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Hi! I joined about two years ago but went silent for a while (now I can't remember why... maybe I just forgot about the site). Anyways, I rediscovered these forums and I'm glad to be back! :)

Anyone else seen this? It's hilarious! It's a Behind The Scenes web show about a wanna-be Hollywood guy who becomes a High School teacher and has the kids make his movie script for a class project. Check it out: http://studio44.org http://www.youtube.com/studio44films They have two episodes...

I've used both FCP and Avid Xpress and they're both good editing programs. I'd say it depends on what interface feels right to you and certainly what computer you're using. FCP will only work on a Mac (one of its shortcomings in my opinion), but Avid works on both Mac and PC. FCP is easier to...

If your current camera works well I'd think the best thing for you to do is buy a tripod (I have a good one that was about $25). It will make your image look more professional and stable. Then you can save up for your dream camera. If you still want a good relatively cheap camera now I'd...

Know the keyboard shortcuts, know what functions go with what pull down menus, and know the features that are new to FCP 5 or 6. If you know the material in the book well then you should pass. (I'm not saying it's easy, but you should pass and that'll get you your certification). I got certified...

Go for it! If you think you've got a great script that you're passionate about, shoot it! Don't let the fear of finding an audience stop you from making your film. If it comes out great, sci-fi fans will find it. Good luck!

Welcome. :) Keep in mind that sometimes your posts won't get a reply within a day (specific questions usually take a while to answer). We're usually a friendly, helpful bunch- give us all some time to respond.

I've used the DVX (not the Sony so I can't help you with that). For a frist camera the DVX seems fairly expensive but if you've made some stuff before and are familiar/passionate about the process then it could be a great investment. What I like about the DVX is all its features: 30i or 24p...

Actually, I've used a Panasonic DVX-100B and it can shoot in either standard 4:3, letterbox (the 4:3 aspect ratio with black bars), or "true" widescreen 16:9. So when you play the DVX widescreen (16:9) footage on a standard 4:3 TV it will have black bars, but if you play it on a widescrren TV it...

Thanks Uncle Bob, I'll look into those programs!

Does anyone know if and how to do time lapse on a Panasonic PV-GS35 camcorder? It's not in the manual but I know of a similar Canon camera (don't know model # off the top of my head, sorry- but it's similar in price, features, and size) that can do time lapse and I thought it would be cool if...

Definitely check out Without a Box- not only does it help with the submission forms and such but you can also search for festivals by category (so doc for you), entry fee, where the festival is held, all kinds of stuff!

I've been looking for a soundtrack program like Apple's Soundtrack Pro but for Windows. I'd like to find something with a sound and music library so I can make my own music and not have to worry about copyright issues. Does anyone know of such a program/has had a good experience with one? Thanks...

Some writers write action differently depending on their style. Some write out every punch and detail while others might write "they fight". Keep in mind that about 1 page is 1 minute of screen time so if you have a set time you want your action sequence to be you might want to write that many...

Hi. I've made a couple of shorts and would like some feedback on them if anyone on here is interested/has the time. They're all pretty short (the longest one is only five minutes). http://www.youtube.com/ChocolateCoveredFilm The oldest ones are from 2006 and the most recent ones are from a...

The extended Lord of the Rings films all have commentary (Driector/writers, cast, art and set design, and a couple other ones I can't think of right now). If you're looking for a "How to get rich directing fast" book you're out of luck. There's no sure fire way to get into the industry- everyone...

Final Draft has a free download that lets you write scripts up to 15 pages long. It prints with a watermark, but if you're writing shorts it's fine. The full software isn't cheap though.

Just make sure you have a strong plot (not just everyone dies) with very distinct characters. If all your characters act and speak the same then it'll just blend together and be very boring; give each of them a backstory and different voice. As for the several people mysteriously dying: that's...

Aren't we all trying to figure out the secret to directing? :wink: Seriously, the best way to get better at something is to practice so grab a cheap video camera, some editing software, and shoot some short films or test footage. And watch movies to learn what to do well and what to avoid (like...