Ron Varga

http://astore.amazon.com/cinematographyco/detail/0520053362

 

 

Through conversations held with fifteen of the most accomplished contemporary cinematographers, the authors explore the working world of the person who controls the visual look and style of a film.

The best book I've read on Cinematography. Classic. It's definetly a must read for all levels of Cameramen.

Hi everybody,

 

I am shooting a short that involves several sequences where 4 kids on BMx bikes are chasing another kid on a BMX bike. The chase occurs at night on residential streets.

 

The streets we have scouted are pretty brightly lit with street lights already (I attached a photo). And we'll be shooting with fast primes on the 5DmkII, so we can get away with a lot.

 

The bike chase scenes in 'Attack the Block' are a good model for how we would love it to look... in our dreams. Also, John Carpenter, ala 'Escape From NY', etc...

 

The bike chase scene near the end of E.T. is a good idea of the feel/energy we're after -- the camera moving with the bikes, etc...

 

The budget doesn't afford us the luxury of shooting permitted, so it will be a run and gun affair. Since we're in Los Angeles, this will be no doubt be tricky.

 

Any ideas on how to approach lighting this?

 

 

 

Any thoughts or advice would be much appreciated.

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

You have wide latitude on the camera so you'll have the flexibilty needed. The real trick is to get some people on radios and have them posted around the area your shooting. They can call out if a vehical or cop car is approaching. Since your actors are on bikes, the can dip out really fast and then radio when the coast is clear.

I am filming a short, the scene involves four people sitting around a small table talking to each other. any suggestions on how to film this scenario? I am having them sit relatively close and using a small table, its a breakfast scene. I got the OTS shots its trying to get all of them together. is it ok to have one them with their back to the camera ?

 

Thanks

Rock

2-45 Degree tracks would help, but if not set your camera up with a two shot in pairs on sticks (suggestion).

So im DPing for a small tv show, and there are a few morning scenes needed. Does anyone have suggestions on how to light this? we're shooting on 60d DSLR, have arri lights (however only 2 300's, and a 650) and also have 4 can-lights from home depot. We also have gels. The scene takes place mostly indoors, in a bedroom and kitchen and we may not be shooting actually in the morning.

What are layout of the rooms? What direction are the windows facing?

It would be much simpler if you can arrange shooting in those rooms and set up before the sun rises (provided it's a clear day).

Hi everybody,

Just as said in the tittle, i was wondering if loading 50' B&H magazines under infrared camera is possible without causing damage to the film ?

B&H magazines are very special and very difficult to load it without looking just a bit...

I poligise for my poor english.

Philippe

It's alway's best to put into practice loading a mag without using any special lighting equipment. Just practice it till you know it like your toothbrush. Also, you have to ask yourself; "What if I don't have any special light to aid me in loading the magazine?" You have to know your tools.

Minolta 4-F. Had it for years since I started and never failed me.

I'd get the camera checked too. See if there's any buildup in the pressure plate and check the ground glass. Sound like the seller had it chucked somewhere in their house and didn't bother with it.

Howdy! I was wondering if anyone would have a good suggestion as to the best Pelican case for the Eclair NPR. Thank you.

Pelican 1650

http://pelican.com/cases_detail.php?Case=1650

Get two of them-one for the camera and another for the lenses. If you want to invest a little cash you can go on some websets where they will do molds for your camera and lenses. This is to insure the units are safe if you decide to ship them somewhere.