Tom Hepburn

Thanks Guys. I'll check into those. Tom

Right back atcha Adrian! Thanks for your contributions here. Tom

Anyone? I'm falling off of the first page. T

Good question. I have a circular polarizer and Tiffen said, for those numbers the f-stop compensation can vary between 11/2 and 2 f-stops. ? Hoya filter tiffen

Hello, I have what I believe is a basic question: I have a Lowell Omni light kit that has four 500 watt 120v bulbs/lamps that contain two prongs at the bottom (they are semi spherical, not double ended). I also have four 500 watt (home depot) worklights that I have used in the past prior to getting the Lowells. The bulbs in them are halogen double ended tube shaped lights bulbs. I've noticed that these work lights appear much more yellow even though they are 500 watt halogens. My question is if I purchase "photo" lamps like: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1100...#specifications will they be the same color temperature as my Lowells or is that not possible given that they are lights that were not designed for photo/film purposes? Thanks in advance, Tom

I would say that on the first shot, it's an animated mask. In other words, the word or graphic is already drawn and revealed as his hand passes a certain point. The dripping part at the end of the words, was most likely done as a separate layer. A few rehearsals by the actor and you can get it close. There is a beer commercial on these days that does this exact thing.

"I am a huge fan of the old look, the look seen in movies from the 70's and early-mid 80's" Old look! Man that's cold Joseph :)

Are we not counting black and white :(

Thanks for the responses Dave and Chris. I understand. As with most everything one is trying to accomplish, practice is a key element. No surprise. I was watching Titicut Follies the other day and noticed how the focus was adjusted while the subjects were moving. I really felt like the person was seeing clearly through the viewfinder what they were focusing on and thus being able to make the accurate adjustments. I believe an NPR was used in that documentary, which I would think is at best the same as the ACL Kinoptic viewfinder, although I'm not sure. Thanks, Tom

Ole, The letter "N" should be by the mark. At least on mine that's is how it is set up. Tom

Hello, I have question regarding keeping things in focus. I was watching a documentary last night (on the 1960's) and noticed a lot out of focus and some in. First off I have an ACL with a rotating shutter so, at least for me, it's very hard to know if I'm nailing the focus when the camera is running. I'm aware of marking the lens, rehearsing, pulling focus, and making sure you subjects/actors hit their mark, but what about live events or documentaries? For example, say that the light is a slightly low and you have a shallow DOF, someone is walking from point A to point B. I can rehearse a bit before they actually get to point A. However, what do people do when that person decides to throw in a point C (6 feet further back) or a point D (4 feet closer to the camera) then back again? Is this just something that comes with experience? Or are there some pointers, guidelines that I'm not aware of? Thanks, Tom

Hey Karl, Hope you had a good one! Thanks for all of your contributions around these parts. "I made a wish. Can you guess what it is? . . ." Given the curious smile on your profile, I wouldn't even want to guess :D Tom

Congrats on the camera Evan. "I am assuming the special core it had inside was for 200 foot reels." That's correct. The core platter will come off if you slide that metal lock bar. I've always used a 100 foot daylight spool for the take up side when using 100 ft loads. Some 200 foot magazines can use the Aminima loads as well. Sometimes, (actually almost all of the time) it's nice to have that extra 100ft. That looks like it might be super 16 gate from the picture, is it? Tom

Well, I'll chine in for the rookies. I've finally got a fully functional camera. I've learned a lot in the last year (a lot of thanks goes to the help I got here) and still have a long way to go, but I'm excited about learning more. So I wrote a short narrative script, that I just finished shooting and I'm waiting on the film and scan to edit. It's really a simple story and I used my kids in it. I'm pretty sure I'm going to win the "Worst Daddy Award" for that weekend :angry: Tom

Nick, Does your camera a crystal sync motor? If not it's going to be tough, but not impossible. Unless you have long (as in minutes) shots that are continuous. That is the first things to post. Tom

Sorry Jay, I guess I misread. I'll post again if I find one. I have a few audio friends I can check with. Tom

I would also consider that pretty much any 3D software is going to take a fair amount of practice and time to look good. It's a tough learn at the beginning, but once you get going it's a pretty cool thing.

I just did a search for 2" tape Nashville recording and this place does: www.junctionstudio.com

You know it's always buyer beware, but I've got all of my stuff on Ebay. Just be careful and check feeback as well as ask a question or two of the seller. Sometimes their response time and tone speak a lot about that person. Here are two on the UK's Ebay: Chinon Braun Nizo I've had a Chinon that I bought off of Ebay for $25. It still works, going on 5 years now. Tom

Thanks Martin. It's funny, two years ago I bought a Kodak Cini 100 off of ebay for 140 bucks. If you're not familiar, it has a turret with 3 lenses, a 75mm, 50mm, and 25mm. Six months ago I bought and Eclair ACL II (S16). I have a zoom for it, but since my cine 100 lenses covered the s16 and are obviously primes, I used those for this footage: Cinor Berthoit Elgeet The shots in the first half were very rushed and not crisp because of it-bad planning. When we heard the horn go off signaling the beginning of the race, everything was still in it's case. We couldn't get to "The" spot as there were just too many people to get around. I'll get up an hour earlier next year. Tom

I would take a look at this as well. One of these may serve you well in the long run: http://reviews.cnet.com/4321-11314_7-6608500.html I bought the Sony one about 6 months ago and am happy with it, but it wasn't cheap. Tom

Hi Joana: Choose File > Export > Frame T

Hey Martin, Looks really good. Good subject. I've seen some great, great, talents in the subways here as well. This guy sounds completely unique. Some nice editing in the teaser too. Can't wait to see it. Tom

You know, like many I'm familiar with all of these artists. Their work is hung in galleries all over the world and taught about in our Art Schools. I've never heard of you.

Hey Peter, There is some potential there, but I too was thrown by the night and day shots. If a viewer is interrupted by lack of continuity (as in "wait, wasn't this night time?") then that really reduces the ability to follow along and to get absorbed in the story or message. Also, it seemed out of character, for a person to be smiling on a cell phone, while helping someone from a burning apartment. Still, I think you've got some potential in your shooting. Tom