Planet Blog

The Planet Blog was created as a place to post anecdotes of interest, relating to the artistic, technical, and business aspects of filmmaking. 

Topics and Posts :

Posts for actors working on a Blended Planet Picture :

• Audition Requirements
• Actor Wages, SAG, etc.
• What to expect on the set
• Screen Test Protocol
• Comedic Timing and Sequencing

Posts related to filmmaking in general

• My Take on the Hollywood Game
• Writing a Screenplay? Do the Opposite!

Related to Film Music

• Behind the Scenes - Scoring
• Underscore Samples from Out of Time

Related to Special Effects and technical Issues

• Using Digital lighting and gobos to enhance a shot
• Blender 2.5 Animation Player Fix
• Morgan MJPEG2000 wavelet codec - an impressive digital intermediate solution
• Digital Actor Removal
• Vegas Greenscreen Settings
• How to hide Vegas' obnoxious "peak" (*.sfk) files
• Canon DSLR Technicolor Picture Profile more closely matches film's dynamic range 
• Why Shooting Anamorphic Really Doesn't Make Sense
• Simulated Super Slow Motion with Sony Vegas and Free Tools
• The Ultimate Keyer

Healed By Grace received The Dove Foundation's highest recommendation (5 Doves)! 

Read the review

Thanks to Celestron for supplying state of the art telescopes for use as props in  "Disconnect, ReConnect"

Kudos to TIGI Haircare
who has graciously provided hair and makeup supplies for "Disconnect, ReConnect"

Thanks also to Sexy Hair
Who is providing additional hair care product support for "Disconnect, ReConnect"

Behind the Curtain
Enjoy a peek into the cobwebs of the creative process on our Planet Blog.