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Sunday, April 6th, 2008Just got this email from Tim Bono at Bonolabs:
Our highly modified new Ultra16mm gate has now arrived. Some basic preliminary testing has shown the image to be razor sharp and extremely even and flat across the image focus plane. We’re very happy so far and the stock testing will take place in the next few [...]
Lighting A Film Or High Definition Set: Discussing The Reasons
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007From time to time I talk to someone that claims to be a Director of Photography (cinematographer). But once I get into the conversation with them, it becomes apparent, rather quickly, that the person has no idea about the art and science of lighting a film set (or High Definition/video set). There seems to be [...]
Think Shooting Film Costs More Than High Definition? Tried Super8 Lately?
Sunday, November 18th, 2007So you think shooting on film costs more money than High Definition with a 35mm DOF Adapter? Are you sure? Have you looked at super8? No? Then let’s do the math!
Let’s figure this - the average film maker may, if he or she is lucky, make about 3 to 4 short films a year. It’s [...]
Hand-Cranking Film To Get That “Old Film” Look
Thursday, September 6th, 2007I get emails asking about hand cranking footage every-so-often. I have to say that I have never personally shot anything while hand cranking, but there is a certain fascination with hand cranking and getting that hand cranked look…
Believe it or not, when they were shot, the early films were usually very clean and rarely had [...]
Government Video & Technology Expo 2007
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007The Government Video and Technology Expo 2007 will be held at the Washington DC Convention Center from November 14-16. Admission to the floor show (including education presentations) is free with registration. In order to register, please visit GVEXPO.com. Also included is a free indie film festival. Don’t miss this opportunity to [...]
Film Versus High Definition: The Debate Is Dead
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007Film versus High Definition debates should NOT be happening anymore (at least by people that actually work in the industry). It’s not worth the breath or time, because we as Cinematographers use the tool that gets our work finished, not the tool that everyone tells us we will need because they have a one-track mind. [...]
Shooting Day For Night?
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007If you are shooting day for night, here’s how to do it, and make it look more realistic:
With Film:
1. Shoot exteriors with Tungsten film (or use a tungsten filter on your daylight film). This gives a slightly bluer image, but doesn’t go overboard. Too much blue (pretty much anything more than tungsten) doesn’t look real.
2. [...]
The Life of a Film Maker
Sunday, June 24th, 2007How many times have you been in a conversation with a new face and then the question comes up, “What do you do for a living?”
This is always asked in a conversation with someone that’s never been around film before. When someone asks me what I do for a living, I tell them I am [...]
Bonolabs Says Ultra16 Film Gate Prototype Maybe As Early as Next Week
Friday, June 22nd, 2007I got this in from Tim (of Bonolabs) earlier, but wasn’t able to post it until now:
“Adam, It’s been a whirlwind of activity around here since we last spoke. I’ve lit a serious fire under our machinist and he’s very engaged. I’ve already approved one set of drawings and
Interested in Film Making in Maryland? Then [...]
So You Want to Buy A Film or Video Camera, But Don’t Know What to Get
Thursday, June 7th, 2007Not sure whether to get a film or video camera? Are the choices straining your brain and making you look at your wallet with disdain? Has the term “24p” been written on various walls in your sleep? Have you daydreamed about locking in your PL mounted lens?
I’ve been there too. Choosing a new camera is [...]
35mm DOF Adapters for Cinematography: Getting 35mm Depth of Field with Video
Thursday, May 31st, 2007You’ve been hearing the buzz, but have you been wondering what exactly is a 35mm Depth of Field Adapter (aka DOF adapter)? There’s a great description on them over to Konvas.org called What’s a 35mm DOF adapter and can it use OCT19 mounted Lomo lenses?, which discusses the pros and cons of the different DOF [...]
Want to Shoot on 35mm and Save Money? Here’s How!
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007I’m going to save you $15 dollars right now. How? Don’t buy one of those “How to make a feature film for under $X,000″ books. Why? Because they’re usually full of nonsense. The two books I do recommend are Robert Rodriguez’s book, Rebel Without A Crew and Stu Maschwitz’s recently released The DV REBEL’S [...]
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