Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Accessorizing for your DSLR cameras for independent filmmaking without breaking your bank Intro 1

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Accessorizing for your DSLR cameras for independent filmmaking without breaking your bank Intro 1

Here’s the introduction of the web mini series we are putting together, we hope this would inspired independent low budget or no budget filmmakers to go out and get the accessories needed to make a really nice looking film!

MDI started as an independent film company that now we are working full time as a production house from pre to post production, we made it and so can you!

 

Accessorizing for your DSLR cameras for independent filmmaking without breaking your bank Intro 1 from Johnny Wu on Vimeo.

 

MDI commissioned to 10 episodes of OCA Image TV

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We are honored to be once again, be part of the OCA Image TV project, for this season, MDI will produces 10 new episodes of the TV show, we are confident that it will be delivered with highest standard in mind.

Below is the press release from OCA Cleveland Chapter:

OCA Greater Cleveland Chapter was awarded a $25000 grant from the Cleveland Foundation’s City of Cleveland’s Cable Television Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF) to help finance one season of its multi-media, educational and cross-cultural initiative – OCA IMAGE TV OHIO. OCA IMAGE TV OHIO is a 30 minutes television programming that aims at brining awareness, advancing diversity, and educating Greater Cleveland residents about the vitality of Asian Pacific American cultures and businesses in the Greater Cleveland and the surrounding regions.

OCA IMAGE TV, a multiple award-winning program, focuses on the local Asian Pacific prospective in economic, social, arts and cultural development throughout Cleveland’s historic neighborhoods. The program aims to communicate a better understanding of the 60,000+ Northeast Ohio residents of Asian/Pacific culture and ethnicity. Each episode includes segments offering a variety of diverse topics related to business, education, culture, traditions, leadership, food, health and beauty, fashion, sports, arts and entertainment, news, and current issues as well as spotlighting local events spotlighting the AsainTown area within the St. Clair Superior Neighborhood.

The Cleveland Foundation’s MAEF grant will help support OCA IMAGE TV OHIO’s and OCA’s objectives which include bridging the gap between Eastern and Western culture through cultural awareness and education; engaging participation across differences within the Asian and local community; informing about local diverse leaders and events; advancing community building; and foster cultural heritage through a multi-media programming.

The Cleveland Foundation’s MAEF grant will help seed the initial production of IMAGE TV OHIO in the hopes to become a self-sustained program. The grant provides OCA funding to reach new geographic locations by utilizing the “new media” technology to maximize exposure. OCA IMAGE TV episodes are currently available on Time Warner Cable Channel 20, downloadable free from iTunes, or online at OCAGC Website. Additional sponsorships are needed to further our outreach objective.

The City of Cleveland’s Cable Television Minority Arts and Education Fund (MAEF) is a donor of the Cleveland Foundation. MAEF was established in 1994 to provide planning, preparation, production, and/or presentation of cultural, educational, and scientific programs and projects, which promote and benefit Cleveland’s minority populations. The MAEF is an endowed fund with assets of approximately $3.6 million providing grantmaking in the local community from investment income. The Board of Directors is comprised of two appointees by the Mayor of the City of Cleveland, two appointees by the Chair of City Council, and five appointees by the Cleveland Foundation.

OCA Cleveland Chapter was founded in 1983 with the mission of promoting cultural heritage, active participation in civic and community affairs, securing justice and equal treatment and equal opportunity for all Americans of Asian/Pacific Islander descent. The organization is a non-profit, non-partisan civil rights, cultural and educational organization and is part of a National Organization (founded in 1973) with over 84 chapters and affiliates across the United States. Our goal is to embrace the hopes and aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. For more information about OCA Cleveland Chapter and the OCA Image TV please visit http://www.ocagc.org/imagetv

MDI 2012 VFX Show Reel

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Here at MDI, we continue to innovate and work closely with client to brand their message into their videos. We understand how to market, how to brand and how to make their concept into reality without breaking the bank! Or more so – Within Budget.

2012 has been a year that we have garnered a lot of clients such as branding and marketing videos for Zuga Medical, branding for IX Center and so on.

Check out our recent VFX Reel:

2012 MDI VFX Show Reel from Johnny Wu on Vimeo.

 

 

 

MDI releases teen bullied music video "Die from a Broken Heart"

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We recently released this music video (released on Oct 14, 2012, as of Sep 5, 2012, it has garnered over 15000 views on youtube and vimeo combined) about a gay teen being bullied and eventually rises above. It was our first experience in shooting with DSLR camera with a basic proper lens.

We had done many basic usage of the camera but never as we did for this shoot.

The result was a fun and enjoyable visual presentation of a Sweden retro pop artist’s Bimbo Boy music video Die from a Broken Heart. Currently over 10500 views on YouTube and Vimeocombined.

Using the T2i and the standard kit and a 50mm F1/8, a Tascam DR-05 with a shotgun Beyerdynamic mec86 mic, flood of lights on scenes, and a cheap Kodak Zx3 waterproof camera for underwater shots, did this all with 1280×720 60fps as we used a bit of slow-mo on a few areas. Dolly shot was using the Tripod Dolly ($40) at the high school’s scene. at the time of the shoot, I didn’t get a focus ring, so all the focusing was done manually while ‘framing’ and ‘moving’ the camera (a pain) lol Just got the DSLR-Solutions’ $60 focus kit so will be doing more with it.

Some effects done in AE and a small color correction done using Magic Bullet Colorista II, 3D animation done by the Fiorella Brothers.

Click here for the music video

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

MDI's S: A Superman Fan Film will be shown at these selected festivals

S: A Superman Fan Film was selected for screening at these festivals

S: A Superman Fan Film IMDB Page

S: A Superman Fan Film Press Kit (updated requently)

 

 

 

A Jokers Card Reviewed!

Chas Blankenship's Bat-Mania reviews A Joker's Card. The review praises the  use of satire and smart directing in AJK. Check out the article through the link below!

http://bat-mania2012.blogspot.com/2012/04/fan-film-theatre-short-reels-jokers.html?spref=fb

Intellectual Property Rights Workshop

Digital Cinema Group
Presents

Intellectual Property Rights Workshop

Entertainment Lawyer
Mary Ellen Tomazic
11:00 am Lecture-12:00 pm Q&A
PowerPoint Lecture on "the basics of copyright law, trademarks and logos in filming, fair use, and music licensing”
Over the last 27 years Ms. Tomazic has worked with many bands, singers, filmmakers and artists, helping answer their legal questions from copyright, trademark and other intellectual property issues, to contracts and business organization. As a licensed attorney in Ohio she has used her legal training and experience to assist creative people in navigating through laws and regulations pertaining to their projects, often on a pro bono basis.

Second Speaker
Producer, Director, Editor
Johnny Wu
1:00 pm Lecture-1:30 Q&A
Lecture on: Avoiding IP problems on the film set, E&O insurance coverage, who signs waivers/contracts, prepping for distribution channels & territories.
With a MBA specializing in marketing, the award winning producer, filmmaker and editor Johnny Wu has been helping small to fortune 500 businesses and independent filmmakers since 1998. He has a feature and a short film distributed worldwide while every film he produced has been screened and many had also winning awards.

Saturday-March 24, 2012
Metro Campus
MLA building Room 102
Pizza & Pop 12:30 pm $1 an item

Parking hang tags must be bought at welcome table for $1 then put on vehicle.

For more information, contact:
DCG President
Ronald Czarnecki
ronaldczarnecki@msn.com
440 582-2653

This will be a filmed event expect audience pans and questions to be filmed.

Click here for flyer

Click here for the map