Alberto Larios-Saavedra

Does anybody know what's the industry standard TRT for a "30" second commercial in the U.S? I can't remember if it's 29 seconds or 29 seconds and 15 frames. I know this is probably not the forum to ask, but I don't remember my username for one of the forums for post-production. Thanks,

I'm wondering if anybody on this forum has used the Elmo TRV-16H Film to Video transfer and what kind of results they obtained (as compared to a professional telecine transfer). Thx.

I'm sure this is a pretty dumb question, but I've never done this, so here I go. What kind of procedure/software would I need to send/receive video files via email. What kind of issues regarding compression would I face. I need to send a video file that's as uncompressed as possible. Thanks.

I think it's a pretty good idea Peter. I would be willing to drive to Socal (I'm in Central California myself). One way to do it perhaps, would be to ask members on this forum what their main topics would be (I know there would be many, but try to narrow them down), and cover those on the workshop, videotape the workshop and post the video here. Just my 2 cents.

TV news organizations use each other's video with the proper credit displayed on the screen when the video is broacast; also one of the rules is to use the video within "regularly scheduled" programming (i.e. news show), otherwise you need to ask permission. Like Richard said, it is best to find out if the video is indeed from a pool feed and buy it, otherwise you might run into some trouble. Good luck,

Do you know what city/state it's in?

"The millions of people like me across Canada who feel exactly as I do will no longer be silenced by words commonly used by the left to describe any one on the right who dares disagree with them. Change is coming, get used to it. R, " <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Very well said!! Now let's get them Panzers rolling out there on the streets of any canadian city with immigrant populations and wipe them out! Hail Reichard!!!! (Right hand salute) I think several people in this wonderful space are tired of this guy who somehow manages to twist just about every darn topic to bitch about how much his country stinks (according to him). I've tried to ignore him for sometime, but he replies to every posting with a smart ass reply or a fascist one. Please stop it.

Thanks Mr. Case. Cheers,

I have a question regarding film processing (Mr. Pytlak's or Mr. Case's advice would be very helpful). I have half-way shot two rolls of 16mm for some tests. The thing is that for a lot of reasons I haven't been able to finish the tests, and the film rolls are still in the magazines, they still have quite a few feet on them. I don't want take them out (unless I have to), so my question is, how long can I keep this film in the magazines which are stored at room temperature? What am I risking by not developing them asap? They have been in that condition for about 10 days now. I hope I was clear enough. Thanks,

Why not try a Bolex H16 (I saw one for sale in the L.A. Craigslist for $300). I know it's a risk, but you may be willing to give it a shot. Good luck,

Thank you for your prompt response, as always. Cheers,

Regarding this issue, if I want to do Skip Bleach to the IP, when filming, should I underexpose the image by 1 full stop? I've heard you are supposed to when skip-bleaching the negative. Or should I expose normally since I wouldn't be skip-bleaching the negative? I've never done it and I might do some tests. Thanks,

On the same topic (kind of) would I be able to run a couple of 2k's and 2 650w lights on house power? Obviously I would run them on separate circuits (I checked the house breaker box and they all indicate to be 20amps, the washer/dryer one is 30amps). Thanks,

Hola Rodrigo, no sabes la enorme y agradable sorpresa que nos das al participar en este foro (al menos para los que admiramos tu arte). I've been trying to get information regarding the whole photographic and lighting process for "Amores Perros" and haven't been able to (I've done some searching on the web but no luck, and in the ASC archives I don't see anything). Do you know where I might be able to find it? That film marked a new high (and inspiration) for Mexican and Latin American filmmaking. By the way, are you doing anything with Iñárritu anytime soon? I liked your work in "Alexander" too (the infrared stuff was gutsy). Saludos,

Thanks Paul, that's a pretty good suggestion. Alberto

Hello Bob, I was reading through the archives and found this posting of yours. I might have to shoot at a location where I may need a generator (non-synch of course, it's one of those from U-Haul). Let's say if I run three or four lights with it (no to go over its wattage), will I have any flicker problems? They're all tungsten lights, no HMI's. Also, would it matter what size lights they are? I plan on running 2 2k's, a 500w, and a 650w on a 7000w Honda generator. The reason I ask it's because some time ago, (I think in this website) I read that you need a synch generator to run lights, and I cannot recall if it only applied to HMI's. I couldn't find that thread. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Alberto

What's all this bigotry and immigrant-bashing in a Cinematography forum? Do you even know a gardener or a nanny? Are you suggesting that they have the easy life in the U.S? You have no $%*! idea. Believe me, I'm all for legal immigration, but to imply that these people get a free ticket into the U.S. and are not persecuted is just plain ignorant. I'm not sure if you are American or Canadian (it doesn't show in your profile), but it is evident that your observations are very simplistic and completely unfounded.

A few years back, I went to see an exhibit of Picasso's paintings where they also exhibited sketches that eventually led to paintings. I was amazed at the amount of "planning or storyboarding" if you might, that Picasso did before he started painting on the canvas. Some of those sketches were even done on napkins! The paintings themselves were only slightly different from the sketches. I guess it just goes on to show that visualizing and planning can be creative and money-saving tools.

I have shot some 16mm film and got a one-light workprint, but I see that the labs also offer a "Best Light" workprint. Could somebody explain what's the difference between a "one-light" print and a "best light" print? I did a search here but didn't find any answers. Thanks, Alberto

Oh, I see. I didn't watch the movie. Hey David, have you seen "Downfall" and "As in Heaven? If so what do you think?

What is that supposed to mean?

Thanks John. That answers my question. Al

I know that you can round it up to 1.78, but I asked the question because I didn't know if it made a difference to go either way, besides there's no consistency when people refer to the term and I was a little confused, that's all.

I've read in the past that the frame size for the 19x9 aspect ratio is 1.77:1; however, today I was browsing trough the 8th edition of the A.C. manual and read that the frame size is 1.78:1 (page 19). Which one is correct? Thanks, Al