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Posted by Richard Crowley on 01/06/07 19:54
"Beowulf" wrote ...
> Total noob here, apologies. I just have no idea where to start! If I
> have
> a dream of exploring independent movie production, is it possible on a
> budget, on the cheap? Should I be thinking short movies at first? Can
> actors, screenwriters, background movie soundtrack, and such be done
> for
> free or real cheap with volunteers? Best website/links/book_titles to
> explore/read?
>
> Basically I am 49, college teacher (science), but also an artist and
> fine-art photographer, movie lover, computer/linux geek, would like to
> perhaps explore the creative side of films-- actually make one-- in
> the
> age of relatively cheap digital camcorders and free film editing
> software
> I am wondering if it is possible, and how cheap it can be done-- even
> maybe a short film, gritty urban or whatever? Thank you in advance for
> any
> help, and the patience for dealing with a total noob who knows nothing
> of
> this here.
There are lots and lots of resources, both on the internet
and published. DV magazine www.dv.com has a good
collection of articles from previous issues available online.
My particular favorites are ones on lighting by Walter Graff
and the ones on sound by Jay Rose.
I would recommend acquiring (or borrowing?) a mini-DV
camcorder that has a microphone input jack. Mini-DV
because it is easy to suck the video into a computer via
Firewire, and then edit with free software that comes with
recent vintage PCs or Macs. And with surprisingly good
quality if you pay attention to lighting. A microphone jack
is critical if you are doing anything with live sound. The
microphone on the camera (ANY camera) is unsuitable
for any serious videography.
You didn't mention WHERE you are, but there may be
local resources available for hands-on experience.
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