Links to Movie Making Resources
Getting Information on the Web
One of the best places to get information on micro-budget movie making happens to be where you are right now - on the Internet. (Aren't you glad you came?) Not only is there a lot to be found, it also tends to be very timely, which is important in a field where the rules are changing so quickly. Listed below are some of the links I've found to be particularly useful.
Links by Category
Film
| Cinematography.com | Good starting place for film with resources and links |
| CML | Cinematography Mailing List - great article archive |
| Rec.arts.movies.tech FAQ | Lots of basic technical info |
| Basic 16mm Cameras | Lower end cameras (from Internet Filmmaker's FAQ) |
| Eclair NPR Web Site | New site with info on the Eclair NPR 16mm camera |
| Guide to the Bolex | by Joel Schlemowitz |
| CinematographyWorld | Cinematography news and articles |
| Arri-Group Worldwide | Arri cameras site |
| Abel Cine Tech | Aaton cameras U.S. rep |
| Power Broker | Professional used gear |
| Kodak Movie Film | Kodak web site |
| Fuji Film | Fuji web site |
| Studio Film & Tape | Film buy backs and ends |
| Film Craft Lab | Film Craft web site |
| Christy's Editing Supplies | Burbank, California |
| L.A. Suppliers | For L.A. film students, on Occidental College site |
| Getting Started... | Becoming a motion picture camera professional |
| ASC | American Society of Cinematographers |
Video
| DV Digital Video | |
| DV & Firewire Central | Good starting point for finding DV information |
| DV-L Discussion List | Mailing list for latest DV discussion - don't miss it!! |
| DV FAQ by Adam Wilt | Excellent DV info, very comprehensive |
| DV FAQ by David Dennis | More excellent DV info, starting with basics |
| DV Technical Papers | Excellent technical info by Roger Jennings |
| Panasonic DV Cameras | |
| DVX100 Resource Page | Info, FAQ, links & more for this new prosumer 24P unit! |
| Canon DV Cameras | |
| Canon XL1 Watchdog | The foremost site for all kinds of info on the XL-1 |
| Canon XL1 Page | On DV Central site |
| Canon XL1 Product Info | On Canon U.S.A. site |
| Canon XL1 PAL Info | On Canon Europe site |
| OpTex Digital Video | XL Pro manual lens, wide angle adapters, and more |
| Dolgin Engineering | Shoulder mount and battery voltage adapter |
| Canon GL1 Page | Newly started site for GL1 user information! |
| GL1 - 411 | An even newer site for GL1 information! |
| Canon GL1 Product Info | On Canon U.S.A. site |
| Canon Elura Page | Newly started site for Elura user information! |
| Sony DV Cameras | |
| VX-1000 Resource Group | Excellent site for VX-1000 information on Abrupt Edge |
| Sony VX-1000 Info | On Sony site |
| Using the Sony TRV-900 | Excellent site for TRV-900 information |
| Sony TRV-900 Info | On Sony site |
| JVC | |
| JVC Professional | With info on the DV500 |
| JVC Consumer | On JVC site |
| Camera Dealers | |
| Mail Order Survey | Not sure of a dealer? Try this rating survey first. |
| Camera World | Video cameras and accessories |
| B&H Photo | Video cameras & access., lighting, desktop video |
| Profeel | Video cameras & access., desktop video |
| Adorama Inc. | Video cameras and accessories, lighting |
| Berger Bros. | Video Cameras and accessories |
| Samy's Camera | Video cameras & access., lighting, desktop video |
Camera Supports
| Bogen | Tripods and heads, stands, lighting, and more |
| OConnor | Tripod heads |
| Sachtler | Tripods and heads |
| Vinten | Tripods and heads |
| Cartoni | Tripods and heads |
| Steadicam | Film and video camera stabilizers |
| Steadytracker | Video camera stabilizers, cranes, shoulder mount |
| Glidecam Industries | Camera stabilizers |
| HabbyCam | Shoulder mounts, mini jib arm, and more |
| Videosmith Accessories | Shoulder mounts |
| JL Fisher | Fisher dollies & cranes |
| Microdolly Hollywood | Portable dolly, track, & jib arm crane systems |
| Animagique | Home of the MagiqCam camera stabilizing system |
| Transylvania Film/TV | Service & distibute all brands of supports, in Burbank CA |
