The "Everything" Topic - Filmmaking Tutorials, Resources, Etc.

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[b][your username here[u]][/u][/b] - Welcome to TFN! [face_grin]

This is a compilation of the latest and greatest links, programs, tutorials, resources, and just about anything else that's helpful in the process of making your fanfilm. I like to call this the "everything" sticky because there are literally links to just about everything in here! Feel free to add your own links and suggestions to the mix - just please keep the discussion of programs and such to their respective topics.

Note that this is NOT a sticky about forum rules and behavior; [link=http://boards.theforce.net/Fan_Films/b10015/18337989]we have other fine posts on that subject[/link], and encourage you to check them out at your leisure.


[u]This thread is broken down into several sections:[/u]

[color=#ff0000][b]FAQ's & CONTACT LINKS[/b][/color]
[color=#ff0000][b]FREE RESOURCES[/b][/color] (Non-Software)
[color=#ff0000][b]HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT[/b][/color]
[color=#ff0000][b]SOFTWARE[/b][/color]
[color=#ff0000][b]TUTORIALS[/b][/color]



[u][b]Please note that some index links will take you to another thread while others take you directly to a web resource. If a thread page is opened, use your browser's scroll bar to scroll to the highlighted topic.[/b][/u]


Older versions of this topic were done by [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=619609][i][b]AdamBertocci[/b][/i][/link], [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=399235]PadawanNick[/link], and [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=331307][b][u]DaftMaul[/u][/b][/link]. Special thanks to [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=1046853]Tech_Krill[/link] and [link=http://boards.theforce.net/user.asp?usr=1046934]FigChrystie[/link] for compiling the free software links.

Enjoy!

 

FAQ's & CONTACT LINKS

TFN FanFilms FORUM
Official FanFilm Forum FAQ
Terms of Service
Costumes FAQ


TFN FanFilms WEBSITE
Official FanFilms.com FAQ
FanFilm Submission Guidelines
FanFilm Tutorial Section
TFN FanFilms Staff Contact Page
FanFilms Cast and Crew Database

 

FREE RESOURCES (Non-Software)


FILMMAKING TEMPLATES

Dependent Films
Awesome place for call sheets, storyboard templates, etc.

Production Tools Suite 1.0
Great collection of templates, forms, proposals, and much more from our very own SilverFox.

Sonnyboo
Invoices, warning screens, you name it and this place has it.

ScreenForge
Scripting program that works with Microsoft Word.

Screenwriting.info
Good resource filled with lots of information on style, shots, and just about anything else about scriptwriting.


FONTS

TypeNow.Net
Looking to spoof a comercial? How about making a Quake title screen? If you've seen it, chances are the font might be here!

More great free fonts!

This link will take you to a collection of Star Wars fonts. (Many of these used in the tutorials hosted by TFN.)


HOSTING & DIRECTORIES

FanFilms Cast and Crew Database
Hosting Pool
Internet Publishing of your work
Web Hosting Options
Video Codecs


IMAGES

TheForce.Net Image Archive
Star Wars Pictures and Backgrounds
Lightsaber images without the glow provided by morpher-2005. You can use these for rotoscoping practice! (mirror link)


MUSIC

TFN Database
Connect with composers (or any other film-artist) in your area.

VersusMedia
Awesome place to find music for your film/project. Be sure to check this one out!

The Art of Film Scoring
General discussion on experiences, resources and technique.

Freeplay Music
Great site with a lot of free music.

One of Asoulan's threads
Night music and more.

Damn Yankee Media
Asoulan's orchestral music download page.

Tanhithion
Orchestral composer.

DarrenTomlyn
Orchestral and Celtic fiddle.

KyleNewmaster.com
Orchestral.

InvictusX
Orchestral.

