REDUSER.net - Cinematography http://www.reduser.net/forum/ All aspects of the Art en Fri, 24 May 2013 11:58:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.reduser.net/forum/images/redfox/misc/rss.png REDUSER.net - Cinematography http://www.reduser.net/forum/ List of US labs http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100434-List-of-US-labs&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 06:26:13 GMT Updated list of US based labs that still process motion picture film: http://www.filmadvocacy.org/resources/motion-picture-film-labs-usa/ Updated list of US based labs that still process motion picture film:

http://www.filmadvocacy.org/resource...film-labs-usa/ ]]> Cinematography Martin Weiss http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100434-List-of-US-labs IS or no IS (on EF-mount lenses) http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100397-IS-or-no-IS-(on-EF-mount-lenses)&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:58 GMT Do you prefer to use IS on your EF-mount lenses? I know some say it's critical for video and others say it's awful... over-compensates and locks on and is jerky. I'm on the fence, some lenses seem ok, others not so much. The Tamron lenses, for instance have great IS for stills but not video. Undecided on whether or not I should upgrade from the 70-200mm f2.8 L to the 70-200mm f2.8 L IS II. Hmm.. Ok with the IS on the 17-55mm f2.8 IS so far, but it does have fall off on larger than 1.6X sensors. ]]> Cinematography Matt W. http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100397-IS-or-no-IS-(on-EF-mount-lenses) Drone and lens http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100385-Drone-and-lens&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 08:29:30 GMT Hi, I planned to purchase a Erista drone from Hoverfly and I was wondering if it will make sens to use Canon IS lens on it with the Epic. Will... Hi,

I planned to purchase a Erista drone from Hoverfly and I was wondering if it will make sens to use Canon IS lens on it with the Epic.

Will IS lens help to have a stabilized final image or not ? ]]> Cinematography Patrick Lavaud http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100385-Drone-and-lens Filming just above the water line http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100382-Filming-just-above-the-water-line&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 07:21:23 GMT Hi Redusers,

I'm going to shoot a short film in Italy next week.
One of the shots is as close as possible to the water.
I was thinking of putting the camera in a aquarium (small fish tank) but my DOP thinks the reflections are going to ruin the shots.
Anyone had any experience with this?

Thanks

Willy Faes
Producer/Director
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]]> Cinematography Willy Faes http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100382-Filming-just-above-the-water-line Filter help http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100292-Filter-help&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 18:36:51 GMT I shot a piece awhile back with a 5D. I was holding chandelier crystal in front of the lens to create a nice light diffraction effect. As well as... I shot a piece awhile back with a 5D. I was holding chandelier crystal in front of the lens to create a nice light diffraction effect.
As well as the effect I noticed they created a nice misty effect on the model, it was an almost milky look to it, definitely smoothed out contrast
but it didn't bloom or halo highlights.
I would like to create the same effect but without the diffraction, just the mist look.
Could someone let me know what kind of Promist or other filter would replicate this?

Many thanks.

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]]> Cinematography David Ellison http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100292-Filter-help Slow Motion Strobing Effect on a Time Crunch http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100277-Slow-Motion-Strobing-Effect-on-a-Time-Crunch&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 16:30:25 GMT Thanks guys! Your responses helped a lot! -Andrew Thanks guys! Your responses helped a lot!

-Andrew ]]> Cinematography Andrew Swisher http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100277-Slow-Motion-Strobing-Effect-on-a-Time-Crunch BTS from Evil Dead http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100242-BTS-from-Evil-Dead&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 01:38:40 GMT Why are they putting black fabric up?
Whats the point of this?

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=MfQhHepIj4k&feature=endscreen ]]> Cinematography Michael Frymus http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100242-BTS-from-Evil-Dead Monsterflashlight and other flashlights for cinematography http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100201-Monsterflashlight-and-other-flashlights-for-cinematography&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 07:01:23 GMT This flashlight company's history/ethos reminds me a whole lot of Red.http://shop.monsterflashlight.com/MF...-PowerStar.htmHas anyone used one of their brightest units? These seem like a great option at fantastic price.Or are there any other good, bright, flashlights out there for cinematography use? To light a scene with, not having an actor hold one as a prop. ]]> Cinematography Ashley Stracke http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100201-Monsterflashlight-and-other-flashlights-for-cinematography <![CDATA[Poor(er) Man's Pancake Light]]> http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100147-Poor(er)-Man-s-Pancake-Light&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 18:16:07 GMT I like the pancake lights but don't like the price and the size is a little big for one-man bands like me. What would I lose by going with something like this:

http://www.filmtools.com/lanternlock...ul-socket.html

http://www.filmtools.com/lanternlock...ogul-base.html

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...Base_Lamp.html

duvy scraps

I figure the pancake is flatter and thus better for short ceilings and has a better quality of light. I'm looking for a go-to key light for night interiors. ]]> Cinematography Matt W. http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100147-Poor(er)-Man-s-Pancake-Light Aerial RC Multi Rotor Shooting with an Epic http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100139-Aerial-RC-Multi-Rotor-Shooting-with-an-Epic&goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 11:46:35 GMT I'm curious if anyone has had their Epic on a multi rotor rig and if so did they or were they able to get insurance to cover the Red against damage? I'm putting together a project that we would like to shoot aerials for but our production insurance company won't touch an RC heli for damage coverage. I'm reluctant to put our Epic on a craft if we can't get insurance against damage.

