Recent content by dhaas

For me, I think a film can be distrubing without being violent. I tend to stay away from the violence for the sake or violence shock value pictures (Hostel was the last I watched). Requiem for a Dream is a great example of a film that left me feeling uncomfortable and actually feeling for the...

I have been looking into Final Cut training. Most places in Atlanta charge between $895 and $1200 for a 2 day class. A lot of the classes seem pretty basic. If anyone has used the program, is it better to just learn from tutorial websites and edit simple footage on your own to get to know the...

There is a house on the reserve where the researchers live. They have the first set of solar panels installed and are now starting to install panels on the greenhouse. This, according to the researchers, gives them enough power to recharge their laptops and run other small equipment in...

Given the area I may be filming would I be better served shooting to a card vs tape? Does shooting to an HD card give me more versatility vs dv tapes? Being we are in the middle of nowhere (literally) I would not have access to supplies. I intend on shooting for the edit and taking as much...

I am talking to someone now about filming research teams in two areas. The first is southern Chile (patagonia area) and the second is in Costa Rica (Rain forest bordering Panama). Can anyone recommend a DV camera that works well in outdoor settings. I have been researching and have seen...

The animation in this film looks amazing. I think it begs the question. How long before we start seeing stars Humphrey Bogart and John Belushi in films again using voice impersonators?

Thanks for the reply. So far, I have been reading, watching and writing. No equipment yet (which would be my next question).

Living part time in Cape Coral FL and part time Atlanta area (soon to be full time in the Atlanta area). Came across this researching screenwriting and filmmaking information. Would greatly appreciate any advice anyone has to offer about getting started. I am a beginner in every sense of the...