Ian Forbes

That's great that it is more of a thinking on your feet exercise. Whilst I love to plan and really hone a vision, I think for a workshop its best a bit rough and ready. Looking forward to meeting you both and the others too. Ian

Hi Guys, Congratulation to you both. I will be attending the workshop this year too, looking forward to next week. Steven I know you attended last year so you might know, do we only get to see the scripts once we are at the workshop? The only info I have been sent so far is a basic schedule of the 3 days. Ian.

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I wish you best of luck Steven, I hope you get in. Thanks, that is kind of you to say that about my work. I am going to try set up a meeting at the NFTS to have a discussion with the head of cinematography to discuss my application for next year, they don't seem to want to give feedback, I can understand with the numbers involved. I am going to continue working freelance and hopefully move down to London later this year or early next year. I would be glad meet you and to work with you at some point. Let me know how the rest of the process goes for you. Best, Ian

Hi, Unfortunately I was not offered an interview. I don't know the reasons why I wasn't offered an interview, and they say that they won't give me any feedback. How did your interview go, have you heard about the selection workshop yet? Did you have any contacts at the NFTS or any prior connection before the application process? Cheers, Ian

Hi, I am an experienced DoP based in the UK. I very experienced in lighting and shooting for CG. I have attached my CV and a link to my showreel: http://vimeo.com/11744998 Kindest Regards, Ian Forbes

Thanks for letting me know Steven, I hope that they are still in the process of sending out the invitations to interview. Good luck with yours.

What day did you find out about your interview? Was it an email, phone call or a letter? I hate this waiting.

That's fantastic that you have been selected for interview. I have not received any notification of an interview so I am still waiting with my fingers crossed!

Just watched you showreel on vimeo, thought it was fantastic.

Thank you, yes I have made my application for 2012. Just waiting to hear back and see if I get an interview. Do you have an online showreel?

I am a 23 year old cinematographer based in scotland. I would appreciate any feedback on my showreel. I ambition is to study cinematography at the NFTS. http://vimeo.com/11744998 Thanks for watching, feedback is greatly appreciated!

This is my new reel, I am a 23 year old cinematographer based in Scotland, any feedback on my reel would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to study at the NFTS to develop my visual storytelling. http://vimeo.com/11744998 Thanks for your time! Ian Forbes

Hi, I would like to offer you half your asking price for this kit. What do you think. Best, Ian

Dear all, I am shooting a film where there is a kitchen interior (set build). I would like to create (moving) car headlights effect. There is one actress in the scene, we start on a shot tight in on her face and track out gradually revealing the room and objects within it. My plan so far is to have a small window in the set 2' x2'. I will use a small tungsten source (handheld) and moving it in a circular motion, pointing towards the window. I might have a net curtain in the window to give me the quality of light I am looking for. Does anyone have any techniques or advice for me. Best, Ian. Ian Forbes Cinematographer Based in Scotland http://vimeo.com/11744998

I have a problem. I can't get any HMIs within the budget for the shoot. If I were to use a tungsten white balance and gelled the windows with .6 ND + full CTO would I be able to use this set up for shots where the window is in shot we can see out of the window. I am worrying that the windows will appear orange. Thanks

Thank you for the advice. I agree that I need more contrast in my interior day scenes, I feel that this will give me the more dynamic feel that I seek. I am really inspired by Robbie Ryan's cinematography in 'Fish Tank'. Thanks for the advice about the HMIs, I am going to get two 1.2 HMI fresnels instead of the tungsten 2k with CTB. am right in thinking that running a 1.2 k HMI with draw around 6 amps when on a 220v circuit? How many more amps will an HMI of this size draw upon striking, I do not know whether the ballasts are electric or magnetic, I am assuming electric though. Can you give me some advice in operating HMIs since I don't have a great deal of experience with them? I don't want the shoot to be held up. Thanks, Ian

Thanks for the advice. I just wanted to see if anyone thought my planned techniques were in the right ballpark. I have lit and shot alot of student film, one thing I have never managed to do (successfully) is Interior day scenes. Cheers, Ian. http://vimeo.com/11744998

I am shooting a very low budget short film next week. One of the scenes is set in a bed-sit flat in a tower block. In terms of motivation of light, there is a proportionately large window. I want to create a striking but naturalistic feel. Most of the shots are away from the window. For these shots, I am planning to use a 4 x 8 poly bounce with 2 x 2k fresnels gelled with full ctb. I will attach home made cardboard bar doors to the poly board to cut the excessive spill from the bounce. I want to do some reverse shots where we will see out of the window. How can I match the exposure from outside to inside? I am planning to nd the window, probably with .6 to lose a couple of stops. I want to have some fill so that the actor is not silhouetted. Can anyone give me any handy tricks on creating realistic fill that will not look boring or exceedingly un natural? Please feel free to make any other comments or suggestion. If anyone has any ideas completely different from my own suggestions, please let me know. Thank you all for your time. Here are two photos of the location: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/12thebenicrew/IMG_3375.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb77/12thebenicrew/IMG_3374.jpg

Hi, I am a cinematographer looking for feedback on my reel. Please give any criticism. Much appreciated. reel: http://vimeo.com/11744998 All the best, Ian Forbes

Dear All, I am a cinematographer based in Scotland. I have shot a large number of narrative and non narrative projects to a high standard and am looking to broaden my pool of Directors and production companies I collaborate with. As well as fiction I am also looking to shoot promos or corporates with strong narrative importance. I would like to continue learning and practicing the craft of visual storytelling. For shoots with very limited budget I own a set of very nice Zeiss lenses that I can use on my 7d. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you are interested in working with me. Or please get in touch if you have any comment on my showreel. Showreel: http://vimeo.com/11744998 Kindest Regards, Ian Forbes

I'm a young cinematographer based in Scotland. This is my first showreel, I would appreciate any comments on it! www.ianforbes.co.uk Thanks.