Avid no longer sells it's basic version. Media composer 2.8 was on sale for around 500 for a while, but I bet it's gone back up (I'm sure 3 is a good...
I would not yet use final cut in a professional arena, but I think even with this upgrade Avid is still not moving in the right direction to keep up. ...
A quick search shows that premiere is about $800, which is very affordable in terms of editing software. I believe the full version of Vegas is even ...
I have to say 1 out of 100 qualifies as hit or miss. There is an article in the most recent movie maker about how dumb of an investment indie film ...
Unless they're union, I usually just pay them as independent contractors. If you're talking about a personal release though, that's way different.
Kelly Baker is an indie filmmaker who has done sound design on many a major motion picture. He just released a sound workbook that I believe covers b...
I'd drop him and find someone else. It shouldn't cost that much to put a package together. I'd at least ask for a breakdown of costs. But I'd put...
Personally I always ask "What was the format of the film to digital transfer?' I... don't see many movies...
I'm really impressed with the articles you've written. They are accurate, well written and unbiased.
Producers have very little sway with Theaters. I believe you can usually rent one if you have a 16 mm or 35mm print. It's super expensive though, so...
Ideally if you want to work in 24p you would shoot 48p for 1/2 speed. I'd imagine that the DVX doesn't do 48p. Still, 60p would be better for slowmo...
The ones you are talking about are not really worth scrimping for, no. I'd suggest continuing to make films with the camera you have and then when yo...
I think a good rule would be to... never use something youtube quality anywhere in a film. If you insist you can use real player to download anythi...
Apple's payment plan is just through billpay or a Jupiter credit card. Both have high interest, compounded monthly. You're better off saving up for ...
I have to disagree. Planning every shot isn't the only way of doing things. In fact, I doubt it's the most common way to do things. Many times, it'...