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  1. cameronproductions

    re: How to create 'old' footage?

    Cheers Alcove Audio! That makes sense, especially as I've read recently how numerous decent features get rejected at festivals purely because of the poor sound quality. I guess its something you can't underestimate. Just to add to that point though, when you say you use the best tech available -...
  2. cameronproductions

    re: How to create 'old' footage?

    Thanks for the welcome and for taking the time Papertwinproductions! Some thought provoking ideas :idea: which will keep me going for a while. I've pretty much got the screenplay sorted, its just (!) the logistics of getting everything together now - which I am in no way underestimating...
  3. cameronproductions

    re: How to create 'old' footage?

    Thanks wheatgrinder! Well it is inspired by true events, so it will require the audience to buy into the theme. I'm happy with the costume side of things, and the sets. My biggest worry is getting a good enough early 80's camcorder, suitable for feature film use (on a limited budget!). I know...
  4. cameronproductions

    re: How to create 'old' footage?

    Thanks Knightly ;) I think I'l keep it simple, and shoot with an old camcorder. I've got experience with them!! What about the sound though? I imagine the built in mic won't produce good enough sound quality - how do you get around this when you are shooting a found footage style film? surely...
  5. cameronproductions

    re: How to create 'old' footage?

    Cheers mad_hatter, Fortunately, I guess, the location is out of town and mainly shot in rural areas, which certainly helps with consistency for sure! I agree with using film, although as its a minimal budget ... I'm not too sure how much a feature length costs on mm? It it would make a...
  6. cameronproductions

    re: How to create 'old' footage?

    re: How to create 'old' footage? Hi everybody! Im new to the forum, and it looks like a great place to bounce ideas off people who obviously know what their on about! I'm wanting to simply shoot my film as if it were from a typical early 80's camcorder, as it will be used as 'found footage'...
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