Various TOTEM posts 2001 - 2003

May 13th, 2002, 10:45 PM

I would really like to find titles of books that has some good hints and tips on:

Visual Effects (how-to) (compositing)(adding particles)(interacting 3d objects with videoclips)(creating water, fire,clouds and rain effects)

Picture composition (cinematography)

Aesthetics of Editing (montage)(color correction)

Aesthetics of Stage and Costume Design

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Chris Hurd · May 16th, 2002, 09:16 AM

Howdy from Texas,

Do a forum search on books. We've discussed a lot of different books about a variety of topics. Searching for those threads will help you find those discussions. And we can always discuss more titles. Hope this helps,

May 17th, 2002, 12:39 AM

howdy from Southeast Asia the Philippines,

Thank you for your reply. Chris, I am glad that in these past few days I am learning so much about making feature movies on digital video with the help of your wonderful dv forum the dvinfo community. A guy from sweden who is also a member of dvinfo community is also helping me about color correction using ulead media studio pro.

Chris, I presently have a one chip camcorder, sony dcr-trv 310, because of image limitation in low light condition I am planning to upgrade my gear soon.

On a lighter note, last monday I receive an e-mail from a video camcorder seller based in London and He is willing to let go of a sony vx2000 for only $300 us dollars. I will try e-mailing him again today. He stated about sending payment via western union.

Any comments about the vx2000 for only $300 and the western union money transfer system.

Chris, Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise.

I am happy now that my dv dreams are slowly turning into reality.

I will soon be creating my first video project a docu-musical about poverty and hope.

You are truly a digital video guru.

Take good care.

Jim Pulfer · June 6th, 2002, 08:13 AM

Anyone watch the trailer for Jackass the movie?

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/jackass_the_movie.html
Did you notice the PD-150 the passenger is holding in the golfcart....it's fun to try and track the cam as they roll the golf cart! Man, not a classic movie, but that's something you might have found me and one of my buddies doing about 10 years ago (when my body still might have had a chance at recovery!).

Chris Hurd · June 6th, 2002, 11:08 PM

Ah, the ubiquitous PD150. Seems like everywhere on cable or satellite, watch for awhile and you'll see a PD150 or XL1S. These two cameras rule the roost it seems. DV is all over TV. As it should be!

;-)

Rob Lohman · June 12th, 2002, 08:15 AM

probably I am starting a new large thread here, but according
to producer Rick McCallum they might use a new digital camera
for Episode three, this camera will have 10 million pixel chips
(and better lenses), yikes! Even Canon seems to make new
lenses for this stuff. To quote: "we're going to get a new
heightened level of reality that film cannot capture."

Read the whole story here:

http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/news/2002/06/news20020610.html

Another quote:
"We had a digital summit here on the Ranch with some major filmmakers who are interested in the technology -- including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone, Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, and Robert Rodriquez. We talked a lot about the best ways for the audience to see the movie you spend so much time and money on."

Some names look familiair?

The question which is better aside, we do live in interesting times!

K. Forman · June 12th, 2002, 11:50 AM

Gee... to be a member of that elite club!

Ken Tanaka · June 12th, 2002, 01:37 PM

That would have been one heck of a card game, too.

Eric Emerick · July 19th, 2002, 08:07 PM

Been watching Cinema Secrets on AMC channel. Interesting stuff, like a "how'd they do that"? tell all about special effects for a given movie. They're doing "Blade II" right now. Top shelf effects.

Michael Wisniewski · August 20th, 2002, 10:49 AM

Anyone have a resource for film & video market statistics and research?

We'd like to target our next project towards a particular market to see if we can make a little money :-) Or at the very least, know which market to target with our next video ... :-p

Jeff Donald · August 23rd, 2002, 02:15 AM

These are trade groups that usually have some kind of market data. Photo Marketing Association International (PMA). Annual trade show usually in March and the next one is in Vegas. One of the biggest trade shows in the US. National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). Annual show usually in April and the next one is also in Vegas.

Jeff

Matt Betea · August 24th, 2002, 12:41 AM

the font or similar font that was used in "Cube"? i've just about gone through eyewire's entire selection and adobe's and itc's. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

B. Moore · August 28th, 2002, 08:36 PM

Try fontfreak.com they have 100's. Most freeware, a few shareware.
Bruce

Mark Thomas · September 15th, 2002, 05:01 AM

I'm looking for a VCR that allows a camcorder to pass through an S-VIDEO cable. Anyone know such a model? I'm in the UK.

Bryan Beasleigh · September 16th, 2002, 08:32 PM

That would be PAL?

