Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird?

Pete Cofrancesco · April 18th, 2020, 08:30 AM

Do you think:
A) The pandemic got him to think about something other than his movie.
B) He switched to another forum.
C) He’s busy watching movies to get additional ideas for his film.

Roger Gunkel · April 19th, 2020, 08:56 AM

I think he's thought about changing his career direction and has applied to NASA be an astronaut!!

Roger

Paul R Johnson · April 19th, 2020, 09:19 AM

I did wonder if I should visit some of the local tourist spots and shoot stock footage of bright sunny days with absolutely nobody about. Would be great for making an apocalypse video next year. Shopping centres, car parks, beaches, the Norfolk Broads - all deserted. Trouble is it's against the rules so such a shame. We'll never see this again I hope.

Josh Bass · April 19th, 2020, 09:41 AM

How illegal is it in the UK to impersonate a police officer and say you're filming just to prove people are staying away from those places? Just an idea.

Paul R Johnson · April 19th, 2020, 10:01 AM

Well - it's just illegal. AND my son who's a Police Officer would kill me! I could wave my press card which would sort it - but I hate doing that. The members of the public you meet hate you! They see the national media outside all sorts of places in lockdown and they deem it not remotely essential, so you get the flack.

Pete Cofrancesco · April 19th, 2020, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roger Gunkel

I think he's thought about changing his career direction and has applied to NASA be an astronaut!!

Roger

LOL! I can see the whole telephoto lens thing, maybe you’re right.

I’ve been shooting a couple asmr videos lately. Today i’ll be gardening enjoying the sun and warm weather after yesterday’s snow.

Ryan Elder · August 19th, 2020, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Cofrancesco

Do you think:
A) The pandemic got him to think about something other than his movie.
B) He switched to another forum.
C) He’s busy watching movies to get additional ideas for his film.

Oh I just was busy working on some other people's projects, as well as doing pre-production for one of my own during the pandemic. That's why I haven't been on as much lately.

Brian Drysdale · August 20th, 2020, 07:01 AM

The answer should also includes B.

April 18th, 2020, 08:30 AM	#1081
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,996	Re: Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird? Do you think: A) The pandemic got him to think about something other than his movie. B) He switched to another forum. C) He’s busy watching movies to get additional ideas for his film. Last edited by Pete Cofrancesco; April 18th, 2020 at 11:05 AM.

April 19th, 2020, 08:56 AM	#1082
Roger Gunkel Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: LIncolnshire, UK Posts: 2,213	Re: Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird? I think he's thought about changing his career direction and has applied to NASA be an astronaut!! Roger

April 19th, 2020, 09:19 AM	#1083
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,016	Re: Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird? I did wonder if I should visit some of the local tourist spots and shoot stock footage of bright sunny days with absolutely nobody about. Would be great for making an apocalypse video next year. Shopping centres, car parks, beaches, the Norfolk Broads - all deserted. Trouble is it's against the rules so such a shame. We'll never see this again I hope.

April 19th, 2020, 09:41 AM	#1084
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Re: Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird? How illegal is it in the UK to impersonate a police officer and say you're filming just to prove people are staying away from those places? Just an idea. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

April 19th, 2020, 10:01 AM	#1085
Paul R Johnson Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lowestoft - UK Posts: 4,016	Re: Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird? Well - it's just illegal. AND my son who's a Police Officer would kill me! I could wave my press card which would sort it - but I hate doing that. The members of the public you meet hate you! They see the national media outside all sorts of places in lockdown and they deem it not remotely essential, so you get the flack.

August 20th, 2020, 07:01 AM	#1088
Brian Drysdale Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belfast, UK Posts: 6,143	Re: Would using a star filter for cinematography be too weird? The answer should also includes B.