48 hour film challenge - this weekend

I am entering a 48 hour science fiction film challenge this weekend, it should be really interesting. Basically my friends and I will be getting a brief Saturday morning and writing, filming and editing over the next two days before delivering back on the Monday. I will hopefully make an update or two while working on the project, either here in my blog, or more frequently on my Twitter account. The film will be available online a month after the competition ends.

[UPDATE: The challenge is underway now]

In other film making news, the second Animus trailer, for Animus: Origins, is nearly complete and hopefully will be uploaded before the weekend. The Two Towers spoof is the the final stretch, just some final touches need to be applied and then it will be uploaded.

The first set of courses I have been working on at FXPHD have drawn to a close and they were thoroughly enjoyable. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in making special effects, although it is quite expensive. They have announced their next series of courses, the April ’09 Semester, today and it revolves around the work they did for the soon to air special of Red Dwarf: Back to Earth.

Red Nose Day 2009

Red Nose Day is this Friday, for those in the UK. Anyone confused should check out the official web site for more information. This year the slogan is ‘Do something funny for money’

Anyway, I don’t really have that much too share right now. The Two Towers spoof is moving closer to completion, as is the second Animus trailer. I have been taking some courses at FXPHD, which is great, but sadly I don’t think I am going to be able to afford another semester. The fight scene is one example of the work that I have been doing for the course.

I found a couple of useful links for film makers:

Links:

• In case you haven’t seen it, 60SecondDirector tweets on a regular basis film making tips.
• There is a wide selection of how-to videos, to be found at HowCast, including how to make your first film. Check out their emerging film makers program, for a great way to boost your show reel