I'm an aspiring filmmmaker and the only thing I got under my belt is the love for movies an I used to edit and shoot skate videos....I'm trying shoot, write, direct, edit, everything, my own film by next year (june 08) with a wal-mart JVC MiniDV camera....is that retarded or reasonable for someone who cant afford a crazy expensive cam....also... I was wondering what any other filmmakers on here use (cams, editing software, w/e) and what's the best.....I'll most likely have more questions later, but thats it for now...
As for software, I use Sony Vegas 7.0e. You can download a trial version of this program off of Sony's website. The camera I use is a Sony MiniDVD DCR-DVD505. It works wonderfully for me right now.
As for making a movie by next year, you should try to do more then 1 film by next year. Even if they are not that great, the more experience the better. Make 2-3 (atleast) short films and practice around.
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Originally posted by CN30x
As for software, I use Sony Vegas 7.0e....
I love Vegas, works better for my on my PC than more expensive Adobe or Avid.
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I use Final Cut Pro to edit. I shoot with a Sony VX2100 in a homemade widescreen technique that works pretty good(I'm suprised I couldn't find any information about it on the web, I doubt I'm the only one who uses the technique).
A camcorder for an aspiring filmmaker at a low price could be the PV-GS500. It's pretty good.
Also, for a PC, Adobe Premiere and Sony Vegs are excellent programs for editing.
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On there i have made some good movies, and on my friends list my freinds and i have made a film called park antics in stop motion, its pretty good, you should check that out? get some ideas.
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Edit Studio by Puremotion is worth checking out.
My choice of camera, lit for a filmy look is the Sony PD 170.
This was shot on the 170 and edited in edit studio. Additional audio work was done in Sony's SoundForge.
Whoa thanks. I'll read up on this stuff
