Recent content by Scott Talbot

Hey everyone! I'm a commercial director in search of a DP to collaborate with on a spec commercial. I'm hoping to find a guy or girl who I can build a long term working relationship with. Access to a camera or specifically a red is helpful but not mandatory. I'll shoot this on an iPhone if it...

PSA for suicide prevention. DP - Ryan Morgan Let me know what you guys think

Hey everyone! First project on the dragon sensor. All of the night work is dragon and the day is sony a7s. For the record I didn't have a choice haha Next time it will all be dragon!

Hi everyone, I'm looking to use diopters on a set of Zeiss Standard Speeds on a project coming up. I've watched a couple videos that do a horrible job explaining diopters. My question is, does it magnify or change the focal point? For instance if I have a 32mm with a close focus of 3" and...

Hey everyone, I'm selling my Scarlet-MX. Details below Includes: Scarlet-MX brain #04081 w/ SSD slot (185.1 hours) * Power cable 5" touch monitor w cable * EF mount * WC Top plate X (removeable redmote area) RED 100mm swat rail RED Top Handle WC quickback plate IDX vlock plate GlobalMedia...

Hey everyone, What size hex wrench do I need for the standard red monitor screws? Thanks! Edit: Also does anyone know how someone with no red knowledge could get a sidewinder tool? I'm creating an xmas wishlist and right now it says contact bomb squad.

Hey everyone, So I have some footage that was shot whilst forgetting to calibrate the black shade of my scarlet. So throughout the frame I have various RGB dots that don't move. Now I know how to remove them by hand one by one but I'm wondering if someone knows how to take them all out per...

Hey everyone! I recently had the opportunity to direct a promotion video for Bar Nine in Culver City, CA. I know this isn't a big feature film but for those interested I've included some behind the scenes info and photos. We shot on my Scarlet X and rented two Ziess CP2 lenses. 35mm...

Recent spec spot I directed. Technically considered a short film to due to some bureaucratic financial savings. :) Starring Derek Chase and Jillian Morgese. Music composed by Justin Cefai and Chris Caden. This project came about after having an extra day of rented gear over labor day...

Hey guys, I'm looking to rent/borrow an extra redmag and vlock battery for a shoot I have Friday and Saturday. Pick up Thursday night. I'm in Culver City. Additionally I'm looking for someone like me who has a basic red kit that I could loan my batteries and mags to on shoots and viceversa...

Hey guys, I'm looking to getting camera rental insurance for two rentals I have coming up. Can anyone share their recommendations? I have to insure about $25k for a week. Thanks for the advice in advance! Scott

I'm looking for a cheap mic for when I go out on small personal projects. From the research I've done tonight I'm between these two mics. http://www.amazon.com/Rode-VideoMic-Fuzzy-Windjammer-Kit/dp/B004S494WO/ref=sr_1_9?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1401341065&sr=1-9&keywords=rode...

Hi everyone! I'm very excited to say that yesterday I graduated from Otis College of Art and Design! For my senior show I created a short reel/trailer to show all of my work. NOTE: This is all shot on my scarlet which I purchased a little less than a year ago. So in other words all of this...

Recently I had the privilege of directing an promo video for Baxter Finley Barber & Shop. We shot it on my scarlet and used Zeiss CP2 glass. Please take a look at let me know what you think! The Baxter Finley Barber & Shop in Los Angeles is the go-to place for haircuts and straight razor...

This project is the first of two shorts I shot while I was in Maine over the holiday. The assignment for myself was to create a short piece with no dialogue that conveyed mood to go along with a brand. The idea was to show that The Weather Channel is always there for you. Through the good and...