I am a web site designer who spends time in composing music, writing lyrics and stories/screenplays in spare time. I have studied some basics of acting on the stage so im interested in making a movie.
But, im weak in the technical aspect esp things related to camera, etc.
I am planning to make a movie and my budget is tight, around $1000-1500 (yet a bit flexible). I would not like to spend more if it is possible to do something cheap.
so here is my requirement
A full feature film for about 2 hours. which will be shot mostly in desert and village areas. The budget mentioned includes only the technical cost of the movie like camera, sound equipment etc.
I am here as i need help in understanding the basics of camera and sound recording. I want to make a movie that can be run in theatres. (and aired on tv/ DVD ofcourse)
So my Question 1 is which Camera? should i buy around $1000?
Camera is the most important aspect for me Because i want my videos to look pro.
I have done some homework on this. I feel that a DSLR video would be cool(in my budget) because it gives a film look.
Would u recommend a camcorder? Or DSLR can get the job done?
I would be carrying a laptop in the shooting location so, the recording time won't be an issue with DSLR. I would regularly take backups of the recordings.
Please answer keeping in mind that i want a print that can be run in local theatres. I am sorry if that is a silly question, but i don't understand too much of resolution and HD stuff. So i dont know if it is even possible to shoot a movie from a DSLR camera and run it on big screen. But i read about some indie films that made it big and were shot using consumer camera, so im hopeful....
Second thing i wanna know is how should i go about "sound"?
I know that sound is one of the most important aspect. What are your recommendations? I would like to buy something that is not too fancy and just get the job done.
Is it okay to record using camcorder or DSLR's microphone input jack (if it has one), please guide me on this..
Budget for sound recording equipment etc is around $200
is it okay to record the sound in the laptop instead ?
But, im weak in the technical aspect esp things related to camera, etc.
I am planning to make a movie and my budget is tight, around $1000-1500 (yet a bit flexible). I would not like to spend more if it is possible to do something cheap.
so here is my requirement
A full feature film for about 2 hours. which will be shot mostly in desert and village areas. The budget mentioned includes only the technical cost of the movie like camera, sound equipment etc.
I am here as i need help in understanding the basics of camera and sound recording. I want to make a movie that can be run in theatres. (and aired on tv/ DVD ofcourse)
So my Question 1 is which Camera? should i buy around $1000?
Camera is the most important aspect for me Because i want my videos to look pro.
I have done some homework on this. I feel that a DSLR video would be cool(in my budget) because it gives a film look.
Would u recommend a camcorder? Or DSLR can get the job done?
I would be carrying a laptop in the shooting location so, the recording time won't be an issue with DSLR. I would regularly take backups of the recordings.
Please answer keeping in mind that i want a print that can be run in local theatres. I am sorry if that is a silly question, but i don't understand too much of resolution and HD stuff. So i dont know if it is even possible to shoot a movie from a DSLR camera and run it on big screen. But i read about some indie films that made it big and were shot using consumer camera, so im hopeful....
Second thing i wanna know is how should i go about "sound"?
I know that sound is one of the most important aspect. What are your recommendations? I would like to buy something that is not too fancy and just get the job done.
Is it okay to record using camcorder or DSLR's microphone input jack (if it has one), please guide me on this..
Budget for sound recording equipment etc is around $200
is it okay to record the sound in the laptop instead ?