I am not a technical encyclopedia.

I’m okay admitting that I’m not an expert when it comes to video specs, codecs, formats and which camera shoots the best at night.

I thought it would be a good idea to put some stats up for The Climb.  Especially when it comes to how little we spent on the project.

Here is everything I know so far:

Video

• Sony HVR-Z1U
• HDV
• 1440 X 1080
• No lights

Audio

• Wireless Lav
• Boom

Post

• Final Cut Studio 2
• After Effects CS3
• Photoshop CS3

I’m hoping to edit, color correct and mix The Climb myself using my iMac and the software listed above.  This setup is almost identical to my previous short film, Playing Through except we shot with a Panasonic camera utilizing the P2 work flow.

Pretty much all of our equipment was borrowed and I can’t thank those that helped us out enough.

Somehow we managed to make this movie for less than 300 dollars and it wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated cast and crew.

Big thanks go out to Producer Eric as well for organizing the shoot.

For more on producing short films visit the INTERVIEWS section.