Tim Tyler

The Off-Topic Forum was created to allow for discussion that doesn't apply to cinematography. Some users feel that there's no reason to have non-cinematography discussions on a "cinematography" forum.

That's right. This area is up for grabs - as long as it's legal and not too offensive.

Breathing is not restricted to zoom lenses, although it is often most noticable on zoom lenses. Even if the lens is of fixed focal length (prime lens) changing focus can make the image appear to zoom in or out slightly. That's "breathing".

I suppose you are correct, however I don't think this conversation is that off-topic, and the Cinematography.com forum has always been a community that allows the freedom to be a little off-topic. DP's often play a decisive part in determining the film or video format that a project originates in, so a conversation like this one can be important. Also, FYI... I have received several "report" requests to remove posts that criticize UltraDefinition's position. As the forum administrator, I do not think this necessary and I'll not remove the posts.

Full review. http://www.cinematography.com/articles/sdx900/

It's true that the board does not identify the sender when a "Report" request is submitted. I'll be updating the submission form to improve upon that. I second the motion that Ultra Definition reveal his/her identity, experience, and qualifications. Currently I only know that Ultra Definition is using a Czech ISP.

As the administrator, I received an unsigned request to remove a message in this thread, and to edit another. I assumed those requests came from the authors of the posts so I satisfied the requests. After thinking about it, I now believe the requests came from the author of another post in the thread. I apoligize for making those changes. Unfortunately I cannot undo them. I'll be more careful next time.

I remember some years ago (like 20) saving an article from Popular Photography that described a home made lighting kit. As I recall, they were suggesting a ~6' piece of electrical conduit anchored in a paint can filled with cement. They had hardware store clamp-lights attached at the top. :lol: Most commercially available photography lighting is a pretty good value, even the inexpensive Lowel's that Michael Nash recommended. They're made to be portable, reliable, controllable, and adaptable to use with other industry tools. A $200 light could last you 20+ years, and will probably have some resell value at the end of that period too. But most important, I think, is that the light they create looks good or better. The fixture's designers thought about light dispersion, intensity, color temperature, and other stuff that a photographer cares about. The company that makes a 1000w construction site lamp probably wasn't concerned about how attractive the illuminated person/object will be. If you don't mind the bulk, then theater lights (PARs and fresnels) make some pretty nice light, and if you find them used they can be a much better value than just about anything homemade. Plus you can buy lamps with accurate color temperature for them.

I'd suggest finding a local Locations Manager or Location Scout who is willing to make a few calls for you to the university. The Locations person may have already worked on a shoot at that university and may know just who to talk to to get you permission. And they may be able to convince the university to cut you a deal due to your lack of location funds. Pro Locations Department people can be suprisingly helpful in securing locations you'd think were impossible to shoot in.

Probably not at ShowBiz Expo. I'm planning on NAB though.

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Hey, man. Don't get angry with me. If something needs fixing, just post a note in the Support Forum and I'll get to it ASAP.