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Chicago Lab Processing
James Compton replied to Stephanie Rabiola's topic in Film Stocks & Processing
Contact Manuela or Duke at ASTRO LAB in Chicago : 61 West Erie St Chicago, IL 60654 For scheduling and shipping instructions call 312-280-5500 Manuela Hung General Manager manuelah@filmworkers.com Duke Shin Post Production Coordinator dukes@filmworkers.com Regarding editing, have a look at some of the online reels of professional editors in your area, Film Workers Chicago has a database of pro level editors: http://chicago.filmworkers.com/- 1 reply
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Lincoln (Janusz Kaminski)
James Compton replied to Ben Brahem Ziryab's topic in On Screen / Reviews & Observations
Wow. Great movie. Excellent cinematography and acting. Regarding the cinematography, Janusz created some beautiful imagery. I liked how he purposely avoided using eyelight for several scenes. It gave Lincoln an almost archtypical resonance. I read both the ICG and ASC magazine articles about the film. ICG says Janusz used the Panavision Super Speed lenses and ASC misquotes and says he used Zeis Super Speed Lenses. The opening scene where Lincoln visits the Union troops near the field of combat has a transcendental quality. There is baklit rain falling in the background and the somewhat hard light on his face. You can't see his eyes, but you FEEL the performance. A GREAT choice, indeed. I also like the daring use of high contrast ratios in scenes involving the shadowy behind -the-scenes politcial work. Good Stuff!! -
New Price $132 USD FREE SHIPPING WORLD WIDE. See pictures here: http://www.4shared.com/folder/UBkeiw5z/KONVAS_Anamorphic_Viewfinder.html
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New Price $212.00 USD FREE SHIPPING WORLD WIDE. See pictures here: http://www.4shared.com/folder/gMc72hx1/KONVAS_2M_CAMERA_BODY.html
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Check your email. I just sent the pictures a few minutes ago.
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Yes, there is a diopter adjustment on the viewfinder. I have seen a modification that allows it to be used with an ARRI BLIII or BLIV.
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Yep. The same type of viewfinder as seen on that page.
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1 - KONVAS Anamorphic viewfinder. In good working condition. This viewfinder works on bothe the 1M/7M and 2/8M KONVAS cameras. $145 + Free Shipping in the USA.
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KONVAS 2M Camera OCT19 Lens Mount Body and standard viewfinder Only. No magazines or MOTOR or Lenses included. $220 + FREE SHIPPING IN THE USA. The camera was last used on a music video this past summer. It was last serviced in Janurary. It works fine and produces steady images.
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KONVAS 400ft magazine. $128.00 USD In good shape. Always well maintained. Serviced 4 months ago. I accept payment via PAYPAL. Free Shipping ANYWHERE in the WORLD.
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The Anamorphic insert for the KINOR 35C/35S 35mm Camera viewfinder. This part desqueezes the anamorphic image from the LOMO anamorphic lenses. A VERY, VERY RARE component. $135 PAYPAL accepted. Here are pictures of the anamorphic part: http://www.4shared.c...ER_PART_3.html? http://www.4shared.c...ER_PART_7.html?
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I am going to have to pass at this time. If the camera is still available in December, I may have the funds at that time to buy the camera. Thanks for the follow up message.
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projecting prints at home
James Compton replied to steve waschka's topic in On Screen / Reviews & Observations
This is a good place to start ; http://www.35mmforum.com/forums/index.php? Here are some of the films currently fore sale on the forum: Always 1989 Moulin Rouge 2001 Terminator 2: Judgment Day 1991 The Accused 1988 Air Force One, 1997 -
Ok.... I see some people complaining about some of the shots being out of focus. Let's think about this for a second. Some of the shots are out of focus for E-M-O-T-I-O-N-A-L E-F-F-E-C-T. Yes, emtional effect. i'm guessing most of the people here on this forum have NVER been in a real fight before. I have trained heavily in martial arts since I was seven. I have been puched in the face before - YES, your vision does go blurry. The scene as BATMAN is waking up in Bane's prision is out of focus initally-on purpose. After he wakes up, all the prints that I have seen on different screens are IN FOCUS. Going back to the fight in Bane's lair. when he hits BATMAN, you see BATMAN's blurry POV - JUST LIKE a REAL FIGHT. So there you go, it was done for realism.
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35mm Processing in Australia - not easy
James Compton replied to Paul Bartok's topic in Film Stocks & Processing
Contact Dominic Case. He is a member of this forum and he can help you. -
Fujifilm to cease making Motion Picture Film
James Compton replied to Stuart Brereton's topic in General Discussion
There will be some company that makes FUJI an offer for their Motion Picture division. It will not perish, but yet bought and run by another comapny. -
The easiest way to consistently underexpose a scene is to set your light meter 1/3 lower than the normal rating for the film stock. For example, FUJI 8546 250 Daylight VIVID is a 250 ASA film. Set your light meter to 200 ASA. That will allow you to shoot all the angles in that scene with the same level of underexposure (remember to keep your contrast ratio consistent throughout the scene). It will prevent you from being confused.
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Tony Scott carved a sharp niche into the psyche of modern moviegoers. His keen eye and collaoration with great cinematographer's like Stephen Goldblatt, Jeffrey L. Kimball, Paul Cameron and Dan Mindel have created films that continue to resonate in mind even now. Starting with 'The Hunger' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085701/. The use of the anamorphic format and heavy lens diffusion works well with the characters that have transcended time.
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ReLoadable FUJICA SINGLE 8 Film Cartridges
James Compton replied to James Compton's topic in Cine Marketplace
The film has to be ordered direct from Japan. -
Rest In Peace Tony Scott. Your films were very inspiring and entertaining.
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ReLoadable FUJICA SINGLE 8 Film Cartridges
James Compton replied to James Compton's topic in Cine Marketplace
There is no info online about reloading the carts, because few have done it. If you intend to load KODAK film stock( which is thicker)- take a roll of KODAK color negative 200T in Super 8 and shoot 17 feet. The FUJICA cart will only hold 33 feet of KODAK color negative. Cut the unexposed film out of the cart and load it into the FUJICA cart. Look closely at the pictures that I have posted. The reloadable FUJICA carts are held together by tape. Remove the tape and carefully pry open the cart and load the film. All done in a darkroom, of course. All FUJICA carts made after 1974 were sealed with expo. All carts made before 1974 are snapped together and taped shut. Later this week, I will post a blog that details the loading procedure.