For those of you who know me, you know I like dabbling with Digital Video and Digital Photography. I own several Cameras including a Sony PD-150 and a Canon EOS-20D. I have a lot of ideas for short films and even more ideas for cool photographs to make. However, I don't seem to ever have the time to go do any of it. I purchased a really cool book last week at Amazon: Digital Video Production Cookbook This is a book that looks like it was written by some college kids who are majoring in film. A lot of the effects and tips in the book are a little on the cheesy side, but it is useful information regardless. Keep in mind, the book is aimed at amateur film makers, not Hollywood film makers. The thing I like about the book more than anything is that it is inspiring. It is very interesting to see ideas for film making on a budget that the average Joe can afford and actually accomplish. I think I am going to have to try some of them just for fun.

It is amazing what amateur film makers are capable of accomplishing with the power of today's home computers and affordable prosumer cameras. Here is a great example. This is a Star Wars Fan Film called R2: The Extra Special Astromech. Watch it. You'll be amazed that it was made by just a few people with a home PC and a camera. They even manufactured their own R2D2 droid for the film. I recommend your right click the link and choose Save As...

View Film: R2: Extra Special Astromech 11:28 / 90MB Visit The Force.net Fan Film Page