Joe Sloan

Ya, I expect a week or so, just to shoot a 5 minute scene. I will not be happy with a scene until I have the look I want. Considering Im a new movie maker, and need alot of practice, that could take awhile! Thankfully, I listen to downloaded movie scores quite a bit. I always find myself picturing the 'scene' in my head while listening to the scores. I like alot of Zimmer's stuff, along with Steve Jablonsky, etc

wow, I've learned so much just in the few replies you guys have made. So should I shoot/edit the movie first, then add music? Im thinking instead of a trailer - or a short, I should just shoot one 5 minute scene. I think I am going to try and take advantage of natural sun lighting, and shoot my scenes during the afternoon on a summer day. I love the way the shadows look when its 4 or 5 PM in Summer. Plus the scene I want to shoot will not require any props, etc. Just a desert scene/dialogue between two people. I guess I need to go out and practice taking 'cool looking' shots and practice on my computer with edting, etc etc

Hello. This is my first post here, but I've already learned quite a bit just from browsing/searching these forums, and will continue to do so. Anyways, Ive wanted to create a low budget film most of my life. I think (correct me if Im wrong) that it is much simpler to do now that HD video cameras are available? I have quite a bit of experience with computers, as my full time job is a Graphic Designer / Web Designer, but I have only created a few short movies in Adobe Premiere. Im confident if I shoot decent scenes, I can play with the video in editing software to give it a professional, blockbuster type look with the film. I just need to learn how to effectively use software (practice!) and learn how to compose good theme music digitally. The FIRST thing I want to do is create a cool theatrical trailer thats 4-5 minutes long, then a script. I absolutely know nobody in the film industry. Also, obviously Im not trying to make money with this film. I just want to be able to put my heart and soul into creating a film, with the right music, etc. and then watch it over and over again for the rest of my life, haha. If I could just put the scenes/music that I can imagine in my mind on film, I think Ill be alright. So, here are some questions: - With all the Computer Editing potential available, can I give this movie a high-end look (the 'grainy' look in the film, shading, colors, etc) with a low budget HD camera? Or is selecting the right Digital HD Camera still a huge deal when making a movie? - The right theme Music in this film is going to be HUGE! Am I better off trying to compose the music digitally on my own? Or are there other options that are low budget? - Will Adobe Premiere CS3 suffice? Or am I going to need something better? I think thats it for now (the main questions). Any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks