Fred Neilsen

Thanks Glenn :)

Hello, I have a couple of Leica M mount lenses (mostly Cosina "Voigtlander" ones), is there an M to c-mount adaptor? Could I get one machined? I believe the M mount FFD is a couple of millimeters greater than the C mount, but is it enough? Thanks, Fred

The rental house should be able to configure it for you, just ask for 3 perf super 35 with the 2.35:1 ground glass. That being said, 3 perf s35 is boring... have you considered anamorphic or 2 perf?

It looked beautiful, I particularly liked the shot of the car at the 45 second mark one minor criticism though, you should probably sort out the sound in the first 5 seconds or so, just before the voice over starts, maybe a few quick sound effects, the cup, sipping etc.. apart from that, great job.

Have you read Dov S-S. Simens' "From Reel to Deal"? It dedicates about 50 pages to acquiring a photochemical release print. There is a hypothetical topsheet at the end of the book, it quotes the following: Optical sound transfer: 2000-3000, Titles: 1500-3000, Negative Cutting: 5000-6500, Answer Prints (x2, 1st and 2nd attempt) 8000-15000. Remember that these are discount rates with the higher rate being easily gettable (like a 3 day week) and the lower rate requiring a bit of begging and luck (eg: a 2 day week)

The 5D/7D should intercut with s16 better than most cameras, and you can get away with it (as was already mentioned, the black swan did it, it was noticeably digital but not the end of the world) but if its just MOS stuff have you considered shooting with a bolex, it should look subtle enough to not attract any police attention. Fred

But then you have to chose between Doyle and Deakins

Richard, are there any plans for an Australian itunes store/region 4 DVD release?

I've also been seeking advice on this, I think my portfolio's almost large enough to cut a reel I'd be happy with. The most important pieces of advice have already been listed hear, though one tip an experienced DP gave me was to have multiple reels, submitting one for drama, one for vfx oriented, one for comedy etc... (though your "Drama" reel would be your "base reel", with more drama shots spliced in, as apposed to a reel made up entirely of drama work)

Edit: I just re read your post, my apologies, my reply didn't really answer any questions, anyway, while the higher ISOs are nice, you shouldn't have to use anything above 800 (and normally 400) on the 550d at-least, these high speeds are so noisy that they may as well not be there (I believe much of the grain is removed through complicated processing of the image, not available in video mode, though I may be wrong) there have been some amazing things done with the EP cameras (just type in EP camera test on youtube) I assume you've done a bit (or a lot) of research to settle on so I'm sure you have good reasons to want to purchase, and if the only thing making you hesitate is that it doesn't shoot at some ridiculous ISO like 6400 then go for it, you wont need the ultra high speed in normal situations.

It really depends, there's no one size fits all, my first camera was a 16mm spring wound bolex*, they're tones of fun and produce great images (within their limitations). While I would highly recommend these types of cameras as "your first camera" thats all they really are, a first camera, you cant shoot an entire feature on it and you probably wont be doing many paid jobs with it BUT its a great way to learn discipline (shoot an entire short on a 2.5 minute roll), framing/composition and the other fundamentals. Because you mention the micro 4/3rd cameras I take it you want an affordable camera that is versatile and produces good images for this micro 4/3rds and DSLRs are the way to go. While I don't have much hands on experience with the m4/3 system (yet :) ), I have been spending a lot of time shopping around for one, my tip, watch the camera test videos on youtube (they are really helpful) and read the reviews, once you've found a camera with an image that you like the look of, go to one of the bigger chains and have a good go with it but don't let the salesmen try to upsell you or sway you into purchasing equipment you don't need. (I recently went into a reputable shop looking to buy a lumix, and was almost upsold to a 7D) (*or BH filmo/kraznogorsk)

I've read through most of this post and It reminds me of a snippet that was given to me recently, from the Sydney Morning Herald, 17th January, 1930 "Sir, It is little wonder that attendance at talkies is said to be failing off. Most of the american pictures shown are absolute rubish and an insult to one's intelligence, while the harsh low class voices and accents are a continual strain on one's nerve. Moreover quite a number of pictures are highly suggestive and would be harmful to young people; how they ever got past the censor is a mystery. English pictures with pleasing accents are a welcome relief after American talkies. Patrons would also welcome the occasional silent films which are most restful." See, Nothing's changed :)

I know, it's almost ridiculous, I called kodak, asking about a student discount on 800' of 7213, I assumed they would offer 10% off, to my surprise it was a standard 40% student discount, I guess 16mm and super 8 are gateway drugs and kodak is trying to get me hooked (they've succeeded)

At 1:48, Oh my, that scared me so much.... That cant be true!!! Ahhh!!!! Nooooo... House, I can understand but Lawrence of Arabia??? What's happened to the world??? You know what, screw quality, my favourite "producer" quote.... "the audience cant tell the difference"

Have you considered working at a rental house? Its a great way to thoroughly learn many different camera systems and make contacts with ACs and DPs passing through and picking up equipment (you could get some loading or 2nd AC work through it too) Fred