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About Troy Smith
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I can answer questions on professional or amateur filmmaking and questions on Final Cut Pro, video cameras, lighting, sound recording, scriptwriting, storytelling, directing, producing, editing, multi-camera productions, shooting sports, picture to video, using DTE hard drives, using video cameras and editing in a very creative way and some 16mm filmmaking. I can't answer too many questions on 35mm filmmaking.
Experience
I have been a professional filmmaker since 1995 and a film teacher since 2000. I am publishing a textbook for beginning filmmakers called "the New Filmmaker's Adventure". I have experience in the area of low-budget feature filmmaking, Iam the co-owner of the production company called Imminent Entertainment LLC, I have worked on hundreds of videos, TV shows, multi-camera events and low budget, professional productions, corporate and consumer videos, Final Cut Pro, scriptwriting, directing, videography and cinematography, sound, lighting, editing, and producing.
Organizations Independent Feature Project - Chicago
Education/Credentials Western Michigan University '95 BS in film production Magna cum Laude
Maine Media Workshops '02-07
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You are here: Experts > Movies > Film Making > Making Films & Videos > best camera for short film making
Expert: Troy Smith
Date: 8/7/2008
Subject: best camera for short film making
Question
dear smith,
i m a short film maker from india. i want to know which mini dv, camcorder or any other camera can give me next to 35mm or 16 mm quality.i m a beginner so price is also a concern. ill be glad if u can help.
thank you
regards allyson patel
Answer
Hi Allyson,
I have answered this question in detail before, so for more specifics, look up some of the older camera questions. Basically High Definition (HD) cameras are what you need. 3-chip cameras will have much better quality than 1-chip but they cost more. There are different types of HD, and I am not sure what format India uses... I'm sorry. But the Panasonic DVX200 is very good.
As I always say, it's less about the camera and much more about your movie content. The better the camera, the better the image, of course, but if you have a good story or documentary idea - that's terrific. On the other hand, a good camera never saved a bad movie or a bad idea;)
Hope this helps... check out other answers about camera questions for more specific details.
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