So I'm sure many of you are familiar with Celtx - an online preproduction site. Some of you may be aware of Base Camp - an online project management tool. And the vast majority of pros in this industry are familiar with Entertainment Partners' "Movie Magic" line of software for budgeting and scheduling.
Now - how about a service that combines the functionality of all three. Scenechronize provides industry-standard tools such as Final Draft script imports (via PDF), Script Breakdown, Stripboard, Day-out-of-Days, and more, combined with an online collaborative environment that allows cast and crew to have one central point of contact for all information related to a project.
Import the PDF of your script and get right to the Breakdown. Scenechronize identifies characters and starts filling in the details for you. To add items to the Breakdown, simply highlight text in the script and then choose the category it belongs to. Before you know it, your Breakdown is totally populated with every element you need to make your film.
Once the Breakdown is complete, you can start building your Stripboard and your Schedule. Auto-sort tools allow you to sort your Stripboard by character, location, slugline, and more, plus you can then manually sort by simply dragging and dropping.
Once you enter a start date into the Stripboard, then you can generate your DooD (Day-out-of-Days) for EVERY element in the film. Need to know when a particular actor starts work? It's all there.
Plus, you can upload any kind of document, like pictures of your cast, costumes, props, your storyboards, anything that goes into your creative process. Documents can be linked to particular scenes or simply made available to the crew and cast members you select. You can generate any kind of report you might need, plus Call Sheets, daily Sides, and more.
Scenechronize offers a variety of packages, some of which even fit a student budget - FREE. Check it out and start using it today. I'm using it on my MFA thesis film and I can't imagine doing this project without it!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
TEDxPhoenix videos now online!
Last semester, the DVA241 / DVA274 class documented the TEDxPhoenix event "Catalysts and Optimists." Here are the videos they produced:
This playlist is over 3 hours long, so if you'd rather pick and choose which videos you watch, surf over to YouTube directly.
This playlist is over 3 hours long, so if you'd rather pick and choose which videos you watch, surf over to YouTube directly.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
HDDSLR Workshops with Gale Tattersall
HDDSLR Workshops with Gale Tattersall on Vimeo.
More information about Gale Tattersall's workshops can be found here.Monday, February 28, 2011
VFX Breakdown: HEREAFTER
Check out Scanline VFX's amazing breakdown of their Oscar-nominated work for Clint Eastwood's Hereafter!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
What’s the Difference Between the ARRI ALEXA and RED Cameras? One Humorous Explanation
Another great find over on nofilmschool.com:
Sensible Digital Cinema: The Arri Alexa from Inspiration Studios on Vimeo.
The ARRI ALEXA and RED EPIC (and RED ONE M-X) are cameras that we’ll be seeing hundreds of features shot on over the next several years. What’s the difference between the two? Check out this amusing video from Inspiration Studios, whose comparison of the ALEXA and RED cameras includes a none-too-subtle suggestion about the fading utility of their DSLR rental package:
Sensible Digital Cinema: The Arri Alexa from Inspiration Studios on Vimeo.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Drive in a Car Without Driving in a Car!
This cool tutorial video comes from the guys at FilmRiot. Think about these tips next time you plan a driving scene.
Labels:
cinematography,
tips,
tutorials,
vfx,
videos
Friday, February 25, 2011
Using Stills to Create Matte Painting Effects in Your Footage
Here's a cool technique, using the still-photography function of your HDSLR to gather more information and more latitude than the HD video function alone can capture. This "tutorial" is a little dry, but stick with it. This technique opens up LOTS of possibilities!
How to use stills to create simple matte painting effects for your DSLR footage from Robino Films on Vimeo.
Labels:
5D,
after effects,
cinematography,
DSLR,
vfx,
videos
Thursday, February 24, 2011
120 FPS is Nothing: Here’s What 2,564 FPS on a Phantom Flex Camera Looks Like
Picked this one up on nofilmschool.com:
Locked in a Vegas Hotel Room with a Phantom Flex from Tom Guilmette on Vimeo.
