For those of you unaware, SUPERHEROES is a web series I started in 2003. It ran for 4 months and we had 5 episodes. In 2006, due to the series’ popularity, we decided to make a sixth episode, but we failed. This is the story of that failure! Each day we’ll [...]
February 2008
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How to hit somebody with a car (not literally)
Or… how to composite someone into a shot so it LOOKS like they’re being hit by a car. We accomplished this in our film “Freddy” using AE and Premiere.
First lock down the camera on a tripod. Get one shot with Freddy standing there, one shot of just the background with the car driving [...]
How to add muzzle flashes to your gun shots in Photoshop
Muzzle flashes done well can really add production value to your movie. I create the muzzle flashes in Adobe Photoshop frame-by-frame using the paintbrush tool.
Export your gun shot clip as a filmstrip file then import that into Photoshop. You’ll see the sequence frame-by-frame. I create a new layer over the filmstrip [...]
How to prevent wind noise from ruining your audio
Most microphones come with a “windscreen.” This does exactly what it sounds like, it screens the wind from your microphone and thus your recording. But sometimes, especially on very windy days, a simple windscreen is not enough.
That’s where blimps and softies come into play (also called zeppelins and dead cats, because well… you can [...]
How to find a prop rifle or gun for a movie
Where did you buy the prop assault rifle seen in TMTTTJ and Hamlet?
It’s an airsoft gun. I bought it off eBay for around $30.00 if I remember correctly. eBay is a great place to look for cheap props/costumes/etc.
I also recommend finding an army surplus store in your area. In Fresno alone there are 3 [...]
Delay…
UPDATE (2/05): I’m now on my roommates computer, with my original HDD in an external enclosure. Just gotta install Premiere, then we’ll get things rolling!! Looking for DAY 1 tomorrow, DEFINITELY!