John Holland

Some nice soft bounced light of a poly board, and make the backlight warm 1/2 CT0 ? . John Holland London.

Lester and Watkin got together in the sixties doing commercials, then their first feature together , "The Knack". John Holland ,London.

Hi Tim, as i recall it wasnt the fact that the film was Anamorphic, but that Watkin hadnt a very good time with the producers when he shot the Muskeeters films. John Holland , London.

Simon , i have asked the BBC today via email to explain the terrible quality of there showcase prog. Totrchwood. have had a reply saying will take between 7-10 days for answer. When i have it will let everyone know. John Holland , London.

Hi Guys but i really dont think Mr Lester was much good without David Watkin by his side and know Watkin had no interest being involved with this film . John Holland ,London.

Andy , dont know any over here , need a small lab really , you could try Buck Labs , they may be able to help , just a guess though , good luck . John Holland. London

Why Mat , you aging badly :) John Holland , London .

Thanks Stuart , well the Beeb need a serious kick up the arse, didnt they say will not shoot or broadcast anything shot in S16, seem they dont watch their own output . John Holland .

Ok Stuart i belive you , so why does it look so awful anytime there is a pan , a tracking shot or someone walking past the camera , its really bad! not an expert but makes me think this is not a good for HD camera , which ever one was used . John Holland , London. Sorry crap typist , so should read , not a good advert for HD cameras . John Holland , London.

Dr Who looks loads better than "Torchwood". John Holland ,London.

Phil , i really dont watch much tv , i suppose BBC seems best of the overall poop .What is it you would like to see on the box ? John Holland ,London.

Hi Dan , when i was your age went to the cinema at least a week , I saw " The Good the Bad and the Ugly" 7 times in the first week , no more than that , sat through next showing without leaving seat and paying , same with "The Great Escape " couldnt get enough of Panavision and Color By DELUXE .John Holland , London.

Richard coronation st. {it was made in b+w last time i watched it } is a made by ITV , they get there money from ads , dont get any state funding . To be honest i never watch comercial tv here , i think the Beeb do a very good job . Happy to pay £11 per month for it , If you had Sky would cost you about £40 per month on top of licence fee, any way would not not anything to with Rupert Murdoch in my home . John Holland London.

My parents took me to see "How the West was One " in 3 strip Cinerama ,i must have been about 12, it was pretty impressive i must say , however i do remember the movie being spoilt by the very bad back projection in the rapids scenes ,i could tell at that age . A few years later went to the opening night of "2001"again shown in Cinerama, that was amazing , didnt understand it , but what visuals , watched it about 3 more times in Cinerama , then , shown flat screen Super Panavision 70 , and then 35mm scope. John Holland , London.

I know them as jokers as well fantastic lamps , we dont get "Big Love" over here , didnt know you shot on location , just thought it was all shot on stage , what % on location ? . John Holland.

Thank you David for that , seems just the same over there as here , i do like to use large light souces , seem to spend a lot of time trying to justifying them . { why do you such a powerful lamp when you are using 500 asa stock } Anyway thanks again . Have a good new year , John Holland ,London.

I go with David on this about J.D.C lenses , hope Mr Dunton can help you get some to Espana , good luck , and have a good new year . John Holland , London .

David , i am interested in what your lighting budgets where for "Akellah" and "The Astronaut Farmer"and how they compare to past films you have shot and the tv series you are now shooting , thanks, John Holland ,London.

I agree , just wish some people on here would spend a bit of time researching lots of topics ,before going the easy way and hitting the net . John Holland , London.

I started using 25asa bloody ektachrome commercial 25 asa , a hip replacement op. Had a 2Kw Mole fresnel about 4 -6ft from wound , needed huge loads of depth of field to hold focus , had to stop filming about every 5 mins to stop the wound from steaming and drying out , not nice . hate actors now who say i cant dael with amount of light !! . Talking about 25 fc. John Holland ,London.

hi john feel for you ,had problems in my family with infected wounds , its seems to normal over here afraid to say ,anyway they all pulled through , its just you dont need that added , worry , take care and seasons grettings to you and your family . John Holland , London.

A 70mm print of "Howards End" !!! . wonder why they did 70mm print of that .? John holland.

Yes i did say boring old fart , but i did know this sought of thing when i was 14 at school , making 8mm films for the cine club , i found out the basics , from Kodak , books ,and trying things out , not expecting answer fro people ,on the other end of my computer , lazy , { no computers then } John Holland. London

Must say two of the best Super 35 Optical Blow ups i have ever seen were " Gladiator" Technicolor London, and "Independance Day" both on huge screen at Pinewood Stutios. Think Deluxe did second one . John Holland. London

Sorry chaps still think optical blow ups look better than DI , thye still keep the film organic look and not horrible smooth video look , yuk , John Holland , London.