Newbie :-)

[Andrei]

Just wanted to say hello to all on this BBS.

I've only just found this site, registered, etc. and am looking forward to reading and posting here.

I guess (I might be wrong) that like most people on here I am very new to film-making but I've always had the desire to make films... "one day". Well enough of just sitting and dreaming! The "one day" starts now!

I have no clue where to start I am thinking of buying that Rodriguez's book (Rebel without a crew...). Do you have any other tips / suggestions? Or may be even live projects (and need some help)?

Many thanks!

Andrei

PS. Very quiet on this BBS, isn't it? Will be interesting to see if I get many replies

[Matt J Heaton]

Heres a reply.

I check this place once in a while being a newbie myself.

Not much happens in here, I guess if everyone is a newbie we don't have much info to share.

[Andrei]

Shame but thanks anyway

[Steve Saylor]

Over the past two years, I shot a DV movie, and recently completed some "How-To" videos for Mini-DV Camcorders and NLE Editing. Take a look at www.dvmoviemaking.com when you get a minute. Also have some articles running on Cyber Film School detailing "the making of", which you can access at this URL --http://206.186.223.112/articles/saylor_01.htm Good luck to you! S.S.

[Andrei]

Cheers, Steve!

I had a quick look through - sounds like really useful stuff. I'll print it off when I am back in the office on Monday and have a more thorough read.

Do you mind if I contact you afterwards with questions?

Ta,

Andrei

[Xtlo]

Wow! I can't believe I overlooked this board!! I totally want to be a low budget film maker...Y'know make campy films? I know they would NEVER get any $$ in the market today but in the end if you can laugh your ass off while filming your friends and wtching it with them it is all the worth!

I made a film called,"Attack of the Killer potatos." for my friend...she got an A on the project!

[kinoflo]

Heya guys,
I have recently joined up on this forum milarky and, having read your messages, realise that there is no point in having a truly begginer forum if there is no-one to answer your questions. I would, therefore, like to offer my services in this respect and, whilst I don't know it all, I have crewed and shot several high end 16mm shorts and worked as a Best boy for Freddie Francis ( the guy who shot Dune, Elephant man, Straight story etc) I drop will drop into this forum when I can and answer any questions that I can.
Hope that this is a help.

Kinoflo

[kinoflo]

No probs Andrei,
If I have something coming up then I shall let you know.

[Andrei]

Thanks, kinoflo!

It would be great to get some expert advice!

Do you (or anyone else from this BBS) have any active projects happening at the moment in the SW London area? Please let me know. I would like to come along to learn either by helping or just quiet observation

On stand-by,

Andrei

[jacqui fury]

I am in exactly the same boat.I am very eager to correspond on the same thig with anybody that will!!I live in London and would love to get a job in the film industry-doing absolutely anything at this point.Any ideas where I can start????
Waiting in anticipation......

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