Michael Palm

As a 2nd I've made 200/day a couple of times but that wasn't in NY or LA.

This is a production company based out of the midwest. Thanks for the help.

Heres the situation:

Through networking, my friend got me a weekend gig. It was a pick-up shoot for a television show. I did it for no pay. I got to work as AC.

Now they would like to see me again for the next episode.

They want to know my day rate is to see if I could be budgeted in.

What is a fair suggested day rate for AC?

that's four words.

Haha.

Visions of Light is great. I just ordered Cinematographer Style (which Im interested in seeing). Does anyone have any comments on it?

Interesting question,

I was hired to be PA on a production. But before we started working, I was replaced and moved to AC.

So what position do I put on my resume?

Levie Isaacks

He was my first film teacher in college. He inspired me to dive into cinematography.

WOW was my reaction upon seeing the Three Colors trilogy as well!

 

'Blue' is my personal favorite. I love the shot of her reading the music with the super shallow depth of field, the focus is on the notes that are playing on the soundtrack. Simply wonderful. Kieslowski's use of music is integral to what he is doing in these later films and he gets it perfect IMO.

 

Also check out 'The Double Life of Veronique' which I found to be in the same league as 'Three Colors'.

I'll check it out. On the DVD's are some of Kieslowski's student films... check those out.

The Fountain

It has an interesting behind the scene documentary, some good talk from the DP.

I'm not sure if any of these films have been talked about on here.

But,

WOW.

The flow of sound, image, and movement is fantastic. Very good film, my favorite of the three. (Blue, White, and Red)

Has anyone else seen this film?

Thank you very much Bill, that's my favorite as well. Michael, I've been doing cinematography now for about a year. I've always been interested in it. I watch films and pause them and try to break down the lighting setups within the scene. Right now I'm a producer at a production company in Dallas, TX. How long have you been doing cinematography?

Only a year? I'm impressed with your work for being a year in.

I'm a student. I just started getting into it.

That last shot looks really nice. Also the background in the second image. Very nice colors.

how long have you been doing cinematography?

Well, if you want my general advice. This is a good overview to understand what you need to do.

http://www.exposure.co.uk/eejit/

If you don't know screenplay format, check this out.

http://www.exposure.co.uk/eejit/script/index.html

Besides that, it all rests in your creation and idea.

Hope this helps you in whatever you are doing.

FINAL DRAFT is great.

But what really counts is a knowlege of the format and PRACTICE.

Thanks Michael!

I don't think I'll mind taking the studio and other art classes. I'm pretty sure that even after the foundations classes that I'll still take some art classes other than just film classes if I've got the time.

Yea, I'm still going to send a portfolio. Hopefully I'll get some money out of it.

Do you have any classes with a teacher named Terry? She's a family friend of mine. I think she teaches foundations. I'm not sure.

I can't say I have had any classes with Terry, what does she teach?

What I have seen is if you send the portfolio, you will get money... question is: how much?

I got 5,000 a year. But keep your grades up or you will lose it.

Hey Julia!

My name is Michael and I am currently a freshman finishing up my first year at SCAD. I am a film major, with high interest in cinematography and photography. I thought I could give you some insight on what to expect.

First off, before you step foot on campus... send your portfolio! You can get scholarship money. If you feel confident enough and have some good work, send a letter asking for any possible exemptions. I got out of taking Intro to Video.

Your first year will be spent knocking out General Study and Studio courses, with some Film classes added in the mix. Don't overlook the classes that arn't film, I have learned alot about lighting from Drawing courses and composition in Design classes.

Overall, my experience at SCAD has matured me and given me hunger to pursue my dreams. Looking foward to next year, with more FILM classes to be taken!

Cheers,

Michael Palm

Great Idea! Then you could have someone to drive you crazy on both coasts.

Yeah, scrap my idea.

I enjoyed that portfolio reel.

Good work.

I have one note (which has been already said): Aspect Ratio needs to be constant. It's a viewer friendly kind of thing.

Here's what you need to do:

Get two girlfriends (one in New York, the other in LA)

That way you can live where ever you get work.

Sound good?

Okay, maybe I can't help you.

thanks.

My only film buddy in highschool showed me that music video.

So good, if anyone finds out who the cinematographer is... please post ASAP.

Hello Everyone,

I thought of a question today. I don't think it has a straight answer, but could be led to a great topic.

What does it take to be ASC?

Surely, some of you can answer this for me.

Thanks!

I wouldn't get that. Keep looking.

I had the same problem on a 16mm SR-II, it was a light leak. Check the mag.

Jay,

 

If you haven't been able to gain any useful information from these forums, then your focus is most likely being disrupted by your need to have the information served to you in euphemisms. My suggestion is that you focus more on the content and less on delivery.

 

Being a veteran of the still industry, yet new to the motion picture industry, I have scoured most of the available filmmaking sites for constructive and, more importantly, informative forums, and Cinematography.com is by far leagues above the rest. A greater percentage of its members actually make their livings in this industry, and they offer real-world advice. This is the type of information that people pay exorbitant tuitions to procure.

 

If you can't handle the candor found here, find another hobby or career path, because this one will eat you for lunch.

 

Cheers,

 

Ken

Amen.

Open with your best shots. It's a first impression kind of thing.

what are your post options?

I remember doing it before in FCP, my teacher would give out random assignments in high school (this effect being one of them_.