I didn't see a thread devoted to this film. Just saw it at the second-run theater in Sherman Oaks; surprised it passed through so fast.
They definitely pulled some tricky marketing on this to pass it off as a goofy comedy, which it's not. It's very much a dramedy along the lines of Little Miss...
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I've never had any urge to try my hand at anything non-narrative, but a friend of a friend was...
I was thinking of adding a 650w or 750w Mole tungsten softlight to my Baby 1K and Midget for a good, used, 3-point practice narrative kit in a small apartment setting. I've seen a lot of these softlights on eBay at really good prices recently, but I haven't seen many recommendations for them on...
http://www.rendervas.altervista.org/modelli/IOR_Table.pdf
Just a handy table of values for anyone looking to build a refractive material in Max (or, I guess, any other package).
I'd prefer to find the handles and shoulder support for the indiRAILSpro DSLR sm, but show me what you got.
Also looking for an articulating arm and a Rode Videomic.
Got cash and/or a Manfrotto tripod/fluid video head to trade if you're in the L.A. area.
The Manfrotto 3221 is a classic tripod that is one of the most versatile and popular tripods in the Manfrotto range. It is lightweight and portable enough to take in the field, yet strong enough for medium format cameras, small view cameras, spotting scopes and the latest generation of digital...
Manfrotto's 561BHDV Fluid Video Monopod W/Head will take you somewhere you might never have been: more than 6 feet off the ground with a monopod. The maximum height of 6.56' (200 cm), minimum height of 2.5' (76.5 cm), and included compact, lightweight fluid head of this 4-section aluminum...
I was wondering, maybe for a run and gun tracking shot outdoors or a long dolly shot on a complicated set, does anyone use a, uh, follow exposure? Like a follow focus set to a clickless aperture ring? I was thinking of gearing the aperture rings of my lens set and adding this to them in order to...
How to light for specular highlights/glint in eyes on close ups/Avoiding "dead eye".
Any tips? I'm looking for something discreet that doesn't depend on me aiming my main light source at the eyes or that distracts from my main setup. Is there a product out there or a DIY secret you can recommend?
For Sale or Trade: Panasonic LG7200 Anamorphic Adapter & Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 AIS
Panasonic AG-LA7200 Anamorphic Adapter - SOLD!
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 AIS (cine-modded to have a clickless aperture ring) - $500
Both are in mint condition.
Hopefully looking to sell these locally in the...
http://www.writersstore.com/screenwriting-coaching-from-the-story-specialists
Now that I'm in L.A. and getting an apartment pretty close to The Writer's Store, I'm thinking of giving this a shot to see if they can whip me into shape a bit. I'm writing at a pretty good momentum right now, but...
Pros:
- Helena Bonham Carter is dangerous and scary. Out of all the Death Eaters, she seems most likely to keep severed body parts in her fridge to play with later. Just a really great villainous performance.
- Emma Watson can demonstrate more subtle and complex acting than Daniel Radcliffe...
Seems like a lot of people are grabbing up the anamorphic adapter options floating around. The LA7200 looks like it's the most popular. Just got mine today. I'd like this thread to reflect my experiences in working with it.
First off: the thread on the back of the adapter is recessed. I went...
Just thought I'd share a tip I picked up last year at a Delray Film Festival workshop where Alan Metter, South Florida local and director of Back to School, spoke on directing. I must admit that I didn't expect much, not being a fan of his films, but he was full of great advice I've never been...