Machinima

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew anything about machinima? I'm trying to make a movie and I need all the help and advice I can get.

http://www.ati.com/gitg/promotions/crytek/index.html

thanks...I guess.

doesn't really help me. I need a more basic begginers guide.

http://mag.awn.com/index.php?article_no=2045&page=3
heres a sortof explanation.. in a magazine form

http://www.azstarnet.com/dailystar/relatedarticles/50269.php
this link discusses halo machinima

http://www.machinima.com/
seems to be a good resource for most games

http://www.machinima.org/
an official site about machinima

slightly helpful