Dolly in, Zoom out...

[alumna]

pookie,

Point taken. You make a rational case.

There are questions, however, which initially appear to be sad requests for help ... yet through the process of metamorphosis turn out to be comprhensive threads with meaningful discourse and substantive outcomes.

But more important, what makes this forum truly enjoyable and enlightening is the engaging breadth of opinions and healthy disdain of the status quo.

Thanks for giving us the benefit of your perspective.

 

[pookie_old]

pookie,

Point taken. You make a rational case.

There are questions, however, which initially appear to be sad requests for help ... yet through the process of metamorphosis turn out to be comprhensive threads with meaningful discourse and substantive outcomes.

But more important, what makes this forum truly enjoyable and enlightening is the engaging breadth of opinions and healthy disdain of the status quo.

Thanks for giving us the benefit of your perspective.

I started out shooting film, 8mm through 35mm. In those days, asking questions was a necessity, film wasn't cheap, processing cost money, and it all took time. If you got it wrong, it got expensive...fast.


An example:
http://www.dvxuser.com/V3/showthread.php?p=361606#post361606

Now, it's video for most of you, instant feedback. You take your camera, and shoot. Want to see if it worked, rewind and play. You have your answer.

A dolly in, zoom out question makes no sense, and is (forgive me) lazy, but you're not the first to ask those questions. I have no problem with helping out with a problem you're having, but first, shoot it, don't ask.

 

[alumna]

pookie,

It seems our discussion can be sorted into two parts. The practical/applied aspect and the philosophical/theoretical aspect.

In a narrow practical context, your argument is rock solid. Shoot, play and get instant feedback. The question of being lazy simply does not arise in this scenario.

In a broader philosophical view, (if you agree that time is still money -- whether shooting film or video) someone else's experience with dollying in and zooming out could be a valuable contribution for the person posing the question.

By standing on the shoulders of our respected and seasoned colleagues -- such as yourself -- we can see further.

But your overall position still has great merit.