come on guys where else are students and newbys going to learn about filmaking but on set.
film school and research can build a framework but getting on set is where real word knowledge is built.
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04-23-2013, 09:51 PM
Thread: Lighting Terminology
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come on guys where else are students and newbys...
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04-19-2013, 04:32 PM
Thread: Bloop Light ?
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i would use a professional camera flash gun. ...
i would use a professional camera flash gun. from memory you can control the flash duration.
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04-15-2013, 02:33 AM
Thread: Chief Lighting Tech, Gaffer, Electric...
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well i usually hang around unit drink coffee and...
well i usually hang around unit drink coffee and eat the donuts
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03-30-2013, 03:12 PM
Thread: Lighting kits on home electricity
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divide the wattage of the lamp by the supplied...
divide the wattage of the lamp by the supplied voltage = amps
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03-21-2013, 07:10 PM
Thread: Looking for a (special) light bulb
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if the bulb is unavailable you could go with the...
if the bulb is unavailable you could go with the 55watt and standard ballast.
just use blackwrap to cut it and 216, 250 white diff or .3 or .6 ND gels to bring the level down.
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03-21-2013, 02:26 PM
Thread: true match coollights combo
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well theres the problem....
theoretically...
well theres the problem....
theoretically there should be no difference if both models are at max output and the tubes are the same make.
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03-21-2013, 05:21 AM
Thread: true match coollights combo
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i have not seen color shift in undimmed fixtures....
i have not seen color shift in undimmed fixtures.
i have the non dimming coollight fixtures and am more than happy with the keno tubes in them.
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03-20-2013, 11:25 PM
Thread: true match coollights combo
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i have had the coolights and keno on in the same...
i have had the coolights and keno on in the same setup and and cannot see any difference in brightness.
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03-20-2013, 02:53 PM
Thread: true match coollights combo
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i have been using kino tubes in richards cl455p...
i have been using kino tubes in richards cl455p lights for the last several years without any problem.
the main reasons i use them is: they are easily available, they are a known quality, and when i... -
03-08-2013, 09:17 PM
Thread: Wiring old light
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i have no problem with the bates plug, i was...
i have no problem with the bates plug, i was referring to the wiring as evidenced in the supplied photo.
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03-08-2013, 05:05 PM
Thread: Wiring old light
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those old theatre lights were meant to hang on a...
those old theatre lights were meant to hang on a lighting grid and were only subject to a gentle pan and tilt
their wiring reflects this hence the bates stage plug.
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03-08-2013, 01:29 PM
Thread: Wiring old light
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use a multimeter to find where each wire...
use a multimeter to find where each wire terminates.
if it has a switch that may give you an idea, the active and neutral will be connected at the switch and the earth should run uninterrupted to... -
03-07-2013, 01:37 PM
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use a multi meter to check continuity and...
use a multi meter to check continuity and resistance
start at the plug and work your way back to the head
check the plug to make sure all the wires are teminated
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02-02-2013, 06:12 PM
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hi mathew
the only place i know apart from the...
hi mathew
the only place i know apart from the odd closing down auction is www.ccslightsound.com.au
they buy and recondition used stage and film gear
check out their second hand section
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01-29-2013, 10:25 PM
Thread: Best method of storing lights?
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hi sniper
this is how i travel some...
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hi sniper
this is how i travel some of my lights
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01-11-2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: Need help on lighting
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i would go with paulears suggestion and...
i would go with paulears suggestion and individually black wrap the car park lights and put in your own lighting.
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12-05-2012, 11:26 PM
Thread: Cucalorus design
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hi noel,
i get mine from foamex. ...
hi noel,
i get mine from foamex. i think they have a outlet in queensland.
they will cut it to any size and thickness.
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12-05-2012, 03:06 AM
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an old eng camera mans trick for walk and talks...
an old eng camera mans trick for walk and talks is to stay in step with the talent.
when they step, you step and the talents head and the camera go up and down at the same time.
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caaaarn the bombers...................
caaaarn the bombers...................
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08-08-2012, 12:18 AM
Thread: In-line plug through power switch?
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hi jeff
just get one of richards in...
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hi jeff
just get one of richards in line switch's or similar and wire it in to a short extension cable
i put a few together for controlling pracs
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07-26-2012, 04:46 AM
Thread: Advice purchasing HMI lights
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i am a customer of cool lights and have purchased...
i am a customer of cool lights and have purchased a range of Richards lights. and have been more than happy with them and his customer service
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07-19-2012, 04:39 PM
Thread: Getting The Best Skin Tone
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no........based on 20 years experience and a mark...
no........based on 20 years experience and a mark 1 eyeball
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07-19-2012, 03:58 PM
Thread: Getting The Best Skin Tone
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to be honest the figures mean nothing
every...
to be honest the figures mean nothing
every light is different and every skin is different
use the softest source possible and on daylight sources i add LEE 188 COSMETIC HIGHLIGHT
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07-08-2012, 11:50 PM
Thread: RIP Ernest Borgnine
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RIP brother, thank you for the memories.
may the...
RIP brother, thank you for the memories.
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07-03-2012, 03:29 PM
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check out how dale henderson does it ...
check out how dale henderson does it www.fluidmotionfilm.com
cheers
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