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Something my friend came up with. We did this between us two only, and balled off the lines. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A36MXVmU65o

I will be shooting my first feature soon. I am making short films as of right now for experience. I was wondering for my feature, is an editor really necessary? I never really understood the need for an editor. I edited many short films and they all look good and I've never taken an editing...

Okay. For some reason, I had the impression that if my film does get distributed, they would ask for project files, etc, for different cuts? And that they would only accept either Final Cut Pro or Avid. I guess I'm wrong?

I am saving up for a new computer, and editing system. Is it true that Avid and Final Cut are the only industry standards? That is what I hear all the time. Does that mean I cannot edit in programs such as Sony Vegas if I plan on having this film being distributed in the industry? Am I stuck...

I soon will be getting a Canon T2i or 7D (footage is basically the same so doesn't matter). I downloaded some raw test footages of it and it lags horrible when I try to edit in Sony Vegas in my laptop. I am thinking of building a computer to edit HD videos once I get an HD camera. Should I buy...

This post alone convinced me to convert to HD. Im selling my DVX now. Thanks.

Thanks. I really do not want to go down the DSLR route, but people are saying I must upgrade to HD now. Im perfectly fine with working with my DVX, but lets say if I did make an amazing film, so amazing it should win a few awards but it was filmed SD by the DVX, not HD, will it be harder to get...

I know it's a good time to upgrade to HD, but is it neccessary for film festivals? I still think the DVX can hold it's own when it comes but I would like your opinions. Is it really necessary? One more question, what kind of HD camera do you guys think you should go for? Canon 7D?

I got myself a DVX100b and I love it. Making films with this camera is fun and the manual controls and quality just make it better. However, I am working on my first feature and will shoot it later this year. I was planning on shooting with my DVX for it. Is that a bad idea? Is SD getting...

So I guess having a good script isn't enough?

I know this is a far fetched question, but w/e. I'm currently writing my first feature and everyone I have spoken with has told me it is a great script. I know that having even a decent-popular actor in your film will help boost with the marketing of your feature by a lot. I just wanted to...

I'm buying a couple of used DVX100s (Not A or B, just the regular) for about a grand each. All of them have about 300 hours or more used on the heads. What should I be looking for when I receive the camcorder (certain problems)? I will have a 60 days warranty. Thanks.

Legally, would I not need copyrights to have Beethoven or any other composer music that was under a certain year in my films? I heard something about this, but was never clarified. Thanks.

I am 18 years old turning 19 next month. However, I plan on making my first feature length film very soon. I have created many short films and feel as if I'm ready mentally to create my first feature length film. I do also plan to have the main role in it myself. I am an actor. I have taken...

Is it possible for me to find work in the film industry without going to college? Of course, my goal is to become a director with a deal with a highly respected movie industry. However, will going to college help me achieve that goal or just be a waste of my time? Is it better to just go work...

I currently live in San Francisco. Many people tell me it's the number one place to do indie filmmaking, which I am doing. However, I'm moving to Los Angeles soon. Not for filmmaking, but because I have to move there (personal reasons). Is my chances greater or worse there into breaking into the...

Sorry, but that's the only kind of money I have to spend right now. I'm only making videos for practices and short films for city events. I need something that can record good dialogue inside and outside. Something good for filmmaking and not music recording. Sorry, I'm not good at audio tech.

I try to make films that are around the ten minute length because I want to keep it short and simple, but when I start to write the screenplay, I get too attached to the character and write too much dilalogue and story for a short film. It's too long for a short film but too short for a feature...

hi!

First of all, I'm only 17 years old, still in high school, so this doesn't affect me just yet, but I want to learn the ways of getting a film financed. Say if I'm 19 and wrote a screenplay and wanted to direct it, how would I get my film financed, in terms of borrowing camcorder, getting actors...