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It seems you find the right tool (easy and quick), i guess 3D programs are out of your range. I use cinema 4D

jajaja unbelievable :lol:

Michael, once again agree with you Charlie Lieberman's have a beatiful work especially at camera... :lol:

Thanks David, great example. BTW I think there are these differences (in production) because they are different ways to treat or manage the production (policies), or I'm wrong...?

Totally agree with you i just want to add to your list my two favorite DP Nathan Hope and Michael Slovis, gorgeous work, this two guys are awesome...And one question, Anybody can tell me what's the differences (about budget) between a middle feature and a tv chapter ?...

I didn´t know nothing about it. The website show the same info ¨coming soon¨... <_< . I guess they´re doing a lot of test and adjustments...

Hi Olivier: great stuff, what ASA did you rate your meter, especially at night ???

I'm agree with Jonathan, and perhaps those "paper lamps" on your desk could perfectly work in the background or in the floor( as kickers)... i think we change your original setup :lol: , but i could work Xavier Plaza

Ashley you have to keep in mind HMI they have ¨more useful light¨ than tungtens lights, you can check it the values in footcandles at arri website, use the photometric calculator & good luck Xavier Plaza

Hi, Check in this forum (HVX200) the next Topic "Recommendations for cine-like settings" , there you can read an interesting setup by Bill Totolo especially on low light scenes, take a look of it and testing... ... Xavier Plaza

Thank you very much to respond my answer and good luck on your show

Hi Paul great work, i really like the Night, Int. Apartment. Did you use, some kind of nets, or Pro mist ???. Another question off topic, Are there any reason why the Art deparment use dark colors (furnitures and walls) in the apartment...?, Thanks Xavier Plaza

Hey!!!!!!!, someone stop this guy :angry: I love it searching, reading and commenting everyday in this forum i guess i'm an addict to this forum,BUT, why someone totally free breaks my peace and pleasure :angry:.????? I agree with Kieran about Brad "you handled yourself brilliantly"... Please if you don't like this forum go away... this is the first and last time that I talk to you Y como probablemente seas un animal que no habla español, deja de joder la vida!!!! :angry: Xavier Plaza

Hi I have a big doubt... :blink: i shoot some footage 1080i last week on P2, my newbie editor up load the footage via firewire ``digitazing`` all the material. He didn´t know they can up load using the ``PC``mode and make a backup and then importing in FCP converting the files :angry: . Luckyly i have all my footage in my P2, then i up load in the correct way. My big question is what kind of loosing i could have digitizing the footage vs up load direct form P2. Thanks Xavier Plaza

Hi Theone and welcome... first you have to use your full name, it's a web rule. Second i believe when someone don't have any idea about something (in this case cameras) the first thing is search and read about what you want or all you want, in your case you can take long hours reading on this website about past topics. You can find a lot of quiktimes, jpg, stills, behind the scenes, etc. I think that, this would help you that you begin to handle the subject. Then you can make a more specific questions to any member in this website. Probably few persons agrees with me but not necessarily a good camera makes a good shot, i think is all about your talent (obviously there are so many cases...) Hope Helps Xavier Plaza

Hi Ashley, you have to attach the photo because this link didn't work "You don't have permission to access" :o Best Xavier Plaza

Logan i agree with you, it´s better shoot with P2 but you have to keep in mind the environmment. The Colombian jungle have around 70 to 100% humidity. P2 cards specify you can use it maximun at 90% humidity (enviroment) and you have to be acreful with condensation. I think in the jungle this kind of enviroment could be bring problems... And Matt you have to be careful when change your tapes, try do it far from the jungle, avoiding drops and dust Good Luck Xavier Plaza

Hi Matt, i was in the Ecuadorian jungle a few times years ago in the mystical zone calling "The cave of the oil birds" , it is a great experience but the environment could be terrible for people who live in dry weather... well when you shoot at south american jungle you have to be careful about several things: 1.-CONDENSATION (always happens, when you arrive to your hotel at night to rest, you have to avoid air conditioner. That's a big mistake, then the next day when you take it out your camera you have troubles...) 2.- RAIN COVER if you are shooting at a primary jungle you have to keep in mind the weather conditions, you walk 5 minutes in the jungle with sun then you walk 30 minutes at the rain, the best way to keep your camera available is protecting-it ... 3.- LENS CLEANER, on primary jungle always rain that's a problem because you have a lot of drops on your lens, survival kit is your key. 4.-FOOD, chocolate, candy, water a couples bars (Nature Valley), that's a survival kit, you're in jungle that's could be very demanding as a cameraman or DP you have to shoot at heat and humidity(perhaps 100%), walk between weeds, mud, rain and probably if you're in a primary jungle you have to climb a little plateaus. That type of lands produces fatigue generally and they exhaust to you. Sometimes they produce faint for that reason it is better always to have to sugar close. Depends how deep you are and what's the grade of the jungle (primary, secondary) you have to use a more sensitive camera because with a lot of plants and trees less light you have . I'm agree with Nadav avoid the Firestore option :( , maybe P2 could be an option, or shoot with sony personally i don't like it, but it could be more efficient in this kind of environments... And one more thing always have a medicine kit, use boots and the most important thing be careful with the GUERRILLA they tend to live in the jungle, be a lot of careful with that. Enjoy your trip, take pictures... the jungle it's one of the best experience... Hope Helps Xavier Plaza

The article in ASC magazine is great, you can read more on MARCH 2004 International Cinematographers Guild Magazine a review about the movie. With both articles perhaps you have a better view about how achieve this kind of night scenes... good luck http://www.cameraguild.com/magazine/index2004.html Xavier Plaza

The Dp was Larry Smith and perhaps this help http://www.theasc.com/magazine/oct99/sword/index.htm Xavier Plaza

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Hi Chris great footage, the best frame was the wide shot. It remember me Conrad Hall style, like American Beauty dinner scenes. Best Xavier Plaza

Hi, i don't know if there is other options like PCMCIA as you say...But I can tell you using Firestore FS-100 it is a great option and cheaper than P2 cards 1.8 K (100GB) vs 1.3K (16GB) :P , don't you think???

Rumors or facts ??? <_<

Perhaps Pelican cases could be your choice; effective, hard case, cheap, secure, waterproof. I use it 2 of them everyday, one ( a little one) for Hard drive and P2; the other for the camera and accessories. check the link http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4262...ase_Black_.html http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/4065...ase_Black_.html Xavier Plaza