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Comment on The big question for all aspiring filmmakers: “Should I go to film school?” by Jim Malmstrom

Jim Malmstrom — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:19:22 +0000

Funny – it’s why they make vanilla and chocolate. I personally don’t anything Cameron has done can compare to the brilliance of Raging Bull or Goodfellas just to name two MS masterpeices.

Sure, JC can make big, commercial movies but when is he gonna make a personal film?

JJM

Comment on The big question for all aspiring filmmakers: “Should I go to film school?” by videofilmmaker

videofilmmaker — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:38:22 +0000

Robin,

I see what you mean, but my take on the filmmaker’s journey is that aspiring filmmakers who are unable to take charge of their artistic and professional development either lack motivation or they do not love filmmaking enough — or indeed both — in which case this brutally tough career is really not for them. If they need to be set homework by professors, they are not going to make it.

I’m not familiar with the Lodz film school — interesting alumni!

Cheers,

Comment on The big question for all aspiring filmmakers: “Should I go to film school?” by videofilmmaker

videofilmmaker — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:25:18 +0000

Hi Jim,

There is nothing particularly wrong with Martin Scorsese’s style — but nothing particularly brilliant either. I actually more or less enjoyed most of his films, but they don’t inspire awe like Spielberg, Cameron or Zeffirelli. Scorsese’s reputation is unwarranted in my opinion, but I have nothing against him and wish him well

Cheers,

Comment on The big question for all aspiring filmmakers: “Should I go to film school?” by Robin Hislop

Robin Hislop — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:02:34 +0000

I agree with your verdict from personal experience, and I do think film school is wildly overpriced. The one thing film school does give you is structured time and place to experiment, something that requires a lot of self-discipline to give yourself if you’re just learning on your own. And there are some exceptional schools: what about the Lodz school in Poland? Alumni: Roman Polanski, Krzysztof Kieślowski, Jerzy Skolimowski and Andrzej Wajda. Not bad…

Comment on The big question for all aspiring filmmakers: “Should I go to film school?” by Jim Malmstrom

Jim Malmstrom — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:08:04 +0000

Don’t admire Lucas OK, I get it. But Scorsese? What is it about MS that you don’t admire?

JJM

Comment on How to make a music video: music video production tips by erika

erika — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:26:44 +0000

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Comment on How to make a music video: music video production tips by Jaden

Jaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:43:23 +0000

So im just starting to do music videos and wanting to get a new camera. Do you have any suggestions on a starter camera for a beginner? I want something high quality but also user friendly! If you know of a good one can you please let me know.also if you could email me i would really appreciate some advice! Thanks!!

Comment on How to make a music video: music video production tips by jermaine

jermaine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:52:32 +0000

Is “Windows Live Movie Maker” an option to produce a semi professional music video clip? The video im workin on is more like a “diary” with plenty of different home camera shots and spots all around the world…thx in advance

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Comment on Contact by Jack Thompson

Jack Thompson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:34:00 +0000

Have you come up with any optimizing tricks for win 7 64bit machines? I read your XP article from a few years ago. I wondering if you can do a setup that eliminates all the random processes and if so, which ones could go?