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  1. Gregory Irwin
    Hi Mark, I’m actually not a fan of the Lightranger. For me, it reduces focus pulling to the same as playing a video game when you have to keep the overlay bars over the subject. It takes all of the story telling intuition out of play. I keep it pretty simple. I use a Preston FIZ, a Small HD 1303 monitor and for Joker, a cinetape. Now I use the CRT Focus Bug system. It’s much better than the cinetape and simple. G
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    Ah. Understood. I hope you enjoy it G
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    It was the DP’s ideal to shoot Alexa 65. G
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    The reality is that Larry Sher always wants to shoot large format, digital. He likes the workflow and the immediate feedback of what you see is what you get. That’s been our method for several pictures now. GODZILLA is the perfect example of Larry’s preference for digital since we shot Alexa 65, anamorphic. Todd, on the other hand, was more comfortable shooting film and preferred to shoot on 65mm celluloid. In the end, between Larry pushing for digital and the studio, Warner Bros, to say that film would be too expensive to shoot since the studios are already set up for the digital workflow, especially for post. That’s it. I for one was very grateful to shoot digitally since we could see exactly what we were doing. It was very complicated photography (6K at a T1.3 to a T2) and we were much more successful at it than we would have been had we shot on film. G
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    Thanks Robin. I appreciate it. Lots of us old guys here! G
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    Understood. That’s the biggest difference between the medical systems of our countries. The US system operates prophylacticly in order to stay ahead of any condition and prevent rather than waiting for the condition to occur and then treat. G
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    Phil! First ever physical at 40??? Wow. That’s crazy! I’m glad you’re good and all but you should have a physical every year! I’ve had my physicals yearly since I was 10 years old. It was a physical that discovered my heart condition many years ago and paved the way towards me getting my own cardiologist and a long term care plan. It’s the most important thing you can do for yourself medically. I do realize that it’s a different medical system in England and one needs insurance here in the US (or pay out of pocket). Thankfully our union offers us amazing health insurance. Thanks for the well wish. G
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    Thank you Mark. G
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    Thank you David. I hope to get well soon... camera prep begins October 7! ?
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    Thanks so much Sat. I appreciate it G
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    I don’t mean to pry but have you had a physical lately? If not, make it a priority. Hopefully it’s not anything more. I’m 58 years old and just had open heart surgery last week! I know once I recover, I’ll be good to go again. Best wishes to you. G
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    Nice! I like your style! I couldn’t be in New York for the cast and crew screening so I probably won’t see it until I take my entire family to See it at a retail theater here in Atlanta. G
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    Where did you see JOKER Adam? G
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    I understand the topic and it’s very disappointing. Moronic even.
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    WHAT???????????
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    It is also important to realize that with zoom lenses, the lens speed (exposure) changes throughout the zoom range. Generally, they get slower towards the long end.
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    The "T" stands for transmission. F-stops are calculated mathematically for mass lens production so each stop is a bit of a generic measurement. Transmission stops (T-stops) are literally measured lens by lens by shooting light through the individual lens in order to measure precisely where each stop is. You treat F-stops and T-stops the same when calculating exposure. G
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    Apparently, JOKER had an eight minute standing ovation at the conclusion of the picture!! I was told that is unprecedented at the Venice Film Festival. A great start! G
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    Correction: JOKER debuts tonight at the Venice Film Festival. ??‍♂️
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    It’s debuting at the Venice Film Festival today! We have our fingers crossed but we also already know we have a special picture here with JOKER. G
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    I believe you will ruin your camera if you have nothing less than a proper underwater housing. The salt alone, will eventually corrode everything in the camera, continuing well after your shoot. And, you most likely will not even get a clear image of your subject without an optically clear port in front of your lens. Not worth the risk. G
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    Is the camera going to be submerged? Is it fresh water or salt water? G
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    Hi Luke, It's a personal decision. Both systems have their benefits and cost the same. For me, as a professional focus puller, the Light Ranger reduced my focus pulling instincts to a playing a video game. Just keep the green bars over the subject. Besides keeping shots sharp, our main duty is to help tell the story. For me, the LR is too distracting to do that. The Cine RT is a brilliant tool that takes the Cinetape to a whole new level of performance. I really like using it and I much prefer it over the LR. The Cine RT is way more simple to set up and is way less fussy than the LR even though the most obvious difference is the Cine RT does not have auto focus. That's fine by me! The biggest difference between the CRT and the Cinetape is that it's wireless and does not have a clumsy display to have to find a place for on the camera. The display/control unit is next to you and you can change settings at will - even when you're rolling. Anyway, the Cine RT works great for me. I hope this helps you with your decision! G
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    And 7 stops of ND! ? G
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    This is my set up: Small HD 1303 shown with Cine RT Base Unit and Preston HU III. And yes, even a portable fan for the hot summer days! G
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