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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

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  • BYSO Podcast 38: Pulp Tales – Dungeons and Dragons Edition
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we follow up on our serial character analysis by presenting the narrative story based on the Dungeons and Dragons character we created. We’ll also present a character narrative from another of Cody’s players, which leads into a discussion of how role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons can be a great way to express creativity. We expand on the use of outside limits and rules to force innovation in our writing. We also discuss how Dungeons and Dragons gives writers an avenue to share their work with the world, and make some money, through initiatives like Wizard’s of the Coast’s DM’s Guild.
    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
  • BYSO Podcast 37: Serial Character Celebration
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we examine serial characters designed for ongoing and potentially everlasting stories. We’ll discuss the unique difficulties in making characters that are appealing and yet static enough to have countless adventurers. As an exercise we create an original serial character for Kyle to play in Cody’s next Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Cody also reveals how wearing sunglasses at night leads to barroom brawls. 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.
    1 hr 3 min
  • BYSO Podcast 36: Public Domain Pitching
    Hi Everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast! This week we discuss the awesome power of public domain characters. We’ll discuss the pros and cons of using public domain characters in our scripts and projects as well as make specific pitches for particular characters using Blake Snyder’s log line format. You can check out a great list of public domain characters at: The Free Universe.
    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 35: Guns and Gadgets
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera podcast! Today we examine our favorite Sci fi guns and gadgets from the history science fiction and fantasy movies and television.  We’ll discuss the how simple designs can be just as impactful as complex,  how sound design can make or break a great gadget, and how serving the story is the best way to make an iconic prop that leaves a lasting impression.
    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 34: Pulp Tales – The Robot Kit by Diana Lee Woody
    Hi Everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast!  This week we have another Pulp Tales installment with an original story by award winning writer, Diana Lee Woody.  “The Robot Kit” is a post apocalyptic tale in the classic style of the twilight zone and is performed for you by our own Cody Bitterlich.  Please 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.
    14 min
  • BYSO Podcast 33: Movie Review of Dark Was the Night
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast!  This week we get a little more cryptid crazy by reviewing the low budget horror thriller, Dark Was the Night.  We’ll discuss what happens when a great creature concept and cool folklore is watered down into another “paint by numbers” monster movie.  We’ll discuss some specific special effects, including digital snow storms.  And Cody reveals his own history as a terrifying creature of the forest.
    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.
    53 min
  • BYSO Podcast 32: Techno Babbling
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast.  This week, special guest host Patrick “the Engineer” joins in to examine the art of techno-babble and getting the science in our fiction just right. We’ll look at examples from across the spectrum of Sci Fi, including an analysis of the micro budget movie Primer.  Patrick outlines his top general faux pas and provides guidelines for writer to improve their techno babble.
    Also, check out the full “Guide to Techno Babble“.
    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.
    51 min
  • BYSO Podcast 31: Interview with Johann Karlo of Gun Driver
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast.  This week we interview Johann Karlo, Director of the post apocalyptic action movie Gun Driver.  We’ll discuss the process that brought this micro budget sci fi movie to life, including gatherings resources and staying steadfast to finish production.
    You can see Johann Karlo’s Gun Driver on Vimeo.
    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 30: Costume Craziness
    Hi everyone welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast.  This week we go costume crazy with special guest Kristen.  We’ll discuss various types of costuming including a special form of costume expression, Disney Bounding.  We’ll also give our top 5 movie costumes of all time and discuss the critical role that costumes bring to a film.  And as always, we take lessons to apply to our micro budget film making efforts.
    Click here to check out Kristen’s article and all the pictures that accompany the Disney Bounding discussion.
    1 hr 8 min
  • BYSO Podcast 29: Video Game Glory
    Hi everyone, welcome to another Backyard Space Opera Podcast.  This week we go video game crazy with special guest Mathew Nausha, Director of E-Sports at Counter Logic Gaming.  We’ll discuss the world of E-sports, the wider world of video games, and how video games interweave into the world of movies.  We also give our top picks for video games ripe for the motion picture treatment.
    51 min

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