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    Small Business - What other than feature films?

    Hey guys. I am starting a small production company off but with the business training i am getting it is fine for me to do so, but they are asking something that in the meantime i can make money per week so to speak. What would you recommend and why? The only other thing i can think of is...
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    Low Budget - What to charge workers?

    Hey guys, If one has a production company and you get friends/family to help you with the production side of things, do you legally have to pay them? or is it if it sells you have to pay them then?
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    Best way to record audio?

    Hey guys, just wanting to know what these days is the best way to record audio when on the set. I read that they used to use DAT machines, but is there something newer which is recommended?
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    HD Camera - If u film on MiniDV is that HD?

    If you have a HD Mini DV camera does it film HD onto the MiniDV or do they film onto something else??
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    To Hire a camera or buy entry level camera?

    Hey guys. I am wanting to shoot a short film and just wanting to know as i dont have the money to buy a top camera atm, should i rent a camera out for a week (A1S etc) or save my money and in around 6 months buy a $1000usd camera. What would you suggest?
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    What SD camera to buy?

    Hey guys, i am wanting to buy a cheap camera to practise with until i can afford something better. I only want to spend about $150usd My options are. - VHS Camera - VHS-C Camera - Hi8 Camera - No Name MiniDV What would you suggest and why, remembering that it is a video camera for me to...
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    What Music Video Clips for Cinematography

    Hey guys. I am wanting to know are there any music video film clips that have really good cinematography. I have always liked Darude - Sandstorm just cause of the effects in it. What would you suggest and why?
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    Starting a production company

    Hello. I am looking at getting into the business of film making by starting a production company up. I am wanting to know is there any good sites that go through the legals of it or the business side of starting it up. Just need someone to point me in the right direction.
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    Can someone explain FPS

    Hey guys. I am looking at super8 cameras and wanting to know what the different fps mean. I know 18 was a standard super8 fps speed and 24 was for film, but what i have seen super 8 camera specs that have 2, 4, 8, 18, 24, 25, 36, 50, 70, 80. Also if they do get explained could someone mention...
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    Super8 - What camera to buy out of these?

    Hello i have been looking on ebay and other places for a super8 camera. I have found the following could you tell me which one is recommended and why. Majority of these are cheap under 70usd. Sankyo CM 300 - untested Bolex 155 Macrozoom Canon 518SV - Works but hasnt been film tested, lens...
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    Films with news footage - what cameras?

    Hello, Just wanted to know with some motion picture films, you see news footage that look like it is on a different camera? I am wanting to know if anyone can elaborate on this? and is this actually another camera? thanks.
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    8mm, 16mm? what is the difference?

    Could someone please describe to me what film is used in motion pictures, and the difference between 8mm and 16mm? as when i do a search on ebay etc it comes up those cameras but the footage looks 70's. thanks
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    Starting out - what type of video camera?

    Hello everyone, this is my first time on the forums and i have had a quick look around and was wanting to know if you could help me out. Firstly i am looking at getting into film making, and wanted to know about what camera to buy. Also if someone could give me a rundown of what camera types...
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