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flyingserpent

#1 July 02, 2008, 12:52:51 am

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Okay so I'm in the process of writing a movie. It's a horror/action movie. But what I'm really asking is:

in horror movies the ambience can be given just by rustling leaves, well without rustling leaves an inch away from the camera a lot of horror movies still are able to do this. So what im asking is does anyone know a camera that:

you can edit seperate clips on the computer
has a light on it
has super sensitive/highly sensitive microphones
AROUND 200

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pburn

#2 July 02, 2008, 02:16:12 am

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uh

You're going in a TOTALLY WRONG direction man, seriously man I don't think you should be getting ambitious atm before practicing on a bunch of shitty shorts like I did. Tbh I don't think you know what you're doing.

1. 99% of modern day handheld camcorders record footage that can be edited on a computer.
2. No. No. No. You do not light a scene with a cheap onboard camcorder light. If you need to be cheap buy sealed beam halogens or workshop lights.
3. No cheap camcorder will have a good microphone. I recommend the rode videomic which has the best quality at the cheapest price possible, they're around $150.
4. You're not going to make a good movie with a $200 camera. Go out and try to rent/borrow one.

Last Edit: July 02, 2008, 02:17:58 am by Psyburn

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Damug

#3 July 02, 2008, 04:17:07 am

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Psyburn pretty much nailed everything you need for filming. Basically just try and rent the best possible camera you can buy/rent/afford. Try and get the camera in 24 fps by all means possible and if possible try and find one that shoots in widescreen. The main thing is just the camera as crappy editing as displeasurable as it is can be overlooked more than crappy video.

Also as Psyburn said it would be more benefical if you practiced on shorts or "home" videos before you start trying for a great project. Although I will encourage you to try your best and make a great film, but don't be discouraged if your film is viewed and is criticized harshly.

Last Edit: July 02, 2008, 04:18:45 am by Damug

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flyingserpent

#4 July 03, 2008, 12:32:35 am

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thanks psyburn greatly appreciate it

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