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Some bloopers from "Banana Express"

POSTED BY Justin Johnson, 21 August 2008 | PERMALINK

We have a lot of fun when we make things - here's a slice of the goofiness on the very serious set of "Banana Express."

John Soares Video Interview + Car Chase Teaser!

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 21 August 2008 | PERMALINK

John Soares Interview from WesScog on Vimeo.

A few months ago, I interviewed our friend John Soares of the WestHavenBrook Crew. Unfortunately not long after the video interview was almost completely edited, I had a massive hardware failure, resulting in what I believe was the loss of the interview forever. 

But recently I looked at the problem...

Wesley's Weekly HOW TO: Medieval Shield

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 21 August 2008 | PERMALINK

De-Interlace YER Face

POSTED BY Steve Nelson, 20 August 2008 | PERMALINK

Deinterlacing is one of the first tricks I learned when I began working for Indy Mogul. Although it isn't as cool as iMovie's Lightening Effect, it is an effect that will make your productions seem more professional...and less like you're editing in iMovie.

Recently, online video propagators, Miro, wrote a cute little article concerning the trials and tribulations of deinterlacing; what it...

Amazing Digital Video Research

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 20 August 2008 | PERMALINK

Using Photographs to Enhance Videos of a Static Scene from pro on Vimeo.

Interactive Video Cutout from pro on Vimeo.

GradientShop: A novel approach to image and video processing from pro on Vimeo.

The University of Washington is known for creating and contributing to...

The Disposable Film Festival: Interview

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 19 August 2008 | PERMALINK

DFF Promo from Disposable Film Festival on Vimeo.

This is a promo for the Disposable Film Festival, founded in 2007 by filmmakers Eric Slatkin and Carlton Evans, it's purpose is to create a forum and explore the possibilities of creating good films with the...

Behind The Scenes: Double Feature

POSTED BY Peter Espinal, 18 August 2008 | PERMALINK

Behind The Scenes: Double Feature

from Indy Mogul on Vimeo. There's never a dull moment here at the Indy Mogul head quarters. Watch as Erik and the rest of the crew race to shoot a test film and put on a live show all in the same day!

Father Son High Five

POSTED BY Steve Nelson, 18 August 2008 | PERMALINK

In lui of this week's "Best of the Test: Cyborgs" episode of BFX, we've decided to share this FAN REMIX VIDEO. The video was created by NorseItalianStudios and it was discovered by the Ancient Greeks, who then sent it to us. Oh yeah, and....it's over 9000.

5 Minute Movie House XXVIII

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 17 August 2008 | PERMALINK

Rent-A-Clown from Steve Kraynik on Vimeo.

This week's winner of the 5 Minute Movie House is MagicSteveDiabloJoe Production's comedy short, "Rent-A-Clown". I thought it was really funny and an ending that you've just got to see. Check it out, it's well worth the watch. 

And remember, if you want to have a chance to win 5 Minute Movie House next...

Early Films: Robert Rodriguez

POSTED BY Wesley Scoggins, 17 August 2008 | PERMALINK

This is a new feature that i'm going to start doing for the blog. I am going to track down Early Examples of a famous Filmmakers work, and showcase it here for you guys to see. I think this is going to be a very educational regular feature for many of you burdgeoning filmmakers out there to see how many of the Masters started their own careers.

To be able to see...