If you ever wanted to make a film here is some great advice from Ridley Scott! Gladiator, Black Hawk Down etc, etc http://youtu.be/fj2RJCXg8EY … [Read more...]
Location Lighting for Video & Film
February 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
Regardless of whether you’re shooting a scene for your short film, capturing interior footage for a documentary, or conducting a corporate interview, location lighting can be both challenging and rewarding. It’s a rare occasion when you can point a light directly at someone and have it look … [Read more...]
Framing Actors For Story Emotion
September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Your framing communicates emotion after you communicate framing. I believe filmmaking is a team sport so, I'm assuming you are working with a small or large crew. On the best productions crew members have a copy of the the days shooting script and accompanying shot-list. … [Read more...]
How to figure your rates?
August 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Video Production Pricing Question Tim Wuolle Broadcast Media Professional-Available for Freelance Phoenix, Arizona Area Broadcast MediaI was approached to do freelance work on a government project. The want me to shoot and edit using all of my own equipment. I’m using wireless mics, … [Read more...]
HD Video Production
July 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
It would be rather silly to have a website like this and not offer production services. That's how it all began. The productions are carried out under John Holser Production Services To see See more production setups and final product here … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 6
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode Chris not convinced that "Mellencamp" is a done deal so he drives to New York City for a film screening the William Morris Agency setup with a company called Unapix. The gang is close to having a big name for their lead actor but still need a significant amount of … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 5
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode it seems Chris is having doubts and may have lost well over $100,000. Just as some are worried he might be ready to throw in the towel they get a call from a Hollywood agent asking if they would consider John Mellencamp in the main role? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGbj93qNXgg … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 4
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode Co-Producer John Cocca assures us that this film is absolutely shoot ready. Martin Sheen has his wardrobe, Louise Fletcher has been fitted for her prosthesis. Bob has even choose camera angles and lenses for each of his locations. The big question is do they have the entire 1.3 … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Episode 3
July 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In this episode Chris is full steam ahead on the streets trying to find 10,000 people to fund his film. We know they ultimately make this film but does he really get 10,000 people to sign up? Watch this episode and keep watching this filmmakers journey to Sundance. Stay informed of bonus clips and … [Read more...]
Sundance or Die – Webisode 2
July 27, 2011 By 1 Comment
In this episode the gang seems to be right on the edge of signing a big name actor. Hollywood producers want to make this a 3.5 million dollar picture and are working on William Dafoe, Steven Baldwin, Tim Roth or Benicio Del Toro. Chris is about ready to blow his top and wants them to put up or shut … [Read more...]
