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~~~~ InsideHollywood.Info Newsletter ~~~~
An online information ezine dedicated
to teaching you all about Hollywood and
the Film and TV Entertainment Industry.
February 01, 2005
Issue #002
Alicia Hirsch & Christiaan Stoudt, Editors
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TOPICS IN THIS NEWLETTER
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# Introduction
---- Hello from us
---- We need your help
# Designing a Career
---- Networking and the do's and don'ts
# Things of Interest
---- Oscar Watch Craft Series
# FAQ / Q&A
---- Film Processing/Cutting
# Tell us what you think
---- Make this newsletter even better by submitting questions
and what you think of this newsletter.
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INTRODUCTION
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Dear Subscriber,
This is the second of our monthly newsletters that we will be
putting out to help you with information regarding Hollywood and
the Entertainment Industry.
This week we talk about networking and the basics of film
processing and cutting. The second topic might be a bit advanced
for some of you but it will give some good insight into how
the behind the scenes works. Next month we will be adding some
basic questions from the visitors to our website.
You too can help us out!
We would also like to know what you want to find out about
Hollywood and the Entertainment Industry, so please submit
questions to us via our contact us page. Your questions will
really help us provide content our subscibers what.
So please join us and be a part of the family, moreover, let us
share knowledge and information that can make us all good
filmmakers.
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DESIGNING A CAREER
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# Suject: Networking and the do's and don'ts
This section is not limited to any age. These do's and don'ts
will affect anyone at any age.
# A definition that I thought was the most accurate was that of
Dr. Randall Hansen who is currently Webmaster of Quintessential
Careers. He writes,
"Networking means developing a broad list of contacts -- people
you've met through various social and business functions -- and
using them to your advantage when you look for a job. People in
your network may be able to give you job leads, offer you advice
and information about a particular company or industry, and
introduce you to others so that you can expand your network."
Therefore, my philosophy is any opportunities to network will
increase your chances in finding a career. If you are job
hunting, take advantage in the gathering of family, social and
community events along with professional association events. If
there are any trade events including conferences, seminars,
dinners, or social events, make sure you attend. You never know
who you will meet and how it can help your career. The more
gathering the better you will be.
Never turn down a party or event that could have people who can
help you in your career. Even if you feel depressed and down
because things are not going your way, still attend the events.
When you attend these events, it is not necessary to have an
agenda or at least do not make it obvious that you are looking
for a job. Your goal is to have fun and meet people to create
contacts, i.e. networking. Use the opportunity to figure out how
to subliminally tell them you are looking for a job.
Try to get them to ask you what you do and then you can start
talking about yourself. Small talk can lead you down a path that
can help you in the long run.
# Networking do's:
~ Network everywhere – trade associations, church, family,
dentist's office.
~ Get there e-mail address.
~ Try to email your new contacts at least bi-monthly.
~ Networking is like brand building. Make sure you use your
skills as a marketing tool.
~ Volunteer or work events.
~ Try to find a common subject when networking so that you have
something in common to make it easier to stay in contact.
# Networking don'ts:
~ Do not fictitious create an interest in events like sports,
hobbies, or music just to win them over.
~ Do not be dishonest or miss leading.
~ Do not be overconfident.
~ Do not be loud.
~ Do not dress funky when attending networking functions.
~ Do not dominate people's time – know when to say goodbye.
# For more links click on the link below and it will take you to
a page with various sites and information of networking:
www.business.com directory
(If link doesn't work please copy the whole about text into the
browser.)
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If you are looking where to send your resume to get jobs in the
Film or TV Entertainment Industry or more tips and tricks, make
sure to check out my upcoming eBook on how to find a Job in the
Entertainment Industry - "Show you want to be in Show Biz?"
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THINGS OF INTEREST
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# Oscar Watch Craft series special
There will be a special issue in the Hollywood Reporter on
February 11, 14th, and the 16th 2005.
~ February 11th - Part 1: Creating the Image.
This issue will discuss the different facets of Set Decorators,
Hair and Make-up artists, Art Directors, Costume and Wardrobe
Designers.
~ February 14th - Part 2: Capturing the sights and sounds of
Editors, Cinematographers, Lighting and Sound Engineers.
~ February 16th - Part 3: Brining magic to life.
This special issue will discuss the special effect artists and
their craft.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS / QUESTION & ANSWER
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# Subject: Film Processing/Cutting
Here are some questions from one of my students at UCLA --
# Q: Please check if the following process in terms of film is
correct in the feature film world?
shooting(film) -> lab(negative film) -> telecining(tape) ->
off-line, on-line(tape) -> cut negative(negative film) ->
answer print(internegative) -> release print(same internegative)?
~ My Answer:
You would think that this is an easy question with an easy answer
but because of the new technologies the flow and or the process
is forever changing. However, I will describe a basic process:
When shooting on film, you would send the film to the lab to
develop the negative (just like if you have a 35 mm still camera
and went to the photo store) then you take the processed negative
to a Post Production facility. They will use a process called
Telecine, where you transfer the film to a tape format.
Once you are on a tape format you will then off-line or edit
your film using various off-line editing systems. The three main
off-line non-linear systems are Avid (Mac), Final Cut Pro (Mac),
and Adobe Premiere (PC). Once you lock your picture in off-line,
you then output a Cut List for the negative cutter or you take
your Edit Decision List (EDL) to the Post facility. Once there
you still stay in the tape format and do an On-line.
If you stay with film, you send your 24-frame cut list created
from the Avid to the negative cutter who will then cut the
negative to match your off-line cuts. Once you have the negative
cut you then create an Inter Positive (IP). You store away your
original cut negatives and use the IP as your print master. From
the IP you make a new negative or what they call a dupe negative
or internegative.
From there you make your release print and after that you make
your trail prints to lock in the color correction. This is a
positive print or better yet this is what you see in the theater.
The trick here is that you must always have a negative before
you can make a positive. You cannot make a negative from a
negative or a positive from a positive. Again, just think of it
as you do with your normal camera pictures. You send your film
to the photo shop, they will send it out to a lab, they process
the negative and from there you get your print or a positive
print.
# Q: Can you please check if the following explanation about the
on-line process is correct?
In on-line, one person does editing on a computer using the EDL
from the off-line editor to guide the computer where to cut,
(kind of automatic editing).
This is common, I think in TV but then there is cut negative in
the Feature Film production which cuts or edits original film
(using cutting machine or Hot Spicer?)
So, cut negative in film is like on-line in Television, only
difference is that the former uses film and the latter tapes?
~ My Answer:
I think you got it. On-line is where you create the final master
on a tape or High Definition (HD) level using the EDL from the
off-line editor or the film editor. This EDL is created after the
picture is lock and approved by the Producers and TV Network.
In the Feature world, they still cut negative because of the
various types of distribution. (e.g. Theatrical release,
festival release, etc.) Yes, cut negative is the true bible of
the whole process, but TV does not do this anymore for only one
reason -- COST!
# Q: When does color correction and the title process happen?
I mean, I thought they happen after on-line (in TV-tape), but it
seems like especially color correction is carried out in the
answer print step after cut negative in the film production.
So I am confused. Is the order changed according to which
production it is; film or TV?
~ My Answer:
In TV, color correction occurs after On-line. In Film, color
correction occurs after you cut the negative.
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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
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That is it for this issue of the InsideHollywood.Info
Newsletter. Until next time....
Sincerely,
Alicia Hirsch & Christiaan Stoudt
http://www.insidehollywood.info/
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