The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast http://maddogmovies.com/podcast A behind-the-scenes look at indie film production. Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:48:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 noCopyright 2008 Mad Dog Movies, All Rights ReservedMike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fxJoin filmmakers Mike Boas, John Vincent, and assorted guests in discussions of indie movies and how they're made. Email questions and comments to FEEDBACK(AT)MADDOGMOVIES.COM or visit our website at MADDOGMOVIES.COM/PODCASTA behind-the-scenes look at independent film productionMad Dog Moviesfeedback@maddogmovies.comMad Dog Movies mdm012 Michael Del Rossa http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/167 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/167#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:05:53 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/?p=167 [...]]]> 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

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Links:
Michael Del Rossa on IMDB
Multivixion FX

Stuff discussed in this episode:

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]]> http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/167/feed 1 feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noWe 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, [...]Mad Dog MoviesWe 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, [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm004c REPOST FOR IPOD Special Make-Up FX Video 2 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/115 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:26:10 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/115 [...]]]> 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!

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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.

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noI 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 [...]Mad Dog MoviesI 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 [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm004b REPOST FOR IPOD Special Make-Up FX Video 1 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/114 Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:18:24 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/114 [...]]]> 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!

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The crew at Philrose Productions make a head casting. This is a video supplemental to episode 004 of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast.

]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noI 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 [...]Mad Dog MoviesI 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 [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm010 Midnight Movies http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/65 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:00:15 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/?p=65 [...]]]> 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

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noIs 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(?) [...]Mad Dog MoviesIs 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(?) [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm009 Credits Credits Credits http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/34 Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:00:23 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/34 [...]]]> 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

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noAt the end of every movie, hundreds of names zip by on the screen while audiences race to the restrooms. What do all those people [...]Mad Dog MoviesAt the end of every movie, hundreds of names zip by on the screen while audiences race to the restrooms. What do all those people [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm008 Tribute to Stan Winston http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/33 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/33#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:00:08 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/33 [...]]]> 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

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]]> http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/33/feed 1 feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noWe kick off with a discussion of the upcoming Definitive Document of the Dead from Roy Frumkes, then talk about our special effects hero, Stan [...]Mad Dog MoviesWe kick off with a discussion of the upcoming Definitive Document of the Dead from Roy Frumkes, then talk about our special effects hero, Stan [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm007 Ballyhoo http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/32 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:36 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/32 [...]]]> 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

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Things discussed in this episode:

]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noWe 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 [...]Mad Dog MoviesWe 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 [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm006 Storyboards and Zombies http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/31 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 04:15:03 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/31 [...]]]> 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

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Links:
Toonboom Storyboard
Adobe Premiere
Diary of the Dead
The Living Dead series
Shaun of the Dead
Fido
The Zombie Diaries
Dead Heat
Night of the Comet
Lucio Fulci
Demons

]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noA listener question sparks a discussion about storyboard software and creating animatics. Next we turn to the latest Romero zombie film, Diary of the Dead. [...]Mad Dog MoviesA listener question sparks a discussion about storyboard software and creating animatics. Next we turn to the latest Romero zombie film, Diary of the Dead. [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm005 Smoking Laws http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/29 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 04:07:14 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/29 [...]]]> 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

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noWe 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 [...]Mad Dog MoviesWe 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 [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm004c Special Make-Up FX Video 2 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/22 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:15:08 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/22 [...]]]> 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)

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noJohn Vincent of Philrose Productions sculpts and casts a corpse mask, then begins work on mechanical elements. This is a video supplemental to episode 004. [...]Mad Dog MoviesJohn Vincent of Philrose Productions sculpts and casts a corpse mask, then begins work on mechanical elements. This is a video supplemental to episode 004. [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm004b Special Make-Up FX Video 1 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/21 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:14:43 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/21 [...]]]> 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

]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noThe crew at Philrose Productions make a head casting. This is a video supplemental to episode 004 of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast. View online [...]Mad Dog MoviesThe crew at Philrose Productions make a head casting. This is a video supplemental to episode 004 of The MAD DOG MOVIES Podcast. View online [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm004 Special Make-Up FX and the HVX200 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/20 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:13:59 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/20 [...]]]> 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

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Pictured: Corpse sketch by Derek DeVoe

Podcast length: 29:48

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noJohn 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 [...]Mad Dog MoviesJohn 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 [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm003 Music Rights and Getting Your Start http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/18 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 05:11:22 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/18 [...]]]> 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

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noListener feedback from around the world! Bones from Rochester asks about securing music rights for short films, and we do our best to answer. (Remember, [...]Mad Dog MoviesListener feedback from around the world! Bones from Rochester asks about securing music rights for short films, and we do our best to answer. (Remember, [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm002 Adventures in Distribution http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/17 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:11:03 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/17 Humor in horror, what it takes to get the right distribution, and the gore factor.

Length: 18:13

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noHumor 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.mp3Mad Dog MoviesHumor 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.mp3Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm001 Start and Stop (Motion) http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/16 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 07:10:28 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/16 [...]]]> 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

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]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noThe premiere episode! After a brief introduction, we discuss the history of stop motion animation. Plus, our approach to special effects and the reasons we [...]Mad Dog MoviesThe premiere episode! After a brief introduction, we discuss the history of stop motion animation. Plus, our approach to special effects and the reasons we [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx mdm000 Promo http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/28 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:10:06 +0000 http://maddogmovies.com/podcast/archives/28 [...]]]> 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.

Download Promo: mdm000-promo.mp3

]]> feedback@maddogmovies.com (Mad Dog Movies)noThe 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, [...]Mad Dog MoviesThe 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, [...]Mike,Boas,John,Vincent,Rochester,New,York,independent,film,indie,production,low,budget,horror,lovecraft,high,definition,hd,camera,video,16mm,film,dvd,trailer,shorts,animation,cartoon,make,up,special,effects,fx