Ok guys I am ready to buy my new Panasonic AG-DVX100A I hope this is my first step into the world of filmmaking,I know it takes more than a nice camera so that is why I am here I need help what should I do next. Should I take a class ready a book ,the things that a person needs to know about fillmaking are found where,you do not have to go to film school to make movies so let's take it from there no school but I dont mind taking a class here and there ,so guys what is the next step for me any help is needed.
you should just start making short films right away... you'll learn more after two or three movies than two or three years of film school.
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I wholeheartedly agree with the recommendation to make short films ASAP. The experience is critical to your development as a filmmaker.
If you want a basic, basic book on filmmaking, I highly recommend this one:
Video Camcorder School by Malcolm Squires
While it's a little dated, it's put out by Reader's Digest (meaning they must have printed a million copies) so every page is full color. It starts with the very basics, but covers just about everything including structuring the film, framing/blocking, basic editing, creative editing for storytelling, and on and on. I think it's one of the best books I've ever seen for the beginner.
One other recommendation I have is to start taking notes when you watch films on tape or DVD. How was the story told? What techniques (lighting, shooting angle, etc.) were used to tell the story? A good notebook is a priceless artifact.
Hope this helps.
Dan Rahmel
Author: "Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking"
http://www.cvisual.com
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Originally posted by danr7
I wholeheartedly agree with the recommendation to make short films ASAP. The experience is critical to your development as a filmmaker.If you want a basic, basic book on filmmaking, I highly recommend this one:
Video Camcorder School by Malcolm Squires
While it's a little dated, it's put out by Reader's Digest (meaning they must have printed a million copies) so every page is full color. It starts with the very basics, but covers just about everything including structuring the film, framing/blocking, basic editing, creative editing for storytelling, and on and on. I think it's one of the best books I've ever seen for the beginner.
One other recommendation I have is to start taking notes when you watch films on tape or DVD. How was the story told? What techniques (lighting, shooting angle, etc.) were used to tell the story? A good notebook is a priceless artifact.
Hope this helps.
Dan Rahmel
Author: "Nuts and Bolts Filmmaking"
http://www.cvisual.com
Yes it does help I am happy for any help that I can get from people that know what to do, my camera is my first step into a world that I dont know nothing about thanks for all the help from both of you guys,wish me luck.
