
Robin R Probyn
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Cinematographer
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What to pau attention to when buying a camera
Robin R Probyn replied to Lucas Ferreira Gesser's topic in General Discussion
Buy a Sony . -
Im doing this sort of work a lot . Doc and corp . For interviews ,generally speaking , the main thing you need is a source big enough to give a nice soft key. It's better to have even just one large key light than 5 little source lights in a box. Now the vogue is for much more natural looking lighting , I'll very often just use one large source key , a couple of tube lights for the BG if needed , but never use fill or hair lights, video slash on the BG, and all that old 90,s look ? . I use the Intellytech mega6 for a key light , if the kit needs to be really compact the 4 x1 panel . These lights are good as they fold down to a 1x1 size and can be battery powered . And a foldable negative fill , you will often need this in white walled corporate rooms with light bouncing around making the image flat . So I would suggest a large key light is your priority , but still transportable , forget setting up book lights , no time or space usually. Matt lights that roll up can be handy but they tend to break quicker than foldable panel lights . COB lights will need huge softboxs , they are relatively quick to set up but take up a massive amount of space , to the extent ,that some locations you wont even be able to use them . Just use panel lights if you need a soft source .
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Just saw this , I'm around except the 12/13th .. you can get a contact from my website, just google my name should come up .
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International Travel Tips and Tricks
Robin R Probyn replied to Brandon Babbit's topic in Camera Assistant / DIT & Gear
French Bee , wow never heard of that airline , I guess budget airlines cant afford CDG landing fees or don't have slots to even land there , and go to Orley . All the usual suspects will be using CDG . If production was putting me on that airline I'd be worried ? -
International Travel Tips and Tricks
Robin R Probyn replied to Brandon Babbit's topic in Camera Assistant / DIT & Gear
You might have flown from Germany to Orley in a smaller plane , but pretty much all the long haul flights from over seas will fly into Charles de Gaulle , it's actually known as Paris CDG , but yes good call to check . Always someone on strike ? classic ! -
International Travel Tips and Tricks
Robin R Probyn replied to Brandon Babbit's topic in Camera Assistant / DIT & Gear
Keep an eye on your gear in Paris , stuff gets stolen very quickly . Great city ,but being rude to the customer , in any situation is part of the visitor experience . Most people will speak English but pretend not to , be careful what you say. The airport is way out of town . France is 220V / 50Hz. Safe shutter for flicker off tube lights will be 172.8 / 1/50th . Learn the Carnet form ,its not that difficult , customs quite often make mistakes on dates or where they should sign , or even I had one keep the wrong page ,then it's a huge pain getting your money back at home base. Of all the worlds cities its not a bad one to be sent to. The driving is pretty aggressive . It will be great don't worry . -
Killers of the Flower Moon
Robin R Probyn replied to Stephen Perera's topic in On Screen / Reviews & Observations
Wasn't it shot on an fx3 ?.. don't need no Alexa for night scenes ! -
The Perfect Interview Key Light - Godox F600Bi
Robin R Probyn replied to Tim Tyler's topic in Lighting for Film & Video
Ive gone for Intellytech mega 6 4x3 for the same use , interview key light .What I like about them as opposed to this one ,is that it comes with all the extras , soft box , diffuser , and grid . clamps , and even a ballast stud clamp, and carry case.They also have these fast pop up diffs with grid now. The problem is always spill all over the place , without a grid a real pain to control . Just buying this by itself you still need a load of stuff to make it work . Im sure it's a good light though, and definitely the way to go for location work then COB lights with massive soft boxes taking up half the room. -
Using slog3 in Sony fx9 using 4000ISO ( high base )
Robin R Probyn replied to Sushanta Barman's topic in General Discussion
If there is not enough light on the sensor , it will be noisy , even at 4000. Thats just physics and will happen on any camera . Add light , except the noise , or shoot day for night . -
Intellytech lite cloth V3 are exactly this , the 8 panel Mega lite , and the new 6 panel Mini Mega ,Ive just ordered , great for interviews , close of mid shots , but yes limit to the power , But now you have Venice 2 with dual ISO l high base of 3,200 .. with basically the same noise as 800 , !! There is some ides that book lights are softer than just through a frame , all they are doing is evening out filling the diff frame in less space , but pain to set up ,Im with you , for interviews especially , you really don't need this anymore , a large LED panel is absolutely the way to go
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Definition of „Cinematographer“?
Robin R Probyn replied to Joerg Polzfusz's topic in General Discussion
Someone with a nice car and many ex wives .. -
I thought an eye light as the main lighting is very soft , and the refection looks so small .
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Its an eye light done for effect , ie the reflection of a small light in the eye, personally I think its pretty much over done and a bit of a legacy technique , like strong un motivated rim lights , I saw an interview from a doc recently, with a really strong eye light and it was very distracting ,
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Are editors frustrated filmmakers?
Robin R Probyn replied to Daniel D. Teoli Jr.'s topic in General Discussion
Every filmmaker is a frustrated editor .. -
I bought a used equipment case. It is very old.
Robin R Probyn replied to Phil Rhodes's topic in General Discussion
Used to go to the Cricklewood lane place in the 60,s ,early 70,s as a kid with my old man , Sammys used to send us a xmas hamper from Harrods back in the day ! also remember the Sydney one in Artamon ? North Ryde or somewhere like that near the ABC, in the early 80,s ..