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
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
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
Hey, folks! Here’s another update on iSundae II. We’re still working, and working, and working… Read More
When I look at some features on my camera, I shudder. Things that just look cheesy when used, and don’t even do a good job. Even though I know better than to use them, I run into people who are just starting out with filmmaking who think that these effects are amazing and use them liberally. I’d like to warn anybody who might be thinking about using them, so here is my list of camcorder features that you should not use. Read More