60 http://blog.indiefilmsllc.com Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:54:08 GMT Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:54:08 GMT en 2008 Independent Filmmaking Tom Balsamides Welcome to Indiefilms with Tom Balsamides. This is a regular podcast discussing every aspect of film making you can think of. We will take you to seminars, interviews,festivals, introduce new ideas and share tips and tricks. We will also encourage and motivate you to push forward in a very competitive industry. Go for the gold,don't give up! Visit us at www.indiefilmsllc.com or email us at indiefilmsllc@aol.com. Sign up to be on our free email list and receive regular motivation and lessons on filmmaking. Welcome to Indiefilms with Tom Balsamides. This is a regular podcast discussing every aspect of film making you can think of. We will take you to seminars, interviews,festivals, introduce new ideas and share tips and tricks. We will also encourage and motivate you to push forward in a very competitive industry. Go for the gold,don't give up! Visit us at www.indiefilmsllc.com or email us at indiefilmsllc@aol.com. Sign up to be on our free email list and receive regular motivation and lessons on filmmaking. Tom Balsamides Indiefilmsllc@aol.com no Thomas Balsamides Camera,Action!+Procrastination Tom discusses camera movement in relation to the actor or scene. He also touches on what you should be looking for in the scene when filming. Tom also motivates you to stop procrastinating. www.indiefilmsllc.com for free e-monthly newsletter. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Camera,Action!_Procrastination.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:43:00 GMT 00:08:00 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Will your films sell?+Time Will your film sell? Tom gives you clues. Plus, he motivates you to be patient and take your time. www.indiefilmsllc.com for free monthly newsletter. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Will%20your%20movie%20sell__Time.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:13:00 GMT 00:05:52 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Zero Budget+Read Break into hollywood on a zero budget. Plus read something motivational everyday. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Zero%20Budget_Read.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:22:00 GMT 00:10:48 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Script Structure+Finding Your Life's Purpose How to write a script and what to do when one is handed to you. Plus, Tom motivates you to find your purpose in life. www.indiefilmsllc.com FREE Monthly Newsletter no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Script%20Structure_Purpose.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:11:00 GMT 00:09:16 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Blocking+Early Rise Tom discusses blocking techniques. He also motivates you to get up early and start your day. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Blocking_Early%20Rise.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:17:00 GMT 00:11:48 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Tips For Actors+Limits Tom from Indiefilms gives you a handful of powerful acting tips. Plus, he motivates you to realize the only limits are those you put on yourself. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Tips%20for%20actors_Limits.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 16 Oct 2008 10:56:00 GMT 00:07:22 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Webisodes+Innovate Tom at Indiefilms discusses the new wave of webisodes and can you make money with them. He also motivates you to be innovative. For Free Filmmakers monthly newsletter go to: www.indiefilmsllc.com no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Webisodes_Innovate.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:59:00 GMT 00:04:45 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Booming+Personal Space Tom outlines down and dirty techniques for booming. Plus, be aware of your personal space. Listen and have fun. www.indiefilmsllc.com Free Newsletter no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Booming_Personal%20Space.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:17:00 GMT 00:08:59 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Directing Tips Again+Garden Your Mind More directing tips from Tom at Indiefilms plus he tells us to garden our mind and plant only positive seeds to grow. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Directing%20Tips%20Again_Garden%20Your%20Mind.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:16:00 GMT 00:08:45 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Storyboard+Courage Tom from Indiefilms discusses the importance of Storyboards and shot planning. Tom also motivates you to have Courage to just go out and do it! Visit www.indiefilmsllc.com for free monthly newsletter. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Storyboard_Courage.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:44:00 GMT 00:06:59 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,storyboards,preproduction,courage,planning a shot,shot,motivate,just do i Thomas Balsamides Film Society Of Lincoln Center+Be In The Moment Film Society introduces Benecio Deltoro's new movie. Plus, motivate yourself to be in the moment. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Film%20Society_Be%20In%20The%20Moment.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:48:00 GMT 00:05:31 Film,Filmmaking,Movies,director,actor,producing,motivation,self-help,dv,minidv,acting,canon,Morning Coach,Hollywood,Oscars,films,moviemaker,california,new york,digital,digital video,Benicio Deltoro,traffic,21 grams,Che, Thomas Balsamides Tid Bits Of Information+Journal Regularly In this episode Tom of Indiefilm's discusses a few tid bits of information regarding cast order in credits , Robert Rodriquez and Total Cost Of El Mariachi. Finally Journal everyday to reflect and make changes. