Recent content by damonholland

I am currently putting together a documentary film and would like to zoom in on some scanned documents to highlight words or sentences. I have seen this done many times, but am looking for some examples of this type of sequence to inspire me. Either that, or does anyone know of a tutorial on how...

I am currently in pre-production of a documentary film and I am looking for advice/experience on what kind of settings work best for filmming stationary tripod shots with a DVX 100b of interviews for a documentary film. There is also the possibility of using a second camera (Canon with HD)...

i am looking to make, or buy a set of fake feet that i could use in a scene where a character cuts off his own toes. I do not need the feet to "explode" with blood, but want to make it look as realistic as possible. does anybody have any ideas?

Any suggestions on where to buy? I apologize in advance, I realize this question has been asked before, but I can't find any real current information. I even read through the 72 page authorized dealer thread, but that thread ended in 2007. I of course would like to find the best deal possible...

i am going to begin my screenplay with an opening quote in text on a black screen before the film begins, any suggestions on how to format this?