Here's the deal...
I have no formal training in filmmaking. I have only worked on set on a few commercials. I love to write and I love movies. I have a script and a few willing friends. I have $20,000 in the bank, but most importantly, I have an overwhelming desire to make movies. I have assembled my crew, researched the hardware, and scheduled my next few months. I am now hearing that it may be better to hire a crew for my 20 minute short and not buy my own equipment. What do I do? I was wanting to do this pretty regularly and thought that owning my own equipment would leave me pretty free to do as I wish after this short is done...was I wrong? What is the correct path? Should I go ahead with my plan and shoot this on my own, or rent my equipment and hire a crew? Of course, a quality finished product is of utmost importance! Please help.