Brandon Del Nero

Hell, I'll take the bate. I considered writing a dissertation on a similar subject (although not nearly as broad), so I have a few minutes to give my two cents. 1. Using digital cameras over film cameras has obvious advantages: cost, quick turn-around, more integratabtle post workflow, and a greater degree of on-set adjustments 2. I feel the biggest advantage of using film over digital is picture quality. Film looks better, hands down. It also has more latitude in your highlights exposure, and color. I also strongly feel film is far superior in roto and compositing. Digital tends to acquire a bit more motion blur on the movements 3. I don't think that a timeline of digital replacing film can be fairly predicted, if it ever happens 4. When I light digital, I don't need my light meter as frequently haha. Also, I'm watch just a little more closely for clipping in the highlights. I don't feel the aethstitics(sp?) change for the most part 5. Digital has definitely changed the learning curve of the younger generation trying to get in. I've felt the effects personally. But this question is really an entire essay on digital cinematography and the direct economical effects on the existing industry. And if an aspiring DP wants to work in the studio and commercial world, he/she should have moderate knowledge of film 6. Again, this is a question that can't be fairly predicted. There will be a demand for film at the professional level for the foreseeable future since digital still has a way to go 7. I think computer-based cinematography skills are completely fair. Cinematography is traditionally technology-based, so its only natural that we evolve with the rest of the world and use these programs to our advantage. Successful cinematographers of the future will know data and delivery formats, complexities of resolutions and compressions, and have the skills to develop their workflow to appease the next step of the process 8. I don't think i'd like to see it "develop" as much as I'd like to conserve our roll in the creative control of the picture, which digital has definitely transformed somewhat Sorry the answers cant be longer. Hope it helps b

work ethic goes a long way. It's an industry completely based on referal work, and its a small town, so word gets around when you're good and word gets around quicker when you're bad Work your ass and be easy to wirk with and you'll start building a reputation. Remember, it really is a very small town, which you'll realize when you arrive

I'm a Cine student here in Los Angeles, about to graduate in a few months and I'm officially scared. Being such a competietive field, it seems like a pretty daunting task to even get started here. I'm worried about all kinds of things, most importantly paying the rent when school ends. I've been told I'm an excellent cinematographer and when my reel is finished it should be outstanding, but I'm still pretty nervous So how does one get started? I mean in a sense what are some of the resources for us who are just about to get out in the real world? I know the jobs I need, gaffing or assisting, and I know that i need to do some "pro bono" work to get started out, but even the free stuff is amazingly competietive, and how does one make a living after quitting school but before building a repitoir around town? million dollar question, I know, but any resources, stories, or solid advice would help. Also, how does one go about getting a "mentor" of sorts in the business? I realize that although I'm graduating and have a solid foundation, I really know nothing yet, and would really like a skilled DP to take me on as some kind of apprentice for little or no pay, but I guess I have no idea of how to approach that either thanks guys, hope to get a few replies brandon

it can be done. Look at 28 Days Later... They had an adapter with pretty quick Canon EC primes, but it's still a 1/3" chip, its still standard def with DV resolution I've found that your export from the editing program might be the single biggest factor in final look of the picture. One man's opinion

Hey nice reel. A few pointers you might want to consider: The shots with the dude shooting all of the doctors and the chick shooting the fat guy on the floor, I'd cut both. The lighting is flat, and they distract from a lot of the other great shots on there. I also think that you need a nice beauty shot, and more movement. some smooth dolly shots or a smooth handheld would add a lot. And what happened to the music video scene? That looked great but we only saw about 3 seconds of it. Just a few thoughts, you can take em or leave em b

and test some more! In a lot of cases at the student level, you'll find that you can expose normal and color correct to the prefered look. In fact, just the other day I took some Eterna 160 to telecine and transfer wanting a full bleach bypass, but was able to push it a stop in developing and desaturate the colors, which worked perfect. It's cheaper and you don't have to make a print. And as a student, fuji will give you free film and certain telecine houses will comp your test sit in's if you're going to bring the project to them so test!