MattHawkins Online - Film Making Forum

Ok, this is a little different and probably doesn't belong here but, here it goes. In my movie that I am filing right now my actors are having a very hard time staying motivated. a lot of them are flakin out. What is a good way to keep them motivated? Anyone got any ideas?

Ha! That was humerous. You know you left that open for another one named..."DONALD'S REVENGE!" Nah just kiddin'. The M-16 looked a little bent. Why was that?

It workes for bullet hits and Explosions. You just need to vary the size of the cone that holds the dirt. I have 4 sizes. The biggest one takes up all the air in the tank to blow it out properly. I never thought about cement. That would look good but be hard to live with after the shot. I'll try tah...

I made something that worked similar to the BoB squib. I went to Home Depot and asked for a refillable compressed air tank with a manuel air release valve. I got one for about $30. Then I bought 100 feet of tubing and connected that to the end of it and closed it off with zip ties. Then I connected ...

That looked really good. Who did the B-17 animation?

That was overall very impressive. It had Blair Whitch/Borne Identity look to it. Very orifinal. The music fit well. very nicely done. The only Thing wrong really was the sound quality. It echoed. It had static in the sound also. I don't knopw if that was on purpose bu it sounded good with a little s...

That is true...buf i agree with Kentertainment and lawriejaffa on this one, even though i am currently making a WW2 film. The reason I think so many people do WW2 and Zombie movies is that they are very braod and open. You have a lot of freedom with those genres. For example in Groshko's movie 1812,...

Did you revise the script with my suggestions, Kevin? Yes Sean... I used all of your suggestions and you were right it did make it sound better. I now just need someone to play the main lead...About using CGI...For this movie I am trying to stay away from it as much as possible. I think it will hel...

OK, I finished the script and am currently rounding up actors. We plan on filming Dec. 26-31. I will post up a trailer for the movie around Jan. 5. If anyone wants to read my script just tell me and I'll post it or Email it to you.

Overall That looked good. The only thing I saw wrong was the shadow on the Presidents face in the car. You couldn't see him. Maybe that was intentional, I don't know. Other than that it looked good. The color change was a good effect.

Are you scoring every song thats going to be in the film, or just some of them?

That looks really good. I liked the part with Aaron,(The Nerd with hair) and his dance. I'm looking forward to hearing the score of this. Exactly what Film Contests will you be entering?

Well I am just saying that he will need to careful...I know what he ahs and what he needs. he still needs a little bit more...

Pretty cool, but UNIFORMS are must on accuracy. weapons will be difficult also.

That looks amazing. When are you premering it, and where?

Yeah they are but I have 4 just laying around my house and my Dad told me to get rid of them so I am...

Gyro has a German helmet we're using. For my Explosions I had the idea to just set up a Fire Extinguisher and shoot that off with some dirt and other earth elements. You can have it go off on the actor without hurting them so. I don't know. i'm shooting a test this weekend.

Hey if its not to much trouble.... shortstix13@gmail.com Thanks. a bunch.

Ok, yeah i tried a test where i blew up a bridge and just overlayed an explosin onto it... YEah it was total Crud so I'm staying away from that.

Yeah well I have a few conections with a friend who has costumes. They aren't 100% accurate but they look pretty good. Money is an issue. I have none. So I am going mega cheap. I have a question though, is it better to try and do most of your effects while filming or CG! For example in Kenny's movie...

Hey, I'm sort of new at this whole thing but this winter I am going to try and film my first big movie. It takes place in WWII, in the Battle of the Bulge. The basic story line is as follows: 5 soldiers are on a normal patrol when they come across a German Radio outpost. They make a plan to take it ...

Hey, Just wachted it and it was actually really good. The acting could have been bettter but they all had some high points. One of the major drawbacks i saw was the smoke effects. They stayed to long and were to solid. Thats all i noticed but overall i really enjoyed it.

What makes a good intro? I'm trying to make one but I just don't know what to od really.

What makes a good intro. i have had many and none of them seem to compare with your guys. So help eould be great thanks.

Hey, if you still wnat ideas on scary stuff, try the shots of something or someone hidden and looking at the other actors. Those are always pretty Good.