Jody

Thanks for all the responses it is really helpful, it?s great to be able to ask for help and get so many responses. I have never joined a forum before it?s great that someone just wants to help new guys in the industry. Thanks again for the great advice

Thanks for the info I really appreciate it. Help alot Thanks for the great info, This helps me out alot..

Rob, How much RAM? Is FCP the best for Mac? I have read great and bad things about the XL-2, but more good then bad. I am thinking about the XL-2 but still not sure. Thanks for the help Shoud i be in another forum, I dont even know what a DoP is. Thanks

Would would you get a Mac or PC?, what editing system would you get? Thanks

Stephen, I think I have a couple good scripts, I just need advice from some one that has professional experience, so I don?t regret getting the wrong stuff and sales guys will tell me anything to get a sale. The first big thing would be do I get a Mac or PC? The second thing, what Camera should I get for around 10k that would work the best for the system I decide to go with. I really appreciate the replies Thanks Again

Thanks for the reply Stuart, I have a budget for all the other stuff also, I just need help with what would be the best hardware to get? Any ideas would be great Thanks Again

Basically I am new to the whole film industry; I have done some research on the internet but have not been able to answer any of my questions. What I need help with is what I should buy to get started for making short films. I have a budget of around 25K for camera / hardware / software /? So my questions would be what is better and what should I buy? PC or Mac Software Final Cut? Or what would I use for PC software if that?s better Add on software? Camera ? I have been looking at the Canon XL Tripod And what ever else you think I would need? Thank for any help.