Allen Achterberg

Hey guys,

 

I'm going to be working as a 2nd camera assistant in a commercail, they want me to do the camera reports and the slateing, digital slateing. Its in China Beijing, funny thing is at first the director was going to be Toby Kaye(American History X), but they changed him.

They want me to find a professioanl camera report sheet online so we can print like 50 of them to use, do any of you know a website that provides that?

This is my first time working as a 2nd AC paid job, so if any one could give me some pointers in how to make this first job succese so they would like me, I would appriciate it Alot.

 

We are using the Arri LT and the FotoFonic.

And i never used the Digital Slates.(Pointers on that would be nice)

 

Thanks guys.

I don't know of a place online to print them, perhaps someone else can help you there. You can usually get them at the lab you'll be working with, wouldn't hurt to try there first.

You will be doing a lot of paperwork, so be ready for that. Be organized! and anticipate the needs of the camera crew. Thats very valuable. The slate will need to be jammed every so often, but the sound guy is responsible for this. He'll take care of that for you. When you clap it, be sure to hold it still for about a beat or so to make sure that when the timecode stops, it isnt a bunch of blurry numbers. Don't hold it too long though. But you will need to make sure that these numbers will be static so it renders clear enough on the film to be legible.

my 2 cents

Allen Achterberg

Good Luck!

please use your real full name.

then the answers come...

its a old one from juni 2005, not perfect, but its ok i think...

the biggest mistake is that i worked too much with the tripod, i think

 

hope of some critics

 

http://blip.tv/file/96548

 

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chris

das ist kein Absolute Beginner, aber ist richtig gut doch. Weiter Drehen.

I'm looking to rent or buy a 100mm lens in Arri B or Arri S mount, would like T2.

If anyone has one Please let me know if you want to sell, or even rent it for 3 days. Also interested in Zoom Lenses.

Thanks,

Allen Achterberg

I looking to do quite of few short film, but I know I wont

be able to afford to telecine all my film at a Colorlabs,

or any transfer house. So I'm gonna do some at home

with a flicker-free projector.

 

Is this the way to go?

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ELMO-16mm-TELECINE-5-B...1QQcmdZViewItem

Any other suggestions would be great!

 

thanks

I wouldn't say its the way to go. But if you must do it, do it.

All the Best,

Allen Achterberg

I'm a film student and I'd like a few suggestions from experienced dps, gaffers, grips regarding equipment... First off, which rental house has the best deals for students? Which 16mm sync camera model is best for the price (rental)? Last, where can I find a good place to get an affordable grip truck and portable generator (for an ext. night shot)? Thanks for reading! Natalie

 

one more questions..completely optional: fuji or kodak?

I believe Wooden Nickel gives students $100.00 in gear for free when they rent their first grip package. I'd really call wooden nickel and find out what kind of deal the can swing you. For everything else, I'd recommend calling around, explain your situation and most of the time they are willing to work with you.

All the Best,

Allen Achterberg

Any up and coming 1st AC's out there looking for a few days of work? I will be working on a feature throughout the month of November and need 2 days covered the 4th and the 5th. It will be shooting in and around Los Angeles...meals and pay provided...non-union...

 

Let me know and I'll hook you up with some more information. Shooting on the Arri SRIII...lovely little camera...

 

Thanks,

 

John

If you are still looking for an Assistant I can help you out, Please email me at aaazfilms@gmail.com to let me know you are still looking and I will provide you a Resume and contact.

Thanks,

Allen Achterberg

This is a magazine for a Beaulieu R16 16mm camera. It will hold 200' or 60meters, in great working condition.

make an offer

I also have the body if you want to buy both items together. The Body is sold AS IS, although in great cosmetic condition. I've run the camera once with a bad power supply and shot a test. Movement works good, but the framerate was not steady perhaps due to the power supply which found its way into the garbage. Have not ran it since.

I will be more than fair on the price of the body $130.00

If interested. please let me know.

Thanks

Allen

This lens is in good condition, But I don't really understand it, there's no ability to focus it on a particular subject. It's fixed at 25mm.

