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If you are using or planning to get a Sony PMW-EX1 I have a new class for you. This is our latest training DVD and it gives you a complete introduction and training on the camera itself along with an end-to-end post-production workflow course. If you have this camera it could be a big help, take...

Just curious- other than sharing the profits should there be any with you- how is it any different from streaming from my own site?

That's a really nice house. :) Keep practicing.

Orly? What's the website. Sounds suspiciously too good to be true...

well you film one side completely, then you turn the camera around and film the other side. then you edit those together in post production being careful to match the audio across cuts, etc. You really need to use a professional microphone mounted on a boom pole so that the difference in...

In general it's not possible to build 'too big' a stage. The larger the screen is and the further away you can separate it from your subjects and the camera the better your keys will turn out. That said, most folks don't have a huge warehouse to work with so this might help...

That looks quite dope! I'd say get in touch with 3D World magazine. Perhaps they can do an article on you and get you some publicity which might ultimately attract some actors. Send an email to Jim Thacker, the editor of the magazine...

Most prosumer cameras are fine down to 20 degrees F in most cases which is probably about as cold as it gets skiing. Nobody skies in sub zero temps where most cameras would have problems. The Panasonic HVX200 and Sony EX1 are very useful for cold weather use because they are shooting to memory...

Well it kinda depends what your long term goals are. If it's just cut home video footage together for the lowest price- then yeah you build a cheapie PC and get Vegas. But you don't find that rig being used to cut major features and commercials, etc. So if it's something you might ultimately...

If you liked that, you'll love this: http://donwiss.com/pictures/brooklynstores/ -Noah

Squibs are quite dangerous and also considered illegal unless supervised and detonated by a licensed pyrotechnician. It's also incredibly easy to get similar effects much easier and safer via CGI. Here's some resources to start with: http://www.detonationfilms.com/...

Look for a used DVX100 on ebay- they are built like tanks. Below this camera level you don't get 24p. Noah

I recommend this book- lots of super low budget tricks: http://rebelsguide.com/ -Noah

The Panasonic AG-HSC1U, recording AVC-HD onto memory cards, is a good option. FCP 6.02 can handle AVC-HD material from this camera. It's about $1800- very rugged, compact and easy to use. The image quality is amazing for a tiny little camera. Noah

Have you considered looking into Cable Access in your area? You could at least get some practice with more gear. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cable_access -Noah