With RED touting 120 frame-per-second shooting speeds — impressive on its own, and even more impressive given each frame is at 5K resolution — Vision Research’s claims that their new Phantom Flex camera shoots at up to 2,800 FPS (2,500 in 1080p) seems like a joke. But it’s not, and the following is proof. Tom Guilmette was hired to shoot the World Champtionships of Ping Pong, and found himself alone in his hotel room before the shoot with the Phantom Flex; here is the resulting video.
Locked in a Vegas Hotel Room with a Phantom Flex from Tom Guilmette on Vimeo.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Student Showcase Extension - Entries Due Monday, February 28
The Submission Deadline for Spring Showcase has been extended to February 28, 2011.
The Showcase Committee is currently in the process of determining additional space for our students’ and alumnus’ innovative works. We will be accepting submissions for an additional 6 weeks.
If you thought you missed the deadline and still want to submit your amazing creations, please follow the instructions below or contact showcase@uat.edu for any additional queries.
CONTINUED CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
UAT 2011 Spring Showcase has expanded its submission criteria to support:
To Enter - download the Spring 2011 Student Showcase editable PDF entry form. Fill out and save one form for each entry.
Follow this link: (Submission Form)
PREPARE YOUR SUBMISSION: Images must be a minimum of 200dpi at 8"x10". Title your entry with your name and entry title. (EX: JohnSmith_SummerSky.jpg)
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY using one of the following methods:
1. EMAIL FORM AND ENTRY
Download and fill out editable PDF submission form (link above). In a zipped folder, include the completed PDF submission form and your submission and attach this to an email to: showcase@uat.edu
2. MAIL YOUR SUBMISSION
Download and fill out editable submission form (link above).
Send your entry and form to:
The University of Advancing Technology
ATTN: Lane Joplin - Student Showcase
2625 W. Baseline Rd.
Tempe, AZ, 85283
The Showcase Committee is currently in the process of determining additional space for our students’ and alumnus’ innovative works. We will be accepting submissions for an additional 6 weeks.
If you thought you missed the deadline and still want to submit your amazing creations, please follow the instructions below or contact showcase@uat.edu for any additional queries.
CONTINUED CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
UAT 2011 Spring Showcase has expanded its submission criteria to support:
- student innovation projects (SIPs)
- software engineering and network security
- graphic and digital art design
- robotics embedded technology
- programming and code
- digital video and animation
- game art, animation and design
- drawing, painting and traditional photography
To Enter - download the Spring 2011 Student Showcase editable PDF entry form. Fill out and save one form for each entry.
Follow this link: (Submission Form)
PREPARE YOUR SUBMISSION: Images must be a minimum of 200dpi at 8"x10". Title your entry with your name and entry title. (EX: JohnSmith_SummerSky.jpg)
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY using one of the following methods:
1. EMAIL FORM AND ENTRY
Download and fill out editable PDF submission form (link above). In a zipped folder, include the completed PDF submission form and your submission and attach this to an email to: showcase@uat.edu
2. MAIL YOUR SUBMISSION
Download and fill out editable submission form (link above).
Send your entry and form to:
The University of Advancing Technology
ATTN: Lane Joplin - Student Showcase
2625 W. Baseline Rd.
Tempe, AZ, 85283
100 Great Resources for Cinematographers, Camera Assistants, and Film Professionals
Here's one we found during the end-of-2010 madness and never got around to posting. The Black and Blue ("a blog for camera assistants") compiled this "100 Great Resources for Cinematographers, Camera Assistants, and Film Professionals."
1 – 12: Jobs and Industry
13 – 20: Film News
21 – 32: Print (Physical and Digital)
33 – 44: Blogs
45 – 53: Podcasts
54 – 63: Forums
64 – 74: Reference and Advice
75 – 84: Tools and Gear
85 – 93: Social Networks and Technology
94 – 100: Analog (Real World)
All of these links should be added to your browser's bookmarks today!
1 – 12: Jobs and Industry
13 – 20: Film News
21 – 32: Print (Physical and Digital)
33 – 44: Blogs
45 – 53: Podcasts
54 – 63: Forums
64 – 74: Reference and Advice
75 – 84: Tools and Gear
85 – 93: Social Networks and Technology
94 – 100: Analog (Real World)
All of these links should be added to your browser's bookmarks today!
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