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    Real simple sound editing question. Confused about dB terminology.

    I'm new to sound, and English isn't my first language, so I apologize for this real basic question, as you would think I could find this info somewhere online, but alas I can not. When someone says to set your db levels to "-18 db" are they saying to set the db levels to that number, or are...
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    Trying to learn how this effect was done. (someone blowing up)

    Hey guys. I saw this music video a few years ago by MIA. Towards the end this kid gets blown up. It's a pretty convincing effect. I'll post the video below. (warning: lots of blood) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeMvUlxXyz8 (effect starts at around 8:25) If I had to guess, greenscreen was...
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    Question about paying actors.

    Hello everyone. I'm hoping to shoot my first micro budget feature this summer. I've cast and shot about half a dozen short films, but this will be my first feature. My question is this: Generally speaking, do actors expect to be paid on low budget features? - Or is the point system enough...
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    Practical muzzle flashes at night?

    Hello DVX User's, I'm new here, but have been using the search feature to get info for years now. However, today I have a question: I'm going to be shooting a battle/ shoot out scene at night. There will 'bad guys' on a hill in the distance with guns, and they will be shooting down at the good...
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