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The recurring shelving of projects and renegotiation of artist fees signal a shift in the industry—a move toward better cinema. But what truly excites me is the prospect of technicians and heads of departments (HODs) finally receiving the compensation they deserve. Directors, writers, DOPs, editors—these are the real architects of content, the ones whose creative and technical expertise shape the very soul of a film. Yet, too often, they are overshadowed by inflated artist fees. It’s time to redirect our focus and ensure justified payment for everyone involved, from the hardworking ADs to the production managers, to create a more balanced and sustainable industry. Fair compensation across the board is the key to reviving the true essence of cinema, where quality and craftsmanship are prioritized. Only then can we truly make cinema great again. #soorajkhanna #producer #filmmaker #distributor

Independent producing isn't just producing. It's line producing, production managing, location sourcing and managing, production accounting, art department, wardrobe, transportation, catering, stand-in, body doubling, extra work, the entire AD department, 2nd ACing, sound engineering, rights and clearances-ing, traffic directing / safety, HR... Indie producing is a role unique in its vastness. I sometimes find it hard to describe what I do, but the answer is simply, "Whatever's needed [to tell this story]." #producer #indieproducing #filmmaking

🎬 Here's a quick breakdown of how the film budget in 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 is usually spent! 👇🏻 ➔ 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 & 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝟑𝟎-𝟒𝟎% → Director & Writers: 10-15% → Crew & Staff: 10% (From Light technicians to Sound engineers) → Makeup Artists, Stylists, & Costume Designers: 5-7% (💄👗🥻) 𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮𝙬𝙤𝙤𝙙, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢. → Technical Experts: 10-12% (From VFX to Editors) → Sets & Locations: 5-8% → Licensing & Music: 5-7% (Music rights, soundtrack creation, and licensing) → Marketing & Promotion: 10-15% (Billboards, trailers, promo shows, and other events) 𝖨𝗍’𝗌 𝗍𝗁𝖾 𝖺𝗋𝗍 𝗈𝖿 𝖻𝖺𝗅𝖺𝗇𝖼𝗂𝗇𝗀 𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗏𝗂𝗍𝗒 𝗐𝗂𝗍𝗁 𝖼𝗈𝗌𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝖽𝖾𝗅𝗂𝗏𝖾𝗋 𝖺 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗯𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗋𝗂𝗀𝗁𝗍 𝗍𝗈 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗌𝖼𝗋𝖾𝖾𝗇! 🖥️ 𝖶𝗁𝖺𝗍 𝖺𝗋𝖾 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝗍𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗀𝗁𝗍𝗌?

COLLEAGUE TALENT APPRECIATION POST!!! Is it me or do you sometimes get blown away by the skills of someone you are working with? Well today it’s studio engineers. I had the pleasure of doing a long dubbing and ADR session in central London at Molinare Molinare Creative Group today and had a few brief moments to watch James Battley and Noah D. working their magic in the studio under a lot of pressure. They’re like soundboard speed demons! (You can use that last line as a testimonial 😉) Seriously, when one is lucky enough to work with professionals at the top of their game, it’s a real treat to just see very high performance in an area that I would not have a clue how to operate in at that level and under those demands. That’s why I love collaborating with others where I can, because I find it brings the best out in a project. Sure, it’s cheaper if you can keep the staff minimal, but when you can find the right levels, it can do wonders for the whole project and dramatically exceed expectations. So here’s to the sound engineers and those who are blooming great at what they do. Through years of hard work and dedication to their craft. And cheers to making me sound half decent in a booth 😂🙏🏼🤞🏼 Who has blown you away with their work recently? - - - - - Need a highly experienced voice actor who can offer fast, simple and affordable solutions to your creative problems? Let’s talk it through 😂 Message through here or via my website: E: stephen@stephenspencer.co.uk W: StephenSpencer.co.uk #producers #creatives #productioncompanies #creativedirectors

🚦Job Alert: Fulltime Video Editor | Remote🚦 The TopScout in the process of building a crack team of internet natives for the social media team. Getting straight to the point: I'm looking for someone who has preferably over a years worth of video editing experience. You will mostly be working on projects for social media. So make sure your vertical skills are on point. Here’s the deal: Premiere Pro, Final Cut, Davinci or CapCut Desktop, it doesn't matter what tool you use as long as you know your way around it like the back of your hand. Here's a pretty accurate reference to the type of video you can expect to be creating among other things: https://lnkd.in/ga5csmv2 So, apply only if you are good with animating captions, putting stock footage together and most importantly visual storytelling. 4.5 to 5LPA is what we're offering, if these points check your boxes, the link to the full JD is in the comments below. Send us your best work, portfolios, cover letters, we'd love to have you on board! IMP: Only applications sent to hiring@thetopscout.com /CC mir@thetopscout.com will be looked at, please no DMs. Let's make some dope shit together!! #videoeditorhiring #hiringpost #jointheteam #hiringpost

Dear researchers in film #subtitling, When discussing decisions regarding the artistic and narrative aspects of, say, on-screen text, have in mind these are typically taken by the #creative team (director, screenwriter, editor, graphic designer), not the #production team, who are mainly concerned with budgeting, scheduling, logistics, staffing, etc. Executive producers have a higher-level, oversight role in a film's production. Their involvement in specific creative decisions, like the use of on-screen text or subtitles, is limited unless these decisions have implications for the film's overall vision or marketability.

