Thanks to my guide on DSLR cinematography I have the opportunity to get my hands on some filmmaking equipment for review purposes. This is also possible because I'm moving into an apartment July 1, which will be the first time in nine months that I'll have steady access to my 5D (not to mention a physical address to receive things in the mail). In light of this, I started wondering, "what gear would people like to see reviewed?" And then I realized I should just ask you! So please leave a comment with any gear you're wondering about. This could be a category of tools (e.g., tripods, viewfinders, steadicams) or a specific item (e.g., Zacuto Z-Finder, Genus Matte Box, Shoot35 Follow Focus). Let me know and I'll do my best to get ahold of it and let you know if it's worth your hard-earned dollars!
Packaging and the Death of Naked Specs
“Your script has to be perfect by the time you turn it in. Nobody wants to develop anything anymore.”
Apr 25, 2024
The days of selling specs without talent attached are over. It’s now the filmmaker's job to understand how to package their projects. While many were opposed to packaging in the past, there are effective ways to approach the process that will leave you feeling empowered.
In today’s episode, No Film School’s Charles Haine, GG Hawkins, and Jason Hellerman discuss:
- The benefits and drawbacks of packaging
- Why Hollywood is risk averse right now
- Packaging through the eyes of a writer or director
- Naked specs - what are they?
- What the packaging process looks like
- Writing specs that can realistically be created
- Why AI will not eliminate the need for skilled creatives
- Collaborating with others so they feel comfortable and seen
- The problems of measuring stardom
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This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins.
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