More Music Download Resources:
http://www.edgen.com/music/
http://linnproductionsmedia.com/#No-Budget%20Music
http://www.digitalmedianet.com/
http://www.goingware.com/tips/legal-downloads.html
http://www.soundclick.com/default.cfm?pathnow=/default.cfm


OTHER

Wiki Film School is a great collection of terms and resources - check it out!

Star Wars Name Creator 1.00 - Create your own random SW names


SOUND EFFECTS

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HARDWARE & EQUIPMENT


Basic Ideas

Cameras

Lighting

Sound

Studio Access in Your Community


Audio Recording

Acoustic Foam

Elastic Microphone Shock Mount How-To & Follow-Up Article


Building a Bluescreen

Bluescreen: Build your own

Bluescreen: How does it work?


Dolly/Jib/Crane Instructions

Do-it-yourself Stabilizer for the XL-1 by Chris Santucci

How to make a Camera Dolly by matthawkins.co.uk

Hello Dolly! by cinevidproductions.com
(A 2x4 dolly that will turn on a 16' radius circle)

Home Made Dolly How-To by David S. Dawson
(A 2x4 dolly that will turn on a 16' radius circle)

Camera Dolly with Chair by Jorenclark.com

Jib Arm by Jorenclark.com


Lightsaber Handles

http://www.rlsasabers.com/

http://www.thelightsaber.com/

http://randomsabers.com/

http://bigyellowbox.tripod.com/

http://www.parksabers.com/

http://ryanw.michaelfrisk.com/sabershop/index.html


Other

How to build your own vacuum forming table (plus this smaller version)

 

SOFTWARE

(NOTE: Free software is highlighted in yellow.)

If you have a video camera there are ways to make an entire movie using nothing but freeware so be sure to take a look at the highlighted programs. Don't be afraid to check out the programs that cost money though, as generally they will help you achieve a much more professional result.


I want a Freeware Utility to ... 450+ common problems solved.
Awesome resource - check it out!

Copying Software

Finding Cheap Software

Freeware - The Cheapskate Filmmaker's Dream

Free Audio/Video/3D/Web/etc. Software

Free Software of All Types

Yet More Free Software of All Types!

Another Great Site for Free Software!

For a change of pace, Even More Free Software!

And Another Site With Even More!

Great Free Software for Your Audio Needs

All Sorts of Good Stuff
Can't find what you're looking for? Check this page out!



AUDIO

AUDIO EDITING & CREATION


Acid XPress
Loops-based program with FX, sampling, recording, film dubbing, etc. Check this puppy out for your musical composition needs. Loops are all over the 'net.

Adobe Audition
Another great program by Adobe - this one is a great package for all your audio editing needs.

Audacity
A great audio editing/effects program - this is extremely powerful for a free application!

GoldWave
Shareware program, but works near-fully-featured for up to 150 commands (then you must save it, close it, and reopen it to keep working). But it's worth it!

Logic
Once again Apple comes through with a great piece of software - this program gives the music buffs out there amazing control over the creation of their masterpiece.

PlayerPro
PlayerPRO is both complete music editing software and a SoundTracker player. You can use it with any Mac, without any specific hardware.

Pro Tools Free
Here's the free version of the extremely well-known package Pro Tools. It's big brother has been used in sound studios and many more locations for years and is one of the standards in the business.

Sound Forge
This program gives you extreme control over tiny adjustments in the world of sound editing. There's very little you can't do to your audio with this application.

Soundtrack
This program is a great all-around audio editing/creation application for Mac that uses a gigantic expandable library of sound loops to fit your needs.

WMA-MP3-WAV Converter
Has a free version and was recommended by forum user.



IMAGES

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TUTORIALS


TFN FanFilm Tutorials
This is the "home base" for a ton of the finest Star Wars tutorials around. Bookmark this one and refer to it often!

Extracting Sounds from Video Games

Recording Environment

Software

The Gnomon Workshop
This is an excellent resource for training materials and instructional DVD's.