May 13th, 2002, 10:45 PM	#16
dvrecording Posts: n/a	help me if you can I would really like to find titles of books that has some good hints and tips on: Visual Effects (how-to) (compositing)(adding particles)(interacting 3d objects with videoclips)(creating water, fire,clouds and rain effects) Picture composition (cinematography) Aesthetics of Editing (montage)(color correction) Aesthetics of Stage and Costume Design Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

May 16th, 2002, 09:16 AM	#17
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Howdy from Texas, Do a forum search on books. We've discussed a lot of different books about a variety of topics. Searching for those threads will help you find those discussions. And we can always discuss more titles. Hope this helps, __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

May 17th, 2002, 12:39 AM	#18
dvrecording Posts: n/a	Howdy Chris howdy from Southeast Asia the Philippines, Thank you for your reply. Chris, I am glad that in these past few days I am learning so much about making feature movies on digital video with the help of your wonderful dv forum the dvinfo community. A guy from sweden who is also a member of dvinfo community is also helping me about color correction using ulead media studio pro. Chris, I presently have a one chip camcorder, sony dcr-trv 310, because of image limitation in low light condition I am planning to upgrade my gear soon. On a lighter note, last monday I receive an e-mail from a video camcorder seller based in London and He is willing to let go of a sony vx2000 for only $300 us dollars. I will try e-mailing him again today. He stated about sending payment via western union. Any comments about the vx2000 for only $300 and the western union money transfer system. Chris, Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise. I am happy now that my dv dreams are slowly turning into reality. I will soon be creating my first video project a docu-musical about poverty and hope. You are truly a digital video guru. Take good care.

June 6th, 2002, 08:13 AM	#19
Jim Pulfer New Boot Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15	Follow the bouncing Sony Cam Anyone watch the trailer for Jackass the movie? http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/jackass_the_movie.html Did you notice the PD-150 the passenger is holding in the golfcart....it's fun to try and track the cam as they roll the golf cart! Man, not a classic movie, but that's something you might have found me and one of my buddies doing about 10 years ago (when my body still might have had a chance at recovery!). __________________ James,

June 6th, 2002, 11:08 PM	#20
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,368 Images: 513	Ah, the ubiquitous PD150. Seems like everywhere on cable or satellite, watch for awhile and you'll see a PD150 or XL1S. These two cameras rule the roost it seems. DV is all over TV. As it should be! ;-) __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 12th, 2002, 08:15 AM	#21
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	SW ep 2: 2.2 million pixels, ep3: 10 million? probably I am starting a new large thread here, but according to producer Rick McCallum they might use a new digital camera for Episode three, this camera will have 10 million pixel chips (and better lenses), yikes! Even Canon seems to make new lenses for this stuff. To quote: "we're going to get a new heightened level of reality that film cannot capture." Read the whole story here: http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/news/2002/06/news20020610.html Another quote: "We had a digital summit here on the Ranch with some major filmmakers who are interested in the technology -- including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Oliver Stone, Ron Howard, Francis Ford Coppola, and Robert Rodriquez. We talked a lot about the best ways for the audience to see the movie you spend so much time and money on." Some names look familiair? The question which is better aside, we do live in interesting times! __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

June 12th, 2002, 11:50 AM	#22
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Gee... to be a member of that elite club!

June 12th, 2002, 01:37 PM	#23
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	That would have been one heck of a card game, too. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

July 19th, 2002, 08:07 PM	#24
Eric Emerick Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 171	Cinema Secrets Been watching Cinema Secrets on AMC channel. Interesting stuff, like a "how'd they do that"? tell all about special effects for a given movie. They're doing "Blade II" right now. Top shelf effects. __________________ esquared

August 20th, 2002, 10:49 AM	#25
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Recommended market stats and research? Anyone have a resource for film & video market statistics and research? We'd like to target our next project towards a particular market to see if we can make a little money :-) Or at the very least, know which market to target with our next video ... :-p

August 23rd, 2002, 02:15 AM	#26
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	These are trade groups that usually have some kind of market data. Photo Marketing Association International (PMA). Annual trade show usually in March and the next one is in Vegas. One of the biggest trade shows in the US. National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). Annual show usually in April and the next one is also in Vegas. Jeff

August 24th, 2002, 12:41 AM	#27
Matt Betea Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: detroit, mi Posts: 187	anyone know the font or similar font that was used in "Cube"? i've just about gone through eyewire's entire selection and adobe's and itc's. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

August 28th, 2002, 08:36 PM	#28
B. Moore Major Player Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 181	Try fontfreak.com they have 100's. Most freeware, a few shareware. Bruce

September 15th, 2002, 05:01 AM	#29
Mark Thomas Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Posts: 34	S-VIDEO onto VCR I'm looking for a VCR that allows a camcorder to pass through an S-VIDEO cable. Anyone know such a model? I'm in the UK.

September 16th, 2002, 08:32 PM	#30
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	That would be PAL?