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30 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
New Adobe video experiments: Object Manipulation
Interactive Video Object Manipulation from Dan Goldman on Vimeo.Here is a new video from Dan Goldman a researcher at Adobe. It showcases some new novel interface options to make manipulating objects in your video surprisingly easy. Hopefully we see some of this technology in Adobe projects soon!
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27 Nov
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 10 - Films to Give Thanks For
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Did you like a film? Hate it?! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know! UNEARTHED
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26 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesleys Weekly HOW TO: Pulsing Skin Bladder
 Whether your character have fallen into a vat of toxic waste, or if he's been bitten by a werewolf, there might be a scene where you might need to make it appear as if their skin is pulsing or bubbling, and today i'm going to show you how to do a basic pulsing effect for cheap.    First, decid
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22 Nov
Blog: Beyond the Trailer
BTT: Behind The Scenes
Hi! Grace Randolph here. I wear a lot of hats on Beyond The Trailer - host, writer, editor, producer, creator - but as with any video production it's a team effort! And since everyone on the BTT team works extra hard to bring you the best show possible, I thought I'd introduce you. Meet the BT
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21 Nov
Blog: Beyond the Trailer
Bolt and Inspector Gadget: An Homage...or Rip-Off?!
While watching the trailer for Disney's BOLT, I could help but notice a certain similarity to another cartoon: DIC Entertainment's INSPECTOR GADGET! Now sure, lots of kids have dogs, but you have to admit a mystery-solving girl paired with an intelligent dog is a unique situation. And then, there
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20 Nov
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 9 - Love Sucks
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Discuss these films with other filmmakers at our forums. And if you like these films, please contact the filmmakers and let them know! A WINTER OBSERVED Written by Joseph Petrick
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19 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly Presents... Mad Scientist Goggles
This week I am once again featuring a tutorial from our community, Prop-Builder extraordinaire Wraith 5 who you'll remember has been featured here on the blog before returns with his Mad Scientist Goggle build. I hope you all enjoy it, and I hope to return next week with a new build of my own.
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18 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Behind the Scenes Photos from "ThanksGiving: The Movie"
Here are some behind the scenes photos from this week's test film from the talented filmmakers behind HappyBirthdayHarrisMalden.com. They just completed their first feature film and you can check out the trailer and buy the DVD on their website. IndyMogul.com supports these guys and you should too
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17 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Interview: Rian Johnson Director of "Brick"
Upon casual scanning of the page, you may be wondering, "Why is Wesley posting the trailer for this movie on the blog?", i'll tell you exactly why, this trailer is the upcoming second feature length film of Writer-Director Rian Johnson. You'll perhaps recognize the name as the director of the 2005 S
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17 Nov
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
The Most Mediocre Short Films In The World
A few of you have been asking what my background in film is. So, I figured I'd share with you some of the short films I've done over the years. Some of them may surprise you... You can view my short films on the film page of my personal site. If you like any of them, please buy my new D
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16 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul's Facemelt Effect featured on The Sarah Silverman Program
The Sarah Silverman Program on Comedy Central used Indy Mogul's Facemelt Tutorial for a scene in this week's episode of the show! Check out the video above where Director Rob Schrab talks about using our effect (among other things) and look out for Doug Tennapel's Stop-Motion creature which was also
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15 Nov
Blog: Beyond the Trailer
James Bond fighting...Americans?
Tonight I went to see the latest James Bond movie, Quantum of Solace. Imagine my surprise when one of Bond's enemies was revealed to be the CIA.Forget the Germans, forget the Russians - the newest movie bad guys are the Americans.WTF?!I mean, I'm sitting in the theater having a good time rooting f
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15 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Project: Direct - Get your film into Sundance!
Here is your chance to get a short film you created into Sundance! Make a short film featuring a red telephone and two other props (from a collection of 25 pre-chosen props from Sundance films of the past) and if they like it, it'll be shown at Sundance, and get a distribution deal on video. T
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14 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Interview: Director Arun Vaidyanathan
 This week I was fotunate enough to be able to talk to Independent Filmmaker Arun Vaidyanathan. He recently completed his first feature length film "Achchamundu! Achchamundu!", which also features the talents of Emmy Award Winning actor John Shea. He's got some great advice since he's been in the p
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13 Nov
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 8 - You Only Live Once (Spy Films!)
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety! Did you like a film? Hate it! Discuss it below with other filmmakers and film fans! Also: If you really like a film, please visit the filmmakers sites and email them and let them know!
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12 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Diffusion Panel
 Indy Mogul has covered lighting on more than one occasion, showing you how to make an adjustable florescent light kit, the basics of three-point lighting, Bounce Boards, and Advanced Lighting Techniques Part 1 and Part 2. Lighting is an art, and one of the most important parts of the filmmaking pr
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11 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Make a Commercial to Air During the Super Bowl!
Can you make a commercial worthy to be aired during the Super Bowl? Doritos is having a contest challenging filmmakers to create their own commercial for the brand. Doritos will select the top 5 spots submitted and each of these winners will receive ,000. Then, America will be given the ch
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10 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
It's promo time! Spot Crunch 13 is here.
Check out the latest episode of Spot Crunch, Next New Network's network of promos. If you're interested in creating promos for us, please email me at jusitn (at) nextnewnetworks.com
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08 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Indy Mogul Welcomes Beyond the Trailer
Here at Indy Mogul we'd like to welcome a new show to our network, Beyond the Trailer! With creator and host, Grace Randolph, who you may know from her previous show RevYou. How many times have you seen a great trailer for an awful movie, or discovered all the best scenes were in the trailer?Â
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07 Nov
Blog: Beyond the Trailer
RevYOU's Grace Randolph joins Indy Mogul!
For a little over a year now, I've been talking movies both on the street and online with - well - you!So when the opportunity came up to work with Indy Mogul, the online network for filmmakers and film fanatics, it was not only a perfect fit for me but also for you! Indy Mogul is an online destina
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07 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
DIY Contest deadline almost here!
 Just a reminder! The Instructables DIY Contest deadline is ALMOST HERE! Deadline is THIS SUNDAY, so if you had something you wanted to submit, you should get into gear and get it to them before then, because your time is running out. Good Luck Everybody!
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06 Nov
Blog: The Best Short Films in the World
View the entire films from Episode 7 - Robot Madness!!
You've seen the clips from the show here. Now, watch the films in their entirety below! Discuss these films with other filmmakers at our forums. And if you like these films, please contact the filmmakers and let them know! ROBOT BASTARD Written/Directed by Rob Schrab
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05 Nov
Blog: Indy Mogul
Wesleys Weekly Presents... John Soares on Storyboarding
John Soares On Storyboards from Wes Scoggins on Vimeo.Hey everybody, this week I am unfortunately wrapped up in the final stretch of Pre-Production on a shortfilm i'm going to be filming soon, so I am unfortunately unable to do a prop build this week, as I am building many props for the film, and it
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