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That's pretty much the setup I have (2.2 gHz and 200GB hd) and mine runs Final Cut Pro like a champ. You're all set if you go with that one.

Hey, nice job on this! In some of the shots I was hoping that the eyeline would be closer to 1/3 of the way down the screen, but really it was well shot! I agree w/ a smoother tripod motion being needed. But for shot in one day? Well done, man!

Hey everyone, The WGBH Lab is announcing its latest Open Call: "Watch Over Me." We're looking for completed 3-minute shorts on the subject of caring for elderly parents and how that affects families and relationships. Show us a new and interesting perspective on this topic! The selected shorts...

Hey, I'll be honest and say that I've only seen what it looks like through a 35mm lens (w/ spinner attached) once in a rental shop. It looked pretty good quality-wise from what I saw -- I didn't have much time to play with it. I will say, though, that the adapter plus the lens starts to look a...

I can also vouch for "Directing: Shot by Shot." It's a good starter book on directing and blocking action as well as giving you some basic tips for composition as well!

I was going to suggest the DVX as well if you're shooting SD. Throw that camera into 24p mode and you've got some pretty impressive pictures for a camera of its size and price. Also, have you considered renting for your project? I know you can get an adapter for the DVX that will actually let...

Thanks for the welcome! The Lab is actually something that's been around for a few years now (since 2003! who knew?) but we're just now really amping up and getting the word out. We'll be having 2 new open calls soon, so we're definitely making a push for indie film. (And as an indie filmmaker...

Hey everybody, I just wanted to let people know that the WGBH Lab -- a new-media filmmaker outreach that offers funding and support for shorts on pertinent themes -- is screening rough cuts of 5 shorts that have been created as part of an Open Call on race and reparations. Right now the...