Closing The Blog

Due to inactivity for the last couple of months, and lack of readers (or interest)... I've decided to shut the blog down.

From now on, any updates can be seen on the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel-Rutter-Films/176042589109477

Filming Band Live Gigs; New business venture

In the last two months I found myself working for a few local bands. The first time was a freebie offering my services to the performers at Bangover Homegrown, the second was a paid gig for another local band.

Knowing that a few of these bands would love to have some semi-professional footage of their band performing live, I decided that a new part of my business would be Live Performances. I'm not charging a lot for these, as most of the time band sets last an hour (unless it's a dedicated gig to the one band).

The plan is, to hopefully improve my contacts with these bands so that in the future I may get work doing Music Videos for them.

Now, you might be asking: What do you really have to offer? Good question. I don't set up just one camera and sit it at the back of the room to record your gig. I have two cameras, one wide and one for closeups. Check out the videos below for examples.

The quality will definitely be improving once I start making more money. A new camera is on the list of things to get, in order to improve the quality of the wide shots. Improved audio, with a new recorder (already purchased, but will be adding more to this kit eventually). All footage is filmed in HD, so you can be sure you're getting high quality footage for your money.

The basic price I'm looking to charge is around $50 a set for the first hour, $35 per 45 minutes after that. Plus entry to gig. Editing services are offered for $250 extra . In return, the band will get:

-Individually edited tracks of their gig, as well as web-friendly versions burnt to DVD, all in 720p HD

-A fully mastered DVD with the full set, including menus.

-DVD artwork which will include stills of footage (unless photos or other artwork are supplied)

If editing services are not wanted, I can supply raw footage recorded onto DVD in their full HD glory. Prices are negotiable, and I'm willing to help develop any DVD into multiple copies for sale by the band. This would be a great opportunity for those bands who want to get their shows out there to more people, and to make a little extra cash.

You can contact me via Facebook, or through my website:

http://danielrutterfilms.webs.com

Misplaced Intentions - Not Good Enough For Truth In Cliché (Bangover 4)

Bangover Homegrown 2010

Recently I had the opportunity to film the Bangover Entertainment event in the town of Dubbo, dubbed "Bangover Homegrown". The event consisted of 5-6 bands, all local (from Dubbo) playing covers and originals. I tagged along on behalf of one band, but decided to film all of them and release separate videos on their behalf.

I'm slowly going through and putting them together, I should have them up over the next month... so keep your eye out (on this post, the above Youtube playlist WILL update as I add new videos).

Share it with your friends, let's help these bands get a bigger fanbase!

"The Hit"/Voice Recorder/Future...

So the last few months have been a bit off for me.

Recently, the one thing that's had me distracted over the last month and a bit has been cleared up... and I can now return focus onto other things. My camera has been fixed also, and I recently wrapped up a baby project I'd been nursing since before my camera died:

"The Hit" is an idea I've had since first dwelling on the idea of doing "Story Of A Hitman". I made "The Hit" originally with the intention of turning it into a standalone 'narrative' piece for an online film festival. But recently, I figured a re-hash of this could make a great intro for "Story Of A Hitman". So... this is what I'll use, with some changes of course.

Also, I recently acquired a Sony Voice recorder and lapel mic, mostly for my wedding video shoots. I've been playing around with it over the last few days since I bought it, and I'm quite impressed with it considering the price (Only $90AU!)

Check it out:

Watch it on Youtube in HD for the best audio quality.

I will now also be using the Voice recorder attached to my boom pole + Rode VideoMic for future short films, and possibly "Story Of A Hitman" when I start that.

The Future:

As mentioned in an earlier blog post, I have a number of script projects underway. Many of these have been sidelined due to other things, but I've been in talks with various friends about doing some form of Zombie film (Which I won't be writing... only directing), as well as shooting "Story Of A Hitman" with friends. I'm still in planning stages for the music videos I have signed on for, and currently in talks with another friend about a short film piece about Child abuse.

It's going to be an interesting couple of months. I'm looking forward to having an extra set of hands around!

Australian "Backyard feature" films and other stuff...

In the past twelve months I have been witness to the unveiling of many an Indie Aussie flick. They're not Hollywood, no sir. They are the blood, sweat and tears of our young film industry. If they were a movie themselves, we'd see them appear in slow motion clawing their way up an incredibly steep hill, reaching the top... and roundhouse kicking you in the face.

These films have come from the hearts and minds of my fellow film makers Jake Reedy, Dicky Tanuwidjaya, Andrew Thatcher, Joshua Long and many others. These films are each special in their own right. They aren't your typical "Kid in the backyard with the family camcorder and sticks for swords" type film makers... they're just like you and me. I believe, judging by the quality of their work, that they have big dreams of being the best at their craft... or at least, one of the best. I've never had the pleasure of meeting any of these guys, but I'll be damned if I doubt their drive!

Each of these directors has given me ideas and strength to step up my own game. When I first saw their work, I almost gave up. I wasn't going to compare to them. But something about the way they worked, the way I could relate... made me change my mind.

You know the old saying: If you can't beat 'em, Join 'em!

I want you to open a new tab in your browser right now, navigate your way to Youtube... and search these names. Search their names, or the films they've been working on. Tell me you don't see the potential, the skill... the DRIVE in that work. Can you smell the sweat? That's how hard these guys worked.

So look up the following, on Youtube and Facebook:

Tin God

Axed

The Devils 6 Commandments

Loyalty

Charity Hurts

What I would give to have the skills of these guys. Thank you all for helping me understand that I need to step up my game, and 'grow some balls' when it comes to my film making.

Script writing

Alrighty, so now that my beloved HV30 is dead (or, out of action... for now) I'm going to try and focus more on my editing and scriptwriting. As it currently stands, I have one project to finish before the end of September... and that is, a short documentary/clip for the "Royal Far West" charity in my town. Looking to take my time with that one.

Also in the works, are a few scripts. I'm currently doing some quick rewrites of "Story Of A Hitman" which will be shot by me and a few friends sometime in the coming months. I also have begun writing a script called "Butcher" based on a fake trailer I did some months ago. I just finished penning a VERY quick script for a friend to shoot for an entry into an online film festival...

And then, I begin working on the script for my first full length feature film "Love and Loss". Ahh yes... this one's been on the cards for over 12 months. I just can't seem to find the time or inspiration... but I reckon I did a pretty slick rewrite of the opening scene. Just gotta figure out how to work in drama with my love for action. Expect something LIKE 'Taken', but not so much of a budget. Looking to get this one backed somehow... but I'm going to finish the script first!