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hey everyone at macforums. i'm an experienced writer (cartoons/comics, short stories, graphic novels, poetry) who wants to try his hand at film. i need help with basic questions about hardware and techniques. i have a talent for writing and a good eye for composition. i'm trying to put together a full length film shot in avchd (sonyy hdr-ux7) with a few special effects (nothing fancy) and multiple track audio. tight budget. 2 questions:
minimum suggested hardware/software? the film is going to be approx. 2 hours long with multiple audio tracks (voice input from mic's, soundtrack). what mac's will handle these requirements? does imovie offer enough options for someone who is serious about developing their skills, or is it mainly for the 'casual' user?
second question. how does a guy know what hardware (mic's, etc...) is good enough for the quality he wants? is everything out there good enough for the basic filmmaker these days, or is there still a 'casual hobbyist' market that isn't quite enough for someone serious? the biggest questions are what lighting am i going to need to get a good shot shooting characters at 5-10 feet on a lit street at night? what basic 'tie-clip' mic's are out there that might be suggested for a newbie?
trying to come up with a simple, professional looking film. any help is appreciated. thanks.
minimum suggested hardware/software? the film is going to be approx. 2 hours long with multiple audio tracks (voice input from mic's, soundtrack). what mac's will handle these requirements? does imovie offer enough options for someone who is serious about developing their skills, or is it mainly for the 'casual' user?
second question. how does a guy know what hardware (mic's, etc...) is good enough for the quality he wants? is everything out there good enough for the basic filmmaker these days, or is there still a 'casual hobbyist' market that isn't quite enough for someone serious? the biggest questions are what lighting am i going to need to get a good shot shooting characters at 5-10 feet on a lit street at night? what basic 'tie-clip' mic's are out there that might be suggested for a newbie?
trying to come up with a simple, professional looking film. any help is appreciated. thanks.