Ron_mc_Don

Thanks for that! When you say that you "shouldn't shoot the 12-120 any wider than f/2.8 because that is where you can really see the limitations of the lens elements shine through", is this because you are letting more light in and therefore there is more light being scattered? Tony.

Ha HA! You told the Ebay seller that you has a house fire! Points for originality! Tony.

"As for the lens, I purchased a 12-120mm Angenieux zoom lens that is really a great all around lens. I also have a pair of primes for it for when extra sharpness or a wide-angle lens is needed" What did you mean by "extra sharpness"? Tony.

It's actually "The Killing". :) Tony.

Where would you recomend buying and processing stock in Australia? Tony.

Sorry, I'll have to clarify what I meant. As a very basic rule, do not zoom in (during a shot), it is better in most situations to track (if you have a dolly). What I was talking about is BEFORE the shot (not during) zoom in a little bit to get rid of that distortion if you are finding it distracting. How this cleared it up. Tony.

What were your films about? Tony.

Everyone has said pretty much everything thing I was thinking, but I will add one basic thing. When you said that everything looked "a little too...close up" I think this is caused by the slight distortion that the lens gives when you are fully zoomed out (because it's getting into a wide angle lens). My advice would be to zoom in slightly. This will get rid of that "too close" feel. Tony.

Answered it perfectly. Thanks!

So what's the difference between: a frame and a field? and progressive scan and interlaced scan? And between progressive scan and interlaced scan, which is "better" for different occasions? Thanks for your patience. Tony.

As always Mr Mullen, a perfect asnwer! Cheers, Tony.

Thanks heaps! Wow, my year TAFE was money well spent then (note the sarcasm). I should've just payed this forum the money. LOL

I agree with everything that everone has said (and I'm not even running for office). Do a ruff cutt that you are happy with Leave it for a while and come back to it Change it until you are happy Show a wide cross section of peers and get their opinions Use their ideas. If you like them, keep them; if you don't, change it back Its as simple *cough* as that. Enjoy! Tony.

The two most important words in film: test shoot.

Scrims are just like expensive baking paper. They soften and diffuse the light. Can someone please explain to me what ND gels are. Thanks, Tony.