More Production – the New fxguidetv

Host Angie Richards

So in a week filled with trying to catch up after being sick… (working on matte painting, flame and bkd classes)

But most imterestingly we started production on our new magazine HD web TV show… fxguidetv

The show was primarily in pre-production before NAB with wardrobe and makeup tests – plus lighting designs… production of the pilot was delayed only by yours truly being sick in bed with flu.

The production is being handled as follows:
– Hosted by Angie Richards. The show will be distributed on the net and Apple Tv compatible
– multiple HVX200 P2 cameras recording directly to Firestore drives. Intrerestingly the native mode for an American P2 is 24fps and in PAL countries its 25P. So we need to buy all the cameras in the same country and ship them around the world. This is because in each EP we will cut between studios in Chicago, LA and Sydney and so we needed to all be working on the same base frame rate.
– the audio is recorded via wireless battery mounted transmitters and a battery – camera mounted receiver.
– the post is done tapelessly via FCP (by our other Angie – our editor!)
– John Montgomery is the creative director and his design work has already started to appear in After Effects classes at fxphd.
– The final production is 24fps 720P, but we will offer various download and streaming options.
– the pilot will be seen by fxphd Post Grads and other select individuals – and after that we’ll launch internationally. We are doing this both because we want the feedback of our “focus group” fxphd audience – and also so students can benefit from learning about the production process.
– The show is being produced as professionally as possible and should make a great addition to the vfx and movie going community.