Hong Suwadji

For sale: CANON SCOOPIC MS 16mm camera with CINE 60 battery pack & Pelican case. Here is my listing: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321108313903 Price is $650 if you purchase this from me directly. PM me if interested. Thanks, Hong

There's Beijing Film Academy in China

Hi everyone, I applied for AFI cinematography program for this fall, I submitted only one short film that I made for the purpose of applying to AFI, I got interviewed based on that but unfortunately didn't get accepted. I am going to re-apply for next fall, I I need some advice from people who went to AFI and maybe can share the portfolio that got them accepted to AFI f. Perhaps you guys can give me suggestions on making a stronger portfolio. Anybody here got accepted this year? What kind of work did you guys submit to AFI? what are they looking for in an applicant's work? Here is the film I submitted last year: http://www.vimeo.com/1197408 Any comments are suggestions are welcomed. Thanks Hong

Hi Ashley, I applied for AFI cinematography program for this fall, I submitted only one short film that I made for the purpose of applying to AFI, that was my first film, I got interviewed but unfortunately didn't get accepted. I am going to try again for next fall, I am also thinking about making another short film because I think I need to improve my portfolio. I need some advice from people who went to AFI and maybe have their work available online for us to see. Here is the film I submitted: http://www.vimeo.com/1197408 Anybody got accepted this year? What kind of work did you guys submit to AFI? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks Hong

Here's a super 8mm film I made last year: http://www.vimeo.com/1197408

Developing cost about $150 (10 rolls), telecine at Spectra cost almost $350, so total cost was about =$500. Track 1 is heartstrings by secret garden.

UCLA extension offers a class called "Arriflex Certification for Camera Assistants" every summer, I took it in 2004, u get hands on training with all the ARRI cameras including the Arricam line. I highly recommend it.

Nice work, and thank you for sharing all the detailed information. These kind of posts are very helpful for people who want to learn.

I also recommend Spectra, they did a nice transfer for me, here's a sample: http://www.vimeo.com/1197408

Super 8 processed at Cinelab, transferred to mini DV at Spectra and edited on Final Cut Pro. Thanks Hong

Hi, Just wanna share a short film I made with a Canon 1014XL-S and Tri-X: http://www.vimeo.com/1197408 Thanks Hong

I saw this film last week, great film, beautiful cinematography. I don't think Ang Lee was trying to channel Wong Kar Wai at all, they both have very different styles. I guess shots of Tony Leung and a girl wearing a Qi Pao made it looks similar to In the Mood for Love, but that's the only similarity. I read somewhere that Wong Kar Wai told Ang Lee that Brokeback Mountain was the best film of that year.

Hi, I have a CP-16R package for sale, here's the details: -Crystal Sync CP-16R Camera includes both 24fps and 25fps gearing options, fresh belts internally and externally, and spare belts - 170 degree belt-driven shutter - this is the model that can be converted to Super 16 or Ultra 16 -1 collimated bayonet 10-150mm Angenieux zoom lens -1 NEW charger -1 NEW battery -1 excellent USED battery that will drive 3 plus mags on a charge -3x fully rebuilt PLC-4a 400' magazines with new core adapters, trap rollers and felt as needed -the RARE CP orientable viewfinder -Even RARER CP finder extension tube -Camera includes both 24fps and 25fps gearing options, fresh belts internally and externally, and spare belts - Also included are body magazine throat plug, lens port plug, video tap cover plate,lens front and back caps, and custom fitted Pelican case with retractable handle and wheels- the case can carry up to 4 mags, one more zoom or two more primes, and another battery and charger. Price: $2800 or best offer. Item location is in LA and available for inspection before purchase. I bought this package from a DP named Royce Dudley and he said this package was regularly maintained by Mr. Ken Hale at Whitehouse Audio Visual in Newbury Park, CA. If interested, you can email me at finalcutpro8@yahoo(dot)com Thank you Hong Suwadji

Hi, I have a CP-16/R 16mm sync-sound motion picture camera package for sale, this package was well maintained by Ken Hale at Whitehouse Audio Visual in Newbury Park, CA. You can ask Ken Hale about this package, the previous owner's name was R. Dudley. The camera body is dead silent with the 170 degree belt-driven shutter - this is the model that can be Super 16 or Ultra 16 converted by other parties. Equipped with collimated bayonet 10-150mm Angenieux zoom lens. Package includes 1 NEW charger, 1 NEW battery, 1 excellent USED battery that will drive 3 plus mags on a charge, 3x fully rebuilt PLC-4a 400' magazines with new core adapters, trap rollers and felt as needed, the RARE CP orientable viewfinder and even rarer CP finder extension tube. Camera includes both 24fps and 25fps gearing options, fresh belts internally and externally, and spare belts. Also included are body magazine throat plug, lens port plug, video tap cover plate,lens front and back caps, and custom fitted Pelican case with retractable handle and wheels- the case can carry up to 4 mags, one more zoom or two more primes, and another battery and charger. Price is $2900 OBO, this camera sells for $5,850 without the lens at Whitehouse AV: http://www.whitehouseav.com/camera.htm Email me if you're interested. at : finalcutpro8(at)yahoo(dot)com Thanks Hong

Bill, yes that was Jack Cooperman's class. Do you have any setups from that class? Riku, you're right I didn't use fill, just the 5K bouncing from the wall. The fridge looks bright because I overexposed one stop. This is another example from the same setup, I just turned on the practicals on the ceiling, less smoke and exposed normally. I was trying to make it look like it's later in the day.