Recent content by wheelman

i know this convo has been dead for a month, but I'm working on a slow mo video right now and I just wanted to pass on a link to a video that has some good tips if your trying to get a high speed slow mo effect, even if your camera only goes up to 60fps. I've tried several of these techniques...

The majority of reality tv shows have come along after HD was already the standard, so shooting in HD is certainly not going to ruin that effect. And like a few people mentioned before, you can easily take HD footage and degrade it if you so desire, but taking crap footage and cleaning it up is...

I'm looking for a decent starter tripod. Preferably something with a fluid head in the area of $150. Needs to be able to support a small rig (600d on 10" rails, matte box, followfocus). Figured I'd see if anyone is selling a used one around that price.

sure thing. I came across the Fotga DP500 on ebay. Granted it isn't the highest quality, but I won an auction and got a DP500 starter kit which included a camera block, tripod mount, (2) 250mm length/15mm diameter rods, lens support, and a cheap matte box with flags all for $73 dollars. But...

Thanks guys. I actually found a good deal and went ahead and ordered it. I appreciate the help.

this still for sale, by chance?

I just ordered my first DSLR camera, and I'm looking for an affordable rod support system. Nothing elaborate, just need something I can slap a follow focus and matte box on for now. I've found a couple okay deals on eBay and Amazon, just didn't know if there was maybe somewhere else worth...

Okay here's the deal... I just set up a loan that i sign on tomorrow, giving me $700 to put into a camera. Just hoping to hear some suggestions regarding cameras in, and under that price. Here's the main rub though... I am physically handicapped which leaves me unable to hold a camera at eye...

interested in hearing some samples. in pre-production on a horror short and I haven't locked down anyone for the score.

wondering if someone could point me in the direction of a good, reliable place to pick up some cheap sd cards. Preferably SanDisk cards, class 6 or higher. I've found several sites saying they sell SanDisk cards, and the prices are great, but I know there are a lot of places that try and pass...

I'm a beginning filmmaker and I'm very interested in practical horror makeup effects (i.e. prosthetics, latex, silicone, etc.). Does anyone know of some good resources for some starter projects in that area? I found a few, but it seems like most of em are either too low budget and look terrible...

does that olympus recorder have gain control? or does someone know of one at that price or under with at least mic/phone jacks and gain control? Or should I just keep running my mic into my Canon HF10?

pretty cool. I actually just watched the movie about a month back. Right up my alley, b-movie goodness.

okay, it's looking like I need to stay under 100 dollars for a starter shotgun mic. I need something I can put on a boom and get at least passible audio with. I've found a few models in this range, and was just wondering if anyone had any experience with any of them. First, there are a couple...

thanks a ton. Yeah, Im currently trying to come with a plan to filter the two lights I picked up. I want to be able to use filters to get different light temps. Problem is, they are just basic stands with light sockets on top... no frame to work off. They do have the holes for inserting...