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Benjamin Dewhurst

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I'm an award-winning writer/director. I also do a bit of producing, editing, and shooting - I believe in being as versatile as possible in our increasingly-digital world. I'm based in the Midwest, I love playing complicated board games, I drink a lot of chocolate stout, and I eat a lot of pizza.

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Boards Comment – what lighting kit?

Very well thought out advice, Alia.

8 years ago
Boards Comment – what lighting kit?

On a $3k budget for a comedy series, I would recommend soft lights of some kind, like the aforementioned Kino Diva's or something, complemented by at least one 650w or above Arri fresnel for when you need a bit of directional light. I'd recommend FloLights fluorescents, as they are an incredible value compared to Kino's.

http://www.flolight.com/

I'm actually surprised no one has mentioned yet - I've used several times on set, they work great! You can get a solid 3 pt kit for just over $1,500 I believe.

And I also second what many people are saying here regarding renting first before buying. Especially if you're not making money off of the project for sure.

8 years ago
Article Comment – Welcome to the New No Film School!

It's times like these I thank the feline internet gods for their blessings.

8 years ago
Article Comment – Is the VOD Release of 'Snowpiercer' Clever Marketing, or Just a Roll of the Dice?

No snark detected (and I appreciate that Finn)! This is just referencing the domestic take, and I perhaps should've been more clear on that. According to the numbers linked above at Box Office Mojo, worldwide the film has done about $82 million - not including the $4 million VOD. With an estimated budget of near $40 million, it's doubled it's budget.

Now to your point, how much of that is going to marketing/ad, who knows, but already having a good $4 million in its unique "home release" bodes well, in my opinion.

8 years ago
Article Comment – Is the VOD Release of 'Snowpiercer' Clever Marketing, or Just a Roll of the Dice?

Random, but Christopher I just clicked through to your website. Well done, very clean, I like it.

8 years ago
Article Comment – This is Definitely Not How You Clean Cameras or Lenses

Did you use "plenty" of soap?!

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