Bellizzi

yeah I have a tripod, and I have a firewire w/ the connector. The editing software I have is Magix movie pro, better than windows movie maker

wow thanks for such great feed back, I bought a somewhat expensive camcorder in my view, a optura 50. From money I had saved up from working etc. But the advice is really great I really appreciate this help and I will be making a movie soon after. Plus right now Im really happy I dont need to spend any more money :D, my dad gave me a couple of old videolights(1000 watts each) which I can white balance etc. Although theyre broken and I have to rewire the electrical wires...GOOGLE time! lol. I hope I can start soon because this is all very exciting thanks!

Im 16, Ive been doing photography for 2 years and now I really want to start making movies but where can you learn. Obviously a book of somesort but are there any classes where you dont have to be in college or over 18? Because where Im from our school doesnt offer anything that is fun. lol.(photography/film making etc.) But if anyone has any helpfull advice I would very much appreciate it. The library didnt have any books on cinematography or video. So Im pretty much not sure where to go from here. Im in California in the bay area anyone know any where in the bay for learning? THANK YOU!!!!