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  1. Fwilly

    Different Camera Types

    Hey! Recently I've been getting into what kind of camera to buy and I was wondering if someone could explain some things to me. So, the camera types I know of are DCLR, Handycam, and professorial Camera(Not actual name). So obviously I probably missed a lot and could someone explain the...
  2. Fwilly

    Makeshift Dollys

    Hey! As you can tell from the title, I was wanting to make a makeshift dolly so I can keep the camera steady while moving. Now I've seen things and I also have a couple of ideas. 1, I've seen people (FreddieW) use Heelys, which seems like a good idea and it obviously works good for him. I've...
  3. Fwilly

    VFX/After Effects Tutorials

    Hey! I have recently being getting into VFX recently and I've seen tutorials on youtube for how to use tracker in after effects, but when i do it, the "Apply" button never shows up? So pretty much can anyone give me some advice as far as VFX goes, and does anyone know of any good websites, or...
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    Found A Really Good Camera Deal

    Never Mind Never Mind
  5. Fwilly

    Getting a good to-go laptop

    Hey I think I found one that fits the needs. I'm going to upgrade the RAM to 8 but heres the specs Operating system - Windows 8 64 Processor - AMD Dual-Core A6-4400M (3.2GHz/2.7GHz, 1MB L2 Cache) Screen size - 15.6-inch diagonal High Definition BrightView LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768) Memory...
  6. Fwilly

    Getting a good to-go laptop

    Hey! I was wondering if anyone can help me on what specifications i should be looking for on buying a on the go laptop that can handle Sony Vegas on it without lagging the whole computer.Sometimes when I film say a live event, the person running it will ask if i can show a early footage taken...
  7. Fwilly

    Seeing If I'm Buying A Good Camera

    Idk prob cap around 500$ for a nice one. I would want something thats not a handycam that has manual focused. For around 500$ i figure that I would want to go along the used route. I would also like something that has a simple manual focus that you dont have to search through the settings to change
  8. Fwilly

    Seeing If I'm Buying A Good Camera

    Thank god you pointed that out. I was seriously thinking about buying it and never thought to see that it records on mini DVDs. One of my handycams does it too. Thanks your a life saver
  9. Fwilly

    Seeing If I'm Buying A Good Camera

    Hey! I recently have been looking for some good deals on good cameras I could buy and i think i found one I like. I have got a couple crappy cameras(Not crappy but like handycams) that i don't really need just because they arent great quality for the most part. But I found a really good camera...
  10. Fwilly

    Jobs On Set

    Hey! I recently have been trying to find a film that needed help with anything and I have found some ads but the problem is, sense I have never had any expierience on set before I wondering if someone could inform me on the jobs of a set. The 4 that this specific guy needed was -2nd Assistant...
  11. Fwilly

    How To Film Live Sports

    Hey I recently got offered a "Job" to record the highschool varsity football games at my school on Friday nights. Now I'm pretty sure I'm going to do it but I have no idea how. I've got 2 tripods, 1 HD Handycam, 1 SD handycam, and like 2 cameras that can record video but but quality. So anyone...
  12. Fwilly

    Getting expierience on actual sets

    Hey I was wanting to see what it's like behind the scenes and actually getting to talk to the crew who make films so I can learn how to do it. The problem is I have no idea where to find people that would let me come on set mostly because of my young age(highschool freshman). So if anyone knows...
  13. Fwilly

    Looking to practice Editing

    I would have no idea how to find an amateur video production. How should I look?
  14. Fwilly

    Microphones

    I do have something that can take XLR Cables but its an audio interface (Audio USB) that needs to be plugged into a computer which I can't really carry around all the time. So if I was filming someone like an interview sitting down, I could use a XLR cable but I might as well by one I can use...
  15. Fwilly

    Microphones

    Hey! I know that audio is just as important as the visuals in a film and i was wondering if anyone could recommend a microphone at max 150$ that i could use to record the audio for my film that will be clear but cheap. At the moment all i have is some crappy 3.5mm mics and some really good usb...
  16. Fwilly

    Filming In Public: Audio

    Hey one thing ive always wanted to do with filming is do things with people in public without it being very obvious. So at first thoughts i was thinking i would take a field recorder and plug in a mic to it but i wouldnt know what kind of microhpone or what kind of money i would be getting into...
  17. Fwilly

    Banquet Video have no idea how to approach doing this!

    Hey! I was signed up to help with a video at a cheer banquet and I don't know much about what to do here so there's some quick questions so i know but i should be getting done during the cheer banquet because i have no idea what to do. So First, we are interviewing the girls on questions that...
  18. Fwilly

    Equipment and techniques

    Selective Focusing? Is there some kind of way in the editing to focus kindof like how a lot of cameras have a focus dial. Well is can you do that semi easily in a editing software?
  19. Fwilly

    Equipment and techniques

    Yeah I was thinking YouTube like you said. Like filming seems like something I really want to get into and I'm working on the equipment but as far as filming god I don't know where to sart or who to get to be in it. Where would you suggest? I was thinking of doing a music video for my band. But...
  20. Fwilly

    Casting

    Hey I was just wondering how you would get to be and actor for your short film? My friends aren't really into that kindof stuff. I'm young so I don't really know where to go with getting "actors" or crew for it. Any feedback would be great!
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