General Filmmaking

Guide to Star Wars Filmmaking
by Skyler "Jace Taran" Hall

The Incomplete Idiots Guide To Acting

Books - a Filmmaker's Reading Guide

The Art of Fight Choreography

Health and Saftey on film sets/location. IMPORTANT!

FanFilmEngine.com
Tutorials (some video, some written) on Blender, After Effects, Photoshop, Movie Planner, and Adobe Audition by artofwot.


Preproduction

Star Wars Fan Film Script Writing
by Nathan Butler of Prelude To Hope

How To Write A Short Star Wars Fan Film
Andrew Slater sent us a tutorial that has suggestions of how to go about writing a Star Wars Fan Film script.

Star Wars Fan Films for Dummies!
Brian Trenor wrote an informative tutorial on getting started on your fanfilm.

The Art of Storytelling

Fan Fiction Resource
A great all-around resource to use for your writing needs. The knowledge is geared towards FanFiction (obviously) but there is a lot of great stuff in here!

Character Naming / Name Generator


Production

Production Tutorial
Chris Fergo sent us a tutorial that has many useful tips on the production phase of film making.

Location sound -The Basics and Beyond
This is a very detailed article about all of the steps involved to make professional quality sound recordings on location. It has lots of information for beginners who just started with audio and it has some good advice on what equipment to buy. Very recommended.

Great audio on location
Not as detailed as the other article but shares some nice tricks not covered in the previous.

Choreography of Lightsaber Battles
This tutorial has suggestions/tips and comments about Lightsaber Battle Choreography. The topic was
initially started by Tumblemonster with a reply from LoganSaj.

Choreography Tips/Techniques

Thoughts On Staged Lightsaber Combat
Michael Haspil (Rogue428) has compiled a fantastic reference for executing convincing lightsaber duels. Using instructions, drawings, and video clips he outlines each of the basic techniques and how to combine and coun

 

Adam edit: None of us mere Managers and Moderators have the ability to delete a post made by an Administrator, so, um, here's this nice post from Sape that used to contain a Mod Squad note of some sort. We now return you to your regularly scheduled filmmaking resource thread.

 

Thanks Adam!

 

DV, you never cease to amaze! I thank you for all your dedication and hard work! And I'm sure I speak on everyone's behalf.

 

And the epic resource hits TFN! Hey...hey...hey guess what? I was sortof a beta tester for this whole list. I feel special.

Awesome first sticky DV

 

Sucked in everyone! I saw this ages ago when I proof read it!
Who wants to touch me?

Anyhoo, that just kicks ass DV.

 

Finally working Tutorial links.

 

I really hope people don't miss the 'Everything' part of this sticky...have a look people, good stuff.

Daniel

 

Awesome, I love it. Lets just hope people will read this before they post like they are supposed to.

 

"Lets just hope people will read this before they post like they are supposed to."
Hah.

 

There is only hope.

 

WOW !


Great work DV! This is awesome.Working links and tons of tuts.Maybe the n00bs will see the BIG "Everything" at the top of the thread.

This is great.Keep it up.

 

I want to re-record my laser tutorial. Some day...some day...

 

Don't forget Random Sabers for your cheaper-than-ParkSabers hilt needs.

NYAR!

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone. John I added your link to the pile - if anyone else has links to suggest please feel free to send me a PM or drop them in here.

 

WOW that is an impressive collection of information. Well Done DV!

 

This stuff is ALREADY helping. Thanks DV!

 

I think this page should not be avoided either:

Mangers tutorial archive

 

Any place with free stock footage like flybys etc?

 

Good question - there are a lot of places that offer stock footage services however it's hard to find good quality shots for little or nothing. Here's what I was able to find with some quick searching...

Free (or with free offers inside)
http://www.freestockfootage.com/
http://www.dvcollections.com/
http://www.mptv.com/htm/stockfootage.htm

Not-Free-But-Awesome
http://www.artbeats.com/
http://www.digitaljuice.com/index.asp


Hope that helps!