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SUMMARY

The new digital medium allows you to craft a great looking film at a lower cost than traditional film projects of the past. Know your media and know your project.
You will have to overcome problems from start to finish. You will have to find solutions that will ensure the end product meets your standards.

The Project You Want to Make
How to look at your project, determining who your audience is and why you want to make this film for them. How to shape your project for success to meet the negative attacks of studios and investors.

Protecting your Project
Make sure you know how your project will be presented. Try to keep control of the look and sound by knowing in advance how it will be shown and where.

LESSON

The Project You Want to Make
How to look at your project, determining who your audience is and why you want to make this film for them. How to shape your project for success to meet the negative attacks of studios and investors.

Infection Analogy
Albert discusses his newest project "Infection". This film was shot in one complete take using HD digital media to very positive critical acclaim.

Protecting your Project
Make sure you know how your project will be presented. Try to keep control of the look and sound by knowing in advance how it will be shown and where.

Project media
A discussion of current media types and the advantages over DV, HDV and HD over film.

HP Lovecraft Project Note
Albert discusses the potential for using existing open domain stories and how to use them to your advantage when they are in demand by distributors.

Digital Advantages
As a smart filmaker you can successfully make a feature length film and have it shown in large theaters. The modern digital age has leveled the playing field for filmmakers.