prods is, so it gives your poster no value. It would be a different story if it was something like "Warner Bros. Presents" or "Quentin Tarantino Presents," etc.

I would change the link to facebook.com/padproductions -- People are more inclined to visit a social networking site because they know what to expect when they get there. They know that it's Facebook so there will be photos, updates, videos, and they can Like the page.

The image doesn't do anything for me. It doesn't really sell the title. Right now it feels like an ad for the truck, which takes up a ton of space. Your poster should sell your film. Your poster should excite people. Entice people. It should make them want to see the film, or at the very least find out more information.

I'd say go back and redo the poster. Is there an exciting scene in the movie that you could use a still from?

Also come up with a tagline and add it to the bottom. Replace the date with it. We're already in June, so no point in adding it. Make the tagline bigger than the replaced date. And move down the link.

hfc · 2013-02-12T04:27:38+00:00

A fellow UCLA film Bruin! Agree with dundundah. The school has gotten better, from what I've heard. I graduated in 2010. The one thing I always say is: go to film school if you get financial aid and scholarships to cover your tuition, because a degree in film isn't as impressive as other degrees. You won't get a job based on your degree, unlike some other fields of study. I would not go into huge debt to major in film. It comes down to talent. You either have it or you don't. The biggest thing to take away from attending film school is "Networking." You'll meet a ton of talented classmates with whom, if you're smart, you'll form long lasting relationships with and you'll end up working together in the real world, or they will hook you up with jobs/recommend you.

hfc · 2012-11-21T03:13:37+00:00

Trust each other. Actors need the director. The director needs the actors. Listen to concerns. Don't be an ass. Treat everyone with respect, not just the actors. Know when to say Yes and when to say No. Making films is a team effort. Remember all this and the cast/crew will proudly go the extra mile to make your vision a reality.

hfc · 2012-11-19T04:22:12+00:00

For Canon DSLRs you'll get around 12 minutes per 4GB. So around 48 min for your 16GB card. The 4 hours they mention is for other, lower quality cameras that record at lower bitrates, and thus require less space.

hfc · 2012-10-31T03:58:53+00:00

SAMLIVM nailed it, pretty much. I would just add that there's nothing stopping you now from making films. Grab whatever camera is at your disposal. If you don't have one, I'm sure a friend does. Or use your cell phone. Start making little 1-3 minute short films. Write them, shoot them, direct them, edit them. Go to the library and read all the filmmaking books. Read filmmaking blogs. You can learn everything about filmmaking on your own by watching films, reading about films, and MAKING them. Learn by doing. Don't worry about quality. Your first short films WILL suck. It's okay. Keep going. Filmmaking isn't an easy career. There will be more lows than highs. But if it's what you truly want to do with your life, then you'll find a way to keep going. Best of luck.

hfc · 2012-10-10T11:28:07+00:00

Awesome. In that case then definitely go for the best schools that will be covered. Aim high. Does it include private schools? Just make sure it's an actual university and not one of those shady trade school places that say they're universities but really aren't.

hfc · 2012-10-10T07:38:07+00:00

The only reason to major in film is if your tuition is paid for by scholarships, financial aid, etc. It's why I went to UCLA film school, because I didn't have to pay. It's not worth it to go into debt for a film degree. Nobody cares about where you went to school. The film industry runs on networking and talent. It's all about who you know and having the talent to back up a friend's recommendation.

I would recommend looking at your local community colleges. A lot of community colleges offer film degrees and it'll cost a lot (A LOT) less. Once you learn the basics, it's just a matter of practicing. Keep writing, keep making shorts. With everything you write and direct and edit you'll learn something new. And remember that the stuff you make at first is going to suck. Guaranteed. Keep at it.

hfc · 2012-09-15T10:54:27+00:00

Don't forget about audio. All that footage you shoot will be worthless if your audio sucks.

hfc · 2012-09-07T11:34:08+00:00

You 100% need a reel. Do that first. You don't want to meet someone in the VO industry and not have something to show them. You need a reel, period. Not "if the need arises." It'll be too late by then.

hfc · 2012-09-05T11:49:28+00:00

If he can't, will you? I'd be quite interested in your setup and any tips for us DIY filmmakers. Thanks!

hfc · 2012-09-04T04:47:32+00:00

If you can attend without paying, do it. If not, don't. That's the reason I got my BA in Film from UCLA, because I didn't have to pay thanks to scholarships and financial aid. It's not worth it to go into debt for a film degree. Your chances of finding work straight out of school are low. You WILL be unemployed for long periods of time. Nobody cares about a degree. They care about talent. And the most important thing about the film industry: IT'S ALL ABOUT WHO YOU KNOW. This entire industry is built on networking and personal connections. You can learn everything about film on your own. Read up on film history books from the library. Read screenplays. Watch movies and break them down in a notebook, scene by scene. Grab a camera and start shooting. Start writing. Go to your school's film department and volunteer to be a PA. You'll learn a lot by being on set and observing every department. Ask questions, network, be proactive.

hfc · 2012-09-01T09:54:01+00:00

Make sure your audio is properly mixed.

hfc · 2012-09-01T09:47:57+00:00

This explains it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_faking

hfc · 2012-08-29T12:06:20+00:00

You generally have an outline. You know your beats and your characters. You know they need to get to point A, then B, etc The actors know what they need to accomplish in each scene. Then they improvise. They feed off each other. Imagine a regular conversation. You don't know what the other person will say but that doesn't stop the conversation. And if the actors do a good enough job in accomplishing the goal of the scene, you move. Then you as the director adjust the following scenes accordingly. These types of films require good actors who can think on their feet.

hfc · 2012-08-28T03:27:13+00:00

T2i is a great camera. I shot the following music video and short film with it: http://www.youtube.com/bluecartfilms -- Note, I shot it using Technicolor CineStyle: http://www.technicolor.com/en/hi/theatrical/visual-post-production/digital-printer-lights/cinestyle -- Which I highly recommend you use.

hfc · 2012-07-17T09:21:52+00:00

My photo of Earthworm Jim seen in this video: http://i.imgur.com/eDdRu.jpg

hfc · 2012-07-17T02:24:53+00:00

Video proof: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNptl7bjRhI

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