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Using External Microphones

If you read my post about External Microphones, you’ll remember that I left you with a new mic and no idea how to use it! Time to remedy that fact. Get comfortable in your computer chair, because I’m starting now. [Read more →]

External Microphones

Sooner or later, you will become unsatisfied with the quality of the audio that your in-camera microphone produces. At this point you have started to cross over into the wonderful (and terrible) land of actually sounding good. In order to actually get there, you’ll have to purchase an external microphone. Or course, those movie people never learned to keep things simple, so there are different kinds of microphones. [Read more →]

Designer Costumes

One of the best things about making a home movie is that all your costumes become designer costumes because they are one-of-a-kind creations by you. And believe me, depending on the skill level you have, some are more “one-of-a-kind” than others. But, back to the schedule, I’m going to talk you through some thoughts and concepts, which I hope will be useful. [Read more →]

Camera Accessories You Will Want to Buy

Well, now that we’ve finished the shopping list articles on camera features, I thought now would be a good time to mention a few accessories that are a good idea to buy. For those of you who (like me) can’t afford everything, I’ll be mentioning the importance of each item. That way, you can see what to buy now, and what to ask for when making a wish list. [Read more →]