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a better headline might be “Movie Magic Scheduling iPad app escapes.” this app is more like proof of concept than really usable on set. good thing it’s $30. we can do better than this. someone can do better than this.
read my in-depth, slightly scathing review over at macgasm. included in my review of the app is a look at software for the film industry (and other professional industries) as a whole.
let’s go, bananaman. you better get on the stick.
doddle Pro brings Digital Call Sheets to iOS (web access coming soon), with awesome features.
Hollywood is realizing what I’ve been saying for a while now. the success of iPad combined with the iPhone finally being available on Verizon will give iOS a huge foundation as a first arriver in even the LA film business.
[via TUAW] (thanks, Stephen & Joey)
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the last film I produced and directed was made on a shoe-string budget. as with any independent production, we had to find the balance between professional quality and cost-efficiency. unfortunately, the first place most independent productions skimp is with audio. this is a compromise we weren’t willing to make.
Ben Brooks breaks down some excellent thoughts over at the Brooks Review about meetings in today’s digital age, particularly with regard to using iPad.
I learned how to do proper location scouting the old school way. I used to drive around with a flexfile full of blank forms in my car, just in case I came across a cool spot. also, I had my Canon EOS Rebel 35mm and some spare film.
