Recent content by FilmmakerG

Talking from experience of making shorts in the UK I would say: beg; everyone you see. Good Luck.

'Industry' reminded me of the score for The Bourne Identity no less which was composed by John Powell and truely underated man. I agree it does 'stay in the same place' for a while but other than that you are really talented. I was just discussing with my friend how we needed a composer for a...

I had to pause the film I was laughing so hard when I heard that. Classic writing from classic filmmaker!!

What about Ink from DoubleEdge films? Ripped up the indie scene but failed to get distribution, it's an amazing film from an amazing director. Trailer on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBGeErufQdY

Pixar...look no further

Be open to people's suggestions but don't let them control you.

Yes that is the right one, as you can see it used to be £498. Good luck with the camera if you are indeed going to buy it.

Yes the HV20 is miniDV and the HG10 is AVCHD. The massive advantage would be with the AVDCHD for these reasons: faster transfer to PC, less expensive archiving, better storage capacity and generally a more convenient format. However miniDV has a high bit rate which means it has superior image...

Canon xl2 simple answer to simple question

No problem You can change the settings on the HF200 to shoot in 24p if you want, but trust me you want to shoot in 25p seeing as you live in PAL land. I don't know of any Sony cameras under £500 with 24p cinema mode but there's still plenty of choice on the market for what you are looking...

I assume you should shoot in colour, then use editing to make it black and white?

Welcome!! How is the Canon XH A1 treating you? I was thinking of buying it but by the time I save the money it will be outdated :) You'll have to keep us updated about your documentary, sounds very interesting. George

Canon HF200 Canon HV20 Both amazing cameras which would be perfect for what you're looking for.

I've read many of the books quoted above and they've all helped me a lot. However I only borrowed most of them from the library and I suggest purchasing them to be a better idea.

Many of the great filmmakers come into filmaking later in their lives because they've lived their life more. So it's harder for us young people (i'm 15 years old) to tell great stories.