Brad Grimmett

This is not always helpful - it leads to a sense of disbelief when bad things happen, to wit felling of the World Trade Center, and the conviction that the US is somehow immune to the maxim that if you piss people off, you will get whacked.

Funny, this seems like something you should think about every time you run your mouth and piss people off. If I thought everyone in England was like you I'd hate everyone in England, just like you hate the U.S. and everyone in it. You need to stop spouting off about things you know nothing about Phil.

Hi,

 

> And I know you wore your name tag backwards at NAB last year

 

....but I didn't, I had it latched on a belt loop on the right hand side the entire time. Christ, the things I have to justify.

 

Phil

Funny that that's the only thing in my post that you'll respond to. You run your mouth and then don't defend yourself. Typical. You can't even manage to muster up enough respect for yourself to defend yourself or apologize for making a mistake by making those comments. You just run and hide and then do it again later. Maybe one day you'll be a man......

Words fail me. Well, okay, they don't. This sort of thinking is why people fly planes into your tall buildings.

 

Phil

For once I wish words would fail you! You're a jackass Phil! And you know very little about the world, besides what you see on your parents TV in the basement of their house. You should learn to keep your mouth shut. You're always talking about how terrible your work is and everyone here is generally supportive of you, and then you go and say stupid things like this. Well, I gotta tell ya, people that say the things you do often get their asses kicked. I know there are a couple people on the steadicam forum that would love to do just that. And I know you wore your name tag backwards at NAB last year to avoid those people seeing you. Oh yeah, everyone knew about it and we had a big laugh. If you're going to make statements like that then you better be a man about it and stand up for what you believe in. But I guess you'd prefer to be a pussy and hide behind your computer. One day those kinds of statements will catch up with you and you'll be in trouble. The world is a small place. Word travel's fast about people like you. And by the way, you won't ever work in a big budget situation (just like you always say) because word has already gotten around about you. People know enough about you already to know to avoid you, and you haven't even begun your career yet!

By the way, this is not a threat. Don't worry, I won't hurt you Phil. I can use that two minutes for much more constructive activities.

One day I'll wake up and see Fuji use it's cutting-edge research to release two new digital still camera in every modern shooting format (CCD size), including 60mm. Oh wait--that was yesterday. Tomorrow is looking pretty bright green as well.

 

Next day I'll wake up and see Kodak use it's cutting-edge research to release two new digital still camera in every modern shooting format (CCD size), including 35mm. Oh wait--that was yesterday. Day after tomorrow is looking pretty bright yellow as well.

OK, fine. You're brilliant and right, and everyone else is an idiot and wrong. We get it. Now will you please shut up about it?

With that in mind, an image created with a PD-150 and a basic Arri kit, vs an image created with a Panaflex and 10 tons of grip and electric. A skilled cameraman may have created both images, but generally people will pick the later as great cinematograpy.

Hmm. Maybe you should talk to the Sundance jury about that. They obviously disagree.

Howdy all...

 

I've got an upcomming shoot for HD and was hoping to use the P+S technik adaptor and probably a kit of MKIII Zeiss Superspeeds. Has anyone had any experiences using any Cine lenses with the adaptor for HD?

I'm operating on a feature right now with the 900, Pro35 and Cooke S4's. My first day on the job the pro35 stopped working and we had to order a new one. But after that initial problem it's been fine. It's very simple and easy to use. I won't comment on the look since I'm not the DP and I've been looking through that crappy b/w viewfinder the whole time as opposed to seeing it on the HD monitor. They seem to be very happy with the look in video village though.

Brad

"Far and Away" and "Hamlet" were the last two major films photographed in 65mm. The cameras look very similar to 35mm but they are fatter and much heavier. I believe the Panavision camera weighs something like 80 ibs.

Not the one I flew. It was comparable to a G2. A little heavier, but not much. Just an FYI.

After all this actor bashing I feel I should point out that I'ce worked with some incredibly nice and professional people in my time.

 

But the naughty stories are a lot of fun.

That goes to show you that people often remember the bad behavior long before they remember the good behavior. That goes for crew too. Tiger Woods actually ran around helping pick up golf balls on an American Express commercial I did with him. He was really great all day. It helps having nice and friendly talent when working with Joe Pytka. I think Joe was actually yelling at Tiger to pick up the balls faster! :huh: And on top of it all Tiger had the flu and didn't complain about it one bit. Class act. I have a bunch of other fond memories of actors, but Mitch is right, it's more fun to talk about the bad stuff.

And then there was the guy who showed up on set tripping on acid...

OK, you can't just tease about the acid trip. Come on...out with it Mitch! It sounds too good to be kept quiet.

"Then there's the actress who decided that she wouldn't talk to the director anymore and used me and the AD to convey messages. That was a lot of fun for nearly a month."

I'm currently operating on a feature where the director is also the lead. He was doing a scene the other night (about 3:30 AM) with Pat Morita. Pat was cool, and very funny between takes ("wax on, wack off" was one of his favorites), but apparently had talked a P.A. into buying him a few bottles of wine at the beginning of the day, which he drank throughout the day, so he was pretty well smashed all day long. When we finally did this scene (which is one of the few dramatic father/son scenes in this comedy, and also a one'er) Pat couldn't hit his marks or remember his lines to save his life. When the director tried to give him notes and also remind him about his marks Pat said he would "only talk to the cameraman" about that stuff. So the director (who is standing shoulder to shoulder with Pat) has to tell me the direction to give Pat so that I can relay it to him. It was a strange situation to say the least. Pat wasn't being an a**ho** or anything, I think he was just a bit confused about who was in charge. It was far from being a bad situation, but it was the first time I've had to deal with a drunk actor, and it sure didn't speed things up any.

I'd be interested to hear any other alcohol related stories you guys have about actors. The bad ones tend to be a big enough pain in the ass without being drunk and disorderly on top of it.

Brad Grimmett