Will the GH1 change DV Film Making?

one of my favorite DV film makers has tested the GH1 and as always his results are quite remarkable. This camera is pretty amazing, especially considering it's size. It is what they call a 3/4's size 35mm DSLR. The 2 other cameras which are providing the competition in this HD video / DSLR category are the Nikon D90 and the Cannon 5D MarkII. Both more expensive and neither have audio recording built in. The GH1 has a stereo mic right in the camera and a completely silent zoom lens, so you do not hear any mechanical sounds when zooming. It also comes in 3 colors the ever present BLACK, RED, and GOLD. When you consider that only 10 years ago, the most expensive video production cameras still looked like video (look at a soap opera from 1999) it is pretty amazing that you can shoot in HD color with DOF and Audio with a camera that fits in the palm of your hand.

American Star / The Next Great American Rock Movie?

American Star is a screenplay about a rock and roll dream that comes true. The problem is the screenwriter's dream of making the ultimate Rock and Roll Movie is a dream that is not coming true. Getting the right people to even know your screenplay exists, is nearly impossible. I have read 1000 websites about screenwriting and how to get your script into the right hands and have had absolutely zero success. Why is it so difficult to get someone in the industry to read your screenplay? I know the answer to that question of course...but with the internet, you would think there would be a better way to solicit your screenplay. Maybe someone can help me with finding the solution. I really believe that my movie could be the Great American Rock and Roll Movie. I just need the right person to understand what it is, I am trying to do. Any comments would be appreciated. The screenplay can be read at Celtx
Jarvy / May 15, 2009