Hi, my name is Nick and I'm *trying to be* a film maker. 
Anyway, early next year I'm planning to shoot a five minute short for Campus Movie Fest (www.campusmoviefest.com for info) and I'm trying to get as much pre-planning done as possible as early as possible. I've been pretty pleased with my camera in the past (though its just a basic handheld) but I'm absolutely terrified/concerned/frightened that the sound and light quality is going to fall flat on their faces. So, my question is...
What is the best quality mike and lighting equipment can I get on a college budget (essentially I'm broke, I'm begging for these as Christmas gifts ;P) that will improve the aesthetics of my little film project? Thanks!
Anyway, early next year I'm planning to shoot a five minute short for Campus Movie Fest (www.campusmoviefest.com for info) and I'm trying to get as much pre-planning done as possible as early as possible. I've been pretty pleased with my camera in the past (though its just a basic handheld) but I'm absolutely terrified/concerned/frightened that the sound and light quality is going to fall flat on their faces. So, my question is...
What is the best quality mike and lighting equipment can I get on a college budget (essentially I'm broke, I'm begging for these as Christmas gifts ;P) that will improve the aesthetics of my little film project? Thanks!
