I noticed a few days ago that there was some doubt about the savings for using the Red One camera over super 16. I was wondering what alternative cameras give...
It's been a while since I ran the numbers, but S16mm with a DI (or even a "poor man's DI" using HDCAM) is usually very cost effective as long as you keep your...
Are you aware that seeking investors this way is illegal. You're violating state law, federal law, the whole shooting match. Not only are the penalties...
Thanks for your concern, but I seriously doubt that I'm breaking laws by posting that. We're not making promises, signing contracts, or anything like that....
George, Norm's right. By asking if people are interested you are making an offering under SEC regulations. You're on very dangerous ground. I highly recommend...
George: I realize that your initial email seems innocuous enough, and I know you meant no harm by it. Personally, i get it. However, this could - and possibly...
... By using the phrase "Seeking investors", you are actively looking for money. That sort of thing is fairly well regulated, especially if you are asking...
There are ways to legally raise money without the SEC worries. In the broadest sense you can: 1) Approach people you know. This board does not qualify 2)...
George, the "see a lawyer" advice is essential. But if you'd like some grounding before you get there, start with http://www.sec.gov/answers/regd.htm for a...
Aside from everything else that's been said about the legal ramifications of public fund raising (and I've raised money for multiple films) - what all the...
Hi everyone, just wanted to write a quick note and say thank you for your advice about the potential legal ramifications of looking for funding here. I...
Please see posts 632-639. This is not the purpose of this forum. http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/Film_F_and_I/messages -- Slainte, Jim ... From:...
I'm curious what film school that was. SInce I've never been to film school, I was wondering if that is common practice. -- Slainte, Jim Brennan Hooligan...
The best way to learn to budget is by practice. However, if you're in the Los Angeles area, UCLA Extensions has a course that's taught by one of the ...
The first thing that you need to do is take the script and break it down. This means go to each scene in the script and find all the elements necessary to ...
I agree with most of what Steve Q said, but I think there's a typo here: "Remember one line of dialogue equals approximately 1 minute of finished footage." ...
exactly. one page equals 1 minute. unless lots of special effects or stunts. or fights, etc. the way i usually start a budget is to take the necessary elements...
... Generally! You actually have to read the script! Watch out for those stage directions like, "They take the fort." Obviously an extreme example, but you get...
Sorry, everyone just flunked the test. One page equals one page. And maybe on average, a 120 page script may come in somewhere around two hours. But unless...
In the US, film investments done through a "private placement" are exempt from public registration. Of course there are forms to file plus State and Federal...
Is there a one stop shop where I can see the video rental and sales dollars for specific films? Cheaply or free would be most beneficial. Thank you for you...
Producers/UPMs, I am available for scouting or work as a LM, I have a job that starts May 1st but have bills and a mortgage to pay until then of course. I ...
Norman, I think "on average" is what people were talking about. No one said every single page will translate into exactly 60 seconds, guaranteed. But it is...
Indeed. The point. I've never been good with brevity. And you're right - there is an inclination to shoot first and ask questions later.. Thanks, Norman * *...
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