niasripley

Hello All, Just curious if anybody has ever used a still camera to proof their studio shots, either for light reference or framing? I am also wondering what the conversion/difference would be from a Beaulieu 4408 zm2 with a 100 degree shutter(1/86) and a 6-60 zoom @24fps to a Nikon D70 or a Hasselblad 500 series with a Polaroid back. Although I am almost certain that exact results would never be attained, I would like to use a still camera as a tool for proofing and for the director to sign off on things. Thanks, JC

Thanks Steve, you've been quite a great help. -JC

Wow, that's great, just what I'm looking for- excellent reference. Thanks so much. I guess you would suggest using Flying Spot for my transfer and processing? Looks to be excellent work. -JC

Steve, That would be great if you had some reference stills. I look forward to them. Thanks, JC

I am going to be shooting a short piece that requires a studio setup with a black background and one female subject that will be getting a high key from a 2k Arri fresnel. I will be shooting 200t with my Beaulieu 4008zm2. The objective is to get nice rich blacks surrounding the lit subject, but I am worried about grain and milkiness with super8. Has anybody had experience getting nice blacks in a studio situation somewhat like this? Will a soft image or grain be all I can get in this instance? I am assuming I will only be able to get t5.6 from the 2k fresnel @24fps. Any feedback would be a great help. Thanks, JC