Mike Green

thx for the great info! I will be using an incident meter. If I understand correctly I will need to adjust my stop by 1.5 to 2 stops under what I read. Very interesting stuff. thx!

Hello all, I was just asked to DP a project that will be shooting tomorrow and involves shooting a sunset. I have not shot one before and wanted to see if i could get some tips on what to look out for, etc. We will be on a dry lake bed. This was all short notice so I am not sure what film stock is that will be used. thx!

Hey all, Today I scouted out a new location with the help of my professor. The staff at the new location were way more accommodating. I am just waiting on a confirmation from the head of the facility. I got the impression that it would not be a problem as other student had used it before. It is a mixed lighting situation as well however the windows are no where near as large and they have blinds so i can control the light better. I should be able to use HMI's as well. I also have access a fisher dolly (10) for it so I am hoping to do some cool moving shots. thx for the input! Mike

hi al, thx for the great info. I will check on the film stock and see if it is available. I am in the film program at UNLV in Las Vegas. We have some great instructors and a small class size (around 600 students i think). If you have any questions about the program based on my experience please feel to ask. I am an older student (39) who went back to school for a degree in computer science, then history, and finally film. I love it! anyway thx for the great help. Any suggestions are appreciated! Mike

ok thx! unfortunately they will not allow me to shut off the lights in the library. nor will they allow me to plug any lights into the building outlets. apparently someone blew fuses in the place previously and the dean put a stop to it. I am looking into using battery powered HMI's. I may have to live with the greenish lights. im not sure the status of the film stock. It was given to me free to use by the department. I might be able to shoot on a lower floor that is not bathed in daylight so that may be an option as well. thx again!

I am shooting a 30 second commercial for a class project. I am using a Panavision G2 35mm with Kodak EXR 500T 5298 film stock (might be able to use 250D but not sure yet). I am shooting on the top floor of a library. The main area is a large square room with a very high ceiling (30ft maybe) and large windows and is set up for reading. It baths the area in natural sunlight although it is not direct until late afternoon. I should be done before i get any direct light. I have checked the light through out the day and am reading consistantly at 4.0. in the main area. The high ceiling in the main area transitions to a low ceiling on all four sides that stretches outward. The low ceiling areas are filled with rows and rows of book shelves and are lit using florescent light fixtures. Some of the action will be in the main area and the rest in the low ceiling areas with the fluorescent lights. Naturally there is a mixture of both light so i am trying to figure out how to shoot in this mixed environment. its my understanding that if i correct for the daylight (85 filter) i will get green off the lights. If I don't correct for daylight I will get a blew hue from the daylight. So i would like some assistance or thoughts from anyone with a similar experience. feel free to add anything it will only help me learn. thx!

thx for the info guys! I decided to send head to a shop recommended by O'Connor for a full service.

hi, i have an old O'Connor model 100 fluid head i would like to overhaul. I was quoted $650 for a complete service and paint. Before i send it in i wanted to ask if there is an manuals or instructions available so that i can do the job myself. thx!