Barry_Green
Moderator
The excitement over the DVX and HVX is, of course, exactly what you describe: it's an opportunity to make something affordably, that looks like film rather than like video.
I was just answering the question: is it as good as film? Not by a long shot. There's a reason that film costs $30 to $100 per minute to shoot.
Is it (HVX/DVX) close enough to fool most of the audience, most of the time? Yeah, probably.
Is it good enough to do what you suggest (make a project to get yourself noticed)? Most definitely YES.
I was just answering the questions that were asked, not trying to divine what the reasoning behind the question was.
As far as directing, I primarily write and produce; I've done my share of directing and editing, but I tend to focus on writing and producing.
Dov Simens' film school is a fantastic program. It is chock full to the gills with useful information and will absolutely jump-start your career. If you need an injection of "you can do it", Dov delivers that in spades. I attended his course, bought the tapes, and then when I held the Independent Cinema Expo I invited him to be the lead-off speaker. Dov's got good stuff and his course is great.
I've got the Hollywood Camera Work DVDs sitting on the desk right next to me, but they're still shrink-wrapped; haven't gotten to 'em yet.
I was just answering the question: is it as good as film? Not by a long shot. There's a reason that film costs $30 to $100 per minute to shoot.
Is it (HVX/DVX) close enough to fool most of the audience, most of the time? Yeah, probably.
Is it good enough to do what you suggest (make a project to get yourself noticed)? Most definitely YES.
I was just answering the questions that were asked, not trying to divine what the reasoning behind the question was.
As far as directing, I primarily write and produce; I've done my share of directing and editing, but I tend to focus on writing and producing.
Dov Simens' film school is a fantastic program. It is chock full to the gills with useful information and will absolutely jump-start your career. If you need an injection of "you can do it", Dov delivers that in spades. I attended his course, bought the tapes, and then when I held the Independent Cinema Expo I invited him to be the lead-off speaker. Dov's got good stuff and his course is great.
I've got the Hollywood Camera Work DVDs sitting on the desk right next to me, but they're still shrink-wrapped; haven't gotten to 'em yet.
