Recent content by Whiteout

I am still deciding on an exact location, but I am looking at a number of smaller town train stations, each of which is essentially just a platform, along the Newbury/Rockport line in MA. They seem small enough that I could film there unnoticed, and while I'm not opposed to stealing location...

I have written a one-location short film set entirely at a train station late at night. It doesn't seem too problematic to shoot, just show up and shoot late at night when the station should be empty or mostly empty. Of course we will be staying safe and not shooting on the tracks, the film does...

Yes I understand most of that. However, I don't think you remember the fact where I said that THERE ALREADY IS a producer. Trust me,you would know his name. He has been confirmed to produce the film, along with his company, and is trying to find writing and directing talent. I am essentially...

A film based off of a previous work (don't wanna be too specific) has been announced as being considered by a pretty big producer. I am about to send an email saying that I would like to write and direct the film. No writer or director has been announced yet, nor are any in talks, so I have a...

I intend to direct, write, and produce if that helps. Ok, I'm probably getting too far ahead of myself. I want to know what I am going to do before I do it. I have only started the script, but I have planned the story in my mind, as well as the message I want to capture. As for the software...

BEFORE I EVEN DESCRIBE MY PROBLEM: I have barely dipped my toes into filmmaking, and will not be able to do anything described below for a long time, moneywise. Eventually, when I have made some short films and I feel good about myself as a filmmaker, I will try to get financing for this. I just...

For my price range, I am not at all expecting good camera audio. External looks like the way to go, I found a recorder and mic which together are under $100. I can find a creative way to sync without a clapboard. You assume correctly. Also, I was thinking a better job during the summer... I was...

What exactly is the disadvantage? I assume low ISO? Also, what are cameras with good size apertures?

Thanks for all the help guys. A huge difference to the other forum I posted this on before, where the only reply I got was steal a camera. To everybody who says cellphone, I too am impressed with most smartphones these days. Problem is, I don't have one, and that would be even more than the...

Thank you, and I have considered this, but my best camera is on my iPad 2 and is 720p and very grainy. Also, I'm not paying for it. I'm well past the decision phase, now I just need a camera to actually pick. I was thinking about the Samsung W200? It's just until I save up for a better camera...

I am just starting as an independent filmmaker, and I have almost no money. What's a good camera that is $100 or under? I need 1080p at 24 fps (if it's close, like 25 fps, I'm okay with that) but I don't need mic input (but if it had it that would be a bonus). Any help?