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My brother and I used Super 8 neg, on a short two years ago. We liked it, but understood that it wasn't really a 16 replacement....more like an alternative. I'd say that it is nice for small projects. I'll try to post some stills from the short. I assume that you are looking at stock from Pro8mm... Dave

I have limited lighting availability, so I am working with less than what might be considered desirable. I basically have 3 1ks, many pin spots, several cans, and diffusion capability, but beyond these things, I don't have much....basically enough to make it work. I just have to be creative. Thanks for the help, and if anyting else comes to mind, let me know...I gladly accept suggestions! Dave

Carlos, What do you think instead of the black back drop? I chose black so that I could limit the amount of light bouncing around, I want to control the light- have it be very specific in the way that it reveals the body parts....just thought black in the back ground might keep the attention focused on the CUs of the bodies. As an alternative, I had considered a reflective, hot background, like a crumpled foil look- the opposite type of approach, but it migh tlook nice. I would love to see your stills. Thanks for the help. Dave

Shooting on film was my call. I had the oppurtunity and took it..need more 16 for my reel anyway. I had briefly thought about over exposure, but I think that I will def. try it. Thanks for the thoughts! Dave

Hi all, I am shooting a promo spot for the fitness department of a large university, and would like to get some ideas (if anyone would be so kind). I will be shooting both male and female performers. They will be using various pieces of exercise equipment as well as performing aerobics. The theme is body oriented, so I want to highlight different body parts in action... biceps, torsos, chests, legs...etc. I will be using a large black backdrop, with two large school logos illuminated with spots in the background. The shots will cut from Med. Long of the person in action, to CUs of specific body parts. My questions: for the CUs- would snoots be the best idea for highlighting only the desired body parts? Also..for the Med. Long Shots of the person performing the exercise...basic key, fill, and then several pin spots highlighting the exercise equipment? I need a very "sexy" look to the piece. I can see each shot in my head, but just wondering if anyone has had experience with this type of situation before. This is my first exercise/fitness shoot, so ANY info would be great! Thanks, Dave P.S. I have vision 500 film stock...should I switch to something more like 200?