Carol Hicks

Thanks so much, these all look like exactly what I need. I really appreciate your help :D

Hi, Right now I'm living in Toronto and I'm trying to get my my first basic camera kit together. The problem is I can't find what I'm looking for. An example of a few things I need but can't find are cloth tape, a slate, and a pouch for when I'm on set. I've found a few websites for stores in California but if I don't have to pay for all that shipping I'd rather not. Does anyone know any Film supply stores in Toronto? Thanks, Carol

Hi, Right now I'm living in Toronto and I'm trying to get my my first basic camera kit together. The problem is I can't find what I'm looking for. An example of a few things I need but can't find are cloth tape, a slate, and a pouch for when I'm on set. I've found a few websites for stores in California but if I don't have to pay for all that shipping I'd rather not. Does anyone know any Film supply stores in Toronto? Thanks, Carol

My school has a nice little consumer camera that is surprisingly good. It's a Panasonic AG-HVX200. I don't know what your budget is but if you can afford it I say get it. It's easy to navigate and you get a really good picture quality. If you want to get some super cheap lights I recommend Chinese Lanterns. They make a nice soft light and if someone makes a mistake and breaks one it's no big deal. If you need a hard light they wont do you much good, but other then that they are great. -Carol

Thanks, that's a really great idea. I even know where I can borrow one for free.

If each of the characters are on a different section of the merry-go-round you might think about rigging lights for each person on the ride and gelling them to the right color. If you're shooting it like I imagine with the characters moving past the camera I think it could look really interesting.

Hi everyone, Right now I'm working on a documentary where the director wants all of the interview subjects to be looking directly into the camera. He wants a style similar to what Errol Morris did in "The Fog of War." In "The Fog of War" my understanding is that Morris did something where he could have an image of himself doing the interview in front of the camera but the lens could see right through it. This gave the impression that the interview subject was talking right to the audience. We can't just put the interviewer beside the camera because the eye contact still isn't directly into the lens. We can't ask the interview subjects to deliver their answers into the camera because their eyes are shifty and they aren't as comfortable. Does anyone have any suggestions how I could get the direct eye contact effect? Low budget solutions are preferable :) -Carol

Hi all, I'm shooting a scene in a hallway with coolwhite florescent lighting and windows down one side letting in a fair amount of daylight. I'm not sure if I've figured out how to get the color temperature right. What I think will work is using daylight film with an FLB filter, is that right or will I end up with a strange color on film? My second question is if I need to use tungsten balanced lights to brighten up the hall a bit would putting on a 1/2 CTB gel and 1/2 plus green make it match the other lights? Thanks for your help, Carol

Hey everyone. I finished the job and I think everything went pretty well. I just wanted to thank all of you for your help:D

Yeah, that is a great idea, I went out and bought some pink spray paint for my tools. Thanks a lot.

I saw that everyone was giving the guy with his first P.A. job some good pointers, next week I've got my first film job as a grip. When I got the reply to my application this film seemed pretty professional and to put it simply I'm worried I'm going to make an ass out of myself. One of the things he mentioned in his reply was a kit rental, what do you normally get in one of those, duct tape and stands? Other than that does anyone have any advice for what I should and should not do, and what I should bring?

I'm working on a major research project that I guess you could call my thesis. It focuses on how a Cinematographer's job changes depending on what type of production a Cinematographer is working on (feature film, documentary, commercial, music video) and what the production is being shot on (Super 16, HD, Mini DV). My problem is I'm having trouble getting in contact with anyone interested in giving me a face to face interview. If you are interested in letting me interview you and you live within a few hours drive of Toronto or northern Buffalo all I need is a half hour of your time whenever you are available. you can contact me on this forum or: E-mail:c_hicks18@hotmail.com Cell: (905) 401-6225 Thank You, Carol Hicks

Thanks a lot everyone, especially you Arvin, you've been a big help. I've looked up a few things and tried some of your suggestions now I just have to wait for the film to get back. I'm sure I got the effect now. Thanks again!

Hi everyone, I keep testing different things but never quite get the right effect. I don't want the scenes to look over exposed but I do want the whites on screen to have a kind of glowing halo effect. If anyone has seen Bringing Out the Dead something similar to that would work. My biggest problem is it's not a dark movie so even if I get the whites looking a little extra bright it wont show up that well in most scenes. If anyone has any suggestions I'd really appreciate it. thanks a lot, Carol