http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: beginer - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:27:41 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/macbook-vs-macbook-pro#post-38887 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:49:00 +0000 salenar 38887@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><strong>I am jumping into the film making buiseness and need advice on buying the right Mac for my needs. Everytime I tell people I will be downloading videos for editing, I am told the Macbook Pro is the way to go. However, the only difference I have seen between the Pro and Macbook is that the pro has NVIDIA GeForce 8600M GT with 256 MB and the size of the screen. What exactly is NVIDIA and does it apply to my needs? Are there any other factors I am overlooking? So basically, can  I save a little and go for the 2.4GHz macbook or should I buy the macbook Pro? </strong></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/extreme-amateur-with-tons-of-questions#post-37128 Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:28:13 +0000 salenar 37128@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello everyone,</p> <p>I am 23 yrs old 5th grade teacher and would like to jump into the movie making buisness. I am an extreme novice as I have never shot anything. However, before I throw my hat in as a teacher and go to film school. I want to make a documentary chronicalling my last year of teaching. I have all summer to learn as much as possible about equipment, shooting, editing, and anything else associated with shooting a film. Please, please help me by answering some of these questions:</p> <p>I am shopping around for a new laptop- although I am a PC loyalist I am willing to switch to a mac if it is more effiecient. What do you suggest?</p> <p>I of course need to buy a camera and tripod for when I cannot hold the camera myself. What are some good choices on a budget of about $450?</p> <p>What are some good websites to learn about shooting, editing, etc.?</p> <p>Are there any sites that have free documentaries just so I can get some ideas?</p> <p>Any and all tips would be helpful as I embark on this project!!!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/what-would-you-recommend-tripod#post-35088 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:04:36 +0000 ryderpd 35088@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Ok, so I realized that a standard tripod will not do. I what to get a fluid head tripod. I have been looking around but not sure at what point the true fluid head tripods begin at all of these store because some have mantioned on here that not all fluid heads are "True" fluid heads. So far I have found the following heads and sticks:</p> <p>Heads: Bogen 3066, Bogen 502, Bogen 503HDV, What other makes and models are good, what would you recommend?</p> <p>Sticks: Bogen 3182, Bogen 3283B, Bogen 351MVB, What other makes and models are good, what would you recommend?</p> <p>Thanks for the help. I am looking for very smooth tilt and pan. I want a head and tripod that I can grow into. Will be doing both indoor and outdoor shooting.</p>