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Basically, I have two questions regarding the process. -Is there any quality discrepency between the original footage shot on film (16mm in this case) and the digitized product after the scan? and -I have heard it is an expensive process, but have no idea what it would or should cost... Any...

Feature films are extremely difficult to make on a number of levels... Short films are difficult to make on a number of levels. I would agree with the previous post, if you can make great short films, then the transition to feature will be much much easier. In terms of cost, they can basically...

I am not really up on camera prices. But a few suggestions to look up might be: AG-DVC30 (or DVC20, DVC15, DVC10) Panasonic PV400 Sony VX2100 Sony PDX10 Those are the ones I can think up off the top of my head. prosumer.

this would probobly be more accurately posted under Camera. But that aside. If you want a GL2, and don't want to get scammed, you have to pay the price. Its a pretty overpriced camera though. The AG-DVC30 is in my opinion much better, and much cheaper at about 1,700 or 1,800. Basically, my only...

Don't we all... The gap isn't as much as you might think. For instance. You could get a completely decent 3CCD camcorder with full manual and a few professional features for about 1200. Pretty much, As soon as you get above $1000, the quality of the camcorder (generally) goes up exponentially...

unclebob, I was curious. Is there a significant quality difference in what you record onto. For isntance, if you are using a sennheiser MKH-416, does it matter very much whether you record onto a DAT machine, or directing onto a high end camera? I mean, obviously there must be some quality loss...

Filmmaking is something that takes years and years to master. The thing I wish I had learned much earlier is how important the pre-production stage is. Storyboards, treatment, script... Be very clear on what you want in all departments before shooting, and then everything will go much faster. Of...

Filmmaking is something that takes years and years to master. The thing I wish I had learned much earlier is how important the pre-production stage is. Storyboards, treatment, script... Be very clear on what you want in all departments before shooting, and then everything will go much faster. Of...

VX2100: -3 1/3 inch CCD's (effective pixels 340,000) -Separate focus and zoom ring -12x optical zoom AG-DVC30: -3 1/4 inch CCD's (effective pixels 410,000) - only one programmable ring -16x optical zoom In other words... It's probobly not worth the extra $400... Everything else is almost the...

I own the AG-DVC30, and can say that it is a truly great camera. A great blend of professional qualities, and beautiful images. Complete control over everything. Love its size, not too small, not too big. Very reasonably priced, and a durable camera. Great optics. While oncamera sound isn't the...

I was wondering if you could give me any tips on documentary shooting, and maybe point out some key differences or adjustments that need to be made from narrative film shooting. I am about to take a class in documentary filmmaking, and am a little unsure of what to expect. Thanks.

I agree that sound is extremely underrated. Conceptually its much more difficult to respsect than the picture, which you can immediately interpret. I am sorry man, I appreciate your help and expertise a lot.

Unclebob, what's a good mic in the 250-300$ range in terms of versatility of use and quality?

Wow. This is quite a horror story. It sounds as if the EP wasn't at any point looking for compromise, but only for his part within the film. It is truly awful the way he treated you. No director should ever be reprimanded in front of the entire crew, it is a very improfessional and immature...

Mr. Mullin, I am interested in the balance between creativity, and order in a production. That is, after storyboarding films, I have found oftentimes that I deviate from them quite far once I'm on set, as a new set of ideas emerge. Can you talk about how storyboards can be used to help the...

When I was in fourth grade, that's all I did... You can make the shutter 1/4 of a second on some cameras (not necessarily yours), and it only takes 1/4 second shots. After every 1/4 you move the set up a little, and after a long time you have an animation. You might be able to get the same...

You were a little vague. It sounds like it could be a trilogy. It sounded like a blend of the matrix, v for vendetta and teenage mutant ninja turtles, but that's probobly because I didn't quite understand. maybe you could give us some details?

If you are shooting an interior with practicals and large windows with sunlight, how do you deal with teh varying color temperatures? Thanks.

I think its more a conveniance issue than resolution issue, at least for me it was. That is, fine, its 50$ for what at this point would most likely be a used 8mm camera, with little or no technical support. You have to purchase film for the camera. Then you have to develop the film. And many...

You're asking a moral question... Is it okay to steal peoples ideas and say they're my own? It depends. If you think stealing is okay. Nothing could come of it if no money was involved. However, if money ever was involved, you would have to be careful. So the main idea is "off limits" if you...