How to Shoot the World...An intro to TV Production

Another Audio Podcast about myself

2008-06-18T07:30:00.001-07:00

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TV Production, my hobby, my life, and my future...

2008-06-17T09:31:00.000-07:00

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Audio Podcast, Emergency

2008-06-17T09:24:00.000-07:00

Industry Quotes

2008-06-11T07:44:00.000-07:00

Here is a list of famous quotes I have compiled from various members of the Film and Television Industry

"We in the industry know that behind every successful screenwriter stands a woman. And behind her stands his wife."

-Groucho Marx, Actor

"A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad."

-Samuel Goldwyn, Founder of MGM

"A day without laughter is a day wasted."

-Charlie Chaplin, Actor & Director

"The first monster you have to scare the audience with is yourself."

-Wes Craven, Director

"In England, I'm a horror movie director. In Germany, I'm a filmmaker. In the US, I'm a bum."

-John Carpenter, Director

"No matter where you're going it's the wrong place."

-Tobe Hooper, Director

"Bad taste is simply saying the truth before it should be said."

-Mel Brooks, Director & Actor

And so it began...

2008-06-11T07:25:00.001-07:00

The year was 2002, I just turned 14 and for my birthday my dad bought me my first camcorder. (Key word, my) I remember my dad picking me up from school early and going to Circuit City and buying my first Sony 8mm Camcorder. It's funny how when I reflect on my experience, how I have progressed with new types of technology, from 2002 my first 8mm camcorder, 3 years later my 1st mini-DV camcorder (Samsung), and now I own a JVC Everio with a 30 G HD, and Canon AX A1 (successor to the XL2) Even back in 2002 I was making my own movies, just stupid stuff I would do with my buddies, like skateboarding or running around outside. But it was not until 2005 I started to edit my videos, I bought my first firewire card, which came with a trial version of Ulead VideoStudio. I learned everything on my own, then eventually I learned Windows Movie Maker, which is alright. Now.....6 years later I am editing with Avid and Final Cut, filming TV shows, and interning at a TV station. With all of this experience I have, I look forward to the future in TV production, especially my dream of becoming an ENG Operator for a news station

Equipment I would like to own

2008-06-11T06:43:00.000-07:00

The Following Equipment listed is what I expect to purchase in the near future, to further my career in TV Production. The total of this equipment exceeds $20,000

SteadiCam

AVID Express Pro

JVC GY-HD200UB with 100 GB HD

TV Production Equipment I own

2008-06-09T09:46:00.001-07:00

I am only an amateur camera operator/director but... in order to give off the impression of a professional, you must use professional equipment.

Equipment I use:

Canon X1-AH HD

JVC Everio HDD 30 GB

Dell Quad Core

ULEAD Media Studio 8

The Most Important Crew Roles

2008-05-21T07:15:00.000-07:00

Director

Learn to delegate responsibility. The more organized and prepared that you are, the less chance for disorganization and confusion when those inevitable changes arise. The Director is in charge of the whole production what he or she says goes, remember it is his/her vision.

Camera Operator, The Master of the Shots

Get your shot sheets (if they are being used) from the director and attach them to the back of the camera. Make sure that you have sufficient cable to reach the furthermost position you will occupy. While operating the camera, the pan and tilt locks are to remain unlocked at all times. Locking down a camera shot during a rehearsal or production is unacceptable in most studio operations! On the other hand, never leave your camera without first locking the pan and tilts locks and capping the lens.

Audio Engineer

Make sure your levels are accurate, and all of your equipment works! Without audio, you have no production. Your senses such as your hearing is more in tune to your surroundings. It is very important to pay attention will recording audio, make sure there are no distractions and always save your work.

2008-05-21T06:49:00.001-07:00

Freelance Cameraman

Mac vs. PC Editing Software

2008-05-20T22:44:00.000-07:00

This question has been asked for many years, and the answer is (for me) AVID Xpress Pro, which is what the majority of Hollywood uses, one great thing about AVID is the fact that you can edit DV Video and analog. The price is not for the weak wallet, going as high as $1,000. Next comes Adobe Premiere, but many bugs and problems have come up while using this software. Some say Adobe was written to be what Final Cut is to Apple. This is the best software for the PC right now if you can not afford AVID. For Apple, consumers have only one choice: Final Cut. According to a recent study, only 5% of the industry uses Final Cut and Apple, which means the remaining 95% uses PC. For amateur film makers Ulead or Sony Vegas is a good choice, based on their prices, not exceeding more than a few hundred dollars. Some say Mac is for the new generation (because of its sleek and cool design)however in my opinion it is just a fad, waiting to be snuffed out.

HTML Exercise

2008-05-19T08:38:00.000-07:00

JVC The World's Leader in Video Production Equipment

JVC is the World Leader of Pro and Studio Cameras

JVC is the Best

Intro to my podcast

2008-05-14T08:04:00.000-07:00

My blogs will be dealing with the topic of educating others in the wonders of TV production. I will be sharing my love, and fascination with everything related to TV and TV production. Such as the types equipment, what the crew does, the history of TV producing, my experiences and how TV production changed my life and career choice. Which is an ENG camera operator for a news station. There is no better feeling like a 20 pound camera on your shoulder. My first podcast will be looking at the different equipment used to produce a TV show, such as a video switcher, and a studio HD camera.