Recent content by KnightMan

Hi, I'm working on the screenplay for a low-budget drama/thriller, and I have a small fight scene or two in mind. I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction here. Is there any literature on simple fight choreography that I should look over? Something on the web, or something...

No, I don't have a Mini-DV camera, but I've been looking into one, or possibly a flash memory camcorder.

The Canopus Converter looks like it would be the way to go in the long run, but for now I have a smaller budget to work with. Would something like this be acceptable for temporary usage until I can scrape together a more practical budget...

Hello. I've recently acquired a Sony CCD-TR517 that films on HI8 or Digital8 tapes. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to convert the video from the tapes onto a computer. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I've been checking out the Dell XPS laptop recently and was wondering if anyone has any experience with this one. I would like your opinion on it's overall performance and maximum capabilities(if it were tuned up as neccessary). Thank you for your help.

I have been looking at some of th FXHome software recently. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with their programs, particularly the VisionLab Studio. If anyone has any experience with them, then your opinion on the matter would be much appreciated. Thank You.

I am currently writing the screenplay for a no-budget zombie movie. It is not finished, and I am open to new directions. Up-and-coming actors, actresses, crew, and writers are wanted. Pay is unlikely, transportation is a maybe, and hot home-cooked food is a definite. If you are just looking for...

I am a beginner, but I do know the basics of operationg most cameras(Ive never had a problem so far). I think I may be confused, so I have to ask, what is a firewire, and what does it do?

Thank you, you've been very helpful, and I will look forward to speaking with again.

Well, I plan on getting into independent filming, and I'm in the process of writing two sepreate screenplay, one of which is going to be an attempt at a zombie movie, so the camera will need to do well in darker settings, and my price range is about $2,500. Yes I have considered sound and...

Opinion on these? After some looking around I have found a few camcaorders that look pretty good. I am hoping that someone could give me their personal opinions on them. The first is the Panasonic AG-HMC70PJ AVCHD 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder . The next one is the Panasonic...

I'm kind of curious. I don't know much about cameras, so I have to ask. I'm looking at this camera, it's a Panasonic AG-HMC70PJ Avchd 3CCD Flash Memory Professional Camcorder. Do you think this will work for a super low budget film? Any help is much appreciated, thank you very much.

Thank you very much, You saved me from a big hassle there. I was actually looking at the Sony Vegas deal and I read it was pretty good, so I will look a little further into that. Thanks again.

thanks, dude

No, at the moment I do not have any software, but I have been looking at Adobe After Effects, and a few others.