jeff striker

any guess on the type of cameras/stocks used to shoot the "unsolved mysteries" series? maybe the look doesn't just come from the camera, but the tone is very 80's tv.

here are a few that i'm curious about: birth (harris savides) days of heaven (almendros) i stand alone (dominique colin) tout va bien (armand marco) rushmore (robert yeoman) i appreciate any help.

I've been trying to find information about the film stocks used in a handful of films, as I'm currently trying to pick out a stock for an upcoming shoot. I've seen that info in film magazines for current movies, but other than that, I'm stuck. Can anybody direct me to websites that have info like this?

I have sold my DVX100 and plan to purchase a film camera. "you're going to end up using film, so you might as well start with it". i've heard that one too many times on this board, so i'm taking your advice! what do you guys recommend to start with? im not looking for superior image quality, just something to learn with. i don't think i can spend more than 3,000. also, i suppose i would need to get some sort of sound-synching equipment, so if anyone could provide some tips on that, it would be appreciated.

if you're curious, you should watch the 2nd disc on the amelie dvd. there is an interview/documentary with the cinematographer and he explains all this stuff with lots of detail.

thanks for everyones opinions. your comments have effectively confused me even more about school choices. as of now, my goal is to take the Dramatic Writing major at SUNY Purchase, along with a handful of film courses. I understand that its up to me if i want to go anywhere in the business, and a masters in film or writing almost always means nothing, but now im unsure of what the benefits even are... I believe that writing can be mastered independently, and technique in cinematography can be mastered through books and hands on experience, which is not exclusive to film schools. I have this notion right now, that the only benefits will be the interaction with other aspiring writers/directors, possibly easier opportunities for internships and what not...i don't know. there just doesn't seem to be many things that i couldn't just go out and get myself. opinions for the very confused kid?

you gotta be kidding. hes charging people to view the site?

i actually noticed the jerky zoom stuff going on in old truffaut films..also check out The Life Aquatic. that stuff is alllll over the place, but its done tastefully in my opinion. very comical feel

this quote by terry gilliam seemed somewhat relevant "People in Hollywood are not showmen, they're maintenance men, pandering to what they think their audiences want."

that reminds me of wes anderson's portrayal of new york in the royal tenenbaums. its an abstracted view of NY using places and things that don't exist (375th street Y and the Gypsy Cabs chain), yet avoiding any noticeable landmarks. its a very charming look at the city. it reminds me of how i envisioned new york as a kid before i had been there. anyways los angeles/hollywood: Robert Altman's "Short Cuts", tim burton's "Ed Wood" france: any of the Antoine Doinel films by Truffaut, Amelie (jeunet) new york: eyes wide shut (kubrick), the royal tenenbaums, washington dc: being there (ashby)

have any screenwriters here found reading movie scripts to be helpful? i've been reading the scripts for some of my favorite movies, and i've found it to be entertaining, but im not sure yet if it will have any use in my writing.

when this is discussed i always think of dali's work on spellbound and bunuel films

his movies are of a rare breed and hes really the only one doing stuff like that, so it doesn't get old for me. waiting for guffman is by far my favorite

i personally love kubrick and he has influenced me very much in my aspirations to become a filmmaker. if you don't appreciate him now, perhaps you never will..but theres also a chance you will learn to appreciate him over time. hopefully the latter

what do you guys think of his work as a director?