Recent content by NoBudget

Yep...just make your own labels. But...instead of using a normal printer, put the images on a cd and take them to a CVS or Walgreens or whatever is close. Have them print it out as a photo. That way it will be glossy...and water resistant. ;)

Do your research! If you are interested in signing with a distribution company...do some research and find other filmmakers who have used them in the past. Call them or email them and get their opinion of how honest they felt the distributor was. If it is a low budget straight to video...

I don't know any thing that I could safely suggest. Unless you know he is allergic to cats...then just buy him a kitten. ;) There is a product called EYE BLOOD, and I think most costume shops carry it...if not, you would have to find it and oder it online.

Also...I try not to always look at things in the standard way. Sure...People escaping from a Tsunami...I guess I need to show people and a Tsunami. But...what if the story is about the people just seconds BEFORE the tsunami hits. Like they hear it coming, or maybe see it in the distance and...

Re: 17 yr old editor new to the forum. Wow...that is pretty good for 1 year. My niece is 2 years old, and she is terrible at editing...she just bangs on the keyboard and cries alot. ;) Sorry...couldn't help it.

My opinion is that you don't need to rely on fancy gear to make your movie look it's best. What will really make a difference is how much time you take to get things right. Even if you just have a normal DV camera, and a few lights...if you take the time to write a good script, plan your shots...

It is often hard to get particle effects to look real...if that is what you are going for. I recommend using REAL explosion footage, and laying it into your footage. The best place to go for tips on this is www.detonationfilms.com They have a bunch of free stock fire and explosion clips, and...