"Just Over The Hill"
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Trunks4200
Well-known member
You know, just getting out there and trying keeps you a step ahead. Plus to have the guts to post something says alot too. Just keep shooting and eventually you'll get to where you want to be. At least your having fun doing it, right?
Avery,
You seem a little young. So I'll try to give you some helpful advice. The DP doesn't choose the set ups. He can suggest, but he doesn't choose. It is the directors job to choose the set ups. He is in charge. The director is the captain of the ship. He should be knowledgable about all aspects of filmaking to some degree (even editing), and especially the shot set ups.
It's good that you are out there shooting films, keep on shooting. There's nothing like learning by doing, but you also need to read up on more of the technical aspects of film production.
Don't stop making movies with your friends. Get some books take some classes. Watch movies, examine how shots work, and how shots go together.
Your films will only get better. The next one will always be better than the last.
You seem a little young. So I'll try to give you some helpful advice. The DP doesn't choose the set ups. He can suggest, but he doesn't choose. It is the directors job to choose the set ups. He is in charge. The director is the captain of the ship. He should be knowledgable about all aspects of filmaking to some degree (even editing), and especially the shot set ups.
It's good that you are out there shooting films, keep on shooting. There's nothing like learning by doing, but you also need to read up on more of the technical aspects of film production.
Don't stop making movies with your friends. Get some books take some classes. Watch movies, examine how shots work, and how shots go together.
Your films will only get better. The next one will always be better than the last.
avery
Active member
thanks tibby, im doin a film for sci-fest. i have a pretty good idea. well ash i would get the dvx but my dad wont let me sell my xl2 and get a dvx, hed be really pissed cuz he helped me a lot to get the xl. plus i think the xl2 and the dvx kinda are the same, (with the right presets on the xl)
MattC
Veteran
Avery,
Dude I didn't realize you were 14, good job! Yes, you should definitely post your next script and shot list. PM me when you do and I and I'm sure others will offer some help. You can also visit my sight and download an XL2 setup sheet to help manage your settings: http://www.birthofthecool.com/preproduction.html. There are a few others forms, including a storyboard form that you might find useful as well. Also, once we look at the script, I'm sure Ash and I would be glad to help you with some settings that might be better for you. Since you're editing in iMovie you don't have much in the way of color correction (I don't think) so I think it will be important that you get the look you want in-camera.
Also, do a search of this forum for books and see some of what's been recommended - you can learn so much from a few books, many of which are available at any large chain.
Keep shooting!
Matt
Dude I didn't realize you were 14, good job! Yes, you should definitely post your next script and shot list. PM me when you do and I and I'm sure others will offer some help. You can also visit my sight and download an XL2 setup sheet to help manage your settings: http://www.birthofthecool.com/preproduction.html. There are a few others forms, including a storyboard form that you might find useful as well. Also, once we look at the script, I'm sure Ash and I would be glad to help you with some settings that might be better for you. Since you're editing in iMovie you don't have much in the way of color correction (I don't think) so I think it will be important that you get the look you want in-camera.
Also, do a search of this forum for books and see some of what's been recommended - you can learn so much from a few books, many of which are available at any large chain.
Keep shooting!
Matt
Norm Sanders
Script Wrangler
Since everything else has already been covered, my only addition would be the following:
Next time, put black electrical tape over the ends of the guns ... our star had visible orange at the end of his gun, showing us it's a fake.
Also, make sure your lens is ALWAYS clean. It was distracting to see debri on the lens in several of the shots ... yes, it's dirty out, but keep it clean in between takes.
Otherwise, great job for your first try AND not to mention being 14.
Next time, put black electrical tape over the ends of the guns ... our star had visible orange at the end of his gun, showing us it's a fake.
Also, make sure your lens is ALWAYS clean. It was distracting to see debri on the lens in several of the shots ... yes, it's dirty out, but keep it clean in between takes.
Otherwise, great job for your first try AND not to mention being 14.