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Adding a Filmmaking topic?

Christoffer Glans

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Not quite a biggie to create a new thread about, but as a director and filmmaker I kinda miss a general topic of filmmaking in the shooting on red section of the forum. Is anyone else missing this kind of forum?
General about filmmaking, theory, practical tips, directing, screenwriting, production in relation to working with Red or filmmaking in general. Just as "shot on red" exists, this could be a place to show stuff even if it isn't shot on red, just to share your stuff among the users.

This forum tends to get very technical, so it would be nice with some part of the forum focusing on the craft and creativity in terms of filmmaking. If not, then never mind :tongue_smilie:
 
You've come to the wrong forum for that.
 
Matt W. said:
You've come to the wrong forum for that.
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Where would be the right forum?

Christoffer, great idea, I welcome a filmmaking/directing/production/logistics/previz/SP beat break-down topic.

Basically, all i've found are books, classes, the occasional in-person conversation, and first hand experience.
 
Yes I think it would be great to have. The thing this forum has over most other places is a far higher percentage of contributors who have a lot of experience in the subject and who I trust to be knowledgdable in addition to younger people starting out and bringing new ideas and techniques with them.
 
Great idea. I'd participate in that forum.
 
+1 Great idea!!!
 
Wouldn't "business" fall under "filmmaking"? Technically "cinematography" and "audio" would.

If kept separate and co-equal, then is there a better word than "filmmaking" (plus is there a word without "film" in it?) Does "business" need to be separate from it? Should the titles be "The Art of Production" and "The Business of Production"? "General Production" and "Business"? "Directing" and "Business"?
 
Matt W. said:
You've come to the wrong forum for that.
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There's NO other forum online with the level of professional users as Reduser, so it's definitely the right place.



David Mullen ASC said:
Wouldn't "business" fall under "filmmaking"? Technically "cinematography" and "audio" would.

If kept separate and co-equal, then is there a better word than "filmmaking" (plus is there a word without "film" in it?) Does "business" need to be separate from it? Should the titles be "The Art of Production" and "The Business of Production"? "General Production" and "Business"? "Directing" and "Business"?
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"Art and Craft of Filmmaking" perhaps? Or just "Filmmaking Discussions"

I don't think we should have a sub-forum dividing everything into "Directing" "Editing" etc. since I think the power of a forum with such a diversity of different professions makes it more interesting that everyone can participate in thoughts and discussions even if it's not about their profession in specific. So something general about filmmaking, the business... like "The Art and Business of Filmmaking" perhaps :)
 
David Mullen ASC said:
I guess you could say "moviemaking" but some people here are not making movies but other types of projects.
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Hmm...

"The Art and Craft of Moving Pictures" :)

"The Art and Craft of Narrative Productions"

"Storytelling through motion pictures - General discussions"

"Narrative and Creative discussions"

"Creativity and Storytelling discussions"

"Telling stories with Red"


I dunno, there's ways to twist it, but isn't "Filmmaking General discussion" also gathering those doing experimental or music videos? I mean, everything in motion pictures could be considered "Filmmaking" since all we do is narrative work really. As long as time is a factor while creating images, there is a narrative.

Or is there a reason "Film" should be avoided? :)
 
+1

I've made a topic in the past about wanting a Business forum and I think it makes sense to keep it separate from any craft sections.
Business = how to monetize your project.
Craft = how to create your project.
 
The Art and Craft of Narrative Production sounds right to me.
 
The business of creativity
 
Creative Media Production
The Art of Creativity
Media Production Forum
The A to Z of Creative Media Production
 
Christoffer Glans said:
Not quite a biggie to create a new thread about, but as a director and filmmaker I kinda miss a general topic of filmmaking in the shooting on red section of the forum. Is anyone else missing this kind of forum?
General about filmmaking, theory, practical tips, directing, screenwriting, production in relation to working with Red or filmmaking in general. Just as "shot on red" exists, this could be a place to show stuff even if it isn't shot on red, just to share your stuff among the users.

This forum tends to get very technical, so it would be nice with some part of the forum focusing on the craft and creativity in terms of filmmaking. If not, then never mind :tongue_smilie:
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There used to be more chat about the craft here in Off Topic as well. Now it just doesn't seem to interest anyone. Or, as your first responder said - wrong forum. Really?

Surely there are experiences to share. Success and frustrations. Why did you pick (or write) one screenplay over another?

Maybe it will pick up again. As a colaborative art, science and business, I would think all aspects beyond just the gear is important. There is much to learn and impart.
 
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