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What kind of camera did you shoot on? I have some parkade shots planned for a film of mine, but I think I'm going to struggle with the 7D. Your shots look pretty clean in the noise department. Thanks

I wouldn't think so. It is better designed for recording than the internal Canon recording system. I watched a TON of YouTube videos demoing the VideoMic + H1 vs the VideoMic into the Camera (even with Magic Lantern hacks) and the VMP+H1 combo always sounded better.

Odd, mine never sounds like yours after I record, even I'm sure the positioning is ideal...I always need to do equalizer adjustments. Perhaps it is just the acoustics of my rooms.

After reading all the comments about audio, I have to ask: Mussonman, did you do any post production equalization of your audio track? If so, how do you normally attack it? I too use a Rode VideoMic (mine is the pro and I record onto a Zoom H1), but even after EQ work, I think even your...

Thanks for the critique :) I think my major issue with the audio is pretty much summed up in how you state it: "fine." I would like to get my vocal tracks sounding "great," but it seems no amount of effort in the recording stage or post production gives me a result I'm truly happy with. Maybe...

Hey IndieTalk! I haven't been as active as I would have liked over the last month or so, but it's just been busy, busy as most can probably relate. Each production I make I try to improve, and this one is no different. I'd really appreciate any feedback on this video regarding anything really...

Yes, I guess I did only mention Canon. I guess I'm a bit biased as I'm on my second one now and I have liked them. I don't have any idea on the still quality of the GH3, but I have heard rave reviews on the IQ of the video for the GH3. By comparison, it seems the Canon looks a bit soft. You have...

For cameras, I don't have any recommendations for any actual video cameras as I really don't know much about them, but I can make recommendations on the DSLR end. You say your budget is 1200-1700 which will limit you. If you want to go on the cost-effective end, you have the T3i/T4i options...

First thing I'd like to note based your comments: "I don't want to get stuck for months trying to learn things that somebody else could knock out in 10 mins", Although I'm sure you're exaggerating, just so you know, I (as others from my research) seem to be getting around 1 minute of footage per...

Honestly, my suggestion if you'd like to get this off the ground relatively quickly is "hire" an experienced cinematographer. Hiring one doesn't necessarily mean you need to pay, but of course offer him full credit for filming, perhaps some free meals, etc. I assume that since you claim to not...

Yes, my setup was around $350. Definitely a step up above in-camera, but definitely a few notches below pro or at least pro-sumer audio equipment. A lot of work needs to go into post production EQ to really bring out the vocals. I've never wanted to spend "too much" on my videos, and if I did...

When I first got my Zoom H1 / Rode VideoMic Pro setup, I thought it would be as simple as: Plug it in, aim it at the actor, hit record. After I did a few videos and found the audio lacking, I plugged in my monitoring headphones into the H1 and found out what a huge difference moving the mic a...

This thread makes me sad face, it reminds me how long my road ahead is, especially since I am usually doing EVERY part of production myself. It's amazing how if the sound that goes into the microphone sounds like crap, the result sounds like crap. Go figure. Who would have though booming is an...

Chimp, I'd really like to see a GOOD video about avoiding jumpcuts, basically an in depth explanation of where inserts belong, why they belong there, when they don't belong, how to jump from one scene to another, etc. I have seen a ton of videos teaching the basics, but they really don't explain...

Regarding meeting with actors, you can use local classifieds to your advantage. If you're 18 or older, I see no issue with meeting people. If you're younger than 18, you run the risk of people not taking you seriously, but that's all circumstantial. I used online classifieds myself (Craigslist...

I take photos of stuff :P

Besides the suggestions above, I did some calculations to see what you would need with ambient lighting alone. Keep in mind this shot may not be possible with ambient lighting since any light source (buildings in the background, moon, taillights) will be blown out. The photo below was taken at...

This is a bit of a subjective question, there are quite a few variables. Things to take into consideration: Film school offers coaching, and I believe this is the absolutely largest asset you will receive. You can learn most of what they teach in film school through online sources and books...

**EDIT** Dammit: PowerA and MOGA Contest (the “Contest”) is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States (including the District of Columbia, but excluding any territories or possessions of the United States) who are at least eighteen (18) years old (or the legal age of...

You need to correctly market your product for it to prosper on YouTube. I frequently check my analytics to see where my views came from, and less than 1% come from actual search results. If you want your film to be viewed, it needs to be advertised. You attain a lot more viewership from being...