Recent content by horseradish

Hello everyone. The title of this thread is a little vague. But let me explain my question: I'm currently writing a non-shooting script, and have become a little confused regarding how and when I should title certain scenes. For example, there's a scene in my script wherein the protagonist...

How do the DVX100's perform in low-light conditions? Better than the GL-1 (I'm asking for a comparison with the GL-1 because the GL-1 is the only camcorder I've ever used)?

Hello. How much better is the Panasonic AG-DVX 100B than the original 100? Is the 100B worth the $800+ more dollars? Thanks.

Hello everyone. I'm planning on buying a laptop. I'd be using the laptop primarily for typing Word documents, surfing the web, editing digital film footage, and watching dvds. Obviously I'm looking to pay as little as possible without compromising too much on quality. So, the foregoing needs...

Hi everyone. Do editing programs such as Premiere have the ability to give digitally-shot movies a "film-look" that is equal in quality to movies shot at 24p? And if so, is it therefore a waste of money to pay extra for a camcorder on account of its 24p- or other such frame rate- feature...

Hey. I went and purchased a firewire add-on card and firewire cable, but while preparing to install the card I discovered that my computer actually has an S-video port. Although nothing happened when I connected the camcorder to this port, I wonder if transferring footage to a computer in this...

Hi everyone. The following question would probably best be answered by residents of Austin, although any expert researcher or experienced networker might also be of assistance. Does anyone know if there are creative writing classes taking place now or that will take place in the very near...

Cool. Thanks guys. Just one thing, though: would you say that the latest version of adobe flash allows for more creative latitude than its alternatives? In other words, would a professional animator find adobe flash the most accommodating out of all available animation programs? Oh yeah, and...

Hello. I know the following question might not seem directly related to filmmaking, but I thought I'd ask it here since many members of this web site are tech/computer savvy and generally very helpful: Where/how might I obtain flash animation software for free or at a very cheap price...

Thanks Will. Btw, would you also happen to know if there are any preinstalled filmmaking programs that come with windows vista, such as would allow me to watch the footage I captured? Or will I have to purchase editing software along with the accessories you prescribed? Thanks again...

Hey everyone. A friend is letting me borrow his GL1 for a while. I shot some footage with the camera just yesterday only to discover that I have not the means to upload the footage onto my Dell. I checked the GL1 instruction manual, but couldn't find any information whatsoever on any method...

Thanks directorik, that's actually exactly what I needed to here. Often times when the path to an immense goal is outlined for me, I feel very daunted by it. Admittedly, this case was no exception. However, after many hours of reflection, the reverse is now true: I feel very motivated by...

Thanks for your responses guys. I still have more questions. But before I go into them, I think it's important that I give a brief description of myself. Nearly two years ago, I moved from Buffalo to Austin with the intention of breaking into the film industry. The little money I had then is...

Hello everyone. As I'm sure most of you already know, Roger Corman once took under his wing such notable directors as James Cameron, Francis Ford Coppola, and Martin Scorsese. Thus one can infer from such a roster that learning under Corman definately helped give a budding director the guns...

Cool, thanks guys. This is all very reassuring since I wasn't too keen on the idea of having to purchase a Mac in order to achieve optimum editing performance. Now that I know it's all pretty much the same, I'll definately just go with Premier Pro. However, I do have one other question: The...