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Though no one has specifically mentioned it be aware that the T2I doesn't render HD (it down-res'es to SD) on the live output when you are in movie mode. It makes it impossible to use an external focus monitor for this camera. You need a Zacuto Z-Finder if you are going to use this camera, and...

Unknown, but we didn't know it really about the other ones either until a few people played with them. :P

Some of it is tactics as well. Like the Jello being less noticeable from the head on or behind you can plan your shots so that this is controlled. It won't matter anyway as DSLR becomes more popular to do this it'll just be removed at the editing board. You already can do it manually if you...

I'd do it just because everyone likes to show their mom a movie they worked on. Keep the mom's happy and the crew will love you!

Sky shots break it completely, but ALWAYS since your budget is low try to write out that scene that's the smartest thing you can do. Why can't the zombies attack them IN the house? Always ask yourself this! If it doesn't have to happen at 3am outside don't bother with it. If you do slap an ND4...

A degree in film school nets you a job as a production assistant at least. Forget any ideas of working your way up from there. No one is going to gamble with you if you want to write learn to do it. If you want to direct go do it. :P Sometimes you get lucky though.

I second the Z-Finder, especially with the magnification it optically gives you a screen that is hi-res and huge wide... much better option there. Honestly, the other options don't even compare for the price.

Drinking Blackheart Rum. It costs $9 US and comes with a $10 rebate. :P Really, it just tastes like a slightly stronger Captain Morgan.

Well if you're talking about making something someone will buy on board audio for either the camcorder or camera are impossibly bad. You'll need a sound recorder like a Zoom H4N in either case. T2I/60D do 1080p in 24 and 30 frames so just up to you whether you want movie or broadcast formats or...

The sound quality is a non-issue you will need a sound recorder and mic even if you got a $3-5k pro-sumer camera. Zoom H4n, and be done with it go for a rode NTG2. The camera's audio is completely useless other than to provide a sync track for Plural Eyes. If you don't own the T2i already you...

I make no argument for that, but most of the 60D's improvements are not "specs" but features. We'll have to see. :)

For that money t2i $799 + Canon 50mm (nifty 50) 1.8 lens $99 US OR Coming in September a Canon 60D w/ same lens for $1100 US (same, but better body likely has swivel tilt LCD and auto-focus in movie mode). You gain audio level controls, and some sort of on board editing. I wouldn't bother...

Yep, so the Canon 60D is coming. What's new? Looking like auto-focus in movie mode... the flippy-swivelly 3in LCD (how do you use a Z-Finder with it) Adjustable audio levels similiar to the 5D Mark II and some type of on camera editing facility. The DIGIC processor wasn't upped... :P Has the...

Freeholding can make anything look sub-par if you don't take the time to make yourself good at it. It's a practice thing. I can't believe how many people cannot hold a camera without a fancy rig that does all the work. The pros don't wear the rig to do the job they are wearing the rig because it...

No reason to do this. Cheat! 1) You run through the scene at least twice and each time you focus only one actor. Figure out where you want the cuts roughly. You may want to subtly reposition slightly to mimic Hollywood teardown/setups between each of the actors lines. (and I mean SLIGHTLY) You...

I'd stay with Canon batteries unless there is some critical reason not to. They're designed and tested with the camera and if something goes wrong and they explode your camera Canon will undoubtedly fix it. Mystery company in China probably wont but, you never know! There are things to save cash...

Just use the program you are good at as that is the one you would make the best results with in the least time. None of these are much different. Vegas or FCP have a price advantage if you are not buying a CS master suite (if you are, and I do) then $1899 / the number of useful programs in that...

Not much reason to switch to mac if you don't need a workflow with outside parties. Since I edit, do effects, and all the rest no point paying more money when Vegas or Premiere can do the same stuff. I'd only load a mac for Final Cut Pro, and only if I needed to support that. Vegas especially...

My problem with the DLSRs currently is the random overheating issues and the 12 minute clip length. This is a digital age and honestly I just let the damn cameras run most of the time. It doesn't cost me anything. Sometimes an actors rehearsal is better than the planned shot... Now I get all...

The movie biz has always been trickle down as are most others. Producer makes money so then they can pay everyone else. Nothing stopping the sound guy or editor from being a producer if they want. And, I agree with you that they deserve something but you can share them jobs and references and...