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Chris Warren

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About Chris Warren

  • Birthday March 10

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  • Occupation
    Cinematographer
  • Location
    Los Angeles
  • My Gear
    ARRI, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, DSLR

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  • Website URL
    http://www.chriswarrendp.com
  1. Hello, I have a shot in a future project where I would like to achieve it using a Movi/Ronin. It's a "one shot" type shot, however we will be using whip pans to hide cuts. I'm curious, how quickly can you whip pan with those? Thank you, Chris
  2. I've been keeping track of my days on set (just on set, no scouts/meetings/coloring sessions) the past few years just to track growth. 2011: 75, 2012: 99, 2013: 151, 2014: 141, and this year I'm at 41, all but one day paid. Most of my days are working as a DP (a good chunk the 1 man band), others are filled with Gaffing or Camera Operating. I'm with Adrian on this one as to where the rates are, with most work being ULB or student thesis projects. I just try to stay busy and active, plus keeping the networking alive really helps!
  3. I just did a shot like this above a bathtub! My key grip used two cardellini's & a double knuckle. One cardellini on the speed rail into the knuckle. The other side of the knuckle has the other cardellini holding the dovetail plate on the camera. Then a safety chain around it. Simple, yet effective. Also, please make sure it's completely safe before placing actors. And if there's a matte box, make sure it's secured!
  4. "Here are my questions: What are the non union rates for the other camera job classifications? How many camera operator jobs exist in the non union world? What sort of annual incomes are we talking about? What about health care? What about saving for a retirement plan? These are all of the questions our young people need to be asking themselves now, when they have the time to do something about it. I don't think a day rate matters at all. What will you make per year is the important question." In my experience, which is about 7 years, 2 1/2 being full time freelance, very little DP/camera operator jobs exist without gear. I try to get a decent rate to survive here in SoCal/LA, but it's tough when people will bring more to the table (RED Epic, Dana Dolly, Jib, 3 ton) for the same rate, or even less. I forget who said it in a previous post, but with the globalization of cameras, everyone now days is a DP. Often I find myself & colleagues doing everything to pay the bills, ie DP, Gaff, Operate, Color, Edit, VFX, you name it. It's a tough market out there. An over saturated, tough market. - I deal with this a lot.
  5. Hey Ryan, What Red are you shooting on? The easyrig systems are great, or you can look into the "DEFY" gimbal. A buddy of mine really enjoys his. As for a wireless FF, you can go with a Bartech, or a Preston.
  6. Hello! I just wanted to get the community's feedback on my updated reel. Thank you for any advice/comments that follow! ~Chris http://vimeo.com/90390339
  7. Hey Lena, I'm interested as well. You've come to right place! Contact Email: ChrisWarren112@hotmail.com Reel: www.vimeo.com/chriswarren Website: www.chriswarrendp.com
  8. I saw an early screening of the prologue last night. F'n amazing!!! I was in such awe at the IMAX sequence, so beautiful!!! I cannot wait for this film to come out! I think this is some of Wally's best work yet.
  9. Hey Guys, I have a shoot coming up and it requires some VFX work. I have worked many shoots, but very little dealing with any kind of VFX. I kind of have an idea on what to do, however I am hoping this forum will steer me in the right direction. I am shooting a scene where two actors are sitting at a dining room table eating dinner. The characters speak very little to one another. Appearing behind each seated actor is their clone/duplicate, the seated actors "thoughts". I need to shoot the same actor within the same frame, ie Moon/Multiplicity. There won't be any movement of camera, due to the lack of a motion controlled rig, so that won't (hopefully) be an issue. There will be character movement from the "thoughts", like walking around the seated character. The plan is to shoot both on location and on a green screen stage. On the stage, we'll be shooting all the needed shots of the couple seated at the table, the "thoughts" standing and moving around, and a clean of the table in front of the green screen. At the location, we will shoot a clean background plate w/o the table, matching all the shots from the stage. We will also get the individual coverage of the seated actors and the "thoughts", ie CUs, as well as inserts. That way the editor and compositor will have the needed shots to layer it together. Logs will be kept of everything to match the shots. Is there anything I am missing? I really hope I explained it well enough. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and your responses. Thank you guys, ~Chris
  10. Thank you for the reply! It is such a cool effect!
  11. Hello all, I recently saw "Limitless" and one shot in that movie blew my mind. I can only describe it as an "infinite zoom", for those who have seen the movie you know what I'm talking about. I am curious as to how they achieved that shot. Does anyone know or have any ideas? I tried looking online for an example to show but no luck. Thanks, Chris
  12. The author was my professor. She is a very knowledgeable teacher and cinematographer. I too recommend this book to directors and cinematographers alike.
  13. Hello, How I've learned to do a booklight is a large enough light (I've used source 4s & 2ks) aimed/bounced into foam/beadboard, then having that bounced light going through some sort of diffusion (I like 4x4 open frames w/ 250 or 216). (Talent/Set) <-- [Diffusion]---<--<-----[Light(s) aimed @ Bounce Board]--->-->--[ Bounce Board I hope I explained it right ~Chris
  14. Hello all, I have recently been given a Super 8mm camera and I am anxious to shoot with it. Now, I know where to buy the film, I am just curious as to where I can process it. Do I treat 8mm like I would 16 or 35 and go to Fotokem or an equivalent? Or are there other places that will develop it? I appreciate any help in this matter. I am located in the LA area. ~Chris
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