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OpenSource/Free Software for Filmakers

Here is a list of zero cost Open Source software to write/edit/animate/share your work. Many of them are in various stages of development - in other words, a bit buggy, but hey, for $0 we can't complain much. Here is a bigger list (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Free_software) of Free Open Source Software.

Also, check this list of 30 Must-Have Video Apps (http://www.jakeludington.com/downloads/20060731_30_musthave_video_apps.html)

Non Linear Editors (NLE)

  1. Cinelerra (http://heroinewarrior.com/cinelerra.php3) (Linux)
  2. Jahshaka (http://www.jahshaka.org/)
  3. Avidemux (http://fixounet.free.fr/avidemux/)
  4. Kino (http://www.kinodv.org/) (Linux)

3D Animation

  • Blender (http://www.blender.org/)

Screenwriting

  • Celtx (http://www.celtx.com/)

Storyboard

Source Control

Content Management Systems

Web Based Document Authoring & Collabration

Web Based Project Collaboration

Collaboration Suite

  • Zoho (http://www.zoho.com)
  • BaseCamp (http://www.basecamp)

Music Scores

Also check out Creative Commons Audio (http://creativecommons.org/audio/)

Free Sounds

Downloadable Free Music

  • Imcometech (http://incompetech.com/m/c/royalty-free/)

Stories

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Prosumer HD Camera FAQ

The Frequently asked questions and the frequently answered answers are listed here for most popular uner $10,000 HD cameras. It is a community effort of users from various forums (DVInfo.net, DVXUsers...etc). It is not affiliated with any manufacturers or used to push any merchandise, its just a user generated practical list.


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