>>2590609inability to write dialogue or inability to write good dialogue?
Tips:)
1) I usually like to read my script aloud with friends, this way I know how my dialogue sounds when read out loud and can correct - or break up dialogue that's too long.
2) Break up your dialogue, avoid massive speeches/continuous dialogue - this will reduce stress on your actors & be easier to shoot (you can cut more) . Less can be more - most great speeches in movies are cut down greatly. Will give examples if asked.
3) USE GOOD SOUND(S) I would also say
>>2590616 is a bit too far, but I would say a film with very little to no dialogue & great story/sound is better than a movie with bad dialogue. Try writing in good sounds into your films - Show Don't Tell is still the rule folks - but a great sound(s) can tell more sometimes than a line of dialogue.
>>2586825>>2586827>>2590618Are you recording in MLV RAW or h264?
MLV RAW does need to be converted - a RAW to DNG/MLV to DNG batch converter will do this (convert the DNG's to Proxies for editing).
If you're running h264 - it may not be directly supported by Davinci - grab mpeg streamclip & google a guide on how to convert from h264 to ProRes/DNxHD
Check the OP For some Color Grading links - few tips for Davinci:
1) Check your scopes [makes matching & balancing much easier]
2) Learn to grade from scratch [LUT's are great to start - but you'll get way more customized results from your own grades]
3) Power Grades:Finish a grade, Right click your viewing window in Davinci->Save Still->Move still into "Power Grades", Double Click Power Grades to apply all the same nodes/changes to a different shot to use as a Base-Grade.
4) Grade in separate Nodes - Each major adjustment create a new node for it, this way you can undo/change things easily.
4.1) Create a base grade and then use further nodes to adjust the image to your liking.
5) Use DNxHD if you're on a PC, ProRes if on a mac [ProRes Decoder sucks]
