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Night shoot with Zeiss CP2 lens. · March 11th, 2011, 09:47 PM

The opening scene from an upcoming feature I shot for a talented local director. Shot with the Canon 7D using a Zeiss CP.2 lens and only available light. I could have used an AC to help pull focus since I was handheld for most of the shoot. Amazing lens. Wish I could own a set, but for now I'll just have to rent when needed.

Chris Westerstrom · March 12th, 2011, 10:37 AM

that was sick!!!! great stuff!

Charles Papert · March 12th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Good job pulling your own focus wide open, not easy at all. Of course as you said, an AC would have helped.

Two battery powered lights could have elevated the visuals significantly. Some shots are just plain murky. I'm sure you were chasing the existing lighting as a key which locks you into whatever background happens to fall there (or forces you into low angles to maintain separation). What was the reasoning for no additional lighting?

As far as the overall clip--to me, some odd pacing and choices, but that's on your director.

Christopher Thompson · March 15th, 2011, 01:54 AM

Charles,

This is the director of Chisel, could you elaborate more on what it was that you found odd in the choices and pacing? would love some feedback!

Thanks

Chris

Charles Papert · March 15th, 2011, 06:50 AM

Chris: tied up on a shoot myself at the moment, will respond to this when I get the chance. Thanks

Christopher Thompson · March 15th, 2011, 10:42 AM

Thank you charles I really appreciate it

March 12th, 2011, 10:37 AM	#2
Chris Westerstrom Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gothenburg, Sweden Posts: 259	Re: Night shoot with Zeiss CP2 lens. that was sick!!!! great stuff!

March 12th, 2011, 12:30 PM	#3
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Re: Night shoot with Zeiss CP2 lens. Good job pulling your own focus wide open, not easy at all. Of course as you said, an AC would have helped. Two battery powered lights could have elevated the visuals significantly. Some shots are just plain murky. I'm sure you were chasing the existing lighting as a key which locks you into whatever background happens to fall there (or forces you into low angles to maintain separation). What was the reasoning for no additional lighting? As far as the overall clip--to me, some odd pacing and choices, but that's on your director. __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 15th, 2011, 01:54 AM	#4
Christopher Thompson New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20	Re: Night shoot with Zeiss CP2 lens. Charles, This is the director of Chisel, could you elaborate more on what it was that you found odd in the choices and pacing? would love some feedback! Thanks Chris

March 15th, 2011, 06:50 AM	#5
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	Re: Night shoot with Zeiss CP2 lens. Chris: tied up on a shoot myself at the moment, will respond to this when I get the chance. Thanks __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

March 15th, 2011, 10:42 AM	#6
Christopher Thompson New Boot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20	Re: Night shoot with Zeiss CP2 lens. Thank you charles I really appreciate it