Recent content by JimStrauss

Hey everyone, I have a scene I'm filming this weekend, doing it with a 7D. The entire scene isn't in candlelight, just a romantic setting at the dinner table. My question is in regards to wardrobe, what colours should I consider my actors wear and what colours would look awful captured by...

Hello everyone, I recently purchased a canon 5D and will be shooting a horror film. My question is with respect to lighting and using the Canon, what colors do you recommend my actors should be wearing? I'm concerned about the moira issue. Wardrobe plays a big part too. I'll be...

Hello everyone, I may be in the wrong section but who better to ask than a cinematographer. I recently purchased a canon 5D and will be shooting a horror film. My question is with respect to lighting and using the Canon, what colors do you recommend my actors should be wearing? Wardrobe...

Hello everyone, I think at my age technology has caught up or surpassed me so that's why I'm finally getting into the HD business. Time to retire my trustworthy DVX100A. As a starter, I love taking videos and stills. From what I've researched, this is a great camera for both. I only plan on...

Hello everyone, Next week I will be shooting a commercial with the DVX100A and the 7D. Of course the 100A isn't HD so other than that, what settings should both be on in order to make the footage match? Thanks again,

Hello everyone, Please forgive me if this isn't the proper forum and if the topic at hand has been discussed, please direct me the link. I'm shooting in January, natural lighting, available light sources. My desire is to capture a cold harsh real world feel. The lighting will enhance that...

Hey Everyone, Just need a little help in the right direction. I have recently purchased a Bolex, will be shooting a short in late March, giving me plenty of time to experiment until then. I was wondering what my sound options are? I have been reading many many posts, does the DVX work...

Hello everyone, I'm in need of a little assistance. I'm directing a short, it takes place in a cafe. Basically the cafe will be filled with all 20 actors, everyone has a little line. My question is, when the camera pans over to one table and the actors deliver their lines, what do I do about...

Hello, My firewire port in the dvx is not working, has anyone had this problem? I had my camera for a little over a year and with the warranty expired, I'll have to either pay or fix it myself. I just don't know how this could have happened. Any thoughts? Jim Strauss

I'm shooting a wedding this weekend and my partner and I will be using these cameras to shoot. Is there anything we should be looking for in regards to the difference between our cameras? We plan on shooting 24pa, but other than that, does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks Strauss

Hey, I thought everyone would get a kick out of this if you haven't already seen it. http://www.lokiltd.com/vid_33_hi.htm Enjoy

Hello Everyone, I shot a concert with a 100A and a 100B. All of our settings were the same, white balance. When we captured the footage in FCP, the colour looks off. Saturation is different, is that because we used different cameras? Thank you

Hello everyone, I shot a live concert on the weekend. I own the 100A and my friend owns the 100B. We captured everything on FCP but the colours look off, you can tell the difference between the 100A and 100B, is that common? All our settings were the same, is that something to do with the...

Hi Everyone, I have an Avid Xpress Pro for sale. Still in the box, has never been used. I'm offering $1500 for it, I'm in the Toronto area. email me, I'll give you a call Thanks

I'm new to DVX user. I'll be filming at a location with everything being lit by candle light. Other than buying a light for my camera, what other ways can you suggest I capture the image? Thank you Strauss