Accepting any offers

if it has any use to you, make an offer, chances are I'll value your offer over the lens.

Thanks,

Allen

This is a really nice lens. It is a schneider Kreuznach 16mm-80mm T2 zoom Lens. It covers 16mm and is C-Mount. Perfect for Bolex owners who want good optics. Comes with front and real caps, and a nice case.

PRICE-Make Offer

Thanks,

Allen Achterberg

Please Direct questions to AllenAchterberg@gmail.com

I have an Angenieux 12-120mm t2.3 lens for sale. It is Arri Bayonet mount, covers 16mm.

If interested, make an offer.

Allen

Very sad news.

 

:(

 

At least his work will inspire us forever.

His work inpisred me to become a cinematographer. This news horrable news.

Thanks Kev, Ill look into the Arri 2c....

We've got the money for the feature pretty much in place...but this camera will primarily be used to earn extra cash on other peoples shoots to put towards the film budget and paying rent while we are in production.

use your real name.

If you want to get work, For that money I'd go S16.

I am in need of Battery Blocks, a charger and perhaps one battery belt for my Arriflex 35BL, if you have something You'd like to get rid of please let me know.

Thanks,

Allen

sold to an active member on this forum.

thanks steve good luck on your feature!

Allen

I want to mention that I am also willing to trade. Here's what I am in need of

-Arri Bayonet Mount Lenses that Cover 35mm

-Matte Box Preferably 6.6X6.6, but 4x5 is fine too

-Any accessories for an Arri 35BL 2

I am looking for best offer. I will consider all reasonable offers.

Thanks, Allen

I'm going to be shooting an indie feature and it seems that the HVX would be the right candidate for our current budget. But I want to get that "35 DOF."

 

Can anyone tell me all the options for lenses that could be purchased or rented in Los Angeles in November?

 

(meaning something which will be in release by then.)

 

So far I have:

 

Movietube

Sony Redrock Micro M2

Next, and less important, question would be are either of these feasible for use with a single operator?

 

Thank you!

There are three different adatpors.

The Movie Tube

P+S Technik's Mini35

and the indie redrock Micro M2

With a single operator? Depends on how talented and experienced you are. Although not recommended. It is difficult to pull focus on these units, you are usually wide open making it extremely tough for tight and even sometimes medium shots.

Lenses vary. It really depends on the lens mount with your adapter. Redrocks M2 makes it affordable for ultra low budget films to be shot with the use of Nikon Lenses which can be purchased on Ebay. Although lens marks will not exist on these lenses, they can be remarked with tape.

You can also have a PL mount with the M2. The Movie Tube and the P+S Technik mount will be PL which is great for the use of real cine lenses and accessories. These two adaptors are far more superior for many reasons, and the movie tube excells with no moving ground glass so mistakes will not be made. Both the M2 and P+S adapter have spinning ground glass to remove the grain which can lead to misakes especially on indie run and gun shooting styles. But lens and accessory rentals will add up, not a good idea for ultra low budget shows.

It really depends on what adapter you have, your budget, and the look you want.

I own an HVX200 package, with cards sticks and the M2 adapter along with Nikon lenses. It's great. Although since the M2 flips the image unlike the more expensive adapters you either have to rent an onboard monitor and turn it upside down, or do as I did and surgically flip the image by voiding the warranty. Not recommended.

if you like, you may rent my HVX package for your flick if budget is a big issue.

my 2 cents, and good luck

Allen

Can I ask why you're selling it without ever having used it?

Yes, questions are fine.

I purchased one for my HVX200, love it. Intending to buy another HVX200 I ordered another and ended up buying an Arriflex BLII camera, my intention was one for my use, another to rent out. But in the end decided on a BL2. Figured someone else may want one ASAP instead of the long wait I had.

Cheers

Allen

I am selling a Redrock Micro M2 35mm adaptor with Nikon mount. It is the HD Bundle. Visit the website for information www.redrockmicro.com It is brand new, never left it's box. If you were to order from the website you would wait about a month for it to arrive.

