Well, I'm just now starting to get into the film program at UF, but unfortunately they have a more theory-based curriculm then a practical one. I have not been taught anything about cameras or lighting, but I'm looking into getting in one of the production classes this fall. I am also registered in a TV broadcast class, which should be covering those topics.

The foundations of production course I mentioned was taken at U. of Central FL, and did cover lighting/camera operation, but not as in-depth as I would have liked it to be.

Greetings from Orlando
 

Greetings all!

I've made a few posts to the forum already but never really introduced myself. I'm originally from northern Virginia but came down to Orlando, FL to pursue an education in computer animation.

Having accomplished that and after getting familiar with a number of digital 3D and 2D apps, I arrived at my new passion of non-fiction filmmaking and am currently producing a documentary called Fading Legacy, http://www.fadinglegacy.org, with a great crew.

I see a few other people in the Orlando / Clearwater / Melbourne area. Hopefully we can all work together sometime!

These forums are an invaluable source of information for me and I appreciate each and every one of the replies I get from all of you!

"Talk to you later" : )

Hidey Ho neighbor! I'm almost always available, if you should find yourself in need.

Welcome Rob, glad to have another Floridian on the boards. I'm just above Clearwater and if I can ever help, just let me know.

Greetings Orlando
 

Hello Orlando.

I'm a local filmmaker work on a number of shorts and documentaries. I will also be working on a comedy feature in December up in the panhandle. I've recently left my 9 to 5 at Oracle corporation to devote my full attention to film.

I wanted to get to know some of my peers in the Orlando area. As time permits, I would love to work with some of you. I have a DVX-100A as well as a nice complement of sound equip, lights, editing system etc. My goals was to equip myself to be able to make DV films and docs for a very low production cost.

Drop me an email. Michael@910productions.com

Hey Mike- Welcome to the club :) You'll find a few members from Orlando here, and many more of us scattered around Fla.

Glad to have you on! I live in the area and have that same cam myself. I'll shoot you an email later, but welcome to DVi.

Thanks for the notes. Give me any suggestions you might have regarding networking opportunities etc. I've been working on my own for awhile as well as with my partner who lives in North Florida, but I want to begin to establish contacts locally.

Come to the DMAC! It's the new filmmaker hangout downtown. There's a coffee shop decorated with filmy stuff, and a digital theater upstairs that shows unique independent film. Every Sunday there's a 'Film Slam' of local filmmakers.

http://www.dmacorlando.com

Sign up to the mailing list and you will be emailed once a week or so with the goings on. Become a member and you'll get discounts, and the occasional fringe benefit of some sort or another.

Thanks for the reminder. I've been planning on getting down there and networking would be an additional plus.

Anyone from Orlando, Florida?
 

Is there anyone here from Orlando, Florida?

Hello,

I am in Orange County.. There are quite a few from Central Florida here..

Mike M.

I'm an hour away, in Palm Bay. Hi!

I'm in the downtown area...

David,
I'm on the eastside...near UCF...