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Ven Taylor · May 17th, 2004, 12:20 PM

Hello folks. I'm very new to filming (don't even want to call it that yet). I've recently started trying to create videos for our church.

My first attempt is here:
http://www.gracejubilee.net/mothersday.wmv
Just a quickie impromptu video - filmed with a JVC DV300 in 2 hrs & cut with Premiere Pro in 1 hr.

I was hoping someone could give me advice on getting started in making short films & whatnot.

I need info on how to start.. does it start with a script or a storyboard or just scratching down ideas on paper?

What about arrangement - are there any golden rules for filming? I see from posts here that keeping the pace is important.

I'm not looking to become a world renound director, I just want to create short movies that will keep someone entertained long enough to tell them something.

Norm Couture · May 17th, 2004, 12:39 PM

I wouldn't know where to start, Ven!

But here's a website where you can read a lot about video or filmmaking:

http://www.jamesarnett.com/sections.html

From there, you'll have a ton of questions someone can answer over here.
Welcome aboard!

Norm Couture · May 17th, 2004, 12:44 PM

... and here's some more from the UK:

http://www.fvi.org.uk/training/don/masterclass0.htm

Good reading!

May 17th, 2004, 12:20 PM	#1
Ven Taylor Tourist Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1	New to DV... New to just plain V ; )~ Hello folks. I'm very new to filming (don't even want to call it that yet). I've recently started trying to create videos for our church. My first attempt is here: http://www.gracejubilee.net/mothersday.wmv Just a quickie impromptu video - filmed with a JVC DV300 in 2 hrs & cut with Premiere Pro in 1 hr. I was hoping someone could give me advice on getting started in making short films & whatnot. I need info on how to start.. does it start with a script or a storyboard or just scratching down ideas on paper? What about arrangement - are there any golden rules for filming? I see from posts here that keeping the pace is important. I'm not looking to become a world renound director, I just want to create short movies that will keep someone entertained long enough to tell them something. __________________ † in His grip John10:27

May 17th, 2004, 12:39 PM	#2
Norm Couture Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Quebec, QC, Canada Posts: 123	I wouldn't know where to start, Ven! But here's a website where you can read a lot about video or filmmaking: http://www.jamesarnett.com/sections.html From there, you'll have a ton of questions someone can answer over here. Welcome aboard! __________________ Norm :)

May 17th, 2004, 12:44 PM	#3
Norm Couture Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Quebec, QC, Canada Posts: 123	... and here's some more from the UK: http://www.fvi.org.uk/training/don/masterclass0.htm Good reading! __________________ Norm :)