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harmonica44, It's pretty obvious that you have a rebuttal for just about anything that anyone with experience doing this has to say. So, I guess it's all on you now to go out and make that film. You're going to have to do that at some point anyway. By all means drop a line and let us know how's...

How many projects have you worked on as an assistant director? Production assistant, etc. While it is true that you learn by doing, you learn from people who are doing it and have been doing it longer than you. I am a member of several meet-up groups of filmmakers, and on more than one...

There are several significant differences between these two units. One of which being that the H4n has some multitrack capabilities abiet of limited use to location sound without a mixer being placed in front of the inputs. Being able to have realtime control over the level of signal coming...

What do you mean by "guerilla-style". I would start with the local police and ask them first. They may or may not have an answer but they WILL be the one to show up if you are breaking an ordinance or law. If the police cannot direct you, then I'd go next to the mayor's office. If you're...

Are you running Magic Lantern?

I currently own the Rycote Wind Protection system which is a blimp, shock-mount, and windjammer. I also own 2 Softies. Keep in mind that there is varying degrees of wind protection, and like most things in location sound, very seldom is it a one size fits all situation, not even considering...

The idea that shotgun mics have a further "reach" is incorrect. Shotgun microphone provide better rejection of off-axis sound but have no more "reach" than any other microphone. They are also not the most appropriate microphone for use indoors in reflective spaces. The microphone needs to be...

People are still buying reds?

No such thing as a good cheap mic for capturing sound from far away. Capturing sounds from far away is typically done with a cardioid mounted in a parabolic reflector, but that's not how film sound is done. I suspect that as well as distance shots you will be shooting close in for cutaways...

What are you trying to accomplish? While camcorder makers depict microphones attached to the camera, that is, by far, the worst possible way to capture audio. No matter which microphone you choose, it should be placed within 12"-18" of the talent. With a microphone attached the the camera, that...

I'll speak for myself here: The majority of the costs associated with my kit centers around flexibility. Since I never know what the job will entail until I get the call, I need to have most of the frequently used tools already in my kit. Things I may only need once or twice a year I'll rent...

You know, I've heard it both ways, hyper wider than super, super wider than hyper. And what one calls a hyper another calls a super. Add to that published polar patterns which are more an estimate rather than an individual microphone measurement and the only thing constant is that it's going to...

Given your application, it sounds like wireless lavs are the way to go, and I don't know of any way to implement wireless for $100. Even a wired lav, with power supply will set you back more than $100.

Two questions? As others have asked, what do you want to do in filmmaking? Is there no one in Philly making indie films where you can work for free and get some experience? Here's how I see it. You have no experience. You have a job where you are. Why not get some experience locally...

From a content perspective: I'm not sure of the message. I would not be attracted to watch this thing mainly because I cannot find anything cohesive. If you had to title it, what was the title be? From a technical perspective, the opening was good, the interviews not so much. Bring the...

Do you own the footage? Unless the imagery is in public domain, which I'm pretty sure the linked clip is not, then legally you'll need permission. And I'm pretty sure the 15 second thing is a myth.

4.) Wizard of Oz 5.) Silence of the Lambs 11.) Titanic? 30.) Airplane

+1 The Beatles Sgt Peppers was recorded on a 4 track machine with bandwidth that would be laughed at by today's bedroom studio crowd. Since popular art started, there were talented individuals who never got a break but there were far more wanna-be's who didn't get a break because their work...

Gee, Alcove, maybe the reason we work the same is that I have taken to heart nearly everything you've written here and elsewhere. You and a few others here have and continue to be my mentors. Oh, and I've got a new short I just started and I'm going to try the BGs second to reduce N/R. Thanks...

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