Ed Love Films » technology

Internet Video Coach: a change of pace

ed — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 06:48:09 +0000

My latest project is a bit different: a screencast DVD teaching computer newbies how to use the Internet. Most readers of my blog probably know most of the contents, but they’d probably pick a few things up.

For more information, visit:

Internet Video Coach

If you’re already Internet savvy, these DVDs make a great gift for those in your life who aren’t online yet. Instead of having to tutor them again and again, just get them this DVD and they’re on their way. You get your time back, and they are forever grateful

Fun with Special Effects

ed — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:55:44 +0000

I’ve been playing around with editing recently. I’m using Sony Vegas Movie Studio: nothing fancy, but more than good enough for the basics. I got caught up in effects like fire, explosion and gunshots. It’s amazing how good they look!

Then I remembered: none of these effects are going to be any use without a good story. So many films these days look great, full of amazing CGI, but the story is somehow lacking. It leaves a bad taste in the mouth.

So after seeing the fun and games that special effects can add to a film, I’m returning to the basics: studying screenwriting while working on my own scripts. If I need to add some fancy schmancy effects later, I will.

But they have to be part of, not instead of, a good story.

A Great Time to Join the Game

ed — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:46:49 +0000

I’m feeling very grateful for the amazing changes in technology over the last few decades. I’ve been using the Internet for about 25 years, and it continues to dazzle. So how does this relate to film? Well, we all know how the price of actually making a film has collapsed in the last decade or so.

Even better, the Internet has opened up wonderful cheap/free ways to get your film seen after it’s made. During my study of hybrid distribution, I’ve learned a huge number of ways of getting your film in front of an audience, and getting paid as well. No more signing away all your rights for 25 years!

Getting a regular theatrical release can be a wonderful thing for many reasons, but in the past, it was either that or pretty much nothing. Nowadays, with tools like Youtube, Facebook, email, Bittorrent and the like, there are plenty of other choices. Some might even be better than a theatrical release!

We really are blessed to be making films at the moment.