Yancey Franco

thats what I thought. So should I just go for the 702t or would the R-4 Pro actually be worthwhile? I'd also like to be able to record onto a backup system like a DVD-RAM drive or something of the like. I'm not sure if the 702t is able to do so or not.

I'm looking to buy my first recorder for sound mixing. My budget is around 2100 give or take 200. I'm going to primarily be using this recorder for indie low budget features and shorts along with webisodes and such. Now I've been looking at the sound devices 702t and 702 along with the 722. I've also been looking at the Edirol r-4 pro and the r-44. My main question is... Is it worth it to get a recorder with timecode? I've worked on a lot of shoots that don't use timecode. Is it worth the extra investment for it?

I'm looking for a production Portable Field Recorder. My preference would be a Sound Devices 744T or something else with 4 channels like an Edirol R-4 Pro. However I'm not opposed to a 2 channel recorder like the 702T or Tascam HD-P2. I do need something with timecode sync though via BNC cables. Send me your equipment list and price. I don't mind used at all as long as it's a good workhorse and in good condition. Thanks!!!

I gotta say I agree with pretty much everyone here. Its up to the merits of people to actually make it. Some who have some actual talent but can only afford no budget and post up on YouTube can find some success with bigger companies hiring them to create webisiodes for their personal websites and all. I've known a few people for whom that's happened. I guess I'm one of the young aspiring cinematographers but I know that I don't know everything and I really try to have a lot of humility (and a thick skin) as I try to get as many jobs as possible. I'm currently working as a grip (for free) on a short project shooting on Super 35mm. There's a lot I don't know about gripping and lighting but I'm hoping that with these jobs I can get a lot more insight into what is possible with what equipment and how long it will take to rig something depending on how imperative the shot is. I've been lucky enough to be able to be the DP for an upcoming short on Super 16mm and I know a lot is dependent on me to get things done, which is another reason why I'm taking so many free jobs. I just want to keep my humility and hopefully be successful as a DP.

i'm based in the LA area.

i've been doing some operating and I'm wondering how much is the average workshop for Steadicam and if there are specific places or not.

hmm...anyone else? What about film labs for 8mm? would I be able to process it at Fotokem?

Also, which labs are better for 8mm processing and transfer? I'm in the LA area so its best for something around there.

So i'm looking for a 8mm camera and I'm wondering what would be better between a Bolex P2 reflex zoom and a Bolex B8L (which has a turret if i'm not mistaken). Or what else would you recommend? Anyone?

Sorry I wasn't clearer. Yea, its supposed to be moonlight. So when I expose, do you mean that I should underexpose rather than shoot it normally? Also is, 250 a better re-rating than 320? Or should I re-rate it to 320 instead? Any preferences or advice?

I'm shooting with 7219 500T stock outside at night. I've got a full CTB to correct my tungsten lights. I'm also re-rating the film to 250. Are the blues still going to show up much more or will the CTB gel correct and get a proper exposure and have all the colors expose normally?

I'm planning on a shoot for a short on 16mm. I will have an indoor scene that I want to have a very warm orangey feel to it and I'm gonna have hard lights on the character. It is all at night and tungsten lights will be used. I will also be doing a scene inside a car at night as well as an outdoor "moonlight" scene with a very blue tone (most of that I'll do in post). I was wondering what the best stock would be for the indoor scenes? I'm planning on using 7219 for the night scenes. Any advice??

hmm ok. I've also taken a look at the Bolex P1,2, and 3. But those don't have an interchangable lens. Should I mainly look for an H8 with a turret so I can have a varied collection of primes? or is that just up to what I want to achieve with the look?

hmmm...interesting...cause i've seen the Bolex H8 and it has the reels in it and its loaded manually. Would I be able to find any film like that or no?

Well I want to be able to use it for a variety of looks...as far as I've seen there aren't many 16mm cameras that I'd be able to buy for about $400 or so....i've seen K3 cameras for about 250 or so and spring wound Bolex's for about 450 or more (this is just what i've seen so far). Also it depends on the film stocks. Are there Super8 stocks that are in reels like 16mm film or are they just in cartridges?

I want to begin to learn with film now. So far I've been a vidiot and all projects I've had have been on video, MiniDV. I've been looking into getting a film camera and I'm wondering if I should try a Super 8mm camera or if I should just try to get a 16mm camera. I don't have that much money so I'm just really not sure.

what's your initial idea for it?

i'd love to get involved in a project I live around the LA area as well. What are the scripts about? what genre?

I've been trying everything I can think of but I hope I can get some help in here. I'm using Final Cut Studio 5.1 and none of the programs will launch now. I have not updated to Leopard, I repaired the permissions and got rid of the preferences, then finally got rid of everything having to do with FCS and re-installed it. It still does not work. Can someone help me?? I have enough RAM and everything worked fine until now.

I'm pretty much going to agree with everyone here. I'm pretty new to both film and video but I know I'm probably not going to see a dime out of anything I produce unless it is something fantastic. Once in a while there is a long shot. My boss has a small episodic show that started out on podcasts and on youtube, its called Mr. Deity. It really is a very funny little show and now they're being contacted by Sony to hopefully produce a TV show. They barely started Mr. Deity in January I believe. This is a very long shot and even they are amazed at the short span of time that they were up before they got so many viewers and such. But then again, its not a film.

whats the best kind of film to use for it...either in low light or in daytime conditions? i'm guessing since you use it that its able to handle the cartridges made now right?

I'm looking to purchase my first Super 8 camera and i found a Chinon 612XL Macro camera that looks to be in very good condition. Does anyone have any input on whether it is worth buying or not? I'm basically looking to shoot shorts and narratives.

does the Canon 1014 have an removable lens? and what about sound syncing?

I'm basically trying to go as cheap as I can but I can manage probably $500. Is there any particualr brand I should look for? I'm looking mainly to shoot a lot of shorts and narratives...maybe an experimental film here and there. What are the key elements I should look for? I've been searching e-bay for a while (i'm quite adept at getting what I want out of ebay) and I don't really want to spend money and end up with a really shitty camera. As for film...I live in the Palm Springs area and there aren't really any places I know of that sell any kind of equipment for film. Is there a certain type of stock I should try out for Super8? Thanks :)

If I wanted to begin to shoot in film, is it actually worth it to get a Super 8 camera and film with Super 8? If so then where would be the best place to get a camera and film?