James Cameron Stereoscopic 3D camera

bit.ly Cameron’s new way of film making. Very interesting stuff. Can’t wait to see the new Avatar movie.
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Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Seaworthy and more videos in the Film Production category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Shooting will probably be the most exciting part of making your first movie, and possibly the most challenging, too. Follow these steps to make the best use of your cameras. To complete this How-To you will need: A film or video camera A camera tripod Storyboards A jib A dolly, wheelchair, or shopping cart Step 1: Make a shot list Make a shot list for your film. Trying to decide shots on the fly wastes time and money. Tip: Storyboard each shoot—that is, sketch out the action and shots in each scene—so you know exactly what you want. Step 2: Make a shooting schedule Make a shooting schedule so you know exactly what you are going to shoot when—and stick to it. Step 3: Learn camera movements Learn the six basic camera movements: tilting and panning (aiming the camera up and down and side to side), trucking and dollying (physically moving the camera right and left and forward and backward), arcing (moving the camera around your subject in an arc), and craning (moving the camera vertically). Tip: If you have room in the budget, invest in a small jib and a dolly to get a few special shots. No money for a dolly? Use a wheelchair or …