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My understanding is that Episode II was shot on Sony HD 24p. When it was released into theaters, there might have been only 10-20 digital screens nationwide (now I think that there are 10 or more just in NYC!), so yes, it was printed to 35mm for release. But, bear in mind that it started out...

I've cut a couple of films that were shot on Cannon XL series cameras. The picture is soft, and the color tends towards the red end of the spectrum. I've never cut any footage from the Panasonic, but from those I know who've used them or cut footage from them, they like the results.

Just for the record, you lost all credibility in my eyes when you admitted to making a flase post last month (and you'll never be able to get it back). To quote Star Trek (the font of all 20th century wisdom): Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

It doesn't. Your typical audience doesn't know or care if your footage has been run through FilmLook or Magic Bullet. All they care about is if they find story & characters interesting (which is all they should care about). If your script, lighting, acting & editing are good, 'film looks'...

I'd think that you'd be able to lay the track up & down ramps. As to whether or not the train has enough torque to pull the camera up & down the ramps at a consistent speed, I don't know. Have you considered a small jib arm? It won't be motorized, I know, but you'd have more freedom to swoop...

NYFA is not part of any accredited college or university. They do not offer any degrees. While I doubt that anyone would hire you just becase you have a certificate from them, they do claim to emphasise hands on experience, which could be helpful i landing you a job. There's a fair amount of...

Amen to that, brother! Amen.

Never used any of the Liquid products myself, but I've heard good things about them. Creative Cow has 2 forums for Pinnacle's Liquid series of products: http://www.creativecow.net/index.php?forumid=125 http://www.creativecow.net/index.php?forumid=51

Photoshop is a great tool for titles, among other things. I actually do most of my titling by bringing Photoshop files into either AE or FCP.

Time, tape stock for safety dubs, deck rental for the editor.

Don't buy editing software. Hire a talented editor. Let the edtitor decide which package they prefer for whatever reason they prefer it. And they may already own the computer & software, to boot! Belive it or not, a skilled editor (like a skilled cinematographer) will be much more able to...

I just turned 43 yesterday. My girlfriend encouraged me to feel even older by telling me that I'm starting my 44th year. Over dinner.

I get all my news from the Onion & the Daily Show. It's much more fun than the real news!

4 minutes of film (or video) shot for 1 page of script. That would include both multiple takes & multiple camera setups (coverage). BTW, a good rule of thumb is 1 page of script= 1 minute on screen.

The process is called Digitial Intermediate. It's commonly used for VFX shots, since those are assembled on computer. DI is now being used for whole features, because you can experiment with color & textural effects in the edit suite & view the results without the time & expense of an answer...

On the Beach? When Worlds Collide?

If you haven't done so already, you should file for a copyright on your screenplay. http://www.copyright.gov

The master should include the entire scene from start to finish. Especially if there are characters entering/leaving in mid scene. And most of your coverage should run the scene from start to finish as well, you'll give yourself more options that way, & generate more dialog to use to cover...

You might be lucky to get your rough cut done in 4 weeks. A typical Hollywood feature takes 6-12 months to post. Indie films often take 3 months & up.

It's a standard practice called 'Coverage'. It's roots go back to the silent era, and the rhythm of Long(aka Master)/Medium/Over the shoulder/Reverse evolved shortly after sound was introduced. You typically shoot the entire scene from each of the camera setups to give yourself continuity...