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Welcome to shop class. This is the part of the site where we will go over some of the basic tech stuff involved in indie film productions. We'll cover cameras, lights, audio, grip, and logistics. We'll also throw a few low budget tips when we can.

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Jimmy Drain

Does anyone have a JVC mini dv camera for film transfer? Paying job. 2 Replies

Hello guys, I shot short film not long ago that has had some major probs. We shot it on a High Def JVC mini dv cam. I am looking for someone out there in the casa world who has a mini dvd jvc camera.…

Started by Jimmy Drain. Last reply by Jimmy Drain Dec 2.

Jim Brennan

Apple Boxes...and maybe some other DIY projects down the line. 1 Reply

I'm a do-it-yourself kind of guy. Part of that is necessity (gear can be ridiculously expensive), but part of it is that I enjoy that process. I've built dollies, car mounts, shoulder rigs, boompoles…

Started by Jim Brennan. Last reply by Jim Brennan Nov 27.

Jesse & Ana Cordova

Home Made Steady CAM ideas? 11 Replies

Any suggestions on making a home made Steady Cam for a Cannon XL1 , I don't need anything Nice just something that will help while I walking around DIA filming Kids playing on moving walk ways. I wan…

Started by Jesse & Ana Cordova. Last reply by Thomas Lofstrom Oct 27.

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Haylar Garcia Comment by Haylar Garcia on August 16, 2009 at 3:58pm
ZEE!!!!!!

The best rate for E&O insurance is to MAKE THE DISTRIBUTOR PAY FOR IT AS PART
OF THE DEAL.

Do not pay E&O for them to distribute, make it part of their recoupable cost, or they will stick it to you !!!
Zee Comment by Zee on January 19, 2009 at 7:06am
Does anyone know who has the best rates for E&O insurance?
Zee Comment by Zee on December 12, 2008 at 4:36pm
it's mac/win
MaryLee Herrmann Comment by MaryLee Herrmann on December 12, 2008 at 4:23pm
I don't think it can be used on my Apple (Intel) :-( but I could be wrong.
Jim Brennan Comment by Jim Brennan on December 12, 2008 at 3:09pm
Dang Zee. That's very gracious of you. I use Gorilla as well, so i have no use for it. But I hope someone takes advantage of your generosity.
Zee Comment by Zee on December 12, 2008 at 7:54am
Hey, guys, I just won a copy of Movie Magic Scheduling 7-6 as a door prize. I won't use it because I use Gorilla Pro. Any one want to give me $50 for it? It's not sealed but it's never been installed and has the serial number on the disk.
Jim Brennan Comment by Jim Brennan on December 3, 2008 at 6:11pm
Actually, I didn't see it coming. But I can be kinda slow...

Anyway, I doubt I have time to work on an entire project with you, but when you have something specific in mind, shoot me an e-mail. I may be able to be involved in some way. And if I can't help you, there may be some others who can.
Trent Gillaspie Comment by Trent Gillaspie on December 3, 2008 at 4:50pm
Jim, it seems like you have a camera. Are you in need of a partner?

Don't say you didn't see it coming :).
Jim Brennan Comment by Jim Brennan on December 3, 2008 at 4:46pm
Why not partner with someone that has a camera? Not only will it give the chance to see how that camera works, but you can make a movie or two in the meantime.

I shoot with a DVX all the time, and there are still days when I look at footage and say Wow!
Trent Gillaspie Comment by Trent Gillaspie on December 3, 2008 at 4:40pm
Thanks for all the information. I'm going to look into the DIVX, but you've got a lot of great points about WHY as well. I guess I'm figuring since I have so many film ideas and really want to get things going, getting a camera will toss me into the mix faster, and force me to do it. Maybe I'll stick with my Handicam for a while though. :-/
 

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