For the Newbie

[J.D. Frey]

Hang in there solecize. When I first got started I listened to the old pros tell story after story. I had nothing to say because I didn't have any experience. That was 30 years ago. Now I'm the old guy that won't shut up.

Thanks- We were lucky enough to find an "old pro" to share experiences with- he's always breaking out with crazy stories about shooting IMAX under water.

I look forward to one day telling my grandkids about the early days of digital cinema before smellavision or what ever passes for entertainment in the future.

:biggrin:

 

[Greg M]

nice post!

 

[Júlio Taubkin]

Not only intelligently written, but with a little unpacking goodness that we all want to live in a near future!

 

[J.D. Frey]

Oh yeah- this was way better than Christmas- January 2nd is a new holiday as far as the Dead Workers Party is concerned

 

[Alexander Christ]

hi solecize, thanks for sharing!

 

[galexander]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I'm probably the least experienced newbie of all. -- I've never even used as regular video camera before. :blush:

Being a newbie, is good, no preconceived ideas or bad habits. Especially if you are doing an independent production, I was writer, producer, director, sound, grip, caterer, travel consultant, 2nd unit, PA, gopher, psychiatrist, and now editor, foley. When you're a 'pro' you do one function extremely well but miss out on the reality of what everyone else contributes. I've always had the philosophy that there isn't anything I can't do. If Kubrik can make his kind of films with an Arri-IIC so can anyone else. All the technology doesn't mean anything if you don't have a good story to tell. A great story will overcome all of the less than professional aspects IMHO.

 

[dino g]

there is a way to stabilize the battery charger, underneath there is a stand, pull it out and twist...and you will be able to have one battery in at a time.

good luck

 

[J.D. Frey]

Thanks Kosmos I'm learning lots now that the camera is in hands and my questions are no longer speculation-I'd be totally lost without this site though.

I'm really amazed at how fast everything happens on this board- The whole metric lens issue yesterday was amazing to watch. At first I thought why won't sony, et. al. try something like reduser.net and then I realized that as soon as they had a riot on their hands- the site would crumble. It's a different level of passion.

 

[Larry McKee]

I'm really amazed at how fast everything happens on this board- The whole metric lens issue yesterday was amazing to watch. At first I thought why won't sony, et. al. try something like reduser.net and then I realized that as soon as they had a riot on their hands- the site would crumble. It's a different level of passion.

The passion at RED is about cinematography. The passion for the big guys is about cold hard cash. That's the difference.

 

[Robert Frank]

Thanks for the good energy! To me that is the #1 lesson in everything!

Thanks for the good energy! To me that is the #1 lesson in everything!

IMO, there is way too much negativity in what people post at times.

If we could all operate with the understanding that this entire effort is a TEAM effort it would benefit us all.

Feedback, issues, information and questions are ALL great things. They can constructively push us forward, unless a destructive energy is attached.

Whatever I am doing, in whatever role I happen to be in that day, I always approach the tasks at hand with a constructive mindset.

Notice how the vibe (and end result) will change with whatever energy is present, even if not articulated, be it positive or negative.

If some of the "Experienced Professionals" here would remember what it was like when they started it would be a great thing.