Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 9th, 2005, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,824
Indeedly--the last feature I operated was...
Indeedly--the last feature I operated was initially planned to be 90% handheld, although the setups themselves were classically composed and the script was standard romantic comedy. After it was...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
July 9th, 2005, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,653
Hi Stephen:
I would suggest shooting your...
Hi Stephen:
I would suggest shooting your footage so that it resembles the "before" footage and applying similar contrast curves in your NLE or After Effects as you did in your photo app to...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 9th, 2005, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,824
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 8th, 2005, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,316
Hi Keith:
1) If the rig seems top heavy, it...
Hi Keith:
1) If the rig seems top heavy, it isn't balanced. Make sure you have added the right amount of weight to the base to ensure that you have the standard 2-3 seconds of drop time.
A...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 8th, 2005, 01:05 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,388
A wide shot with deep depth of field can...
A wide shot with deep depth of field can absolutely look cinematic, but to me originating on DV is already handicapping that possibility--as Josh says, play to the strengths of the medium.
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
July 7th, 2005, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,861
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 7th, 2005, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,388
One of the times this was discussed here in the...
One of the times this was discussed here in the past, someone posted a link that illustrated a very wide angle and extreme telephoto setup, then blew up the background in the wide angle shot which...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 7th, 2005, 02:12 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,388
Going the greenscreen route will obviously...
Going the greenscreen route will obviously complicate things and limit the camera motion--I'm not sure it's worth it unless you are building your backgrounds digitally a la Sky Captain & World of...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 7th, 2005, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,388
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Forum: All Things Audio
July 6th, 2005, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
I would think that would depend on the...
I would think that would depend on the environment and how you treat the transition in your edit...a short crossfade can work wonders (not to mention a well-placed music bed!)
I'm also a fan of...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 6th, 2005, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
For any who might be interested, the latest...
For any who might be interested, the latest version of my DP reel has gone online at the same link (http://www.demoreelnetwork.com/view/index.php?user=chupap&size=large). The additional photography I...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
July 6th, 2005, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,861
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Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
July 6th, 2005, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,930
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 6th, 2005, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,563
Most importantly, please be careful...there are...
Most importantly, please be careful...there are quite a few accidents every year that involve helicopter shooting. I myself don't do it any more, after two incidents within a few years of each other:...
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Forum: All Things Audio
July 6th, 2005, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,989
Colin:
If you do use a wireless, make sure...
Colin:
If you do use a wireless, make sure to also use a little ear monitor--not hard to find one with a lightweight enough cable to not upset the stability. It's just risky to record wireless...
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Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
July 4th, 2005, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,299
15-20 lbs is right around an optimum...
15-20 lbs is right around an optimum shoulder-mounted weight, IMHO. You can go heavier but fatigue will become a factor on longer takes or event shooting. It's obviously a matter of preference--some...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
July 4th, 2005, 06:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,505
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Forum: 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery
July 1st, 2005, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,381
Laurence:
I hear this viewpoint quite a bit...
Laurence:
I hear this viewpoint quite a bit around the forum: "Hollywood is scared of the pending indie revolution". This is the not the biggest fear by any means--theater attendance is down, and...
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Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders
July 1st, 2005, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 6,184
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
June 29th, 2005, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
And sadly, it didn't!
It was indeed...
And sadly, it didn't!
It was indeed done in camera. The little girl had been replaced by a lifesize doll at that point. The mom, incidentally, was played by Melissa Fitzgerald, who would be...
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Forum: 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery
June 29th, 2005, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,381
3D didn't work out that well in the 50's, or...
3D didn't work out that well in the 50's, or again in the 80's...we'll have to see if it catches on now.
Not everyone loves watching 3D--the glasses are awkward, and the effect can sometimes be...
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Forum: 3D Stereoscopic Production & Delivery
June 28th, 2005, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 10,368
Slow down there, Wes...
No-one said anything...
Slow down there, Wes...
No-one said anything about 360 degrees.
Traditional 3d capture rigs involve two cameras mounted side by side (Cameron's system) or an optical trick of capturing two...
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Forum: Photon Management
June 28th, 2005, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,882
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Forum: Still Crazy
June 26th, 2005, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,886
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Forum: Still Crazy
June 26th, 2005, 12:40 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,886
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