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Tid%20Bits_Journal.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:21:00 GMT 00:08:02 Film,filmmaking,movies,motivation,self-help,video,Robert Rodriguez,El Mariachi,directing,acting,producing, Thomas Balsamides A Moment Before+Visualize Your Day One of the greatest secrets in acting fis for the actor to take a moment before. This means the time prior to the character saying his lines. Also visualize your day from beginning to end. Listen to the podcats to learn more. Visit to sign up for a free monthly newsletter www.indiefilmsllc.com no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/A%20Moment%20Before_Visualize%20Your%20Day.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:36:00 GMT 00:05:42 Visualize,motivation,self help,film,actors,acting,directing,filmmaking,filmming,method,meisner,technique,directing,producing,lighting,dv,video Thomas Balsamides Shooting Terms+Rest Motivates Tom at indiefilmsllc.com covers some common and uncommonly used terms. Tom also suggests to rest to motivate and recharge yourself. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Shooting%20Terms_Rest.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:48:00 GMT 00:11:47 Filmmaking,films,rest,motivate,movies,directors,actors,producvers,dv,film, Thomas Balsamides Light With Gels+Let There Be Light Tom discusses lighting with gels and when,why and how to use them. He also motivates you to let light into your life through meditation or some form of prayer. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/%20How%20To%20Light%20with%20Gels_Let%20there%20be%20light.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:35:00 GMT 00:11:12 filmmaking.indie,indiefilms,motivation,self-help,oscar,lighting,gels,meditation,prayer Thomas Balsamides For Actors+Emotions Actors really need to go deep with their emotions in order to portray a believable character. I mean really deep. Go to www.indiefilmsllc.com for a free monthly newsletter. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/For%20Actors_Emotions.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:49:00 GMT 00:07:07 Actors,acting,film,filmmaker,motivation,self-help,movies,hollywood,psychology.emotions,patti smith,poetry,festivals Thomas Balsamides Green Screen+Balance Tom from Indiefilms discusses the basic idea and set up of a green screen. He also discusses how balance is an important part of our lives. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Green%20Screen_Balance.mp3?ref=rss Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:40:00 GMT 00:08:39 Movies,film,tv,self-help,motivation,art,directing,producing,acting,filmmaker,filmmaking,student filmmakers Thomas Balsamides Text&Subtext+Posture The text and subtext make up a basic screenplay. In this episode Tom discusses the use of text and subtext. He also discusses how our posture sends out a subtext message. Visit the website. www,Indiefilmsllc.com for a free monthly newsletter. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Text%26Subtext_Posture.mp3?ref=rss Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:33:00 GMT 00:07:21 Movies,film,motivation,acting,directing,self-help,producing,art,tv,filmmaking,dolly,lights,filming,actors,positive Thomas Balsamides More Quick Tips+Flow More quick tips to help filmmakers. This podcast is geared to the young or beginning filmmaker but everyone can benefit by listening. Tom's Indiefilms podcast gives you basic tips and a quick guide when you need to know where to get equipment,locations or actors. He also discusses getting into the flow behind the camera and life. Visit www.indiefilmsllc.com for a free monthly newsletter. no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/More%20Quick%20Tips%20_%20Flow.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:35:00 GMT 00:00:00 Film,Movies,filmmaking,directing,producing,motivation,self-help,acting Thomas Balsamides Casting+Focus Casting is one of the most important aspect in the filmmaking process. In this Podcast Tom takes you through the basic casting process and motivates you to Focus while in the process. Visit www.indiefilmsllc.com no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/The%20Casting_focus.mp3?ref=rss Tue, 23 Sep 2008 13:03:00 GMT 00:12:19 Film,movies,diersting,lighting,oscar,motivation,self help,psychology,oscar,independent films,films Thomas Balsamides Top 7 Short Film Tips + Consistency Matters This podcast reflects Tom's 7 short film tips every film maker should listen to before working on a short film.The podcast discusses quick and dirty tips to keep in the back of your mind when gearing up to shoot a film. The key to film success is to be consistent. Get up everyday and work on some aspect of filming. For more information visit: www.indiefilmsllc.com no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/Top%207%20Short%20Film%20Tips%20_%20Consistency%20Matters.mp3?ref=rss Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:40:00 GMT 00:05:40 Film,movies,film maker, filming,motivation,self-help,art,oscar,tv,classics, Thomas Balsamides IFP + Introduction This is an introduction to Indiefilms with Tom Balsamides. I traveled to the IFP in New York. In this podcast I motivate and encourage listeners to get out and film. I also discuss the what takes place at the IFP. For more information go to www.indiefilmsllc.com no no http://media.podcastingmanager.com/2/2/9/9/3/106430-139922/Media/IFP%20_%20Introduction.mp3?ref=rss Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:23:00 GMT 00:00:00 movies,film,video,directing,acting,producing,motivate,encourage,self-help,oscar,hollywood,film,filmmaking,cinema