New to Film making

[darkblade]

I am new to this and am trying to start making shorts. I was looking at mini dv but would like to try film as well. Going by cost super 8 would be better. I noticed that you cant do sound on super 8. How do I do dialogue soundtrack etc. Is it hard. if so is it easier to just go with mini dv. Oh what equipment will I need. Camera lens projector, editor etc is there anything else.

Many thanks to anyone who can spare a couple of minutes for me.

Lee

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[rollemfilm]

for a quick read on sync sound read here: http://members.aol.com/fmgp for more detailed info read here: The Filmmakers Hanbook a Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age by S.Ascher & E.Pincus published by Plume

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[rollemfilm]

by the way, when you finish reading The Filmmakers Handbook, read it again...

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[ulrichsd]

I agree, The Filmakers Handbook is a great reference, very nice to have.

As for soundstriping film, some people do this, but the majority record their sound seperately, have their film transfered to video and edit on a computer and add their sound there. Then output to video.

Good luck,
Scott

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