Anyone know the basics about making movies? [+rep]

[Carrot]

So I have a movie project due tomorrow. I don't know the slightest thing about making movies.

Please post about editing/shooting/voiceover/etc. I'll +rep anything that helps me. Thanks.

[J_L_K_64]

you need some type of camcorder

[Carrot]

thanks!

[SmileYaDead]

Macs are the best for editing, I've seen people work magic with them :) Also, don't do long takes, it's a bitch to edit.

[J_L_K_64]

don't forget the microphone too

[Carrot]

I have a mac. What should I use, iMovie?

[Smookie]

Final cut is really good.
Windows Movie maker if you go hard in the paint~
Try to do small cuts in video.
How long does it need to be?

[SmileYaDead]

Can't say for sure, but that might be it.

[Carrot]

desk top.

I need to act out a scene from a shakespeare book. No length requirement of the movie, just need a specific number of lines in it. probably like 5 minutes tops.

[Smookie]

My friend has a recording studio, and records stuff.
He says probably one of the best program to edit movies for a Mac is FinalCut.