Recent content by BrianEllis

Thank you very much for your response, that was VERY helpful.

Zensteve, you lived in Ithica? I used to live up that way (not in Ithica, but fairly close) and my grandma lives up there now, so im up there quite a bit. What part of Ithica are you from? BTW, I am in the same boat, Mr. Blone. I am going into my junior year in August, so I will be looking for...

Yeah, I really like what JVC puts out as well, and I have the same feeling towards the external mic outlet. It stinks that it doesn't have one, but is there anyway to substitute for that?

Thats a great camera, I like it! It may be a bit deep for me right now, but it could be something I can save for in the near future. Do mini-dv camreas have any disadvantages? I like them since they are digital, and seem easier to use, but I want to make sure that before I buy one, its going...

Thanks, Shaw and directorik for the advice. Again, I am new to the film industry, but want to start with a good camera. I can get a $500 - $700 camera from overstock.com in my pricerange, which is awesome. What do you think about a mini-DV camera? I want something practical, affordable...

Thanks, directorik. What do you suggest I look into purchasing as far as a camera? I want something not to expensive, yet good to make a good film from. I don't know what to look for at all, and would appreciate some suggestions. Anything, i'm dying here. Thank you.

I am looking to buy a camera to start my short here in the next few months. Whqat do you all think of the Panisonic 450? I need a camera that is less then $400, but still adds a lot of punch. Something that has great sound and image. Also, I need a camera that is easy to hook up into my...

lol zensteve. Thanks guys, I appreciate it. What do you all think of the Panisonic 450?

Thanks Indie! Yeah, I love Chris Guest, nothing beats Waiting for Guffman, and, of course, Spinal Tap. Mockumentrium. Probably the most genius (or, at least most creative) idea thats hit film for a long while.

Hey everyone, my name is Brian, and I am just starting out in the film industry. I'm still in high school, but I am learning a lot as far as the basics and beyond, which is a great advantage over some. Anyway, I am still in the preliminaries of preproduction, I am writing my own short, kind of...