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Haha, that sounds like a subtle way of saying, "You haven't got a clue, Jimmy." I checked that link and read the preamble, Kim, and let me just say that I'm well-acquainted with the points he outlines in his Program Details. I know them, agree with them, and use them. I'd also say that my...

Yes, one very good way to learn is by seeing how the pros do it. Again, agreed. But a shot can't tell us anything if it can't speak to us in a language (or in an idiom) that we understand. My suggestion was based on the fact that, to impart information to a person, it's helpul if you...

Carm, seems you are the only other Brisbanite here! Mind if I ask a question? I'm planning a short film for which I need shots of the Brisbane skyline from fairly close, (say, not too much further away than Southbank), and I want angles where I can conceal the people and traffic etc...

Yes. I'm sure that happens, too, unfortunately. Same kind of mentality that says, "We've got access to a great CGI guy. Let's make CGI creatures instead of using actors." (See, "I am Legend").:rolleyes:

And how do you convey EMOTION? By showing your audience exactly what you want them to see, in relation to the previous scene you just showed them. But in one sense, I agree with you. If you only show what you think the audience wants to see, BUT you do it blandly and literally, you'll make an...

Hi, PT. Funny you should compare graphic novel artists to film directors. Film directors were using various techniques to guide camera-placement long before graphic novels were on the scene, so to speak. And even plain old old-fashioned comics were very obviously using Hollywood movie...

Was thinking the other day about how the DP/ Director selects his camera angles for each shot. It's been nagging me for a long time. I figured there just has to be some kind of formula or guideline, but I couldn't put my finger on it. The standard rule is that you just place your camera so that...

Cesar, to be honest, I think you're kinda doomed to fail at removing self-consciousness as long as you keep trying to remove self-consciousness...;) And with all due respect to Jody and others, the last thing you need to be doing is filming/recording yourself from all angles and observing and...

Don't they say if you've got enough talent, you don't need a lot of gear? Might be true, but I'm not taking any chances. :)

Name's Jim. Enthusiastic amateur film maker with too much gear, not enough talent. Hoping to change that a bit by talking with you guys here. Didn't come empty-handed, got a few clues of my own. :)