aargh (8th May 2007 18:43)

Well, coming from the world of film also (8mm, 16mm) the camera set up really opens your world up to a different world of "video." Although this was the poor mans mini35, it still did the job. Just wish I spent more time understanding the set up better. Realize with a set up like this, light is HUGE factor, as itshould with any poject, film or video. Plus, 'm old fashioned and I much rather get as much done "in-camera" then using my time in post to try and get the same effect. Because I'm internet stupid I don't know how to insert a picture inside the post, so I'll add it to the films site here on fxhome. But I won't lie, I did use the ideas from a group of guys that made a film called MARLA. Some of you may know of this film and if you go to thier site, they have a full tutorial on how to make it. http://www.marlathemovie.com/ I just did my owm mods to make it easier to use. Like, make it mountable on an old tripod, I also make a cradling system out of wood so it could me placed where ever and be stable, plus I put an old LCD monitor on the back. The only good thing about that monitor was it was able to mirror or flip the image right there, so you can frame the shot without get lost or confused. Honestly, I had a lot of fun making the thing. But my next project will be with a better system, much like the one tuck2001 used or made for HOBBY. Only, I'll use HD. Anyway, I'd get creative, and my motto is: "The only true way to learn is to truely make mistakes!" If you have any other quesions or comments, keep'em comming.

petet2 (7th May 2007 23:46)

How did your camera set up work? I would love the ability to use a proper lens with marked focusing distances again. Apart form the ease of editing and special effects I do miss using super 8...

aargh (7th May 2007 22:25)

Hey, thanks. I'm really considering remaking this film and incorporating some different ideas. It's strange that you mentioned Philip K. Dick. I would have never thought this to be anything like his work, even though I'm a huge fan of his books. Guess he has inpired me in ways I would never think. The reason I might re-make the film is because I have taken everyones comments to heart and I think it could really improve this beast. Plus, I have a friend in LA who is in the business of film and he had a lot of good ideas for the film. Several things that I will improve is overall better production quality. I personally have picked this film apart in ways you have no idea and I have come to the conclution that this story has so many different directions it can take. Besides, whats the worst that can happen? I waste time writing a script that I won't make? Plus, if I want to start a series/serial, It's needs to start off with a bang. Now...who has money Just Kidding. And I'm off on another crusade! AARGH!