One
of the biggest advantages about digital filmmaking, is how inexpensive
and easy to use the technolgy has become for this generation of
visual storytellers.
"Getting
an idea should be like sitting down on a pin; it should make you
jump up and do something."
–
E.L. Simpson
The
$2000 Digital Movie Studio
Check
out the types of cameras, computers and software we would get
to make a low budget movie if we were buying it today.
Which
DV Camera?
Low
budget filmmakers need to juggle what is most important when
deciding on a camera for their budget.
Optimizing
Your Digital Video Lab
Tips
for setting up your DV editing system so that everything is
fast and in real time.
Common
Techie Troubleshooting Tips
What
do you do if your laptop will not start? What if the screen
freezes up? Or the camera will not turn on? Computer slow or
not booting?
DV
Computer Buying Tips
What
things should you look for when buying a computer for digital
filmmaking?
DV
Microphones
List
of the best and cheapest current microphones and tips on using
them during digital film production.
Best
Places To Buy DV Filmmaking Equipment
Where
do we shop for what and why?
"A
hunch is creativity trying to tell you something."
–
Anonymous
Watch
some sample movies below from the online Story Engine on Storytelling
Goals, Creating Themes and Using Symbols and Metaphors. These short
films are samples from the new 20 hour step-by-step "Writing
A Great Script Fast" DVD Workshop.
Follow
along and create a great film or story idea fast! Download the Workbook
PDF fileor
DOC file to
edit. You can also use a notebook or paper and the Online
Workbook or watch it
in 20 Steps.
Sample
Movies
Below
are some sample movies from the 94 minute version above on Storytelling
Goals, Creating Themes and Using Symbols and Metaphors. These short
films are part of the new 20 hour step-by-step "Writing
A Great Script Fast" DVD Workshop:
Learn
how to include themes in your films and stories in this free sample
movie from the new step-by-step "Writing
A Great Script Fast" DVD Workshop:
Learn
how to use Metaphors and Symbols in your films, animations or stories
from the new step-by-step "Writing
A Great Script Fast" DVD Workshop:
Writing A Great Script Fast Makes Screenwriting Easy!
