March 2008
90 posts
4 Minute Film School: Casting →
So you’re a big time director now but oh no! you have to cast your first film! what ever will you do??? Don’t worry, Steve Nelson is here to rescue you! …because no one else was available…
February 2008
55 posts
"Once" Director John Carney at the Film... →
Bonus interview footage of John Carney, Director of the film “Once” and winner of the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film. Questions also taken by Marketa Irglova and Glen Hansard,…
Diablo Cody and Juno Producer Russell Smith Bonus... →
Bonus footage from the Film Independent Spirit Awards with writer, Diablo Cody (Best First Screenplay, Juno) and Producer Russell Smith (Best Feature Film, Juno). Diablo Cody also went on to win the 2008 Academy Award for best Original Screenplay.
Diablo Cody and more at Film Independent Spirit... →
Los Angeles correspondent David Seger takes us in for a close-up look at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, with some help from Zadi of Epic-Fu.Featuring Red Carpet interviews with: Diablo Cody (Best First Screenplay, Juno) Marcus Carl Franklin (Best Supporting Male Nominee, I’m Not There) Chris Eska (John Cassavetes Award Winner, August Evening) The Whitest Kids You Know Jeff...
Blood Filled Fake Hand: Fun Cheap Video Effects:... →
We’ve showed you how to make a fake hand before, but this time it’s going to be better and bloodier! For less then $35 bucks Erik shows you how to make a realistic hand you can chop in half!
Film Independent Spirit Awards Special - Indy... →
Los Angeles correspondent David Seger takes us in for a close-up look at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, with some help from Zadi of Epic-Fu.Featuring Red Carpet interviews with: Diablo Cody (Best First Screenplay, Juno) Marcus Carl Franklin (Best Supporting Male Nominee, I’m Not There) Chris Eska (John Cassavetes Award Winner, August Evening) The Whitest Kids You Know Jeff...
Storyboarding - 4 Minute Film School →
Storyboards are like blueprints for your movies. And the bigger your production, the more important they become. As Christopher Columbus once said, “Making a movie without a storyboard is like throwing your money into a bottomless pit.” Download Our Storyboard Template HERESubmissions from Forum Members:Bridboyross and Leatherfeet
Q & Erik: Independent Spirit Awards Special! →
This week on Q & Erik the gang reviews some films who are up for a Independent Spirit Award, Erik and Steve also let some of their creepiness leak out… just a bit…
Create a SciFi Space Helmet for Less then $20: Fun... →
Last week we showed you how to make a Space Suit for less then $50. Not impressed? Well how about a matching Space Helmet for less then $20! You’ll also find out what happens to ensign Rudy & Ben and why you shouldn’t hitchhike in space.
WatchOne of my favorite songs to listen to while building. Just found out they have a video for it. The audio quality is kinda bad and and the video is “eh”, but you should check out the Editors cause they’re good.
4 Minute Film School - Writing a Script →
You can build fake limbs, make your friends look like zombies, and even green screen yourself on the moon!! But can you write a movie that involves all of these effects?In our FIRST episode of “4 Minute Film School”, Steve Nelson gives advice on writing scripts (including free program) and ways to inspire that brain which has been plagued with writer’s block!
Q & Erik: Mics, Lens Water-Stain, Stop Motion and... →
This week on Q and Erik, we discuss microphone extension cords, how to dry a water stain inside your camera lens, some stop motion tips and FINALLY the mystery of the President of Mogulville is revealed… For official rules please click here
Create a SciFi Space Suit: Fun Cheap Video... →
Are you planning on making your own version of Star Trek, but don’t have the kind of money J. J. Abrams has? Don’t worry. Erik shows you how to make a futuristic space suit for less then $50 dollars. Plus special guest Rudy Jahchan of Galacticast!
Holy crap! →
If there is ever a link to click on it’s this one!!!!!!!
Weekend Extra - Hole in the Chest →
VIEWER SUBMISSION FROM ROBERTWhat do you do when you need a “Hole in the Chest” effect? DUH! Build a “GORE BOX”….obviously!!!! I never thought I’d see the day when we’d need some called a “Gore Box” for an effect, but…what else would you expect for a “Hole in the Chest” effect?
Q & Erik: Mics, Green Screen Lighting and... →
Today Erik answers your questions about mics, lighting for green screen, ballistics gel and codecs. Steve also ruins the magic of film for Erik…
