2-Years with dvxuser

[dust'n the callipygous]

I just noticed that I joined dvxuser two years ago, today. I like to think of myself as being self-taught, but really, dvxuser has taught be everything I know. I wouldn't be half the filmmaker I am without this site. Thanks guys.

Tomorrow I start as DP on my first film. Any advice for my first day (actually night) of shooting?

 

[Ki-Ki]

Congrats on being a member for 2 years, but sadly no advice to give on DP. I'm sure someone will have some.. so wee bump here.

 

[HorseFilms]

Congrats on the milestone and good luck with the flick.:beer:

 

[Sad Max]

Tomorrow I start as DP on my first film. Any advice for my first day (actually night) of shooting?

Bring enough lights.

Actually, bring more than enough lights.

That way, you'll have almost enough lights.

 

[Isaac_Brody]

Make sure you have enough duvetyne, blackwrap, C-47's, CTO/CTB/diffusion, gaff tape, etc. I've been on one too many shoots where we had to black windows with garbage bags because proper inventory wasn't done before the shoot.

 

[Zak Forsman]

first piece of advice, have the producers clarify what they mean by "DP". you could be in for quite a surprise.

 

[Neal Buconjic]

first piece of advice, have the producers clarify what they mean by "DP". you could be in for quite a surprise.

Nice one, Zak!