Korhan20

I heard that Kodak gives discounts for independent film makers purchasing a number of rolls from them. Can anyone confirm or deny this for me? Thank you.

Thanks for the reply George. My last film was 90 minutes and i did learn a lot of things. But i think iam going to have to go through another learning process due to the fact that i have never worked with film before. TO be honest my last film sucked, it got rejected from some major festivals that i entered it into, and i was a little rushed. I am working on the screenplay for this next one and i feel it will turn out great because i will not make the same mistakes i made with the last one. But i have a feeling that i will make some costly mistakes because of my ignorance when it comes to using film. I hope to enter this film into a number of festivals, and somehow get some recognition.

Alright guys, I need a LOT of information here..... I am 19 and i already shot a feature film on video, edited on premiere. Audio was recorded using a portable Tascam DAT recorder, and i synched it to video in post production. I have a lot of experience with digital cameras and video editing, but i have NEVER worked with film before. I am reading a lot of posts and there is so much to learn it is a little overwhelming. From what i gather, 16mm is the way to go and i am looking at around $6000 to spend on film. And that is only for a couple of hours of footage. This is a problem because on my last 90 min feature i shot around 12 hours of footage. I also think there will be a problem synching the film with my DAT recorder. Also, i would like to get the film transferred to video so i can edit it. I guess these are my main concerns: -After the film is transferred to video, will it look that much different than digital video? in other words is the move to film really worth it? -I need to find some kind of book or site that gives me basics of working with film and what i need to know. I know a lot about filmmaking, but the technical aspects of film i need to learn soon. Any one out there have some good advice for me with regard to working with 16mm and if it is worth the money and hassle. thank you very much, Korhan

Alright guys, I need a LOT of information here..... I am 19 and i already shot a feature film on video, edited on premiere. Audio was recorded using a portable Tascam DAT recorder, and i synched it to video in post production. I have a lot of experience with digital cameras and video editing, but i have NEVER worked with film before. I am reading a lot of posts and there is so much to learn it is a little overwhelming. From what i gather, 16mm is the way to go and i am looking at around $6000 to spend on film. And that is only for a couple of hours of footage. This is a problem because on my last 90 min feature i shot around 12 hours of footage. I also think there will be a problem synching the film with my DAT recorder. Also, i would like to get the film transferred to video so i can edit it. I guess these are my main concerns: -After the film is transferred to video, will it look that much different than digital video? in other words is the move to film really worth it? -I need to find some kind of book or site that gives me basics of working with film and what i need to know. I know a lot about filmmaking, but the technical aspects of film i need to learn soon. Any one out there have some good advice for me with regard to working with 16mm and if it is worth the money and hassle. thank you very much, Korhan