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RedRock, Letus35, and P+S Technik 35mm DOF Adapters, Ground Glass, and Lenses Explained

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Some friends were asking questions about why their Nikon zoom lens was getting vignetting with their new 35mm DOF Adapter (a RedRock Micro35 M2 unit) and Panasonic HVX200 (actually its an HVX200a).
First, we need to talk about frame sizes, for everyone to properly understand the playing field:
The Academy 35mm frame (the standard 35mm Cinema frame) [...]

Want Distribution? Submit Your Comedy Short Film

Thursday, January 3rd, 2008

SHARE SOME LAUGHS…
Submit your comedy short of 15 minutes or less to the Withoutabox Distributionlab today. While there are no guarantees, know that we will do everything we can to help you succeed with distribution and beyond.
View Listing: http://www.withoutabox.com/03film/03t_fin/03t_fin_fest_01over.php?festview=1&festival_id=5859
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Storyboard Artist Needed At Flipside Films In Ellicott City, MD

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Flipside Films is looking for a Storyboard Artist in the Balitmore area. Job starts January 1st and should be finished Feb 1st (2008).
Compensation for Materials and copy of finished film.
Synopsis: A prince must convince an ancient empire to
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Film & Video, Actor, and Crew Posted Jobs on Craig’s List

Thursday, November 8th, 2007

Decided to add a few syndication feeds - This helps you, the loyal reader, as it puts a lot more information in front of your eyes, yet in a compact way. So, if you haven’t noticed it yet, have a look at our syndicated RSS feed from Craig’s List’s - this only deals with Film, [...]

MarylandFilms.com Has Been Updated!

Monday, August 6th, 2007

We updated some backend things here at MarylandFilms.com. We’ll be doing some more updates over the next few weeks as well, so please keep an eye out - if you find any issues with the site, please let us know so we can fix those issues.
Thanks for understanding and especially thanks for the support!
Interested in [...]

Thinking About The iPhone? You Should Definitely Take A Look.

Sunday, July 29th, 2007

Okay, here’s the deal. If you haven’t looked at the iPhone yet, go do so. Even if it’s just a look.
With a base price of $499, it’s definitely expensive, but with the gadgetry, it may be worth it for you. You can talk on the phone, text, email, visit websites, look at maps (and google [...]

Mid-Atlantic Comedy Smorgasbord in Frederick Over The Next Two Weekends

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

It’s not really film related (I guess you can say it is actor related), but I know a lot of these people and it’s a LOT of fun, so here we go:
For the next two weekends at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre in Frederick, The Comedy Pigs have assembled various comedy groups and artists to perform [...]

It Seems Broken Records Aren’t As Broken As They Used To Be

Tuesday, July 17th, 2007

Did anyone catch National Public Radio yesterday? If so, you’d have been amazed. A friend forwarded the link to me, since I didn’t get to hear it, but I’m still very happy to hear about this new technology.
Not to take any of the steam out of the read, but someone has made a camera and [...]

Quick Rant: Wide Angle Lenses on Prosumer Fixed Lens Cameras

Monday, July 9th, 2007

This is just a quick rant on the overuse of wide angle lenses on prosumer High Definition and MiniDV Cameras. If you partake in this practice, please go to an WAA meeting (Wide-Angle’s Anonymous) and/or seek other professional help.
Seriously, here’s the deal - if you have a Camera with a fixed lens, be it a [...]

July Update: It’s Been A Busy Month (And Happy Independence Day!)

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007

Hey all, we’ve been busy over here on the farm.
To keep you informed of what’s been happening, this past weekend we shot 18 pages of script in just 2 days. For those not in the know, the average film shoots between 3 to 5 pages of script a day - so we were rolling. So, [...]

Cinema Lounge on Thursday Night Will Be For Film Makers & Actors

Monday, June 25th, 2007

Come out to the Cinema Lounge on Thursday, June 28th for a great night for filmmakers, actors and the like!
“Cinematography clinic by local DP, Chris Nuzzaco (www.chrisnuzzaco.com). Premiere of “Awake” from Strata-Tek Studios (www.stratatekstudios.com). Screening of “By Any Means Necessary” from Director Ron
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The Life of a Film Maker

Sunday, June 24th, 2007

How many times have you been in a conversation with a new face and then the question comes up, “What do you do for a living?”
This is always asked in a conversation with someone that’s never been around film before. When someone asks me what I do for a living, I tell them I am [...]

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