Archive for March, 2008

John Vincent of Philrose Productions sculpts and casts a corpse mask, then begins work on mechanical elements. This is a video supplemental to episode 004.

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The crew at Philrose Productions make a head casting. This is a video supplemental to episode 004 of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast.

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John gives an overview of casting molds and sculpting make-up effects. (Watch this feed for our supplemental videos.) We also discuss an indie feature shot on the HVX200 entitled SIGHT. Read more about it on the DVXuser.com forums at http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?t=126125

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Pictured: Corpse sketch by Derek DeVoe

Podcast length: 29:48

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Listener feedback from around the world! Bones from Rochester asks about securing music rights for short films, and we do our best to answer. (Remember, we’re not lawyers.) Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, young Nick wonders if he should move to Hollywood to get into the business.

Length: 30:49

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