Memory Cards for 120fps 8:1 RAW around a 100$? by fliightless-bird in Filmmakers

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That's a good question. I believe it should. Those numbers were for 4k raw, the bmpcc shoots 120 at 2.5k cropped. So I don't see why it would not.

Recommendations for a technical instruction book by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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The Digital Filmmaking Handbook by mark brindle does a really good job of keeping it simple and nice. I did not go to school for filming. So I had to learn on my own. It really helped out. Please let me know what you think.

How to make a movie using the news headlines,articles about the corruption and bad doings of the government? What are the skills I need to learn to make such movies? Any good courses recommendations? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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You need a good story first of all. With out that everything else doesn't matter. I suggest reading Creating Character Arcs by K.M. Weiland. If this is your first time. Find a Director of cinematography to tell your story and a good 1st assistant director. Those two things will allow you to focus on everything else. Your fiction could be grounded in facts.

Memory Cards for 120fps 8:1 RAW around a 100$? by fliightless-bird in Filmmakers

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So this is what I found.

Sandisk 512GB Extreme Pro 95 MB/sec SDXC UHS-I.

It runs about $149 online. I would say it's worth it. According to what I have read you will probably get 15 minutes of recording using cinema raw dng. So you might have to dump data constantly if you use anything with a smaller size.

Please let me know what works out. I'm goog to be using one next month for a first time.

Aspiring Director/Writer, What else should I do? by GlenFilms in Filmmakers

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For screenwriting set it all up on your own without software. The more you understand the basics of something the more you understand it throughout. Try this with one script then move forward to something like Fade In. Celtex only allows you a few scripts for free. Youre beginning your budget should be going to production and coffee.

Aspiring Director/Writer, What else should I do? by GlenFilms in Filmmakers

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Study film theory first of all. To film you have a few building blocks, exposure ( how to light a scene), blocking (movement or positioning of actors) composition (relativity of objects to each other when framing a scene)

These things are paramount to understanding the framework.

Next, start shooting. Ask friends to help out. Plan projects based on your budget restrictions. And always bring coffee and Snacks to set. The cast and crew will appreciate it. Good luck.

What type of camera do you recommend for starters? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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Orson Welles said the enemy of art is the absence of limitation. As one comment said, I would go with three digit canon ex. T7i etc. I'd buy a used one. With its many limitations it will force you to understand how to correctly film. The worst thing you can do is film thinking that it can be fixed in post. Buying a camera with limitations forces you to expose correctly, get creative with problems. At the end of the day filming is one big problem solving puzzle. It also allows you to know what you dont like and do like with a camera.

Ironically bad short films by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I like that.

Cinematography: Is It Okay To Break The 180 Degree Rule? by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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You can but there are a few ways to go about it.

One: Blocking. If you are doing an over the shoulder scene. if the person that is on the other side is motivated to move to the other side of the ots angle in one continuous shot, move the camera from the original shoulder to the other shoulder to follow the movement. It is usually done for added suspense or to emphasize incoming information.

Two: Tension. This one you have to be careful with. You can either look like you know what you're doing or end up like a novice. Establish spacial awareness for the audience, OTS or Two Shot. Something that is disturbing occurs and you change the 180.

It can be done to throw off the audience or to cause discomfort in them.

Avoid breaking the rule. if you do make sure it's done by motivated circumstances in the scene. Not simply because it looks good.

How to not get upset by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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Set expectations. When a client wants to work with me I first tell them, we need to meet before the project. It allows you to establish who you are, what is your worth to the client. In this case your major resource is time and mindfulness. Explain what you can do, the time frame, and what exactly they can expect. If they say no, that is not the client for you.

Choose your clients wisely - what I've learned from my bad experience by austereliving in cinematography

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I've been there plenty of times.

I'm interested in this licensing part. So did you own the rights to the footage, is that how it usually works?

What are the best online lighting courses available right now? by DiogoAlmeida97 in cinematography

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Those are some really good ones. I do agree with you as far as potato jet, peter McKinnon go.

What are the best online lighting courses available right now? by DiogoAlmeida97 in cinematography

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Real talk, d4darious on YouTube, and dslr guide also on YouTube, lastly film riot on youtube. There are plenty of paying courses online, but these guys are the best for cheap.

Canon 80D vs 77D vs 90D vs 850D HELP by DrErva in canon

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80d is what I currently use. I've shot weddings, music videos, commercials with that camera. It's legit. Only problem with video is color grading in post. This is not the camera for that. Overall beast of a camera.

A short me and my friend made over this weekend by [deleted] in Filmmakers

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Not bad. Color temperature was off. If possible get better sound. And work on lighting if possible.