Camera Accessories
| VariZoom VZ-Pro-L | Variable zoom control for prosumer video cameras |
| Zoom
Commanders
by Sign Video |
Variable zoom control for prosumer video cameras |
| Century Precision Optics | Video & film wide angle adapters, lenses, more |
| OpTex | Video & film wide angle adapters, lenses, more |
| Cavision | Video & film wide angle adapters, other access. |
| Tiffen Filters | Lens filters |
| B+W Filters | Lens filters |
| Cokin Filters | Square filter system |
| Elite Video | Video processors and accessories of all kinds |
| Birns & Sawyer | Camera and lighting equipment, studio supplies |
| Mole-Richardson | Camera accessories, lighting, studio supplies |
| Markertek | Video, Audio, and studio equipment & supplies |
| Full Compass | Video, Audio, A/V, and lighting equipment |
| Cinebags | Bags, Pouches, and Cases for production gear |
| UNITcine | New Remote Lens Control from UNITlimited |
Audio
| Film Sound Design | Great audio info site - recommended by Oxford U! |
| Emporium Sound Articles | Great practical info from Equipment Emporium! |
| Equipment Emporium | Supplier for production sound equipment |
| LSC Sound Industry Links | Great links to pro audio manufacturers from LSC |
| Location Sound Corp. | Supplier for production sound equipment |
| Jay Rose Digital Playroom | Articles, plus index to Jay's great articles in DV mag! |
| Ty Ford's Homely Page | Equipment reviews, demos |
| Full Compass | Audio, video, A/V, and lighting equipment |
| Markertek | Audio, video, and studio equipment & supplies |
| Beachtek Audio Adapters | XLR audio input adapters for prosumer video |
| Studio 1 XLR Adapters | XLR audio input adapters for prosumer video |
| Sign Video XLR Pro Adapter | XLR audio input adapters for prosumer video |
| Royalty-free.tv | Library of royalty free buy-out music downloads in mp3 format |
| Unique Tracks | Royalty Free Music for use in filmmaking and video production |
| Music for Film Makers | A site for musicians seeking film makers! |
Lighting
| Lowel Lighting | Lighting equipment for independent production |
| NRG Research | Lighting equipment and camera power gear |
| Cool-Lux | Camera lighting & kits |
| Arri | Lighting equipment |
| OpTex Aurasoft | Lighting system |
| Mole-Richardson | Lighting equipment, camera accessories, studio supplies |
| Birns & Sawyer | Lighting and camera equipment, studio supplies |
| Premier Lighting | Lighting supplier |
Editing
| Desktop Video | DV and Firewire NLEs, with Golden List for Macs |
| Silver List Windows NLEs | DV & Firewire Non-Linear Editing for Windows |
| [2]pop.com | Final Cut Pro, DV Creation info - news and articles |
| JustEditors.com | Forum for Canopus users and DV Editing in general |
| Digital Video Editing | Articles, news, and more on digital editing |
| Desktop Video Handbook | Guide to desktop editing from Electronic Mailbox |
| Electronic Mailbox | Supplier for Desktop NLE hardware and software |
| UniqueFilms.com | Site for Post Wanted post production services |
| Safe Harbor | Supplier for Desktop NLE hardware and software |
| NLE Equipment Links | Systems, capture cards, software, and more |
| NLE Information Links | Organizations, directories, and other resources |
| EditorsNet | Editing news & articles |
| Videonics Articles | Linear editing on Videonics |
| Blue Screen Page | Blue screen info |
| Green Screen and DV | Interesting experiments in using green screen with DV |
Video / Film Transfers
| Sony High Def Center | Sony High Definition Center web page |
| Film Craft Lab | Film Craft web site |
| Four Media Company | 4MC transfer page |
| DV Film Digital Transfers | DV Film web site |
| DV Film Transfers FAQ | DV Film FAQ on transfers - detailed info |
| Video for Film Release | Web page on transfers |
| TFG Transfer | Film to Video Transfers for Independent Filmmakers |
Online Magazines
| Filmmaker Magazine | Great articles for every aspiring movie maker! |
| MicroCinema Magazine | Reviews and articles on low budget movies and movie making |
