ian dart

hi there, not sure if you have a unit but.... my list would be: a couple of folding camp chairs (there is usually no where to sit while waiting and it gets you off your feet) a couple of umbrellas a couple of light stands and magic arms to hold umbrellas shot bags for above a couple of tarpaulins to put gear on and to cover gear leather shoes/boots (waterproof......not good if you are standing around all day in wet runners) spare socks and pants knee pads waterproof pants snacks/water more batteries head torch and lights (it will probably be dark when you leave) lots more but don't have any more room...... cheers Ian

hi nick, I to would like to see a repair manual but I have never been able to track one down. I have several c200 and c300 cameras in my collection. I have overhauled a couple of them and got them working. the main problem I have found is degradation of the main board, the traces deteriorate and fail. cheers Ian

managed to find a photo of the rig hope it helps...... the cover piece I have covers the slot that the magazine goes in. cheers

great to hear, yes its a fantastic place to work although I have now retired after fumbling my way through the industry for 30 years. in the 90's I had a rather large collection of 16mm cameras which I had to sell much to my regret. in the recent move I found the pathe bits and am happy to post them to you. am happy to cover postage. not sure if you can see it but my email is on my profile if you want to email me your address. was that the mick jagger ned Kelly...? cheers mate

hi Jonathan, I had a complete system in my collection several years ago but have since sold it on. I can't help you with the technical side as it has been a lot of years since I have worked with it. I do have a drive shaft that runs from the motor to the take-up side of magazine and a light cover for the camera when the mag is removed. you are welcome to them if they are any help to you. cheers

hi Chris, although it has been 40 years since I was a telecine operator, from memory some projectors had a shutter much like an ND filter that operated when the projector was stopped or reversed to stop the lamp burning a hole through the stopped frame. not sure if this is your problem but is worth investigating if it is stuck down. cheers Ian

did we learn nothing from Sarah jones' death. your first priority should be the safety and welfare of your cast and crew, this is not negotiable. do the right thing and hire a safety/stunt supervisor

as I stated earlier deferred payment contracts are the biggest load of crap in this industry in 40 years I have never heard of any crew getting a payment. producers come up with all sorts of excuses to not pay. the more jobs you do for no pay the harder it is to get paid gigs. you do not want to be the guy everyone goes to because you will work for nothing. (but why do you want to charge me ....you worked for Steve for free....) just my 2 cents

well for a start they should be considering you an investor as you are supplying thousands of dollars of gear and your time for their film. I would at least be wanting a free tea shirt....(sarcasm) after 20+ years as a shooter and gaffer I have never received any deferred payment or preferred booking for any shoot I have done. (in fact the opposite is usually the case). I usually tell them I will do the first shoot for pay and when it goes to feature or series I will shoot or light it for free ( Needless to say I never hear back). you have to remember it is called. show business not show charity. there is no such thing as a cool project if you are supplying gear it is work and you should be treated with the respect that deserves. cheers .

hi ben here is a film I lit that is set around a dinner table www.socialshorts.com.au:comedy.webloc scroll down to "serving joy " it may be of interest cheers mate

well not doing 23 takes of every shot would be a good start to not burn time during the shoot day cheers

hi lee here is a pic of a setup i did for a cooking show it was the only way to get some back edge and stay out of frame it is held up with command strips which can be removed without damaging the wall cheers

christ i havent seen someone in such need of a blowjob in years

some producers would would have you work 20 hours a day and feed you cold shoulder and tongue pie for lunch if you are lucky. it is up to yourself to set your working conditions and enforce them. i myself have a strict lights out at 12 hours condition which is not negotiable. this is known by all before i am booked. book me or dont book me those are my conditions take it or leave it. cheers

i am not a union member. in australia the producers act like civilized human beings so we dont need them, unlike your part of the world apparently. ps. i am an australian and a gaffer so it should not take much imagination to see i dont really give a rats arse what you think. my runs are on the board. cheers