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I've posted this in a few other threads. John Brawely (the man BMD has been letting test the pocket cam) posted on another forum. When asked about the following lens, said it was his first micro 4/3 lens, and while not being a constant aperture, would be a great starter lens on the pocket cam...

With regards to El Mariachi and Robert Rodriguez (maybe I'm slow), I don't seem to understand which side of the argument APE is on? I'm curious if those who argue the point that it wasn't made for $7k, because the studio also put a ton more into it, have read his book? He clearly states, he...

I currently run a restaurant, and over the years have run bars as well. From time to time I've been asked to allow my business to be used as a filming location. Most recently my restaurant was used for some behind the scenes footage for an upcoming major network talent search type show. Was...

Is it cheaper to have a chroma green paint mixed up, then to buy from company already designated for this purpose?

I'm with you on this one. It's not necessarily hitting the indie film version of the lottery, but its about being inspired to keep improving, so that you move up to bigger and better things. It getting better at your craft and getting it out to be seen. Tiny Furniture is especially inspiring...

I was disappointed with it. Thought the Lone Ranger himself wasn't heroic enough. Felt like they were worried Tonto would be too much like Captian Jack, and they toned down Deps performance. Thought the story was drawn out too long. Although I loved Dep as Tonto, thought he did alright with what...

I have preordered the Blackmagic Pocket Cinema camera. John Brawley, the person who's been testing the camera for Blackmagic, said this was his first m4/3 lens,,and thinks is a good starter lens for the pocket cinema cam...

Have you ever,watched a show called The First 48? A lot of their interrogation rooms are simple small rooms with a desk or table against one wall, and a security camera filming from over head. One detective is inside the room asking questions, while the other detectives are in a cubical watching...

I enjoy reading stories of low budget movies that hit big. Would I love to film something that hits that lottery, sure I would! Really though, for me its inspirational. But on my level, I have goals. Those goals are to film something that will push me to the next level. I shoot something low...

I have a friend, whom I helped film audition tapes for. He would be given a scene to act out. I'd read the opposite part (off camera), then I'd edit together for him, and give it to him in a format he could upload to where ever he needed. He received a handful of call backs, and would then meet...

Monsters is one of my favorite low budget inspirations. The director comes from a compositing background, and used his skills in that to create a lot of the effects (new street signs, wrecked buildings and such). Interestingly enough, they shot this without a script, only a treatment with the...

Seem to remember someone asking about recording gun sounds, not too long ago. Saw this recent Film Riot episode and thought was kind of cool. Figured I'd post here. Thought it gives a glimps at how difficult recording something like this is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoyzJjVEi7o

I ordered from B&H, and they haven't even taken a dollar. Initially they authorized my card, but released the authorization after a day.

On a side note, I've upgraded to Adobe Creative Cloud. And didn't realize until earlier this week that After Effects has Cinema 4D Lite included with it. Tracking footage and transferring camera data C4D lite is so easy. Have only played with creating 3D text, and its pretty cool. Thread high...

Here's one for tracking in Blender. Some of the options have changed, but still a relevant tutorial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVPcT0dJmoY

Which programs are you using? I've done some research into tracking and if we know what you're using, would be easier to recommend some tutorials.

Color grading has so much more to do then simply changing the over all color of a scene. The OP stated if he wanted a video look, why not use the in camera presets, instead of a flat picture profile. To that I say, using the in camera standard profile might be exactly what you'd need to use...

As knightly nicely pointed out, there is so much more that goes into making something that looks "cinematic" then just settings on a camera. I've gotten more and more into "indie" film making over the last 3 years, and when I started out, my interests were so broad. I've quickly learned that one...

Harmonica44 can you even describe what makes something look "video"? Forget this whole "film" look. Describe to me what you think makes video look video. If you can do that, then I might consider listening to you about what makes something look cinematic. You're trying to justify your position...

I can't get enough Pawn Stars! It's White trash Antiques Road Show.