2013 Off Topic Thread

[Mr. IWS]

Elephant dick extract.

I stack that with Horny goat weed. My gains have been tremendous.

[SPX]

BOL!!!

Tried to rep that but it won't let me. I'm being too stingy with my reps, apparently.

[Mr. IWS]

BOL!!!

Tried to rep that but it won't let me. I'm being too stingy with my reps, apparently.

[MMA_scientist]

X, I am thinking about taking a filmmaking class at the local University. Worth it? or can I learn it all on my own? I know nothing.

[SPX]

X, I am thinking about taking a filmmaking class at the local University. Worth it? or can I learn it all on my own? I know nothing.

If you were sufficiently motivated and had the funds to acquire the necessary equipment, you could teach yourself with a couple of books and Internet resources. But I've found it pretty important to have teachers who a) are available to answer questions and guide me, and b) who will assign projects, which forces me to actually make something instead of just think about making something.

Why do you want to take a film class?

[MMA_scientist]

If you were sufficiently motivated and had the funds to acquire the necessary equipment, you could teach yourself with a couple of books and Internet resources. But I've found it pretty important to have teachers who a) are available to answer questions and guide me, and b) who will assign projects, which forces me to actually make something instead of just think about making something.

Why do you want to take a film class?

I want to learn how to make films, obviously. How much is the equipment going to cost me? I thought all I needed was a camera and computer program. Is that wrong?

[SPX]

You'll need a camera ($700+), an editing program ($700+ unless you're going to pirate it or use some piece of shit), and if you want to get legit sound you'll need a good microphone and possibly a boom pole (not sure how much that will run you since I've never bought one). You'll also need a tripod, though you can get something functional at Walmart for like $50.

And maybe I should rephrase my question: Why do you want to make films? You've never expressed an interest before. You don't even seem that into watching movies.

[MMA_scientist]

You'll need a camera ($700+), an editing program ($700+ unless you're going to pirate it or use some piece of shit), and if you want to get legit sound you'll need a good microphone and possibly a boom pole (not sure how much that will run you since I've never bought one). You'll also need a tripod, though you can get something functional at Walmart for like $50.

And maybe I should rephrase my question: Why do you want to make films? You've never expressed an interest before. You don't even seem that into watching movies.

I just think it would be a fun hobby, not movies, just short biopics of people I know and admire. I think it would be a nice thing to give to people and would be fun.

[SPX]

Hmm, indeed. Well that's cool.

Well the main things you'll need to be able to do are get good images (so you need a good camera), good sound (so you need a good mic + stand) and you need to be able to edit your shit together (if you're just doing small projects you could probably get away with something like Premiere Elements, which I think is only around $100).

[MMA_scientist]

Hmm, indeed. Well that's cool.

Well the main things you'll need to be able to do are get good images (so you need a good camera), good sound (so you need a good mic + stand) and you need to be able to edit your shit together (if you're just doing small projects you could probably get away with something like Premiere Elements, which I think is only around $100).

Are the programs pretty user friendly? I think I will just try it out and see how it goes, and if I can't figure it out, then take a class. I am probably going to be asking you a lot of questions. Recommend me a cheap camera.

[SPX]

From a technical perspective, basic editing, i.e. just making cuts in your footage and arranging it, is not hard. You could pick it up in a weekend.

And define "cheap."

[edman5555]

I just think it would be a fun hobby, not movies, just short biopics of people I know and admire. I think it would be a nice thing to give to people and would be fun.

Sounds like code for Scientist starting an internet porn website.

[MMA_scientist]

From a technical perspective, basic editing, i.e. just making cuts in your footage and arranging it, is not hard. You could pick it up in a weekend.

And define "cheap."

I want it to look and sound good though. I know it will take practice, I like to just jump in, that's how I learn... by jut trying to do it.

Cheap means the least expensive thing I can get quality. There is usually like a base "quality" model in most industries... like for cycling, I know that you really can't get a decent road bike for less than $800... but you can get a department store bike for $150. So if someone were to ask me what a cheap road bike is, I would say $800 or $900. You can get a good quality bjj for $110, though some really shitty ones are out there for half of that. You know what the price of entry is, don't hoard your info. I want a "good camera" that I won't outgrow or break within 2 years.

[MMA_scientist]

Sounds like code for Scientist starting an internet porn website.

I think I could be a good porn director. I have told you guys before that I really don't like porn, and that is true. But if someone could make something that was better than a shaved dick and balls close up pounding away while some lady screams absurdly, I would watch the hell out of that.

[edman5555]

I am with you on the porn with storylines.