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Digital Filmmaking Equipment

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 file or 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: