Graduating cinematographer

Hi everyone, thank you for the many replies! To answer your question - it's for telecine. I am not very familiar with what the possibilities for digital color correction are nowadays. I wanted to create a certain look myself without relying on post production too much. I have only just found out that we are not allowed to use reversal film for this commercial, so I guess I am forced to approach it differently. My cinematography tutor told me today that there is no big difference in the look of the different Kodak stocks, and that I'll have to produce these high color saturation effects with high contrast effects myself. I have added a still for An Angel at my Table. My location looks quite similar, all though I cannot quite predict what the wheather will be like that day. Does it have to be sunny to get the best colors with the stocks mentioned in your replies? Do I over expose slightly and correct in the labs afterwards? This still is not exactly what the film looks like, those who've seen it might agree. It's the internet digitized version. Will all colors be enhanced with a polarizing filter or just certain ones? Hope to get more feedback, this is helping me loads. I know some of this stuff is very basic, but I am getting very little help from my institute. X L

Dear Phil, Would you have any suggestions as to what stock would be suitable, I have the choice out of Kodak 16mm stocks. Is reversal film more expensive in the end, cross processing incl.? Which are the modern V stocks you speak of? Thanks for your 1st reply! I really appreciate it! L. x

Hi everyone, Does anyone know what stock + processing method to choose if you want your colors to be very vibrant (almost to an extreme) with a high contrast. I'm thinking of films like 'Amelie' or 'An Angel at my table'. My location has grass fields with a stone road running through, surrounded by white cottages. The art direction/clothing will be very colorful (at least for my main character). I will be shooting mainly outdoors, on 16mm. If anyone has any ideas or comments...pls feel free! L. x

Hi everyone, thanks to the many replies to my posting. Though, only one of you has made the effort to answer my question and the rest seems to be reacting to a whole different topic, thanks to Phil. Is there anyone out there willing to help out a hard working film student, or is this as good as it gets...? I keep hoping, Laura

Wow guys, thanks for the motivation. If there are that many people out there without a job, then surely someone can spare me some of their time and teach me some hand son skills. That's all I'm asking for. Laura :blink:

Hi everyone, I will be graduating as a cinematographer at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth by the end of June 2005. I am desperately looking for a cinematographer who would take me on as their trainee during a project or just for general guidance. I am a quick learner and am willing to do almost any work in return just to have the privilige to follow up a professional. There are no specific areas I am looking to explore because I figure anything will do to get me started. It doesn't have to be for after June 2005, I would love to become a trainee ASAP, if possible. If you are interested, or know of anything that can help me with my quest, pls reply. thank you, Laura :)