bangles121 asked:


Autodesk, autosketch and autocad. What is the difference between those? Autodesk inventor? and autodesk motion picture? Can anyone give me a brief explanation of what each is and what it is used for exactly?

tim1717 asked:


It keeps saying ‘what happened is true… now the motion picture that’s just as real’….

moontan asked:


I was referring to Land of the Lost (1974-76) on Saturday mornings on NBC. Starring Spencer Milligan, Wesley Eure, Kathy Coleman. There is no word if they will make a small appearance in the new motion picture, “Land of the Lost” to be released June 5, 2009. The Sleestaks will. Do you plan on seeing the movie?

TONY S asked:


I am an independent recording artist whose music is sold on the Internet and is played on college and satellite radio. I would like to have my latest CD considered for use as a soundtrack music in a motion picture. Where should I send it?
I used to belong to an A&R agency that did things like that…perhaps I will join a new one.

PastFinderLtd asked:

In 1878 Eadweard Muybridge photographed a horse named “Occident” in fast motion using a series of 12 stereoscopic cameras. The first experience successfully took place on June 11 at the Palo Alto farm in California. The cameras were arranged along a track parallel to the horse’s, and each of the camera shutters was controlled by a trip wire which was triggered by the horse’s hooves.

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MM asked:


According to the Motion Picture Code, you cannot use any words that take the name of “God” in vain, such as “Jesus Christ!!!”, or “Goddamn!” in any PG-13 Rated movie.

You can, however, say “Sh*t” as many times as you wish, and even use the “F” word twice.

Is this not a fine example of Hypocrisy?

SOURCE:
Director’s Commentary on “Live Free or Die Hard” (Die Hard 4).

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I use Mozilla Firefox.
Whenever a Windows media, or some other video trys to load on my browser, a new screen open up with Windows Media Player and tries to play the video. The original screen is black with a grey motion picture symbol and won’t play. Firefox sometimes crashes when this happens.
Are my plugins screwed up, and, if so, how can I test/fix them?

syphybag asked:


Doesn’t the distinguished Mr Eastwood have the right to make his docu/drama as historically, not politically, correct as possible? It’s his time and money and he is the artist so, why shouldn’t he be allowed to make a motion picture as he sees fit without a bunch of whiney crap from downtown brown Lee?

beardog4314 asked:


If somebody handed you the keys to a major motion picture studio company, what would you have it do differently? Is there anything you’d like to change about the way Hollywood currently makes film and television, and how do you think that would help? Be as detailed or vague as you want to, and there’s no wrong answers to this one. I’m just curious. Thanks!

Mark Warner asked:


This article will cover the key provisions of an agreement to distribute filmed entertainment, usually made between a producer or licensor (“Producer”) of a motion picture and a distributor (“Distributor”). These agreements are critical to the process of filmmaking; without them, films would not be viewed by the public.

1) Picture

This provision covers the specifications of the film to be delivered by the producer to the distributor. Will it be a color picture or black and white? What type of film will be used? (35 mm vs. 16 mm) How long or short must the film be? For feature films, it is typical for the distributor to require that the film be no shorter than 90 minutes and no longer than either 105 or 120 minutes. Producers with a bigger name, and hence more leverage, however, may be able to negotiate for more freedom when it comes to the acceptable length of the film. Lastly, the distributor will often require that the film be capable of receiving an MPAA rating of no more restrictive than an “R”, or “PG-13″, depending on the type and intended audience of the picture.

2) Territory

It is important for the parties to agree on what territory or territories the distribution agreement covers. Some distribution agreements are for worldwide rights to distribute the film; others cover just domestic or foreign rights. This provision can also cover whether or not the producer is obliged to deliver a subtitled version of the film so it can be shown in foreign markets.

3) Term

The parties must agree as to how long the distributor’s exclusive rights will last. This term is measured from the date of delivery. The distributor may also want to negotiate for a right to match any offer as to extending or renewal of the term.

4) Rights Granted

Here is where the agreement will lay out that whether or not the distributor is receiving the exclusive right under copyright and otherwise to exhibit, distribute, advertise, promote, publicize, market, sell, manufacture, license and otherwise exploit the picture in the territory during the term, in all forms of theatrical, free television, pay cable, subscription cable, and any other medium agreed upon by the parties. The scope of rights given to the distributor will vary from agreement to agreement. However, usually the right to advertise the film through commercials and billboards accompanies the right to distribute it.

5) Definition and Disposition of Gross Receipts

“Gross receipts” is a term used in the film industry to measure the success of a film. While there is a generally accepted definition of gross receipts, the agreement should nonetheless define the term. Usually gross receipts means “any and all gross sums actually received by the distributor, arising out of or in connection with the exercise of any of the rights herein contained.” Minimum guarantee payments, advances, and/or security deposits are usually included in gross receipts. By contrast, “net receipts” should be defined as well. Generally speaking, the term “net receipts” is defined as gross receipts minus all distribution expenses.

After providing these definitions, the agreement must spell out what percentage of the gross or net receipts the producer is entitled to and what percentage the distributor will keep. For instance, a common arrangement is for the producer to be entitled to 80% of the net receipts, and distributor entitled to 20%. This split is obviously negotiated by the parties.

These are the most important provisions of a film distribution agreement. Other provisions covering distribution expenses, credits, representations and warranties, and termination rights should also be covered. But it is most important for the producers and distributors to first agree on the territory, the term, the specification of the picture, the rights granted, and the disposition of gross or net receipts between the two parties.