Tanner Stauss

Do you know if those are something that would work in an LMB or an MB-1? We are using 4x5.65 filters by the way.

It is OConnor's lightweight 15mm mattebox.

Besides Panavision and tape balls, what options are out there for tilting filters? We're constantly running 1/4 and 1/2 Black Diff FX and there is kick back on almost every shot with any kind of hot spot in the frame. We're shooting Scarlet with super speeds and currently running with an O-Box.

I need to clean the sensor inside our Scarlet-X. The only thing I've used in the past is a Visible dust swab and cleaning solution but I wasn't happy with the results, it left a residue. Any tried and true methods and products out there? It's not just dust but some spots on the sensor cover that need to be cleaned off. Any advice would be great. Thank you!

I have some front boxes here available to any camera assistant interested. They are made from rock solid exotic hardwoods. Ranging from Zebra wood, Dark Walnut, Lace wood, Purple Heart, Yellow Heart, Cherry, Hickory and Blood Wood. The lace wood and dark walnut are definitely my favorite. Some are an average size good to have on camera, and some are larger which might be ideal if your box lives mostly on the cart. Cherry w/ Walnut Lace Wood Yellow Heart Maple Blood Wood We just got crazy with this one. I talk to a lot of assistants that don't use a front box because of their size and inconvenience on today's faster paced sets. I have designed a smaller front box that I believe is ideal for the assistant that doesn't need to keep a lot in the front box and want it to be easy to move around or take up less space on the cart. Dark Walnut Dark Walnut All of the small boxes have a brass bracket to hang your hard tape. Zebra Wood w/ Walnut and Blood Wood Dark Walnut Front Box - $380 Mini Box - $280 This is not your average Don Earl front box. They are strong, beautiful and will be the only front box you buy for your entire career, I guarantee it. I can also do custom orders, sizes, features, etc. Staussproductions@yahoo.com Thanks for looking

I have a few custom home made front boxes. These are completely hand made and come with a mounting bracket. I have four boxes made from Walnut and one made from Hickory. They vary in size. In spirit of the holidays I am taking any reasonable offer. I will ship fast or you can pick up in the LA area. Contact me for more details and more pictures. Staussproductions@yahoo.com, Tanner

1. I would get at least 2 power packs. A power pack comes with 1 charger and two batteries. I suggest a minimum of four batteries on set, 6-8 batteries is best. 2. Get a switchtronix dual battery mount hotswap plate for the RED. It allows for twice the battery life and the ability to hotswap so you never have to power down. 3. Get a good raincover, maybe two. Camrade has a pretty good one. There are other good ones out there too. If the budget is low get a box of large black trash bags and a good AC to rig it up safely. 4. Get at least 3 x 16GB CF Cards. 5. If you are buying RED RAM Drives, you don't need the regular RED Drives, maybe just one as a back-up. Have at least 2 preferably 3 RED RAM drives. 6. If you are using ARRI lenses, or any other PL mount lens for that matter, you don't need the B4 adaptor. Only get that if you know you will be using B4 mount lenses. 7. Get extra RED Arms. Those are usually the first thing to go down. I suggest 9 inch RED arms. 8. Get a full set of rods, always in pairs. Have at least a pair of 6-8", 12" and 18", more if necessary. I suggest 19mm rod size. 9. Get these accessories from the company Element Technica: Video Breakout Box, Speedy clamps for 19mm rods, Shock mounts for RED RAM/RED DRIVES. Just shop around their website, they have some good stuff. 10. Arri MB-20 II Mattebox. 11. Arri FF4 follow focus with BA-2 adaptor for 19mm rods. 12. ARRI 19mm baseplate. 13. OConnor 2575 fluid head with 18" dovetail plate. 14. If you are getting a set of primes, get at least 5. You will probably want something between 24mm and 50mm, something like a 35-40mm. Get that and you have a good set. Just rent lenses. Unless you have long term use planned for the lenses its probably not worth it, that set of lenses will cost you just as much as the whole camera package. I hope this helps. Tanner

To be honest Keith, with the cost of the bracket, cost of the exotic woods we use, and the hours put into them, $150 would not even break even. If it was an extremely simple design, cheaper wood's(maple or such as you said) and sold without the bracket, possibly $150. Our boxes are designed for the assistant who want's the best. Obviously for someone like you, who has the knowledge and resources to build your own, it's not something you would see yourself spending the money on. I guess I am asking those that are interested in a quality product more beautiful than the rest. Yes, our front boxes are going to get beat up on the set after years of use. But with the woods and the amount of penetrating oil we are using, these will keep their shape and color for many years more than you would expect. Also, a simple rub down with some high-grit sand paper and a couple new coats of Danish Oil, it will hold it's original quality for years. We will be manufacturing a simpler front box at a reduced, competitive price, but for those that want the marriage of beauty and function along side their camera, these are the boxes to buy. Any comments on the product or price are encouraged and welcome.

Just throwing this out there for curiosity, but how much would some of you assistants pay for something like this? Thanks.

I don't want to over post this, so I'll put a link to another thread I started elsewhere. Take a look if you want a nice front box. http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=43766 -Tanner

Hey guys, thought I would chime in here. I'm posting this around as we are jumping into full production on our own custom front boxes. David, I assume you have already purchased your box, but in case you are in the market for something nicer in the future, take a look. I've posted the photos and details here: http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=43766 They're a little more pricey than what's out there, but well worth it and made with love. Let me know what you guys think and please spread the word if you know anyone looking for a nice front box. Thanks -Tanner

We have a nice line of beautiful front boxes done and ready to get out into the world of production. Each box comes with a mounting bracket: We also came up with a nice little extra feature. This small bracket inside the slate holding slot creates friction on the slate and keeps it firmly in place(I've heard stories of the camera bouncing around on a dolly or such and the slate falling out and being run over, this prevents that). They are 100% hand made. There is no wood stain on these boxes, only wood oil which brings out the natural color. The dark brown walnut boxes are made from wood that is approximately 175-200 years old, pretty cool. If you are interested in one of these boxes please send me a PM or an email at staussproductions@yahoo.com. Some are bigger than others and they run between $325 and $450 + shipping. Or if your live in the LA area you can pick one up from me, I live in Calabasas right now. Thanks for looking, and tell your AC friends.