Music Video shot on Aaton XTR Prod 16mm

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lalugela

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Shot this music video for the Postelles on an Aaton XTR Prod one snowy weekend in February... well in one late night (9 PM - 5 AM) and one very long day. (10 AM - 5 AM) We had a first AC on the late night, but for the most part it was myself (director) and the DP doing the majority of the crew work. We also had two non-film guys who spearheaded set dec., flickered lights, played on set sound, and held projectors for us. But it got pretty hectic for the two-man film crew (DP/dir.), and at times, desperate. For a handful of dolly shots, we had to close off the eye piece, have the DP pull focus, and have me pushing dolly.

Despite grueling working conditions, we had a lot of fun putting this together. Would love to hear what you guys think and to answer any questions you might have!?

Enjoy it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhQ4Hwwjf08
 
16mm Film

16mm Film

Hiya, I'm going to be using this camera for a uni project, but have never used film before, do you have any tips or advice about it?

Also, what film and lights did you use?

Thank you so much in advance,

Zak
 
Like everything else, film stock should be chosen for how its specific characteristics contribute to the story. Depending on the look you are after the film stock choices can make a huge impact visually. I know that's vague, but without knowing more about the project its hard to make suggestions.

General rules that I like to follow just to get good looking images are over expose negative by about half a stop where possible to keep the grain structure tight and has a denser negative for more flexibility in scanning or printing. Reversal, do the opposite. Reversal has a dynamic range equivelant to 8bit video or about 8 stops, so you have to light more carefully and keep your contrast ratio smaller.
Kodak Vision 2 and Vision 3 stocks have the tightest grain, 7219 should be a good choice for low light or night shooting if you have any. If you want to keep grain to a minimum, the slower stocks will be your best bet, you will just need a lot more light.

Good luck!
 
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