Episode 8 - Smashing Heads and a Little Latin Lovin [Discussion]

[samureye]

Come see all the drama in Huevos vs Huevos, and then learn to crush a head and a little 3 point lighting.

Watch Or Download Here (http://revision3.com/filmriot/headcrush)

[kzap]

Just started watching and spotted a continuity error with the mustache, it's all over the pace!!!
I love that the guys shot a video for the opening even though they didn't need one, now that's commitment!
You used my favorite Squarspace advert again YAY! I love that one sooo much.
Good stuff on the lighting, I learned basic 3 point lighting for drama at school but it was for stage plays, it's great to see it done specifically for films plug you guys were really funny.
Is it just me or did it suddenly get really light at the end (just after the HD Nation plug)?
Anyway great episode, it just keeps getting awesomer (yes that is now a word, made specially for this show).

[hectos]

I have a reason to live now...thanks Film Riot....

[MrPopular]

Great Episode.. Good tips with the 3 point lighting.

[Guytheninja]

Senorrrrr!!!!

Loved the show. I really liked the three point lighting segment. Discussing the basics of filmmaking (of which I know next to nothing) is a good idea. I hope you guys cover more basics in the future.

Also, molestache -- hilarious.

[jkentcook]

I liked this one. The lighting tips added a good addition to the show.

[Cybersuchus]

So very funny! Can't...stop...laughing!

[jricha35]

Hilarious!! and I am from Puerto Rico, I can relate to the funny jab at the Spanish soap reference. Square commercial the best I have seen here... I actually laughed out loud, well...many parts of this episode made me crack up... bravo well done!!

[kzap]

You guys love your matting doting you, I personally prefer green-screening, it's soo much easier in post, for example with the head squash I would just have the actor get up and leave and put a green mat (or sheet) in his place, that way I wouldn't have to cut around a moving object (as much).

[ryanconnolly]

You guys love your matting doting you, I personally prefer green-screening, it's soo much easier in post, for example with the head squash I would just have the actor get up and leave and put a green mat (or sheet) in his place, that way I wouldn't have to cut around a moving object (as much).

What I use is called "masking" not "matting".

The reason that we mask more than we green screen is because most people don't have access to a pro green screen, and though using green fabric is a good alternative, it is much more difficult to make convincing.

But even with a pro screen, you would need one of the higher end keying plug-ins to get a good key. With a small room like that, and the lighting that we used, using a green screen would have lead to much less convincing effects with spill from the screen and the lighting that we would have use to light the screen.

So really the easier method to use to get a realistic effect is masking. The only problem is that masking is a little more time consuming so it needs more patience. But if you want a good effect that will still look good even when going frame by frame, I would definitely mask.

[kzap]

What I use is called "masking" not "matting".

The reason that we mask more than we green screen is because most people don't have access to a pro green screen, and though using green fabric is a good alternative, it is much more difficult to make convincing.

But even with a pro screen, you would need one of the higher end keying plug-ins to get a good key. With a small room like that, and the lighting that we used, using a green screen would have lead to much less convincing effects with spill from the screen and the lighting that we would have use to light the screen.

So really the easier method to use to get a realistic effect is masking. The only problem is that masking is a little more time consuming so it needs more patience. But if you want a good effect that will still look good even when going frame by frame, I would definitely mask.

Thanks and sorry for my AWFUL grammar in that last post, I posted it before I went to bed and didn't realize how drunk and tired I was.
I suppose masking is easier my program only allows 16 points on each mask effect (because it's only the elements version) so I have to apply the effect several times to get the full effect, that's why I prefer greenscreening but your right masking would lead to a more convincing effect in the end.

[frankiethewaffle]

Thanks and sorry for my AWFUL grammar in that last post, I posted it before I went to bed and didn't realize how drunk and tired I was.
I suppose masking is easier my program only allows 16 points on each mask effect (because it's only the elements version) so I have to apply the effect several times to get the full effect, that's why I prefer greenscreening but your right masking would lead to a more convincing effect in the end.

I appreciate that you copped to being too Drunk and tired. Been there. May be there now. Also, on the grammar thing. Spell check can't save you from drunken grammar and I ain't got no good schoolin'.

Either way, funny post.

Far as the show, the lighting segment was informative and funny. You guys are good. Reminded me of the Netflix add in reverse, as far as roles played. Very funny.

Oh that masking thing. Before I knew what that even was, I did that for a pro wrestling show that I used to edit. I did it on a PC, 7 years ago and I took the Loooong route. Frame by frame. I was challenged by my trainer and mentor. The show ran 32 minutes and had to be cut to 28. There was a ladder laying in the ring, even though I was aware that time was over and I was the one guys' "manager", I pulled the ladder as soon as I could, I still had to cut it out to make the match seem not-edited. It took a day and a half, as training and everything else got in the way. But, that mentor thought I was a hero. I gained the sack in organizing the timing of matches, as I also played the role of promoter too. (I think that is why I ended up being a manager, referee and other stuff to put the show together.)

Alas, bragging over, you guys are great to teach great editing, lighting and everything else. I can't use it now, but I do indeed appreciate it. Good work again.

[vangald]

I just want to say thank you for the 3 point lighting explanation.