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

The Red Head is Here!

If you follow DV film making at all, you know all about the Red Camera company. They have now released the plans for there upcoming Scarlet and Epic. It's pretty amazing...still a little out of my price bracket, but if you compare it to the other Digital Camera pro options, it's a SLAM DUNK! Take a look at the specs at the Red Website.

What is Cineblax?

Cineblax is a new company which is all about making and distributing Digital Films. We want to change the "Old Boys Network" which controls Hollywood. We/re tired of being told "No Chance" your movie or screenplay just doesn't have commercial value. The Digital Camcorder has come a long way in the last few years. Cameras like the Canon HV30 and the Panasonic DVX100 have provided the independent filmmaker with affordable tools that can make movies with production values that were impossible 5 years ago.

Below is a great example of what a talented young filmmaker can do with a $2000 camera. This movie trailer was shot by a guy named Ozan Biron. He shot this amazing piece of film on the weekends with really no budget. Just some friends who helped with the acting and crew. When Ozan first put this up on the net, the Digital Film making Forums went crazy with jealousy....stating that he couldn't have possibly made this with only a DVX100 and not even a depth of field adaptor. But in the end it was proven that yea......HE DID! Take a look, it is pretty amazing!