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    Shooting first, devloping later

    in Film Stocks & Processing

    Posted

    I'm not sure what the max is? I've kept exposed 16mm and super 8 refrigerated and non refrigerated up to 6 months before processing! It looked fine to me after process and transfer to Video. I would not recommend waiting that long. As a general rule "The sooner the better"

    Also a good idea to keep it in the freezer for storage. Be sure to let the Film acclimate before using.

    I'm no expert, so this is just my personnel opinion.

     

    Toby

    The 200ft Mags

    in Russian Gear

    Posted

    My 200' mags came with adapters that are still to small for Kodak cores.

    When shooting short ends I use camera tape wrapped around the 200' core adapters, It's crude but it works.

    Anyway it's a quick fix on the cheap. Just make sure you remove the core adapters before sending to the lab.

     

    Toby

    Questions - Super 8, 16mm or Digital ?

    in Students, New Filmmakers, Film Schools and Programs

    Posted

    John' Matt

    I could not agree more. I have stacks of Hi8 andDVCAM tapes with hours and hours of stuff that just looks OK and would takes weeks to go through. If I could that is I don't think you can even buy Hi8 cameras anymore. I'm sure there are a bunch of video of my family that's lost forever!!

    I also have a stack of Film cans and boxes full of Film that looks amazing when projected or transfered to Video.

    Yes it cost a bit more to shoot the film but it's worth every penny. And it will be around in another 100 years to transfer to what ever replaces Digital. I bet Digital Video cameras of today won't be around in five years. And if they are they won't work anyway!

     

    Toby

    NEW TO FILM PLEASE HELP!

    in Super-8

    Posted

    Danson'

    If the K40 film came with the camera it's probably to old to use! You can order new Film stock from KODAK. You will need to make sure that your camera will properly with the new film stocks. Here are a few links for you to do a little research. After you shoot your film I would recomend sending it to SPECTRA FILM AND VIDEO for telicine to Video. Check the liks below.

    Welcome to Super 8 filmmaking and good luck.

    Questions - Super 8, 16mm or Digital ?

    in Students, New Filmmakers, Film Schools and Programs

    Posted

    "TheCosmicActor" you need to use your real name on this site. The Administrator will probably be along shortly to ask you to change it!

     

     

    BEAULIEU 4008 ZMII is a GREAT camera. I have two of them. One of the many nice things about this camera is that repair service is available at a few places around the country. The batteries are quite expensive though.

    Good luck and let us know when you shoot your first roll.

     

    Toby

    Questions - Super 8, 16mm or Digital ?

    in Students, New Filmmakers, Film Schools and Programs

    Posted

    And how much money could cost me a good starting HDV camera ?

    For some reason I seem to be more interested in films...

    I just want to cheapest one, so I can learn without ruining myself and still have good quality.

    I guess I will just have to experiment, some will say go with super8 some will say 16mm and other digital.

     

     

    So you want to shoot Film. I don't blame you Film looks amazing. Super 8 and 16mm are both great.

    I think a cheap way to start would be to pick up a cheap 16mm camera or Super 8, like the one your looking at on Ebay.

    After you get the Camera, find a cheap 16mm, Super 8 projector. You can shoot 16mm reversal Black and White film. I think it's about $15.00 for 100' at Kodak.com on the Cinemotography page. Just call them to order. Kodak is very easy to purchase from and the shipping is fast!

    Processing is another $10.00 and it looks great. Seeing your film projected is the best way to go anyway! The great thing about Film is that you can always transfer to digital Video later. Just save all your film and when your ready transfer it to Digital Video for editing!

    Hope this helps and good luck.

     

    Toby

    Bulk rolling 35mm Motion Picture film for Still Photography?

    in Film Stocks & Processing

    Posted

    What labs still process small quantities of MP film for still use?

     

    I know at one time labs like Dale and Seattle Film Works had 'film clubs' that would return a free roll of Eastman neg, for every roll turned in for processing and prints or slides. But that was quite awhile back.

     

    Jim'

    Try

    DALE LABORATORIES 2960 SIMMS STREET. HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33020-1579 ph#800-327-1776

    I sent them a few rolls of 5218 on 35mm SLR spools last year. I purchased them pre loaded from CERTIFIED FILM.

    They did the processing and print to photo paper, not to work print!

    Not sure if they do work print or neg to positive for projection?

    Hope this helps.

     

    Toby

    Bell & Howell Filmo DA-70 parallax help or manual?

    in 16mm

    Posted

    If memory serves. on Mine 1''= 25mm, 2''=50mm 3''=75mm and so on up to 150 I think. You need to have the corresponding "finder lens" rotated in place. the 1'',2'''3'' to match the "taking lens" 25mm,50mm,75mm

    I will see if I still have the Manual tonight. Try searching on line. You can usually find anything if you search long enough.

    Hope that helps. and I hope I'm right!

     

    Toby

    my reel

    in Please Critique My Work

    Posted

    Thanks Toby, do you remember how long it took for the reel to load?

     

    It took about 5min and I have a high speed connection.

    I closed and re opened it a few times until it loaded into memory.

    Worth the wait though.

     

    Toby

    Mortar Explosions

    in Visual Effects Cinematography

    Posted

    Usually those "air mortars" involve compressed air, I thought.

     

    I have the box set and David is correct. They use air mortars and the flying chunks are foam. Excellent Movie by the way.

    I think they used the same set up on Saving Private Ryan if memory serves.

     

    Toby

    If You Could APPRENTICE with ONE CINEMATOGRAPHER Now...?

    in Cinematographers

    Posted

    From reading this and "other" forum's I have to agree with the other guys that David Mullen would be a fine choice. I'm a big fan of David's work and even a bigger fan of his personal character. For someone as accomplished as David to be on this and other sites and willing to answer almost any "professional" question shows a true love of the craft. You can learn a lot just reading his post. I bet working with him would be a great learning experience.

     

    Toby the "Fanboy"

    New to film

    in Super-8

    Posted

    First let me say that you can buy Reversal film from Kodak. "Kodak 64T" and process it and play it on a projector. Processing is only Like $10.00 a roll. Super 8 looks Amazing when projected. I recommend you buy a good camera and a projector. Make sure when you by a camera that it's compatible with Kodak 64T. Search online(before you buy) for camera information when you find one you like.

     

    Film will still look like film if you project it onto a wall and record it with your Mini DV cam. It just could look a heck of alto better. I think the reason your here is because you like the way Super 8 looks. I know that's why I'm here. It looks so much better than Mini DV. After you practice with the Reversal stock "Kodak 64T" you could try the Negative stock's The same stock's they use in Hollywood.

     

    In my opinion the best low budget way to go is to have the film transfered to Mini DV tape by the Lab when they process it. You can then capture it into your computer using FCP.

     

    Film camera's don't record sound. You can use your MiniDV Camera to record the sound then sink them together in FCP.

    Good luck, and welcome to "Film" Making.

     

    Toby

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