Jim Hardison

Color grading in Resolve, on my iPad. Unreal. Obviously not a replacement for desktop (or a real colorist), but I’ve been looking for an angle to learn more about color theory and execution. Maybe this is it! #resolve #davinci #davinciresolve #resolveipad #resolveforipad #resolveonipad #ipad #m4 #postproduction #post #color #colorist #colorcorrection #amateur #post #editor #videoeditor PXP Blackmagic Design Apple

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If you want to enter the film industry and get your first opportunity; 1. Get the trust of a contact who is influential to get you a sitting with the producers. The contact can be a production manager/executive producer/costume designer etc. This trust doesn't come in a short time. Because already a lot of them would ruin the reference name by spoiling the meeting. Your talent can raise the eyebrows of your contact. To convert the eyebrows into a productive sitting needs a long-term bond with the influencer. This creates trust with the first layer of contact with the producer. 2. You are on friendly terms with an entrant like you. That person gets an opportunity to tell a story to a producer because of his influential contact. For that person to recommend you need trust. Getting a high-level contact is very difficult for the first opportunity. To recommend you, they need to know you personally. Your talent and work come later. This is the second layer of contact with the producer. Where you are connected with your friend and your friend is an influential person to create a meeting with the producer. 3. Few of your industry friends can contribute money and create your own opportunity like Crowdfunding. For this, your friends should have trust in you and your outcome. Because this is hard earned money of each and every one. This also doesn't come in a short time. 4. Take couple of the scenes from your movie on your own and post it in Crowdfunding websites to seek money. For those unknown people to invest in your project need trust in you. There have been stories where people contributed small money to make a movie but that impact is very less. 5. Leverage the Film festival as an opportunity to meet producers and show your work. If they trust you, you will get further level of appointments to finalize your opportunity. Again the deal will not happen in the first sitting. You may have to travel with the producer for some time to earn his/her trust. Points to Ponder:- What we have to understand here is that no film producers would post job opening for Film Directors. When they invest huge amounts of money, they will not decide in a single sitting. Trust and Long-time travel are a vital key. Hence nothing is going to happen in a short time. Last but not the least. Till you become successful, you need an influential person who trust you.

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I got together with our CEO Rob E. to weigh in on the largest change in our industry in decades. Here’s our take at Massive Mission on AI for post-production Consider Jurassic Park in 1993. Their plan was to film models as had been done for decades. When the first CGI dinosaur test was shown, its advantages were obvious. A threshold had been crossed. Many model and prop makers  adopted the new tools and picked up their art in the new medium. This is where AI is at today for the media production industry. We all will need to adapt because this is a sea change of our industry, bigger than even film to digital. With just the AI tools brought to market in the last 18 months we’re now able to: Do 50-80% of the audio cleanup work in minutes vs. hours Replace, remove, or create visuals in our videos on the fly by describing the changes with text  Correct eye line when people are reading offscreen text Speed up rough storyboards from days to hours And more, higher quality tools are being created weekly. It often feels like too much to keep up with. These tools are coming so fast, it’s like drinking from a fire hose. Which ones are worth testing, and which ones are just a re-skinned chat-GPT? Which ones move the needle meaningfully in the right direction and what ethical and environmental boundaries do we need to consider as we navigate this tech? Our approach is to test and learn. Explore these tools' strengths to avoid their weaknesses. With so many options in the market, it can also be hard to sift. Matt Wolfe, Mike Seymour, Michael Kammes, Katie Hinsen, & Two-Minute Papers, are great people to watch to filter through the news. A helpful lens we’re using to digest all this is ‘progress’. With each new tool presented, consider, “Is this better than what I’m doing now?” Is the end result progress over my previous process? For many (not all) of these tools, the answer is yes. Ultimately, we all want to know: will using AI help give us more free time to spend with loved ones or pursue passions? That’s the goal, right? Bottom line, consider if AI empowers your art and improves your life. From a business and ethical perspective, pay attention to standards. Initiatives like the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity are helping establish much-needed guardrails. The AI Act in Europe seems like it could pave the way for legislation worldwide, much like it did with GDPR. The 2030 Vision Initiative from MovieLabs is gathering inertia from industry leaders. Keeping track of these high-level decisions helps set a good framework for other new developments. AI is a double-edged sword. As professionals, we need to be shepherding these tools to create great work, while being mindful that powerful tools have powerful consequences if used incorrectly. #ai #mediaproduction #videoproduction

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Learn how to manage firearms safety from our experienced guests like filmmaker Frank Ziede, and hear about how using VFX can prevent on-set firearms deaths, in this very important episode of VFX for Indies. Please tune in at vfxforindies.com, our YouTube channel, or your favorite podcast app.

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First, the IRS came for our ability to earn income UNLESS we were a corporation. That meant incorporation costs, 3 or 4 times your annual tax prep costs, plus annual filing fees, plus greatly increased costs of bookkeeping and likely a membership fee for Quickbooks or similar. Then, AB5 came for every form of self-employed or gig worker, and corporations declined to pay unless you were on payroll. Now, this comes for us yet again? What's the end goal here? Is the very idea of self-employment just anathema to the powers that be? Why? UPDATE: The EDD may have backed down on this, though the wording in their statement is very odd - "EDD is not taking action to ban these companies". The concerns raised were not that loan-outs were to be "banned"?! The issue was simply the way loan-outs can receive payment. Clarification is needed, because the statement seems to have further complicated the issue. https://lnkd.in/gqkScssx

