It’s time to get out hands dirty again by putting what we’ve learned to good use for another OVFM practical evening. This time however, the session will be more of an educational one as we delve into the subject of lighting, one which has proven a perennial thorn in the side for filmmakers the […]
Directing and On Set Instructions Here at OVFM one of our primary aims is to share our knowledge of filmmaking to help everyone improve their skills either in front or behind the camera, pre-or post production. In a recent double practical sessions of making joke films, some club members found themselves stepping into the role […]
Apologies in advance for the vagueness of this preview but while the theme of the next club meeting is a Workshop evening, where one of our knowledgeable members shares their expertise in a certain area of film making or post-production, I have little else to add to that. I can tell you that our archivist and […]
This week’s club meeting is a two part coaching evening to help improve the filmmaking skills and knowledge of club members and familiarise them with the club equipment. First there will be a demonstration of how to use the various supplementary bits of kit we have at our disposal (full list is HERE), including […]
SHOW US YOUR FILMS! It’s a special project evening for this meeting because there is no special project theme! Don’t worry – it’s not that confusing. Our committee (aka The Legion Of Doom) have been concerned that the filmmaking output of the club members has dwindled somewhat recently, with the same few people submitting films […]
For our next club meeting we shall be inviting another member of the film making community to come to our humble meeting place to share their wisdom and advice with us. The guest speaker this time is no stranger to OVFM having paid us a visit in the past. know for his technical expertise […]
This week’s club meeting will feature a tutorial on the basics of Stop Motion Animation courtesy of our chairman Simon “Snapper” Earwicker! Here’s Simon with a brief overview of what we can expect: “I will regale the club with my knowledge and experience of the ever popular cinematic technique of stop motion animation. So that’s the […]
Free Coaching Sessions OVFM will be running FREE Coaching Sessions in the New Year to show you how to get the most of your film material. This offer is not limited to those using a camcorder but also includes anyone filming on an SLR camera or smart phone. It also includes anyone who takes only […]
SCRIPTWRITING WITH CELTX Part 2: Writing Your Script Hello Folks Here we go with the second part of my Celtx demo. If you missed the first part or need a refresher, you can find it HERE. On with the lesson! WRITING YOUR SCRIPT Presumably you have already written a synopsis and a treatment […]
SCRIPTWRITING WITH CELTX Part 1: Getting Started Hello Folks Further to the recent Celtx demo I gave at the club meeting on the 12th of November, I figured that since there was a lot of information to impart at half an hour wasn’t long enough – plus my awkward presentation skills probably made it […]
