Hi. I just wanted to tell everyone a little bit about myself and get acquanted with all of you. I am a freshman in high school. I've been interested in film making since I was about 10, but the only camera I've ever been able to use was a cheap little VHS camcorder. I've been researching DV cameras for a little while, and I should be able to afford a GL1 by this summer. I've written a couple scripts for shorts and started writing one for a feature. I am very enthusiastic, and I love to learn. I'll be happy to talk to you all later.

-Jon

Good to hear from you, John. There's a famous quote I like that I always think about when I catch myself hesitating on an upcoming project due to equipment limitations...

"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." - Theodore Roosevelt

So, keep cranking things out until you get that GL1. Good luck!

I agree; "keep crankin' with what you have". The tool matters much less than the vision and effort. If you do get the GL1 you'll have a very powerful tool, indeed. Many of us have GL1's (myself included). It's really a fine camera and you'll find love at first frame. But one advantage of having a "cheap little VHS camcorder" is that it helps keeps your imagination focused on telling a story rather than letting it wander into driving camera goodies.

Let us know about how your projects are going and if we can answer any questions.

Well John and Ken said it all.... I'm just going to add welcome
aboard! It's a great learning place here!