[George Snow]

If they offered money up front I’d have taken it. But, this is a tiny micro-budget production, with no name actors. But, I have ten years experience working in live theatre, so the actors I hired (especially the leads) are excellent. So I got the usual “25% off the top for the distributor. Outrageous caps and I get the rest.” Or in other words, I never see a dime.

[George Snow]

I know all that now. I’m going to be much more careful the second time around.

How do I “Push Up The Highlights?”

I use the color correction 3-way for the whites and blacks. What do I use for the highlights?

Also, I know you mention to push the whites to get his face back in. But, in the end, I want his face to be shadowed.

I guess what I’m trying to ask is, I want the video to look the way it does in the Color Corrected version, but done so the wall and his face don’t blend together. Maybe with a little depth. If you know what I mean.

[George Snow]

Yes, two.

Most people sign away their movies and never see a dime. While the distributor might not get rich, even the worst movie will turn a little profit.

You might not the look of my movie. But, it has excellent acting, some truly unique kills, and the most disturbing climax released in a very long time. Even people that hate the movie, find the climax pretty damn good.

So, it still has a lot going for it (though a minority would disagree). I’m patient, and either I’ll make a little money on my own, or eventually get a deal that will throw me a bone. If I sold one copy at amazon I’ll make more money then many indie movie-makers get for a widely distributed movie. I’ve sold more then one copy.

Plus for a few hours on February 24th Us Sinners was the #1 slasher rental at Amazon. Psycho was #2. So, I’m good.

I just want when I release a proper DVD (with all the special features and commentary) that the movie look it’s best. I like the way it looks. But, if it can look better, I’ll give it all I got.