Zak Hall

This film looks absolutely amazing. Every single shot. If you get a chance, go see it in the theatre. Any thoughts on this film; lighting, compositions, etc?

Hello Everyone, I am curious what are some of the worst assumptions you've seen from a first time director and producer on the set? I am gearing up to produce my first feature come August, and I'd like to hear some good war stories to learn from. I want to go into this thing with the least amount of pigheaded assumptions as possible. I've been various positions on various guerilla style small/student productions, and here is my general list: - We'll fix it in post - The actors can improvise - We can shoot it in 2 hours - The camera operator can walk backwards for five minutes. - Everyone will be on the set on time. They have to, or else we can't shoot. - I can storyboard while on the set. - The edit will be done in 2 weeks - The script will only take a month to write (feature) - Festivals will love this. - We don't need a budget for distribution; an AE will pick it up at a festival. - The director and DP have different physical vision, and the diopter stays the same, while both adjust the focus. - Who needs a light meter? I can eyeball it, I'm a professional. - If we throw a party, we can shoot our party scene there. - Let's cut film and video together! It will look like Natural Born Killers! - The DP can figure out the shot, I don't care what it looks like. - We don't need a script. It's a documentary/experimental/improv/silent/music video/animation. - We can do ADR for that part he's playing guitar. - Let's cut 800T into 200T. We can fix it in post. - My friend is a funny guy, he'll make a great actor. - "I know it was a comedy before, but looking at the footage, I've decided to turn it into a drama" - I'll shoot that part later, when I have more time. - Let's start shooting at 5pm. - We can shoot while the business is still running. - Crew talking while shooting. - We can get the prop once everything is ready. - We can get finishing funds once everything is filmed. - I'm going to hand process all the footage. - I'm going to conform the negative. - I'm going to use an oxberry to make the release print. I'll time everything myself. - I'm shooting super 16mm, and we can blow it up to 35mm when a distributor buys it.

Oh, I'm familiar with the program and what it includes. I'm curious if anyone has any experience applying for the program and gained usage of the equipment, or if anyone has applied and not gotten it, what they included in the proposal, what they forgot etc. But thanks for replying.

Hello, I am thinking of applying for the Panavision New Filmmaker Program. Does anyone have experience applying for this program or receiving it? All information would be highly appreciated. Thanks. -Zak

Hello, I am thinking of applying for the Panavision New Filmmaker Program. Does anyone have experience applying for this program or receiving it? All information would be highly appreciated. Thanks. -Zak

Same here. I'm glad I posted this topic. I never would have thought there were people trying to rip off cinematographers? Does anyone have horror stories of this happening? I've bought several 16mm cameras and film stock online from people, but I've never gotten ripped off. I will keep a look out from now on. yikes!

I think you might be right. I found this link, after googling some of the information in the post.... http://www.google.com/base/a/1606964/D12150562231878098743 It's bullshit.

Hi guys, I might be ruining my own luck by posting this ad, but I have to ask....is this a good deal? Look at the link below: http://cgi.ebay.com/Arriflex-35-BL-II-movi...1QQcmdZViewItem I've been keeping tabs with ebay on 35mm cameras for a while, and this seems the best deal I've seen thus far. I'm going to try my best to get someone to quickly loan the cash to buy this BL2 today, but I want a second opinion first. I will probably fly to Massachusettes and buy it in person, rather than the guy sending it to me, so I know it's legit. Any advice on what to look out for? I've used only 16mm cameras and DVCAM at this point. But my rationale is I can buy this camera, shoot my film, and probably sell it back after I'm done using it. Does this camera look like it will be tough to sell back for $5000 in 6-8 months? Is it worth $5000? I think, given some cosmetic repair, it could probably be sold for more. Any thoughts/opinions would be valuable. Thanks.