digital film academy
- Thread starter dvpixl
- Start date
J.R. Hudson
Spirit Animal
Re: digital film academy
For $3,995.00 you can get a DVX!
For $3,995.00 you can get a DVX!
G
Guest
Guest
Re: digital film academy
[quote author=TC link=board=Offtopic;num=1098851129;start=0#3 date=10/26/04 at 22:30:21]Get the DVX and Barry's guide. Use the rest to stay at a hotel and do nothing but study the DVD and book religiosly. Probably save a few buck with similar results.[/quote]
Where can I get Barry's guide?
[quote author=TC link=board=Offtopic;num=1098851129;start=0#3 date=10/26/04 at 22:30:21]Get the DVX and Barry's guide. Use the rest to stay at a hotel and do nothing but study the DVD and book religiosly. Probably save a few buck with similar results.[/quote]
Where can I get Barry's guide?
Barry_Green
Moderator
Re: digital film academy
http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/dvxbook/
Keep in mind that this book isn't about FILMMAKING, it's about using the DVX. It's meant to basically tell people everything I've learned about the DVX itself, but it's not really a guide to how to make films. It doesn't begin to cover how to tell a story, character development, dealing with actors, scheduling/budgeting, any of that stuff. It's solely focused on describing the DVX.
I do still want to do that how-to-make-a-good-movie thing, maybe through the seminar/film that we were talking about a week ago... sounds like a blast...
http://www.dvxuser.com/articles/dvxbook/
Keep in mind that this book isn't about FILMMAKING, it's about using the DVX. It's meant to basically tell people everything I've learned about the DVX itself, but it's not really a guide to how to make films. It doesn't begin to cover how to tell a story, character development, dealing with actors, scheduling/budgeting, any of that stuff. It's solely focused on describing the DVX.
I do still want to do that how-to-make-a-good-movie thing, maybe through the seminar/film that we were talking about a week ago... sounds like a blast...
G
Guest
Guest
Re: digital film academy
Barry,
Thanks much for the link. The thing is, I'm trying to be as knowlegeable as I can for my upcoming feature. I won't be behind the lens but I'll be directing the film. Do you think I should get the book even though I'll have a cinematographer? I'm learning everything from filters to lighting just to make sure I speak the same language with my crew. Am I overburdening myself with all this stuff or it's wise for directors to be fluent in all aspects of filmmaking. I'm a novice at this so bear with my maybe silly questions.
Barry,
Thanks much for the link. The thing is, I'm trying to be as knowlegeable as I can for my upcoming feature. I won't be behind the lens but I'll be directing the film. Do you think I should get the book even though I'll have a cinematographer? I'm learning everything from filters to lighting just to make sure I speak the same language with my crew. Am I overburdening myself with all this stuff or it's wise for directors to be fluent in all aspects of filmmaking. I'm a novice at this so bear with my maybe silly questions.
Barry_Green
Moderator
Re: digital film academy
The book/DVD will teach you just about everything there is to know about operating the DVX, and how the DVX menu options and switches and things like that. If you'll have a skilled DVX operator, then you probably wouldn't need this, no. If your operator isn't very familiar with the DVX, they'd probably love to have this as a reference guide.
As for whether a director needs to know everything... that's a tricky question. The director is ultimately responsible for EVERYTHING, so it's a good idea to know enough so that you know when a job is being done right (or wrong). But there are very few directors who will know all the intricacies of set design or wardrobe or have the detailed electrical knowledge of J_Barnes or things like that... and they shouldn't have to. Surround yourself with brilliant, talented crewmembers who love their job and that'll leave you more free to focus on your job.
If you can't do that (can't afford and/or find those crewmembers) then yeah, it becomes incumbent on you to know everything. Which is a really heavy burden to carry.
The book/DVD will teach you just about everything there is to know about operating the DVX, and how the DVX menu options and switches and things like that. If you'll have a skilled DVX operator, then you probably wouldn't need this, no. If your operator isn't very familiar with the DVX, they'd probably love to have this as a reference guide.
As for whether a director needs to know everything... that's a tricky question. The director is ultimately responsible for EVERYTHING, so it's a good idea to know enough so that you know when a job is being done right (or wrong). But there are very few directors who will know all the intricacies of set design or wardrobe or have the detailed electrical knowledge of J_Barnes or things like that... and they shouldn't have to. Surround yourself with brilliant, talented crewmembers who love their job and that'll leave you more free to focus on your job.
If you can't do that (can't afford and/or find those crewmembers) then yeah, it becomes incumbent on you to know everything. Which is a really heavy burden to carry.
G
Guest
Guest
Re: digital film academy
Thanks much. I think I'll just pick up the DVD anyway so my DP can use it when needed.
Thanks much. I think I'll just pick up the DVD anyway so my DP can use it when needed.