So I'm relatively new to film making and wanted to get some advice on how to really start out. I've done a couple films in high school (only 2 years of film study courses which gave me some very basic knowledge of film making and genres) one I directed and one that I wrote/edited. Basically, these are the questions I have:
1. What kind of camera should I be looking for. I'm not trying to spend a ton of money right out of the gate, something around $200 - $500 would be realistic for me.
2. Are there any general tips you guys can give me on scheduling shootings and coordinating with actors ? Right now I'm a full-time college student at George Mason University so I would have to plan to shoot around classes and work.
3. As for editing software, what would you guys recommend? I prefer to work on windows and I've heard some not-too-nice things about the new version of Final Cut.
4. Ultimately, I'd like to do a web series that focuses on a post-apocalyptic world (like the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl universe mixed with Fallout). Would this be something I could work on starting out or should I shelve it until I have more experience?
5. Just any other general tips you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
1. What kind of camera should I be looking for. I'm not trying to spend a ton of money right out of the gate, something around $200 - $500 would be realistic for me.
2. Are there any general tips you guys can give me on scheduling shootings and coordinating with actors ? Right now I'm a full-time college student at George Mason University so I would have to plan to shoot around classes and work.
3. As for editing software, what would you guys recommend? I prefer to work on windows and I've heard some not-too-nice things about the new version of Final Cut.
4. Ultimately, I'd like to do a web series that focuses on a post-apocalyptic world (like the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl universe mixed with Fallout). Would this be something I could work on starting out or should I shelve it until I have more experience?
5. Just any other general tips you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks