A suggestion for a new DV Info forum. at DVinfo.net

Kristopher Mallory · January 25th, 2004, 02:30 PM

To chris Hurd and any of the moderators, if you happen to read this:

prehaps opening up a Film makers "diary" forum. were people can keep a continuing log of project they are working on for others to read and be helped by? maybe it's allready here but i might have missed it.

what do ya think?

Ronnie Grahn · January 26th, 2004, 06:34 AM

I always enjoy reading other peoples experinces with film-making so I like the idea.

Are there any sites out there with diarys of film-makers?
I know there's alot of sinlge individuals with diarys, but I was thinking more of a community thing. Where people write and put up pictures of their productions.

Chris Hurd · January 26th, 2004, 08:11 AM

Well, what would you think about a dedicated Blog area for members? They could write up their experiences on just about any production, not just indie film. It would not be a forum per se, but of course the discussion boards would be tied to it and the rest of the main site. It's a great idea and I appreciate the suggestion -- thanks Kris & Ronnie,

Christopher C. Murphy · January 26th, 2004, 10:26 AM

I think that's a great idea, but I hope its layed out like the current forums are now. It's easy to get around and manage everything you do.

Also, something else to possibly add:

1) I'd like to see a forum on all things "Writing" - television, film and even stories available for adaptation. We've got a lot here, but it all starts on the written page and no one seems to talk much about that - anyone else like to see something?

2) An easier way to upload something to share - like documents, forms, video clips and other related items. I'm always looking to upload something and can't find a place to do it.

Murph

Philip Boyer · January 26th, 2004, 12:24 PM

For all things writing (movies and TV anyway), go to Wordplay at,
http://www.wordplayer.com.

Kristopher Mallory · January 26th, 2004, 12:39 PM

Blog sounds great! being one of the new guys starting out, the best way i can think (for me) is to read the exsperiances of others, good, and bad. so yeah i would difnatly love to see something like that,

Marco Leavitt · January 26th, 2004, 05:04 PM

I've always wanted to see a forum on writing in here too, but there doesn't seem to be much interest. Wordplayer.com has great essays and things, but their forums are such a mess it's just too much of a hassle to spend much time in there.

Heath McKnight · February 16th, 2004, 02:01 PM

Well, this site's more about the technical aspects of video and digital filmmaking: cameras, NLEs, lights, etc. I would like to see something like a filmmaker's blog, but it should probably focus more on the tech side. It would stay consistent with the site's focus.

Just my thoughts.

heath

Marco Leavitt · February 16th, 2004, 02:39 PM

I like the idea of a blog too. In fact, we just started a shoot yesterday that will probably last until mid-March and I'd be glad to be one of the people to start it off if it gets implemented.

Nick Hiltgen · March 19th, 2004, 08:59 PM

what marco said... only with the dates a little later

January 25th, 2004, 02:30 PM	#1
Kristopher Mallory Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 60	A sugestion for a new DV Info forum. To chris Hurd and any of the moderators, if you happen to read this: prehaps opening up a Film makers "diary" forum. were people can keep a continuing log of project they are working on for others to read and be helped by? maybe it's allready here but i might have missed it. what do ya think? __________________ krismallory@gmail.com http://www.stealthfiction.com Ad your site to our Directory!

January 26th, 2004, 06:34 AM	#2
Ronnie Grahn Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Helsingborg, Sweden Posts: 77	I always enjoy reading other peoples experinces with film-making so I like the idea. Are there any sites out there with diarys of film-makers? I know there's alot of sinlge individuals with diarys, but I was thinking more of a community thing. Where people write and put up pictures of their productions. __________________ www.ninjafury.com \| www.ronniegrahn.com

January 26th, 2004, 08:11 AM	#3
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Well, what would you think about a dedicated Blog area for members? They could write up their experiences on just about any production, not just indie film. It would not be a forum per se, but of course the discussion boards would be tied to it and the rest of the main site. It's a great idea and I appreciate the suggestion -- thanks Kris & Ronnie, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

January 26th, 2004, 10:26 AM	#4
Christopher C. Murphy Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,707	Great idea - also, something else maybe? I think that's a great idea, but I hope its layed out like the current forums are now. It's easy to get around and manage everything you do. Also, something else to possibly add: 1) I'd like to see a forum on all things "Writing" - television, film and even stories available for adaptation. We've got a lot here, but it all starts on the written page and no one seems to talk much about that - anyone else like to see something? 2) An easier way to upload something to share - like documents, forms, video clips and other related items. I'm always looking to upload something and can't find a place to do it. Murph __________________ Christopher C. Murphy Director, Producer, Writer

January 26th, 2004, 12:24 PM	#5
Philip Boyer Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Carrollton, Texas Posts: 141	For all things writing (movies and TV anyway), go to Wordplay at, http://www.wordplayer.com. __________________ Philip Boyer

January 26th, 2004, 12:39 PM	#6
Kristopher Mallory Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Glen Burnie, MD Posts: 60	Blog sounds great! being one of the new guys starting out, the best way i can think (for me) is to read the exsperiances of others, good, and bad. so yeah i would difnatly love to see something like that, __________________ krismallory@gmail.com http://www.stealthfiction.com Ad your site to our Directory!

January 26th, 2004, 05:04 PM	#7
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I've always wanted to see a forum on writing in here too, but there doesn't seem to be much interest. Wordplayer.com has great essays and things, but their forums are such a mess it's just too much of a hassle to spend much time in there.

February 16th, 2004, 02:01 PM	#8
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Well, this site's more about the technical aspects of video and digital filmmaking: cameras, NLEs, lights, etc. I would like to see something like a filmmaker's blog, but it should probably focus more on the tech side. It would stay consistent with the site's focus. Just my thoughts. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

February 16th, 2004, 02:39 PM	#9
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I like the idea of a blog too. In fact, we just started a shoot yesterday that will probably last until mid-March and I'd be glad to be one of the people to start it off if it gets implemented.

March 19th, 2004, 08:59 PM	#10
Nick Hiltgen Trustee Join Date: May 2003 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,427	what marco said... only with the dates a little later