Mark is right - there is no "normal" percentage. The person putting up the money is rarely the producer of the film. The financier will take 100% of t...
Just to clarify: Some people are confused about a "boom mic". The "boom" is a piece of equipment - most often a pole of some kind - that the microphon...
Well, I hope you stick around CP4L. This is a good board with people willing to help. But they will also be honest in their opinion. I'm not sure how ...
I wish I could do this. I'm a pretty good operator - I operated on a show about two months ago using that Panasonic. But three weeks with no pay isn't...
The scripty is one of the two most important people on a set. I've never done it - there is no way I have the attention to detail needed - but as a di...
With all due respect, we are all calm. You asked to be pointed in the right direction, all of us have offered calm, helpful advice. I'm sorry you felt...
Any time you're shelling out $1,000 it's understandable to be cautious. Yes, I'm sure the X5 has firewire. I did a product test on the camera when if ...
The laws a very clear and available on many web sites. Copyright expires between 50 and 75 years after the authors death - there are exceptions so ...
Thanks Svelter. Gunslinger - What makes people want to see a movie is the story. At least most of the time. You show fight scenes, but give no indi...
Firewire doesn't determine a good or bad picture. Lighting, focus, the sixe of the CCD's and the lens are what makes a good picture. However, the JVC ...
A "screener" is a copy of your movie on DVD or VHS that the festival programers will watch. ============================================= The aim ...
Good picture and sound come from more than the camera. Lighting is very important and good mic placement is essential. The JVC GR-X5 is a terrific ...
I got the dreded: "The requested URL http:// was not found on this server." I really wanted to see this.
Well, Tobe Hooper didn't copy someone else's work. He want to show his own style. Breaking into filmmaking is hard enough without trying to do it by i...
Check with your State film commision and you local law enforcment. Each State and City is different