Q. I'm about to enter my senior year of High School and I'd like to film the senior year of my friends and I from the last weeks of summer of 2013 till the day before we all leave for our respective universities. I've had this idea for quite some time but im not quite sure how to go about it like should i film in school? or could i even film in school? What aspects should i capture? If one of us mistakenly or purposely does something illegal could we get in trouble if it is on film?
I plan to show the film probably for our five year class reunion
Also, which would be the ideal camera for filming and what editing programs should I use. Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
I plan to show the film probably for our five year class reunion
Also, which would be the ideal camera for filming and what editing programs should I use. Any and all input is greatly appreciated!
A. If you really want to know how its done then just go out their and do it. That is really the best way to learn.
1:
It might cost you some money but if you go to Radio Shak (or shop around on the net) you could see about getting some sort of little camera that you can conceal like in your hat or something. I would suggest using two cameras at all times film your documentary, one that is concealed and one is a small handheld.
2:
When filming just be casual and relaxed don't act nervious or suspicous because this will draw unwanted attention to yourself. Just act normal, you are not really doing anything wrong anyway.
3:
The first thing you should think about is that you don't need to make a spectacle of the fact that you are making a documentary, the less people who know the less oppisition you will have from anyone.
4:
You don't even have to tell people right away (around or after graduation) because it will be more of a surprise to everyone when you show it for reunion.
5:
Your filming should focus on all of the fun things including your friends and teachers who are close to you. Don't forget to included yourself if you also want to be in your documentary, maybe have someone else take turns filming for you.
6:
Try and make people feel special and capture the special moments even for the social outcasts, just generailly try and make people feel good about themselves.
7:
Stay away from contraversial issues. don't film anything that would hurt anyone because this will just turn something good into something bad.
8:
You should film all the major events like dances, homecoming etc etc.
9:
When filming try and be within a reasonable range so that you get really good sound and picture quality.
10:
Be really mindful of the fact if you are moving around a lot, up and down etc. etc. then the video is going to be very shaky and no one likes watching shaky, bouncy, bad quality video.
Try and use a tripod whenever possible probably at like events.
11:
whatever footage you get you should upload it to your computer daily that way in case someone does attempt to keep you from filming a documentary you will still have some footage. YOU SHOULD SAVE AND UPLOAD THE FOOTAGE YOU GET ON A DAILY BASIS.
INDIEGOGO .COM is a very popular crowdfunding website among independent /short film producers, this might prove to be an invaluable resource to you as well.
It would probably help for you to read this list of books
1: The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers
by Thomas A. Crowell (Paperback)
2: All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger
by Lloyd Kaufman (Paperback)
Any of the books by Lloyd Kaufman, he is somewhat of an authority on independent filmmaking.
3: Motion Picture and Video Lighting
by Blain Brown (Paperback)
4: The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition
by Gustavo Mercado (Paperback)
5: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age
by Edward Pincus (Paperback)
1:
It might cost you some money but if you go to Radio Shak (or shop around on the net) you could see about getting some sort of little camera that you can conceal like in your hat or something. I would suggest using two cameras at all times film your documentary, one that is concealed and one is a small handheld.
2:
When filming just be casual and relaxed don't act nervious or suspicous because this will draw unwanted attention to yourself. Just act normal, you are not really doing anything wrong anyway.
3:
The first thing you should think about is that you don't need to make a spectacle of the fact that you are making a documentary, the less people who know the less oppisition you will have from anyone.
4:
You don't even have to tell people right away (around or after graduation) because it will be more of a surprise to everyone when you show it for reunion.
5:
Your filming should focus on all of the fun things including your friends and teachers who are close to you. Don't forget to included yourself if you also want to be in your documentary, maybe have someone else take turns filming for you.
6:
Try and make people feel special and capture the special moments even for the social outcasts, just generailly try and make people feel good about themselves.
7:
Stay away from contraversial issues. don't film anything that would hurt anyone because this will just turn something good into something bad.
8:
You should film all the major events like dances, homecoming etc etc.
9:
When filming try and be within a reasonable range so that you get really good sound and picture quality.
10:
Be really mindful of the fact if you are moving around a lot, up and down etc. etc. then the video is going to be very shaky and no one likes watching shaky, bouncy, bad quality video.
Try and use a tripod whenever possible probably at like events.
11:
whatever footage you get you should upload it to your computer daily that way in case someone does attempt to keep you from filming a documentary you will still have some footage. YOU SHOULD SAVE AND UPLOAD THE FOOTAGE YOU GET ON A DAILY BASIS.
INDIEGOGO .COM is a very popular crowdfunding website among independent /short film producers, this might prove to be an invaluable resource to you as well.
It would probably help for you to read this list of books
1: The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers: A Legal Toolkit for Independent Producers
by Thomas A. Crowell (Paperback)
2: All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger
by Lloyd Kaufman (Paperback)
Any of the books by Lloyd Kaufman, he is somewhat of an authority on independent filmmaking.
3: Motion Picture and Video Lighting
by Blain Brown (Paperback)
4: The Filmmaker's Eye: Learning (and Breaking) the Rules of Cinematic Composition
by Gustavo Mercado (Paperback)
5: The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age
by Edward Pincus (Paperback)
What Would be a Suitable Camera for Me?
Q. What are some really good cameras? I am an aspiring photographer, but I have your run-in-the-mill crappy camera. Next summer, I will be taking a school trip to Dublin, London, and Paris. I want a great quality camera for my trip but don't know where to look.
This is my ideal camera:
http://www.thephoblographer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chris-Gampat-The-Phoblographer-Nikon-D5200-S1-and-J3-first-impressions-CES-2013-1-of-17ISO-16001-180-sec-at-f-4.0.jpg
Is that a good camera? Or do you think I should get a different one?
This is my ideal camera:
http://www.thephoblographer.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Chris-Gampat-The-Phoblographer-Nikon-D5200-S1-and-J3-first-impressions-CES-2013-1-of-17ISO-16001-180-sec-at-f-4.0.jpg
Is that a good camera? Or do you think I should get a different one?
A. Yes, a Nikon DSLR is an excellent camera. Your picture doesn't say which model the camera is, but all Nikon DSLR's are excellent. But then so are Canon's, Sony's, Pentax and Olympus. Look over the Nikon line and decide which meets your budget.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Digital-SLR-Cameras/index.page
If you can afford the D7000, wait a few months, the newer D7100 probably will be announced and you might get a price break.
http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Digital-SLR-Cameras/index.page
If you can afford the D7000, wait a few months, the newer D7100 probably will be announced and you might get a price break.
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