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If your an X-Men or Wolverine fan you should enjoy this. I animated still images and then dubbed audio from the original cartoon series from the 1990's and made a short video. Decided to use Luma Labs Ai's new video generator. Very pleased with the results on the first few attempts. Tools used: Luma AI #adobeexpress #lumaai #adobeaudition #Wolverine #WolverineArt #Logan #XMen #MarvelComics #Comics #ComicArt #ComicBooks #ComicArtist #ComicStrip #AIArt #AIArtist #GenerativeArt #aiartwork #aivideo #videoai #aivideocreators #AIArtCommunity #CharacterDesign #CharacterArt #ConceptArt #CharacterIllustration #CharacterDevelopment #DigitalArt

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EdMon.ai: The only professional tool that reads Avid and Premiere project files and batch transcribes mxf-media - and roundtrips an AAF or XML (drag and drop in your MC project) https://www.edmon.ai

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Jealousy can be a great catalyst for the creative process. As a video director, it’s hard to come across a great ad and not wish I had been a part of the project. Over time, I’ve learned that “I wish I made that” can be turned into “How would I make that if I had done it first?” #advertising #video #creativeprocess https://lnkd.in/eyPi8b5u

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I always liked the pyro shelf in Houdini, but generally I want to keep my pyro setups entirely in SOPs without the DOP Network being placed at object level. My own pyro setup menu can create setups in Classic DOPs, Sparse DOPs and the SOP Pyro Solver and get you started instantly. It also makes sure that volumes are culled for lighter caching and rendering. Slingshot is available with 40% off using code "slingshotlaunch" at checkout! Slingshot IV: https://lnkd.in/eusqc3Th #houdini #houdinifx #fxtd #simulation #python #vfx #animation

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Working in the film industry has never been easy.

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Have you ever felt like the only certainty in the post-production sound industry is uncertainty itself?😬 In this week's YouTube video, 'Master the Uncertainty: 7 Things You Can Control in Post-Production Sound,' I dive into 7 practical strategies that can help us navigate these difficult and trying times. From refining our skills to enhancing our network, these practical and actionable tips are designed to give us control over our careers. All of us in the post-sound industry have experienced the ups and downs. Trust me when I say that I have been there, done that, and got the emotional scars to prove it! This is why I've put together one of my most comprehensive videos yet. I am with you! I want you to not just survive but thrive! If you are ready to equip yourself with tools that can empower you not just now, but in ANY time of uncertainty throughout your sound career, check out the video below. I'd love to hear your thoughts and any strategies you use for times like these. You are not alone friends. I see you. I hear you. I got your back. #timesofuncertainty #yougotthis #masteringpostproductionsound #postsound #postproduction #hollywood #careerdevelopment https://lnkd.in/gt2smc9T

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One of the things I encourage art students to do is to look not only at the work of their peers in college but portfolios and reels of students at other colleges. Too many don't realize that when they are looking for jobs they are competing against many other talented people. No one expects a 21-year-old to have the same level of craft as a seasoned veteran but they sure need to have material that is as good or better than other junior-level artists. And there are talented people all over the place. Check out this amazing work of graduating senior Max Bai from Art Center. The work is at least as good as many senior-level artists and this is just his college work. You don't need to have a portfolio as great as Max's to have a long and successful career but the level of student work is often high. So, refine your portfolios! And be inspired! https://lnkd.in/dxGEReg2

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Post Two in my series explaining who's who on a film shoot, and ever wonder who oversees the entire production process? Meet the Executive Producer. The Executive Producer, or EP, is more senior than a Producer and is the person behind the scenes ensuring a film gets made on time, on budget, and at the highest quality. Here’s what they do: 1️⃣ Secure Funding The EP’s first mission is often to find the money. Whether it’s from studios, investors, or brands, they make sure the project has the financial backing it needs to get off the ground. 2️⃣ Assemble the Team The EP hires the director, key crew members, and often the main cast. They bring together the right mix of talent to make the film or video shine. 3️⃣ Manage the Budget Once the money is secured, the EP keeps a close eye on the budget. They ensure that every penny is spent wisely and that there are no nasty financial surprises during the production. 4️⃣ Creative Oversight While they might not be involved in the day-to-day creative decisions, EPs have the final say on major creative aspects. They're there to ensure the film stays true to its vision and appeals to its target audience. 5️⃣ Problem Solver in Chief Every production hits a snag or two. The EP is the go-to person for solving problems, smoothing over conflicts, and keeping everything on track. 6️⃣ Marketing and Distribution After the film is made, the EP often plays a role in its marketing and distribution. They work to get the film seen by as many people as possible. Of course, roles and responsibilities can vary due to the type of project. In short though, the Executive Producer is the glue that holds the entire production together. They make tough decisions, manage finances, and ensure the project stays on course. I’m clearly biased (because I am one!), but having a strong EP is key to any successful production. Looking to hire an elite production crew to shoot a video for your business? Drop me a message! #VideoProduction #FilmMaking #ExecutiveProducer #ProductionCrew #BehindTheScenes #208Films

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Insightful Words "Consumers are pickier and independent films have to be an event." - Jeff Deutchman, President of Acquisitions and Production at NEON. Deutchman highlights a crucial shift in the film industry: "Making an event out of film releases is no longer a requirement only for big #Hollywood productions, with independent films also demanding an event component to attract scarcer audiences to #cinemas." He further emphasizes the importance of #theatrical releases for #filmmakers: "If you believe what you’re doing, you go with a theatrical release. If you don’t, that’s the argument for #streaming." #FilmIndustry #IndependentFilms #FilmDistribution Variety

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