A Complete List of Hollywood Slang https://ift.tt/WYsu8De Ever been on a film set and felt like everyone was speaking a foreign language? Hollywood is notorious for its insider lingo. If you want to navigate the backlot like a pro, you'll need to master the slang. From quirky equipment names to cryptic production terms, here's your ultimate guide to cracking the code of Hollywood-speak. Check it out below. A Complete List of Hollywood Slang Abby Singer: The second-to-last shot of a filming day. ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement): Re-recording dialogue in post-production. Apple Box: Wooden boxes used for set building, positioning actors, and various equipment needs. Above the line: Budget for key creative personnel (director, producer, major stars). Back nine: Traditionally, the second half of an 18-hole golf game; where production deals are often made. Backlot: A studio-owned outdoor area with permanent sets or space to build them. Banana: A curved lighting stand. Beat: A brief pause or change in an actor's delivery for dramatic effect. Beat Sheet: A basic outline of a screenplay, listing key plot points and scenes. Below the line: Budget for technical crew and production costs. Best Boy: Assistant to either the key grip or the gaffer (chief electrician). Bible: A comprehensive document outlining the world, characters, and overall arc of a television series. Blocking: Planned physical movements of actors within a scene. Blue/Green Screen: Large colored backdrops used for visual effects (actors are filmed in front of them, and the screen is replaced in post-production). Boilerplate: Standard legal language used in contracts. Bounce: Reflecting light with a white board or similar to soften the source. B-roll: Supplemental footage used to establish setting or add visual interest. Bump: A slight pay increase. C-47: A clothespin (used on lights and elsewhere in film sets). Call sheet: Daily schedule outlining the day's scenes, locations, cast/crew needed, and important notes. Cattle Call: A large, open casting call. Chemistry Read: Actors audition together to test their potential onscreen chemistry. China Ball: A paper lantern that provides soft diffused lighting. Cold Read: Auditioning with a script with little to no preparation. Comp: Free tickets for an actor's friends/family, or free services during production. Cookie (Cucoloris): A patterned cutout used to create dappled light effects. Coverage: The different camera angles and shots used to capture a scene. Craft services ("crafty"): The on-set snack and drinks table. Dailies: The raw footage shot on any given filming day. Day Player: An actor hired for a single day's work. Development Hell: A project stuck in the development phase for an extended period. Dolly: A wheeled platform used for moving the camera smoothly. Flag: Black fabric used to block or shape light. Fourth Wall: The imaginary barrier between the actors and the audience....

This is my latest edit on #premiepro. It's a short movie 🎬 trailer named #Nowhere2Run. I did all the editing, sound design, vfx, voiceover and colour correction. #Film #movietrailer #videoediting #editor

Color Grading for film is not just about making images look pleasing – color, light and shadow must serve the mood of the story and the specific emotions of a given scene. Grading techniques also direct the viewer’s eye, to enhance emotional impact, to focus on key visual and emotional elements. Setting & Emotions: this scene from the upcoming short film “Damaged” depicts the protagonist’s tentative yet hopeful anticipation of support to herlp her escape the misery of addiction. “Damaged” is a film about the process of addiction and relapse and how the aftercare system is broken. It is meant to breed more compassion for addicts as well as showcase the need for a discussion on how to make supplemental aftercare services (after they leave inpatient treatment) better known and more available to recovering addicts. The relapse rate is too high, and we are doing something wrong as a community. Something must change. "Damaged" is currently on the film festival circuit, we will keep you updated on official release dates and channels. Writer/Director: Dana Kippel (LA, USA) Editor: Lauren Rader (LA, USA) Colorist: Holger E. Metzger (Chromatics) Sound Mixer: Johnny Le Composer: Caleb Sheffield #filmmaking #editing #colorgrading #filmfestivals #damaged #addiction #socialissues

Some more of My Practice Clips! Drawing hands...One of the most dreadful tasks for a lot of artists. To be honest, I used to hate it too, but as I kept practicing daily, it started getting easy. Once you understand the different parts that make up the whole, things become a lot easier. PS: I'm open for commissions, full time, or part time roles. Cinesite #characterdesign