Backyard Space Opera: Micro Budget Sci Fi | Stop Motion Animation | Practical Special Effects | Special Effects | Low Budget Science Fiction | Micro Budget Filmmaking | Science Fiction | Independent Filmmaking | Screenwriting

Backyard Space Opera: Micro Budget Sci Fi | Stop Motion Animation | Practical Special Effects | Special Effects | Low Budget Science Fiction | Micro Budget Filmmaking | Science Fiction | Independent Filmmaking | Screenwriting

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Backyard Space Opera: Micro Budget Sci Fi | Stop Motion Animation | Practical Special Effects | Special Effects | Low Budget Science Fiction | Micro Budget Filmmaking | Science Fiction | Independent Filmmaking | Screenwriting episodes

  • BYSO Podcast 66: Marveling at Matte Paintings
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we talk about matte paintings, the classic visual effects technique that can fantastically elevate a movie.  We’ll examine our inspirations and discuss how digital technology gives everyone access into this awesome art form.
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    30 min
  • BYSO Podcast 65: Movie Review of DragonFyre (aka Orc War)
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we review the awesome low budget fantasy adventure, DragonFyre (aka Orc War).  We’ll discuss the great aspects of this movie that we can apply to our own micro budget efforts.  We’ll also continue our ongoing examination of the best choices for special effects in low budget Sci-fi and Fantasy films.
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    30 min
  • BYSO Podcast 64: Ace Tucker Space Trucker – A Science Fiction Comedy Serial Podcast
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we talk with Jim Tramontana, creator of Ace Tucker Space Trucker Serial Sci-Fi Comedy Podcast. We get to hear all about Ace Tucker as well as Jim’s other projects. We also get Jim’s thoughts on micro budget genre media creation, plus Cody weighs in as well. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    46 min
  • BYSO Podcast 63: Interview with Writer and Artist Rob Roman
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we talk with writer and artist Rob Roman about his new micro budget Sci-Fi web series project.  We’ll discuss the importance of pushing forward, embracing budgetary limitations, finishing projects and sharing with the world. We also get a great glimpse into a project at the earliest stages of development. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    27 min
  • BYSO Podcast 62: San Diego Comic Con 2017 – Part 2
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week we finish our discussion of San Diego Comic Con International 2017. We continue our examination of how to use conventions to make connections and foster a positive creative community.  And of course we geek out on all the awesome stuff that was on display at the show. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    44 min
  • BYSO Podcast 61: Disney D23 and San Diego Comic Con 2017 – Part 1
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! This week is part 1 of our convention coverage of D23 and SDCC 2017. We’ll give you our unique thoughts recorded literally on the drive back late Sunday night. Then come back for part 2 to hear our thoughts after we’ve had a chance to rest, recover, and digest all the great information we absorbed. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    44 min
  • BYSO Podcast 60: Short Film Shout Out – James Cameron’s Xenogenesis and Gavin Rothery’s The Last Man
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we again examine a couple of Sci-Fi short films, James Cameron’s awesome stop motion test film Xenogenesis from 1978 and Gavin Rothery’s post apocalyptic tale The Last Man from 2014.  We’ll discuss how both these films used micro budget techniques to make something special and how we can replicate the strategies.  Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    22 min
  • BYSO Podcast 59: Interview with Animator Frederik Villumsen
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we interview animator Frederik Villumsen of Craft (itsoncraft.com). Frederik has worked on many fantastic films including Song of the Sea. In this inspiring interview we discuss his work in animation and how his new company is supporting up and coming creative talents. Enjoy!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
     
    34 min
  • BYSO Podcast 58: Voorhees – A Friday the 13th Fan Film
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we talk with Cody Faulk of Wet Paint Pictures about his new movie, Voorhees – A Friday the 13th film. We’ll discuss his approach to making micro budget genre movies and get more insight into making a great Friday the 13th Fan Film.
    You can support Voorhees – A Friday the 13th Film on Kickstarter!
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    26 min
  • BYSO Podcast 57: A MacGuffin Discussion – How to create Sci Fi & Fantasy MacGuffins
    Hi Everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast!  This week we continue our series examining storytelling elements and how to improve writing in the science fiction and fantasy genres by discussing the “MacGuffin”.  We talk about the various shapes, sizes, and flavors our MacGuffins can take and how science fiction and fantasy stories provide opportunities to make these plot devices much more interesting.
    Backyard Space Opera Podcast is all about low budget science fiction, micro budget filmmaking, and independent science fiction and fantasy media creation. We live in a golden age where technology allows almost anyone to make and distribute high quality science fiction movies right in their own backyards. We’ll be discussing the trials and tribulations of micro budget filmmaking and how we can use classic techniques like stop motion animation and practical special effects in conjunction with the newest computer programs to get the best of both worlds. We’ll review other filmmakers low budget science fiction efforts and take lessons to apply to our own genre filmmaking. We’ll discuss all aspects of production and distribution like screenwriting, costume creation, special effects, props and even marketing. We’ll also be presenting audio narrations of stories from up and coming independent science fiction writers.
    36 min

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