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    How to light a moonlit night exterior?

    No problem. So from that screengrab, the most prominent feature is the haze. That will actually help to spread the light. It also obscures the distant background which helps you not have to light it deep deep into the woods. The light also appears to be coming from beyond frame right and also...
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    How to light a moonlit night exterior?

    Hey Jordan, while my experience with such is limited, I'll share what I've learned. Amateurish night scenes are the ones that fall off into darkness. It shows they don't have the resources to blast light everywhere. Night isn't just a puddle of moonlight in the dark. Light your background too...
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    Quasar Science Tubes Output

    Alright, here are the updated photometrics from Quasar.
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    Student Options For Getting Into Film

    I'm currently a student and I would love to experience shooting on film. However, my school does not present this as an option, and it is cost prohibitive for me. Are there any grants in place or programs that might help this goal?
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    Trying to better understand reveals and plot reversals

    Hello, Rather new to writing, and I'd like to better understand concepts and use of reveals and plot reversals. My current understanding is that reveals are moments when new information is presented to the protagonist, forcing them to take further action. Also my understanding is that these...
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    Just Cause

    Had never seen this film before tonight. Very reminiscent of the times (even though I wasn't yet born. Car phones anyone?), overall quite enjoyable. Sean Connery sets out to prove a man innocent on death row and, well, things go from there. The reason I figured I'd start a thread is because...
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    First Time Feature

    Thank you! We've completed principal photography, and were pretty near on schedule. We will have to use two pickup days in August. And the whole thing has been incredible. Sixteen shooting days is bigger than anything I've been a part of and, I must say I am humbled by the dedication showed by...
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    First Time Feature

    Hello! I haven't been here too long, but I wanted to update here as I appreciate the professionalism of this community and also the amount of willingness to help and share information. My name is Daniel Sinclair, I'm 19, going to school for video production in Maine, and am producing my first...
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    F35: Looking for F35 Ungraded Footage to test grade

    Right, thank you! Definitely want to preserve those highlights haha. And I thought I was forgetting a step. Ran it through your slog to 709 lut first this time. Think I might be getting closer.
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    F35: Looking for F35 Ungraded Footage to test grade

    Thanks Macgregor. I thought as much, but wanted to make sure first. This is what I came up with. Is there anything one would look at and consider indicative of a poor grade?
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    Question: Maine Media Workshops + College

    I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience they could share with regards to Maine Media Workshops or knew anyone who has. I'm looking for some insight beyond adverts and their website. Thanks!
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    Hey from Maine

    Hello! I've been lurking around here for a while and learning a lot from this community. Best to you all! -Daniel
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