We talk make-up effects, drive-in movies, and the film business with Michael Del Rossa of Multivision FX. This episode was recorded in January of 2013, shortly after the apocalypse didn’t happen and before the Evil Dead remake was released. Length: 1:06:46 http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm012-michael-del-rossa.mp3 Download: mdm012-michael-del-rossa.mp3 Links: Michael Del Rossa on IMDB Multivixion FX Stuff discussed in this episode:...
I recently discovered that our video episodes haven’t been playing nice on the iPod and iPhone. After trying MOV and MP4 formats, I’m now reposting as M4V. So here’s episode 4c again. Enjoy! Download: mdm004c-special-make-up-fx-2-iPhone.m4v 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....
I recently discovered that our video episodes haven’t been playing nice on the iPod and iPhone. After trying MOV and MP4 formats, I’m now reposting as M4V. So here’s episode 4b again. Enjoy! Download: mdm004b-special-make-up-fx-1-iPhone.m4v The crew at Philrose Productions make a head casting. This is a video supplemental to episode 004 of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast....
Is now the time to recapture the glory days of midnight movies? Plus, is Hellboy II the latest film in a trend of eco-horror? Divine(?) greets Mike at the High Falls film fest fundraiser. Length: 30:11 http://maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm010-midnight-movies.mp3 Download: mdm010-midnight-movies.mp3...
At the end of every movie, hundreds of names zip by on the screen while audiences race to the restrooms. What do all those people do? What is the difference between a production designer and an art director, anyway? Find out in this episode. Plus, John recounts stories from his days working on the locally produced After Image. Length: 31:33 http://maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm009-credits-credits-credits.mp3 Download: mdm009-credits-credits-credits.mp3...
We kick off with a discussion of the upcoming Definitive Document of the Dead from Roy Frumkes, then talk about our special effects hero, Stan Winston. Length: 27:38 http://maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm008-tribute-to-stan-winston.mp3 Download: mdm008-tribute-to-stan-winston.mp3
We interviewed H.G. Lewis at the Buffalo-Niagara Film Festival, so we discuss his films and the marketing of exploitation fare. John reminisces about Full Moon productions from Charlie Band, no stranger to big marketing on a small budget. Length: 29:03 http://maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm007-ballyhoo.mp3 Download: mdm007-ballyhoo.mp3 Things discussed in this episode:...
A listener question sparks a discussion about storyboard software and creating animatics. Next we turn to the latest Romero zombie film, Diary of the Dead. Is the current zombie trend nearing its end, or are there more gems on the horizon? Length: 19:53 http://maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm006-storyboards-and-zombies.mp3 Download: mdm006-storyboards-and-zombies.mp3 Links: Toonboom Storyboard Adobe Premiere Diary of the Dead The Living Dead series Shaun of the Dead Fido The Zombie Diaries Dead Hea...
We discuss production, distribution, and music rights with writer/director Matt Ehlers. His new feature film, SMOKING LAWS, will be screening at the 2008 Rochester High Falls International Film Festival. Visit www.smokinglawsmovie.com to find out more, or go to www.eggwork.com for some side-splitting shorts. Length: 23:50 http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm005-smoking-laws.mp3 Download: mdm005-smoking-laws.mp3...
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. View Online (Length: 3:16) Download: mdm004c-special-make-up-fx-2.mov
The crew at Philrose Productions make a head casting. This is a video supplemental to episode 004 of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast. View online (Length: 2:18) Download: mdm004b-special-make-up-fx-1.mov
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 Pictured: Corpse sketch by Derek DeVoe Podcast length: 29:48 [audio:http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm004-special-make-up-fx-and-hvx200.mp3] Download: mdm004-special-make-up-fx-and-hvx200.mp3...
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 http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm003-music-rights-and-getting-your-start.mp3 Download: mdm003-music-rights-and-getting-your-start.mp3...
Humor in horror, what it takes to get the right distribution, and the gore factor. Length: 18:13 http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm002-adventures-in-distribution.mp3 Download: mdm002-adventures-in-distribution.mp3
The premiere episode! After a brief introduction, we discuss the history of stop motion animation. Plus, our approach to special effects and the reasons we plan to shoot HD with the Panasonic HVX200. Length: 22:51 http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm001-start-and-stop-motion.mp3 Download: mdm001-start-and-stop-motion.mp3...
The Mad Dog Movies Podcast covers the world of indie filmmaking. Go behind-the-scenes with hosts Mike Boas and John Vincent as they discuss special effects, make-up, animation, writing, directing, and formats of film and HD video. http://www.maddogmovies.com/podmedia/mdm000-promo.mp3 Download Promo: mdm000-promo.mp3
