Question by joustoncredible: What is a good website with documentaries that can be purchased to show at a film festival? I know there is a good site with tons of documentaries and films about different cultures and stuff...but I can't remember the name of the site. Find me a site where I can purchase the rights to show movies/documentaries at a film festival. Mainly looking for docs about cultures and genocide. I want a site I can shop around … [Read more...]
What digital cameras are good for new filmmakers and which PC’s are best for digital editing?
Question by lovelyladee: What digital cameras are good for new filmmakers and which PC's are best for digital editing? I am a new filmmaker and I want to start filming short films for entries into film festivals. I have Adobe Production Studio for post production but I need to get a new computer so that I can install the software. What kind of computer would be good for editing digital films and what kind of cameras are good quality yet … [Read more...]
What are some good documentaries I can watch streaming online?
by Steve Rhodes Question by A A: What are some good documentaries I can watch streaming online? I enjoy all types of documentaries. Some topics I especially enjoy are truckers, crime, mafia, etc but open to all types. What are some good documentaries I can watch streaming online? Best answer: Answer by ForestOfFecundityjesus What do you think? Answer below! … [Read more...]
Q&A: What is a good camcorder to make professional looking short films?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by mrshowtime313: What is a good camcorder to make professional looking short films? I want a Camcorder that is around $ 1000 that I can use to make excellent short films. I want quality similar to the Canon 7Ds. Thanks. Best answer: Answer by JohnFor that price range you can get a Canon T2i. The video quality is comparable to the 7D, but the ISO performance can't compete with the 7D. FPS selection is also very … [Read more...]
What’s a good cheap camera for independent filmmaking?
by th.omas Question by everlong822: What's a good cheap camera for independent filmmaking? I've been making short films with my old JVC mini dv camcorder for awhile, but I would like to start entering contests. The visual and audio quality is just terrible and I'd be embarrassed to enter anything made with that camera. So my question is... what is a good, relatively cheap, camera with good visual quality? and as a bonus question: Are there any … [Read more...]
Would Digital Filmmaking & Video Production be a good field to get into in terms of salary wise?
by QXZ Question by Kasozi Doezy: Would Digital Filmmaking & Video Production be a good field to get into in terms of salary wise? How long would i have to be involved in this field to become better paid? Best answer: Answer by Rudy GIt does not start off paying well, but if you keep at it and move from market to market, good maoney can be made. Try reading this if you're thinking about entering this … [Read more...]
Q&A: What is a good video camera for making short films?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by Brock S: What is a good video camera for making short films? I'm looking for a video camera to record in 720p so I can make short films. I plan on adding special effects so it must have clear quality, and my budget is $ 300 or less. What do you recommend? Best answer: Answer by wangThe Flip video camcorder series are now very popular.Flip Mino HD, Flip Mino, Flip Ultra, and Flip Ultra HD. A lot of users may … [Read more...]
Is a Sony HVR-A1U a good camera for an independent filmmaker that is aiming to make produce good footage.?
by uniondocs Question by Mario H: Is a Sony HVR-A1U a good camera for an independent filmmaker that is aiming to make produce good footage.? I have experience using a camera and am not a complete amateur I do have a few years of formal training in the field, I just want to make sure that I am buying a good camera for what I am aiming to do. Best answer: Answer by godzilla179That is a good choice for what you're trying to do. If you can go … [Read more...]
I need a good titling program for independent video productions?
by permanently scatterbrained Question by cailano: I need a good titling program for independent video productions? I use Adobe Premier Pro 1.5 and I'm working on a PC. But I need good titling effects! I can do the crawls and fade in and out and all that kind of stuff, but I'm looking for something a little more exciting. Does anyone know of a program or plug in I can use? Best answer: Answer by 818 PapiAvid http://www.avid.com Know … [Read more...]
How to Become an Indie Filmmaker : How to Learn the Basics of Good Camera Work
The basics of good camera work involves learning to keep a camera steady and knowing the moves and motions a camera person must do on a movie set. Learn about panning, tilting and other camera person terminology withtips from an independent filmmaker in this free video on the film industry. Expert: Nathan Boehme Contact: www.nathans-reel.com Bio: Nathan Boehme is a writer, director and editor who currently lives and works in Los Angeles, Calif. … [Read more...]