Andrew Colton

Well, thank you my fellow "new" member :) I do think that it's just as rude to be condescending and patronizing, as trying to ask a reasonable question... That of course does not apply to you. Since you did post an answer. And that part of your post is greatly appreciated...

I did not come here to have an "argument" or to engage into a pissing contest. And I don't really need to prove anything here whether the final film is good or bad. I only asked a simple question about a specific style that I am going to employ on the project. I have only seen it done properly by Prieto and maybe by Nepomniaschy. As to the previous question, I was going to approach Prieto. But I needed to know who else HAS DONE the same type of work in case he declines... Again, 9 out of 10 times it's done the way I don't like it. Hence the reason for me being somewhat careful about who I hire... I thank you those who have provided positive and constructive answers to my question. Peace.

David, I completely agree with you. And that's how I would do it with any other project. But with this one, the creative decision to film in certain style has already been made. If I find a lot of resistance to that from seasoned DPs, I would have to hire someone with more flexibility and the ability to film according to a specific requirement...

I think a lot of you take your self too seriously. To follow the docu-drama style with shaking that does not make you too dizzy is to "steal an act of love"? Give me a freaking break! What if I told you I was making a dogma movie? Would I be stealing from Lars? And where do you get off telling me that I want to copy the latest fad? I don't even know what the latest fad is. Try to wrap your brain around this... Maybe my "vision" is to shoot the movie in the style I want. If I was making "Aquaman", I would certainly be open to more ideas... Then again, I could be looking to hire the guy who worked on "Waterworld". :)

Thank you, Jonathan! You actually prove my point. One would walk a fine line between making it look seamless and powerful, or just plain annoying and dizzy... Hence, again my reason to be very specific on what I want...

Stuart, At this point, with the same sort of profile as Prieto. But I am open to learn of any interesting Indie feature DPs. Thanks

Thank you everyone for your replies! Just a few comments... - I did not specifically look to hire Prieto. I probably would if I could... I just mentioned his projects as a point of reference. Because that's the style I want to follow for this project. Please understand, I am not a DP. I can only go so far in the tech talk... - I do not see anything wrong with mentioning Prieto's work during the interview process. Again, because that's my point of reference. If that hurts someone's fragile ego, I am sorry. But it's not a dating game. - I do have the latest issue of the AC. There is a lot of information on "Babel". If anyone can point me to anything on "Amorres Peros", that would be great. - I realize that a professional DP should be able to emulate any style. But unfortunately this town is big on type-casting. Sometimes for a very good reason. In the case of Prieto, every single film except "Frida" was done in the style I want... - Yes, I could go over several movies taking notes. Or in this case, I could just mention the two movies that were done in a very specific way. And I actually think that if a DP did not know what I was referring to, he or she would probably not be right for the job... - I did think of Labitique as well. But I think he would have to scale back a lot on his hip-hop montage and such... Again, thank you for all your help.

And I am based out of LA. And my budget is large enough not to worry about the budget. At least as far as below-the-line cost. And I am shooting on 35 mm And I am shooting in around March, 2007 - May, 2007. And anything else I need to clarify? :) At this point, I just want to know who of the well-known DPs has done similar work to Amores Perros and 21 Grams. Shaken but not stirred that is... Any non-patronizing replies would be greatly appreciated.

Are you trying to hide behind the statue of limitation? :) I don't think 3 months would qualify... Good luck!

I was wondering if anyone could recommend any DPs who would feel comfortable doing something in the same filming style as what Rodrigo Prieto tends to do... The project is a docu-drama. It will have to be filmed in that shaking style. More like "Amores Perros" or "21 grams" and not like" The Bourne Supremacy" (sorry Oliver Wood). Not sure how much of things like bleach bypass, etc. would be needed yet... I would appreciate any referrals. Thanks, Andrew

Not to be too negative here, but your reel made me dizzy. Like it's been said before, add some sequences...