| MovieMaker Magazine | More great articles for the aspiring movie maker! |
| indieWIRE | Excellent news on the latest in the indie scene |
| Film Threat Online | A different look at movies, great underground news! |
| Hollywoodactor.com | An alternative look at showbiz in general |
| Digital Producer Magazine | News briefs, features, tutorials, and more |
| Videography Magazine | Online site for magazine |
| Video Systems Magazine | Online site with current articles and back issues |
| DV Live Home Page | Online site for DV mag, current and back issues |
| Videomaker Magazine | Online site for magazine |
| American Cinematographer | Has archive of articles from back issues |
| Variety | News on the Biz |
| The Hollywood Reporter | More news on the Biz |
Techniques & Resources
| BestVideomaker | An excellent site with many articles featuring great technical advice! |
| Internet Filmmaker's FAQ | Collects answers for your movie making questions |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | San Francisco Nonprofit
Video & Media Art Resource |
| Austin Film Resource | Film & media resources for Austin, TX - and elsewhere! |
| Proletariat Pictures | Their Guerilla Filmmaking 101 has very practical info |
| FilmHelp.com | Great how-to advice on independent production |
| Screaming Reels | Site for British filmmaking resources and advice |
| Moviemaking Forums | Forums for amateur movie making |
| DV Dojo | New school for Digital Production in New York City |
| Future Movies | U.K. site with filmmaking resources, movie reviews |
| DigitalIdiots.com | Digital movie making tutorials, articles, more! |
| Cyber Film School | News, reviews, and articles on filmmaking |
| Filmmaking 101 Board | New community board for aspiring filmmakers! |
| FilmMag | Movie making site for Filmmaker magazine |
| eXposure film-making | U.K. filmmaking site |
| 10 Minute Film School | Lecture by R. Rodriguez (on eXposure site) |
| Abrupt Edge | Books and links on movie making, VX-1000 resource |
| Video University | Articles on videography |
| Robin's Video Website | Video articles & reviews |
| Film Underground | Articles on filmmaking |
| Dull Grey Studios | "Burnrate" app for shooting ratio & schedule status |
| CineMedia | A huge number of links you can search through |
| Kemps International Film and TV Procuction Services Directory | Lists over 35,000 production services companies worldwide(!) |
| 20th Century Props | 113,000 sq. ft. warehouse of over 65,000 props in North Hollywood |
News Groups
| rec.video.production | Making video productions |
| rec.video.desktop | Desktop computer video |
| rec.arts.movies.production | Movie making |
| rec.arts.movies.tech | Technical aspects, movies |
| rec.video.marketplace | Video marketplace |
| rec.video.professional | Moderated |
Productions
| Bluesmoke Official Site | Home of the Lowbudget '70s Cop Show Film Series! |
| AmazeFilms | Producer and distributor of independent short films |
| Twilightshow.com | Twilightshow Entertainment and "The Dead Link" movie |
| Dangerous Derk Productions | Home of Shadow's Edge and Untrustable Light & Magic! |
| Alt.Sex | Indie comedy film site with lots of "how I did it" info! |
| ironyinaction.com | Features the comedy short "Stag" - porn stars get old too! |
| Black Frog Productions | New site for independent filmmaking in the U.K.! |
| RobsGuide | DVD Guides to World Cities - Coming Soon! |
| Overlander.tv | Bringing Australian documentaries to the world! |
| Media Station | New Showcase for amateur and independent movies! |
| JTM Productions | Site for new movie project |
| Lyons Den Productions | Site for new "Hunting Camp" independent drama/thriller! |
| Victor Braun Productions | Site for new "La Herencia" (The Inheritance) prize-winning thriller! |
Other
| Brookhurst Hobbies | Where I'm seen, from time to time. Say "hi" to Larry! |
| Off-Planet | Out of this world! Home of the Off-Planet Journal. |
| Hollywood.com | Our opposite number! |
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