jayvitela Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Hi All, I've been in the video business over 13 years as a producer, editor, camera op, and now a steadicam owner /operator. My problems is this, I have never used a film camera, I'm trying to break into the film world to better utilize my steadicam rig but the obvious is, I need film camera experience. Is there a website out there I can log into and read up on this? I've been a still photographer for over 20 years so I understand "film" but I haven't worked with movie film cameras. I know I can't learn everything overnight, I just need the basics for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member John Pytlak RIP Posted January 8, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted January 8, 2004 Well, as far as film itself, here are some links to the Kodak website: http://www.kodak.com/go/motion http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/products/index.jhtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/support/index.jhtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/students...ml?id=0.1&lc=en http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/newsletters/index.jhtml http://www.kodak.com/US/en/motion/16mm/index.jhtml You can also search any topic with a keyword on the "Search Cinematography" tool on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Kevin Zanit Posted January 8, 2004 Premium Member Share Posted January 8, 2004 Contact Panavision . . . I would bet money they would let you practice flying one of the emergency cams they have on the floor. That mite give you a decent idea what it is like flying a film camera (except for the fact the mag would not have a full load, and you would miss out on what it is like have the weight slightly shifting during the take). Kevin Zanit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrenYeager Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I'm not a Steadicam specialist, but I've flown film and video cameras. From a camera operating standpoint, there's not much difference, save that the balance changes as the film rolls from one part of the mag to another. You'll need to keep tweeking your balance. The biggest pain in the butt is that it seems that each film camera needs a different set of power plugs, adaptors, brackets, etc. to make them fit on your rig. Most Steadicam operators I know have made the rounds to all the rental houses and set up as many cameras as possible and bought or built the necessary cables, brackets, etc. Lots of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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