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1. General Discussion

   Posts that don't fit in the other 20+ categorized sub-forums. 😏

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   • Info re Pathe Super 16 Camera wanted.
   • By Mark Eastman, Friday at 11:22 PM
2. Cinematography News

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   • Director of photography killed, movie director injured after Alec Baldwin discharged prop firearm on movie set
   • By Patrick Cooper, September 7
3. Lighting

   • Grip and Lighting Equipment Rental Companies

   Everything to do with lighting a scene.

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   • Hard sources through windows (And a dino light question)
   • By Adrian Sierkowski, Thursday at 10:03 PM
4. Camera Operating

   Composing the frame and moving the camera.

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   • Expose for more detail at lower ISO
   • By David Mullen ASC, September 24
5. AC's & DIT's

   Pulling focus, slating, laying marks, loading film, backing up cards, pushing carts. 

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   • Relying on Monitors When Pulling Focus
   • By Mei Lewis, Tuesday at 11:54 AM
6. Grip & Rigging

   Building rigs, shaping light, moving heavy cameras and keeping the set safe.

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   • Looking for a smaller overhead rigging solution. Mini Max?
   • By Adrian Sierkowski, September 19
7. Visual Effects Cinematography

   Shooting for green screens, mattes, plates, CG.

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   • Good Literature for Miniature Photography
   • By Darrell Ayer, July 28
8. Grading, DI and Telecine

   The art of finishing the image. Color correcting shots in post.

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   • I took Robert's recommendation for Xena scanners...but you need a smartphone to buy one!
   • By David Sekanina, 8 hours ago
9. Students and New Filmmakers

   • Film Schools and Programs

   Helpful answers to the most basic questions.

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   • Choosing the right program
   • By Phil Rhodes, September 25
10. Cameras Systems and Formats

    • Cine Camera Equipment Rental Companies
    • 35mm
    • 16mm
    • Super-8
    • HD
    • SD
    • 3D
    • D-SLR
    • Aaton
    • ARRI
    • Bell + Howell
    • BlackMagic Design
    • Bolex
    • Canon
    • Cinema Products
    • Dalsa
    • Eclair
    • Ikonoskop
    • IMAX
    • JVC HD
    • Kinetta
    • Lytro
    • Mitchell
    • Panasonic
    • Panavision
    • Red
    • Russian Gear
    • Silicon Imaging
    • Sony
    • Thomson GV
    • Vision Research

    All camera-specific questions go here.

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    • Renaming the "Russian Gear" topic
    • By Travis Shannon, Yesterday at 01:46 AM
11. Lenses & Lens Accessories

    Lenses, filters, director’s viewfinders, speedboosters, adapters, and other optical oddities.

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    • Cinema products 6mm
    • By Lee Patel, Wednesday at 10:25 AM
12. Camera Accessories & Tools

    Matte boxes, follow focuses, wireless video, and other bits that go on the camera.

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    • smallHD 703 UB Monitor - Loose Screen/Panel
    • By Mark Dunn, 16 hours ago
13. Film Stocks & Processing

    Kodak, Fuji, Agfa, Ilford. Lab processing and printing.

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    • 7222 Daylight Spools say "load in complete darkness" – do I need to?
    • By Robert Houllahan, Thursday at 12:17 AM
14. Books for the Cinematographer

    Recommended reading. If you want a list, start here.

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    • The Quantel Guide to Digital Intermediate (Film scanning and production from the 2K era.)
    • By Daniel D. Teoli Jr., September 13
15. Cinematographers

    About professional Directors of Photography

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    • What DVD's have good commentary from the DP?
    • By Daniel D. Teoli Jr., August 19
16. In Production / Behind the Scenes

    A look inside the production process. Reports from the front lines.

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    • Some Production Notes From a Super Low Budget Feature - "Love Dogs"
    • By Mateusz Czopek, July 20
17. On Screen / Reviews & Observations

    Seen a good movie lately? Discuss here.

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    • Bad cinematography, bad direction.
    • By Jon O'Brien, 20 hours ago
18. Cine Marketplace

    Read the FAQ!

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    • Selling 16mm film / Orwo N75 400ft/122m
    • By Steve Cutler, 2 hours ago
19. Business Practices

    How to get paid and stay employed.

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    • Airline Media Bags Discount Pricing (NBC / Universal)
    • By Tim Tyler, August 23
20. Jobs, Resumes, and Reels

    Need crew? Looking for work? Updated your reel? Post inquires here.

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    • Theis Production - South Bend, IN - This Semester
    • By William Clark, August 26
21. Please Critique My Work

    Need constructive feedback? No shortage of critics here. Keep it positive!

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    • Looking for Opinions/Reviews/Suggestions of my Film School Cinematography Reel
    • By Saikat Chattopadhyay, August 10
22. Regional Cinematography Groups

    • Mexico
    • Atlanta, GA (US)
    • Boston, MA (US)
    • Los Angeles, CA (US)
    • New York City, NY (US)
    • San Francisco, CA (US)
    • Seattle, WA (US)
    • London (UK)
    • Vancouver, Canada WEST
    • Toronto, Canada EAST
    • Switzerland
    • India
    • Austria
    • South America
    • Chicago

    Meet locals, make films, have coffee.

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    • Seeking general assistant, east of London, 16 May
    • By Anna Byrne, April 25