Chris Keth

Well, you could either do it with a gelled light out of frame pointed at the camera, sometimes the backlight will do it, or it's easy to add those in some post production software.

whole film with only one lense? That'll be interesting :)

Well, I'd suggest looking into an attachment (made by the camerta manufacturer) that will allow you to use XLR mic cables. Most (if not all) professional mics use this type of cable. I've never seen a mic with an 1/8 inch connection beyond cheap little computer microphones. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong, though.

"In the Blink of an Eye" is very good. Walter Murch is a very good editor and has a lot of good techniques to guide you. Wait'll you read how he chosses cut points ;)

Awesome, guys. Thanks a ton! When I have a break from school I'm going to see if I can find some higher load household dimmers and wire a few up. I'm going to go on the safe side and wire with heavier wire than is needed. Thanks again, gents!

Which way will the color temperature change? Also, is a VariAC a "variable transformer", that alters the (I believe) voltage coming out of the box?

I wasthinking it would be useful to construct a number of dimmers for when I shoot. I was thinking that, in simplest terms, a light dimmer for household use, an electrical box, wire, and plug ends would do it as far as construction goes. What I wanted to know is whether or not it is safe idea; and any considerations I should have as to wire guage, etc. I'm confident enough with my construction skills, but not enough with my electrical knowledge. Could something like this be used with HMIs or Tungsten, both, or neither? Any help, advise, or construction instructions would be greatly appreciated.

That's a good start, thanks. I expect that my school probably does have back issues of American Cinematographer. I'll look for them next time I'm near the library. I've been trying to read like crazy on the subject, as much as school allows me to, anyway. I'm really looking forward to my next quarter's classes. I'm taking "Lighting for Movement" (just what it sounds like) and 16 Sync (my first class and experience in shooting film with sync sound).

Good evening. This is my first post here since I finally remembered my password. :) I'm a second year student in the Rochester Institute of Technology's film production program. I'm persuing a craft track (our term for specializing in-) in cinematography. I have been learning an enormous amount but I wanted to see if I could soak up some wisdom from working professionals rather than teachers (no offense to my teachers, it's just another angle on things) What have you found indispensible to you in your line of work? Any suggested reading? General dos and don'ts? Methods that work/don't work? I'm just looking for any and all gems of knowledge from anyone I can get them from :) I've been reading here for a little bit and it seems like a really nice and knowledgeable bunch of people.