Robert Kamarowski

Does anyone know the camera/format that was used to shoot The Anderson Platoon?

thanks,

bob k.

The Burmese Harp

Citizen Kane

Hud

Ivan's Childhood

La Dolce Vita

I watched 'The Burmese Harp' last night. Some wonderful shots.

Anyone have experience with these batteries?

battery

Paul,

That's one of the cameras I've been looking at. I take it you're happy with the output?

I've been doing a lot of research (unbelievable how much info is out there), and I've decided to go with MiniDV. My eyes lit up when I saw how inexpensive some of the super-8 and 16mm cameras were, but the development and transfer to tape is too expensive for me. MiniDV seems a very reasonable compromise. And hey, if it's good enough for 28 Days Later...

This won't be a lavish production. My oldest step-daughter is in drama, so I have access to actors, makeup, etc. This is very 'indie', so I'll cut corners as much as possible. My biggest concern (for now!) was the camera.

As I said, I have a lot shooting to do to understand this new format, editing, sound... the list goes on.

I appreciate everyone's help.

I realize I have a lot to learn. I'm in no rush. And doing shorts is part of the strategy to understanding

editing, lighting, sound, etc. I have lots of shooting/testing to do. I have several books on the movie making process to at least give me

an idea of the strategy required. Right now I'm trying to get a handle on the camera that will get me to my goal.

I'm askiing for ideas so I can begin this process.

Perhaps knowing what BL3 means would be a start :D

BL3?

Keep costs down by shooting color negative short ends, .05 to .10 a foot. Buy a cheap 35mm camera (you can pick up a crystal sync Russian Konvas outfit for 1 to 2k). Print to b&w stock for your print, take the color out in telecine for the digital version.

Bruce, could you explain this a little more? I understand about the camera, but I'm not sure what you mean about shooting color and print to b&w stock.

bob k.

I'm in the beginning stages of preparing a full length film. I have shot b&w still photography for most of

my life, so I'm familiar with lighting, exposure, etc. At this time I'm trying to make sense of all the

equipment posiblities.

-The film will be b&w.

-Expenses will be out of my own pocket (at least for the forseeable future), so I am looking for the most

bang for the buck.

-I'm located in Gainesville, FL, so there aren't many opportunities to rent equipment.

-Time is no concern, money is...

At first it seemed that shooting on MiniDV, and when complete looking for financial backing to transfer to

35mm would be the way to go... but now I'm not so sure.

Any and all suggestions are welcome.

bob k.