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  • 20-09-2006 6:09pm
    #1
    judas101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭


    hi.

    i'm interesting in getting into filming short films and have some cool ideas.

    just wondering, what kind of gear do i need to get a decent looking shot?

    i'm not filming a blockbuster here, just somthing decent to get me started that wont break the bank.

    any help?


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  • #2
    monkeyfudge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,216 ✭✭✭✭monkeyfudge


    Perhaps start out with a basic Mini DV camera... should be able to get one for about €500 or so. You can upgrade to a prosumer level of Mini DV later on if really start to get into the whole thing.

    Other than that you'd need a tripod and I'd recomend getting an entry level mac with iMovie which is a great editing package to start out with. If you already have a decent enough PC then get a firewire card for it and pick up an editing package like Pinnacle which is easy to use when you're starting out.

    Also check out http://www.fastforwardireland.com/ They have regular 24 hour short film festivals that you can take part in that are a lot of fun a good way to let people see your work and meet other film makers.


  • #3
    judas101
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭judas101


    excellenté


  • #4
    craze7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 370 ✭✭craze7


    any camera is good enough if u know how to use it, my mate bought a camera for 2,000 and its been lyin there for over a year...

    get a lend of ur girl friends camera or something, keep ur 500 quid for some clothes, props or make up..

    Dont just rush out and blow ur money cause who knows u might hate it.....


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