some great links

[Neil Rowe]

thought id drop a bunch of great sites that some people may not be aware of to bolster their cinematography skills/knowledge. these links are full of great info on film/video covering almost every aspect of the business, alot of DIY stuff in here too.. like making your own chinese lantern..camera stabilizer, and other stuff. take a look..its in a book .. a reading rainbow.. :

printable users manual in pdf format:
ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/OM_AG-DVX100. pdf


loads of very technically explained info on the dvx100 and its operation.:
http://www.adamwilt.com/24p/index.html
and in more beginner terms here:
http://www.adamwilt.com/24p/MWSF2003-24p.htm


a sort of online encyclopedia with chapters all about video and filmmaking ..complete with full color pictures and diagrams...module based learning with archived info on differnt aspects of filmmaking very nice for beginners:
http://www.cybercollege.com/tvp_ind.htm


an online archive of filmmakers shared knowlege in a catagory based list.. very pro oriented. not for beginners
http://www.cinematography.net/Site%20Map.htm


more module based learning with archived info on differnt aspects of filmmaking--also beginner to pro level info
http://www.filmmaking.com/



more module based learning with archived info on differnt aspects of filmmaking--also beginner to pro level info
http://www.videouniversity.com/article2.htm

[Woodson]

Wow... thank you all for all those great links!

:)

It's time to learn.

[Everdene]

www.rondexter.com has some good, practical information for all of us.

[Barry_Green]

Wow, what an awesome resource! Thanks for the link!

[danslak]

building your own equipment:
www.DVcameraRigs.com

[H7Q5]

What would you suggest for short films- say two minutes to six, or so. Are there some links other than places like I-films which seem to feature more polished productions. I'm interested in seeing what new filmakers are putting together in their early efforts to entertain.

Thanks for any suggestions!

:)

[CaptainMench]

HQ -- Check out the screen grabs forum here!!! You'll see the best and the worst.

CaptM

Or -- http://www.twominuteholiday.com/
for a fun romp.

[H7Q5]

CaptM- thanks!

[schteevie]

here is the manual for the 100a:

ftp://ftp.panasonic.com/pub/Panasonic/Drivers/PBTS/manuals/OM_AG-DVX100a.pdf