Eric Papa

So do you think it would just be better to get a manual lens then try to use the film lenses. Or if we could get the adapter would that be better than using the manual lens? -E

I dont think they are 35mm still camera lenses, they are the same lenses we used on the arri 35mm. By the way, UR-A-HO?

King: Thanks for the advice. I believe my DP has a set of 35mm prime lenses. He said we have to get the EF adapter and then we can use them.

Yeah I think the whole film thing is a little out of my price range. Right now its looking like XL2. My DP says thats sufficient because being on a filmstock isn't really neccesary anymore to enter into a festival.

Im in Cleveland, Ohio. I appreciate all of your help. -Eric

John_P_Pytlak: I have been out of film school for about 16 months. Would that disqualify me from the kodak grants?

Fulgencio: I couldn't Agree more with you regarding a better "look" with the DVX, than the prosumer HDV cams out on the market. Thanks for the advice. Rick Andino: I guess a transfer to film is definatley out of the question with 30-50k and upwards. I am constantly working to try and save money (above my bills) to make this movie a reality. I refuse to put it off any longer, and I would like to have 5-10k saved up to make something happen. Is there a way for me to recieve some funding? I like your point regarding exposure of the finished product. With that said, I dont feel as though it needs to be printed to film to be well recognized. So at this point I would say I would be filming with an XL2, rented matte box/filters, possibly a maunal lens, rented light kit, the indie dollie, camcrane, and glidecam 4000 pro. If anyone has more advice, please fill me in. Thank you.

What are the benefits of transfering to film? Is it neccassary to get exposure for your movie? If I dont transfer to film would the DVX or XL2 be sufficient? You recommend an HD or HDV for the film transfer, say I went that route, would it be logical to sell one of my DVX to purchase a FX1, (not the Z1 because Im not planning on shooting pal, and we could bypass the no-XLR by just recording audio on a seperate device and re-sync later, correct?) Im open for any suggestions and Im not stuck on doing anything 'the way i plan to'.

Im looking for advice to shoot a feature about 8 months from now. It will we filmed in a winter enviroment. I was planning on shooting it with my DVXa, but have seen alot of recomendations to use the anamorphic lens etc. My DP owns a XL2, would it be a better choice to use that since it is already 16:9? Whichever is used, what accesories shall I need? A matte box? Filters? etc. I have purchased a dolly and jib, and am planning on renting lights. Anything else you guys can reccomend? Once the film is edited, how much does it generally cost to transfer to film etc. and where should I go with the film from there. Audio recommendations would also help me out. Thanks, Eric