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Ciné-surfer: Film Doctor’s Resource Library

August 5, 2011 by Deb Leave a Comment

The Film Doctor site has some truly interesting – and not your typical – resources. I especially enjoyed the article on “Should you go HD Digital for your next film?” and the “Aspect Ratio” chart. Surf by and have a look: http://filmdoctor.net/resource-library/ Cheers & happy ciné-surfing, Deb

Filed Under: Ciné Surfer, Management Tagged With: camera, equipment, free, resources

The Free William F White Interactive Budget Planner

July 2, 2010 by Deb Leave a Comment

Wow, this is cool. When budgeting for film equipment, sure you can sift through a rate sheet and – with your trusty calculator – figure out an estimate of your camera, grip and lighting package… or you use Whites Interactive online budget planner: http://www.whitesinteractive.com/index.php/requests/add Click, choose and change your selections. Pick or skip insurance options. Be prompted […]

Filed Under: Budgets, Management Tagged With: equipment, resources

5 Expensive Budgetary Items – II

May 29, 2009 by Deb 1 Comment

Here are some more of my “favourite” expensive expenses… 6. Stunts & Special Effects – Well, any of the special departments really. Lots of planning (read “money in prep”) has to happen to make sure the “special” shots happen with all their movie magic on-the-day. The many logistics on set to address issues like safety […]

Filed Under: Budgets, Management Tagged With: coproduction, equipment, music, period, spfx, stunts

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