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How To Create A DCP
Every filmmakers has a passion to see a film on a big screen, but in order to get that film on that big screen, a DCP (Digital Cinema Package) will need to be made. This is a package that makes a film play perfectly on a cinema projector, for some festivals, they will accept a MP4 or Mov file but as you grow and target bigger festivals a DCP is no longer an option, it’s a requirement.
By Spencer Hawken5 years ago in Geeks
25 ways to get free books
Reading books is one of the greatest hobbies one can have. You can be entertained by fiction, touched by poetry and learn about the world. Sadly, they’re not always cheap, but there are many ways to get free books via paperback, e-book and also audiobook. They may be different mediums, but the enjoyment can be equally fulfilling. This list will give you 25 ways where you can get free books. By free, I’m talking about books where money is not used, so I haven’t counted things like Audible credits, bargain deals like 3 for 2 or 5 for fiver. I also won’t mention piracy sites, but you are free to use them at your own risk.
By Chloe Gilholy5 years ago in Geeks
From Plasticine To Digital: The Development Of Three-Dimensional Animation
Early Animations The earliest form of 3-D animation evolved prior to the use of computers. Long before the evolution of fully digitally animated, three-dimensional movies such as Frozen, a technique known as 'claymation' was used for making stop motion pictures.
By Alexander Belsey5 years ago in Geeks
A Brief Guide to Worldbuilding (And Why It's Not That Important)
"Worldbuilding" is one of those concepts that ebbs and flows in writing communities. It's a non-topic, and then suddenly it's the only thing anyone wants to talk about - and when worldbuilding is at its high water mark, there are resources in abundance to address it. There are checklists, map builders, podcasts, worksheets, books, and hundreds if not thousands of articles on this allegedly all-important topic. At times it seems like the only thing an aspiring novelist should care about.
By Andrew Johnston5 years ago in Geeks
Tips to get your film to distribution
If you are an independent filmmaker there are serious things that you need to consider that are beyond the boundaries of just making a film, better still of course making a good film. And that is the art of movie marketing. The danger of all filmmakers is the ability to do one but not the other, in those fledging years you need to have skills in both. If you are a new filmmaker, finding your way in the world, getting that all important distribution deal is a challenge you really need to think about from the offset. Every filmmaker knows their vision and assume much will just follow naturally, the chances are a million to one however, and this is a painful element that means that most filmmakers will only ever make one film. Here are my top tips to getting your film to distribution.
By Spencer Hawken5 years ago in Geeks
How to get attention to your film
It’s a sad fact of filmmaking, but almost 75% of filmmakers I have encountered in my life have no idea how to treat their film when its finished. How to get it seen, how to build an audience. Distribution is another country, a topic I will discuss in a later post. The biggest issue with this is that as a result, that same 75% of filmmakers have also not budgeted for it. So here are my top tips to get your film noticed.
By Spencer Hawken5 years ago in Geeks
My Formula for Finding a Great Show “Just Like That”
You have your reasons for choosing the shows you do. It’s personal. With that in mind, I realize not everyone will appreciate what I like to watch. It’s up to you to decide what matters to you when you choose your next set of bingeworthy episodes. I’m going to share with you my criteria with examples first. Then, I'll give you hints about how to search for shows you’d like based on what you already saw.
By Julie "US Writer" Anne 5 years ago in Geeks
Not Sure What to Watch? Take this Quiz.
“There’s nothing to WATCH!” I lament to my boyfriend, as I sit on the couch flipping through Netflix, Hulu, Prime TV, my entire iTunes library, and every app on Roku that I can log into with Comcast. Surely you have been there too: facing a plethora of choices but rife with indecision. It feels like that familiar meme: staring into a closet full of clothes and complaining that one has nothing to wear. My sister calls it Analysis Paralysis.
By Sarah Gavin5 years ago in Geeks
That Movie Was TOO Good
You want a good movie? This step-by-step guide is guaranteed to make the next instant hit and define all those that came before it. If the movie does just one thing from thing from this list consider it your obligation to know everything about it.
By Aaron Simpkins5 years ago in Geeks
Cinema in our lives
Most of us have heard the famous saying." You shall not judge a book by its cover." But the synopsis of a book explains a lot about the writer her/himself and what she/he can deliver. The description of what is on the book cover gives you a slight glance of what to expect. Similarly, a movie's synopsis is essential to provide you with a sense of what to expect from the film.
By Anita Manir5 years ago in Geeks