If anyone has info regarding insurance companies that will cover us for this I would appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks. ]]> Cinematography Glenn Dreher http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100139-Aerial-RC-Multi-Rotor-Shooting-with-an-Epic Arming my Scarlet out from a C-Stand? http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100113-Arming-my-Scarlet-out-from-a-C-Stand&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 19:26:12 GMT I want to shoot talent lying down in the sand at the beach and would like to be overhead. We can't use a jib in this instance, unfortunately. I'm wondering it it's safe and practical to do so from a C-Stand and what grip gear might help me do that. ]]> Cinematography Arnold F. http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100113-Arming-my-Scarlet-out-from-a-C-Stand Do you prefer dolly or slider? http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100096-Do-you-prefer-dolly-or-slider&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 13:12:35 GMT I'm still in a long debate deciding which would better suit me.

Dolly (Matthews doorway dolly):
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...way_Dolly.html

Pros
-Track is on the ground and can easily do in/out shots
-Camera operator/1st AC can sit/stand on the dolly
-Can be as long as needed in both straight and curved
-Can be set up in places the Slider cant
-Can mount a jib on the dolly
-Can be used on a track and on the ground

Cons
-Working solo can be more difficult to setup/loan/unload
-Heavy (Often need 2+ people to help)
-Size (It is big, but still manageable for transport)



Slider (Losmandy Explorer Trolley):
http://www.porta-jib.com/explorer.html#trolley
Pros
-Lightweight
-Can be moved and setup by yourself
-Can be set up in places the dolly cant

Cons
-Straight track only
-Cannot do in/out shots or the track will be in the shot
-Cant mount a jib on the slider
-Camera operator/1st AC must follow with camera




I have never worked with a slider before. I have only worked with dollies; Matthews doorway dolly, Peewee dolly, Chameleon Dolly.
This is for work on short films, feature films, commercials, and music videos ]]> Cinematography Michael Frymus http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100096-Do-you-prefer-dolly-or-slider Filming in Pakistan http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100092-Filming-in-Pakistan&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 11:08:48 GMT Has anyone ever filmed in Pakistan or know stories about filming there? I have a potential DOP job coming up to film there and any thoughts on the... Has anyone ever filmed in Pakistan or know stories about filming there? I have a potential DOP job coming up to film there and any thoughts on the conditions would be welcomed.
Joel Mielle, Australia. ]]> Cinematography Joel Mielle http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100092-Filming-in-Pakistan Lowell Lights http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100059-Lowell-Lights&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 21:13:56 GMT I've read that A Clockwork Orange was shot almost entirely using a small Lowell kit that fit in a portable case. Alcott's said he commonly used Lowell 1,000 watt quartz lights, either in umbrellas or bounced off the ceiling.

Does anyone know what particular kind of Lowell light that is available today would be equivalent to the one's Alcott praises so highly in the Clockwork Orange interviews? Could it be the Lowell DP light? or the Rifa? i have a feeling he is talking about something like the Lowell DP light, and they mounted an umbrella on it as needed. But theres a few other lights Lowell makes today that might be similar to the one Alcott refers to. anybody know any more info?

I like the idea that they made that film with, for the most part, a minimal lighting setup that all fit in a small easy to transport case. That being said, should I be looking into any other lighting that might be similar to this methodology, or is Lowell the one to invest in? i don't wanna spend that much so i guess don't recommend that i purchase Arri fresnels or something in a higher price range (unless you really think I'm making a mistake if I don't!)

Thanks! ]]> Cinematography Ashley Stracke http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?100059-Lowell-Lights Trumball Patent - Dynamic Frame Rates http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?99937-Trumball-Patent-Dynamic-Frame-Rates&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 22:15:05 GMT This really makes a lot of sense to me. Certain scenes and objects are optimally viewed at 24P and other scenes, objects, need higher frame rates. ... This really makes a lot of sense to me. Certain scenes and objects are optimally viewed at 24P and other scenes, objects, need higher frame rates.

"an invention that would be a method whereby you could change the frame rate on any pixel or any character or any object or any scene dynamically throughout any movie. So you could have a 24-frames-per-second movie but when the car explodes, it's 60 or 120. That turned out to be quite a unique idea, and we just did receive a patent on it ... and we got a patent under the rubric of Showscan Digital"

Article ONE

Article TWO ]]> Cinematography michael zaletel http://www.reduser.net/forum/showthread.php?99937-Trumball-Patent-Dynamic-Frame-Rates