I am also Selling a Beaulieu R16 16mm Camera. It comes with 1 200ft (60m) magazine. It also comes with a Schneider Kreuznach Zoom T2 20-80mm Zoom lens. Lens has 1 ND Filter and 1 UV Protective Filter. Everything is in excellent cosmetic condition. I am also willing to Part this camera out.

Let me know if interested and/or want pictures

AllenAchterberg@gmail.com

hi, im a camerastudent from germany and i,ve made a small showreel. i liked to show it to get some critics...

i linked it on youtube.com, not the best quality, but its ok...

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnQUMKq9AH0

 

thanks and by

chris caliman

Es war aber sehr gut. Weiter drehen!

During my vacation I was thinking about making an AC box to fit on the front of a tripod head. Does anyone have any design suggestions? What type of bracket would you use to secure the box?

Thanks

Yes they can be Purchased at filmtools. If you decide a frontbox isn't your style or pricerange just build a good belt, and a few cinebags wouldn't hurt. A ditty bag is important too.

I have a quick question:

 

Why exactly is the mini-35 adapter an immediate throwaway because of the "type" of production? What makes a documentary different from a drama, in regard to image quality? All else being equal, I would assume that the more filmic a documentary appears, the better it will be received.

 

I guess I understand about having the 1st AC for focus needs, but not 100% of the time.

 

Take for instance stand-ups and sit-downs: the focus remains essentially the same, and I don't think anyone would argue that the film lenses don't make those particular elements much more appealing to the eye by eliminating distracting background elements and creating a more texturized image for long interview segments. No AC needed for interviews!

 

Thoughts?

 

 

Cheers!

 

Jim

Like i stated, I just got off of a feature as the first with this rig. Interviews indoors will be a nighmare for focus, because of the lighting package required and you'll need to do some focus adjustment regardless when the subject DOES move slightly, this rig eats up a lot of light, but outdoors you'll be ok. It's justt a pain in the ass to do, normally when there is time, and a documentary doesn't always grant you time for tweaks with the camera, potentially setting you up for a product that would be less than that if you went naked on the HVX.

and believe it or not, but it's not too difficult to get a good image on that video camera without the adaptor...

Allen

I like Super-16 as much as the next guy, but you look at 1080P HD images cropped to only 800 lines and output to 35mm anamorphic (and even blown-up to IMAX) -- like "Superman Returns" -- and you know that Super-16 would not hold up to that degree of enlargement.

David, Correct me if i'm wrong but I'm not entirely sure it's fair to compare the Genesis to S16, the vericam yes. But the genisis?

Although I agree with all other statements.

Allen

David is right. I just got off a feature with this rig you speak of. I was the Focus Puller, the first. The man stressing from call til wrap, and never slept.

Not only will you have a really heard time seeing anything at night, you'll need a 1st, and one that wont walk off the show because of how rediculous it is for a first.

I do not recommend for a documentary. No way man.

Allen

Well then I guess its my turn.

I like this new topic as it's what I work most as. An AC.

I do jump around from DP and first AC though.

My name is Allen Achterberg, I'm 19 and these are my 1st AC jobs.

Day Dreamer-16mm ARRI SR1

On The Can-16mm ARRI S

Hawk Nelson "ELT"-DV XL1S

Hawk Nelson "TWT"-DV XL1S

Spoken "Falling Further"-Super16mm Panavision Elaine

Hawk Nelson Music vid-Super16mm Panavision Elaine

Hatchet Head-MiniDV XL1S P+S Technik Mount Prime Superspeed Primes

Dynamite Swine-DVCPRO50 SDX900 FEATURE FILM

Enter The Dragonly Disney Pilot-35mm Panavision Gold II

The Pitch-XDCAM SONY XDCAM

AARP Spec-35mm Panaflex GOLD II

Jaguar Spec-35mm Panaflex Panastar II

The Paranmormal Hour-HVX200 Red Rock 35mm adapter and Nikon Primes. FEATURE FILM

and one job as a 2nd AC on the feature film Asian Stories Book III