Here’s a neat idea. Use a camera phone to make videos, even if it’s not a video phone! The trick is software that lets you record a voice-over using the regular phone microphone, while selecting a sequence of photos to form the visual side.
I can think of a whole bunch of interesting ways to play with this.
Read more at: unmediated: HP Labs – Research – StoryCast: Simple, digital storytelling with photos and narration
You may remember that a while ago I lamented the fact that I could not get a trial version of the new Adobe Elements 2.0 from Adobe. Well, I’ve just checked again, and it seems that (as of 15 December 2005) there is finally a “tryout” version available.
Now I just need to find the time to properly evaluate it. Sigh.
Read more at: Premiere Elements for Windows Downloads.
Just a note of a bunch of useful-looking video tutorials.
Read more at: Wrigley Video Productions – Adobe Premiere Tutorials
Wow. I didn’t realize that Amazon had articles as well as books and stuff, until I was pointed at this one by Robert Nagle. It’s a neat little article covering a bunch of useful stuff on low-budget filmmaking.
Read more at: Amazon.com: So You’d Like to… make an ultra low-budget film
Here’s a neat little tale of worry and finance in independent film making.
New Statesman – Life – Never, ever use your own cash
Another wacky but interesting ultra-low-budget moviemaking accessory, this one especially good for videoblogging and other straight-to-camera work. It’s a working teleprompter (a.k.a autocue) made with a couple of CD “jewel” cases, some tape, clips and dark paper.
It’s got to be worth a try!
Read more at Snag-It Prompter
Just saw this linked at CinemaMinima: tips on how to scratch build a really neat smooth dolly rig using about $45 of parts. One of the parts is an ironing board!
Read more at Stick To What You Know.
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