Filmmaking equipment.

Is it possible for an indie film maker to bring in a livable income just off film making, or do they need day jobs?
by randylikesyourbutt on October 28th, 2011 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

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What was that thing that Rusty used in the beginning of Ocean's 13 in the vault that looked like some kind of portable xray scanner thing?
by Anonymous on December 14th, 2010 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

I dont have money for sound equipment, what can I buy in local stores or use to record sound on a film I want to do ?
by Gaby D. on December 5th, 2010 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

I am looking to gain experience as a 2nd ac. What would you say are the top five tools I would need to start putting in my ditty bag?
by stevenjulien on March 11th, 2010 | no answers | in Filmmaking equipment

can not see photos on memory card
by sammied1234 on January 22nd, 2010 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

Has anyone tried pushing 16mm Kodak Plus-X to 500 ISO? What were the results like?
by Ambrose the Colossal Praying Mantis on October 26th, 2009 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

I am shooting an independent post-apoctalyptic zombie film. I wanted to know if anyone could give me some advice about special effects when someone gets shot or any other useful tip.
by ORNA VERUM on October 20th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

I'm fast becoming a "fan" of slow-motion movies, like the one embedded/linked, which shows bullets hitting various objects, shot with a camera that films at a speed of one million frames/second. Isn't it amazing how a high-speed camera can do that?
by Anonymous on October 14th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

Can u please tell me what kind of sailboat was used in the movie DEAD CALM
by DOUGLAS on April 12th, 2009 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

I need a portable light for a short film I'm shooting soon. Should I spend time raising the $300 I would need for the light or spend time building a light that might not work as good, but would be much cheaper?
by Squirrel Face on April 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

When movies that are made nowadays take place in the past, what do they do about acquiring the cars of that time period? Do they take them out of junkyards and repair and refurbish them back to looking like new?
by Tondoteottotote on November 4th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

I'm building a jib arm this weekend for 1 or 2 quick shots that I want in a short film. It should take us roughly 8 hours to build. Do you think I'm going a bit overboard here?
by Squirrel Face on October 29th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

What is the significance of the black and white striped 'marker' that people making movies clap when starting a scene? And what do the numbers on it mean? They seem very random, especially on the digital kind.
by ChandaDiane - est. 1975 on February 25th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

If you were going to make a documentary or just edit a video for public television what programs, equipment ,would you use, and what would be your sequence of process that you would follow .
by owner of the bag on December 2nd, 2007 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

How old is Hugh Grant?
by biffstek on July 2nd, 2007 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

What would be my best option for a cheap boom mike to be used in a fairly low-quality production?
by humblemastermind on June 30th, 2007 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

What is the purpose of a film clip
by carol on May 8th, 2007 | 4 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

What is a good video camera to be used for home movie productions/school projects that isn't too expensive?
by Anonymous on April 13th, 2007 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

In movies shots where there is a mirrior, how can the cameras not get in the shot?, i tried to explain, but none can be sussed
by Neaphara on March 24th, 2007 | 4 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

What does a steady cam look like?
by Jon the human on March 20th, 2007 | 3 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

Can someone tell me witch programs are possible to dounload free,to make your own movie's
by ArielDepp on February 22nd, 2007 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

Where can i find a free video editing software,(preferably adobe.)?
by poooooooo on January 23rd, 2007 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

What kind of movie editor do you use?
by tymojom on November 27th, 2006 | 4 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

What equipment and software would I need to make and edit videos?
by Carmella on October 26th, 2006 | 5 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

Why do Canadian movies look and sound so cheap compared to American films?
by Doomraider on October 14th, 2005 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment

If someone can sell a movie prop on an online auction for hundreds of dollars, why don't filmmakers sell EVERYTHING used in the movie?
by Fun2WinPrizes on July 9th, 2005 | 4 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

What are the benefits of using either 35mm or 70mm film?
by aaditya chowdary on November 15th, 2004 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

Why are some film scenes shot against a blue background?
by V S on November 8th, 2004 | 2 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

I am making an indie action film. Where can I get props such as guns, pyrotechnic devices, and realistic looking blood to flow from wounds?
by tOnY mOnTaNa on August 16th, 2004 | 3 answers | in Filmmaking equipment

What is a colour scheme?
by aaditya chowdary on April 10th, 2004 | one answer | in Filmmaking equipment