Question by BigDickBetty: What kind of camcorder does michael moore use to make his documentary films? i want to make a documentary film and i want a camera that is used in the industry what is that camera? i see a lot of nice expensive camcorders and i want to get one but i don't want to get the wrong one you know.. can anyone help? Best answer: Answer by bolinger81380As far as professional, you are looking at a $ 3,500 minimum just to start. … [Read more...]
I’m an amateur filmmaker & staging a car chase. What kind of mods to a car will beef it up from being stopped?
Question by Doc BC XIX Tetradecaproctologist: I'm an amateur filmmaker & staging a car chase. What kind of mods to a car will beef it up from being stopped? Front & real cattle guards or reinforced bumpers. Foam filled tires. Armored doors and glass (or no glass), protected radiator, etc. What are some other ideas? Best answer: Answer by Inv3s7ig4ti0nBullet proof the car. You can look online at real armored cars for ideas. A long time ago … [Read more...]
Q&A: What kind of video camera should I buy?
by Chris Devers Question by Jill: What kind of video camera should I buy? I've been looking into buying a camera for a while because I take film classes in school and I want to work on some projects independently. I'm looking for something in-between a super expensive professional camera and a cheap camcorder, maybe in the 500-900 dollar price range? I would be editing and working with final cut, I don't know if any cameras are more compatible … [Read more...]
Q&A: What kind of story would you want from a short film?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by Lindsey: What kind of story would you want from a short film? My friend wants me to write a script for his short film that him and his friends are making. I'm an English major, trying to become a screen writer, but short films are not my area. I don't know what people would want from a short film (like 7, 8 minutes). What kind of story would you want from a short film? Best answer: Answer by ♥Just Love … [Read more...]
What Kind of Audio Equipment do I Need for Filmmaking?
by Mesq Question by Sam: What Kind of Audio Equipment do I Need for Filmmaking? I know I need a mic, but that's about it and I don't even know what kind. What kind of mic do I need and what other equipment do I need and why? Also, what would you recommend? Best answer: Answer by bjdzyak[Excerpted from the book: What I Really Want to Do: On Set in Hollywood] Whether you’re renting the gear or own it outright, you still need the same basic … [Read more...]
What kind of movie……..?
Question by Slutty the Dog ©: What kind of movie........? Should I make for my filmmaking class? It has to be 3-7 minutes long......how and what should I make it about.....any ideas? We already did interviews and documentariesso none of those.... ok, but how should I make it!? Best answer: Answer by YorkieGirl4EverMaybe a comedy? Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! … [Read more...]
Kristen Stewart detours from ‘Twilight’ to a different kind of drama in ‘Welcome to the Rileys’
Kristen Stewart detours from 'Twilight' to a different kind of drama in 'Welcome to the Rileys' The media-shy actress talks about her new role as a teen runaway-turned-stripper in the movie that also stars James Gandolfini, but keeps her personal life mostly under wraps. For once, Kristen Stewart seemed at ease. Read more on Hartford Courant … [Read more...]
Q&A: What’s the best kind of camera for a high school film maker?
by vancouverfilmschool Question by Alex L: What's the best kind of camera for a high school film maker? I'm looking for some kind of camera to use in your basic low-budget, low exposure student films. While I have some basic knowledge of digital media, I really don't know much about specific cameras. It doesn't have to be fancy, a camcorder type will most likely suffice, but I want the quality to be at least a step above the standard "4th of July … [Read more...]
Q&A: What kind of volunteer opportunities entail film editing or work?
by Steve Rhodes Question by makeusstrong: What kind of volunteer opportunities entail film editing or work? While trying to find volunteer opportunities, I'm asked what my skills are. My greatest skill is editing videos. Where can I find opportunities like that? Best answer: Answer by Randy AlabasterSee if you can wrangle an internship. The problem with being a volunteer is that you would have to work for a low-budget company to even get … [Read more...]
Movie review: ‘It’s Kind of a Funny Story’
p.o. box Image by rustman On Saturday afternoon I spent four hours watching Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Running Down a Dream. If you're a Petty fan, you'll definitely find the Peter Bogdanovich directed documentary quite entertaining. The music, the story and great bits of film from the early days kept me from leaving the couch the length of the film! I was fortunate enough to see Tom and the boys play at Winterland in San Francisco when I … [Read more...]