Quote: Lee @ February 26 2013, 3:37 PM GMTThis new movement towards self-producing is very exciting. I know it's been happening for years on YouTube but now people like Louie CK are leading the way, it's sure to filter out lots of crap that swamp it these past few years.
The Netflix produced drama House of Cards sounds like a dream too, with no ad breaks and episodes running for as long as they need too. That could either lead to overly-long scenes with no discipline but only if it got into the wrong hands.
I've got to admit, I've always been discouraged by working for someone, like a um boss! That's why I've always thrived on self-employment and the chance to get my own crew together and shoot something (with a camera) brings me endless amounts of inspiration. And now with it being a recognised and genuine form of distribution it makes any extra efforts, that whole lot more worth it.
I couldn't agree more.
Quote: Lazzard @ February 26 2013, 3:48 PM GMTIt's going to be a twin-edged sword.
The trouble with anyone being able to make a movie is that anyone can make a movie.
As the cost of production spirals ever downwards and the means/channels of distribution become ever wider - there's going to be more and more stuff out there.
In the long run this will be good news for creatives, because creativity is the one bit money can't buy.
In the short term, however, filtering out the shit is going to become the biggest issue.
I couldn't agree more.
