Eve Cohen

I have worked with both the Letus and the RedRock adapters once only and I will not again. The RedRock (a "rental") was used on a music video specifically because it created a finite focus point in the center of the frame. Selective focus was the look that the director wanted and we didn't have to make any adjustments to create that centralized focus because of the inherent qualities in the RedRock. When I was given a choice between the Letus and the RedRock for a short film, I chose the Letus, knowing the focus issue with the RedRock. However, I was very disappointed in the Letus. It performed ok with wide angle lenses, but I would avoid any long lens use. It was impossible to have anything in focus on the 200mm. All that being said, I recommend only using the P+S Technik adapter. It is the hands down the best adapter out there. It does exactly what you want it to do without any problems. All of the lens adapters mentioned were used on the HVX200 and various prime lenses.

Has anyone worked with either of these green/blue screens before? I'm told by the rental house that they don't require lighting... I'm heading there tomorrow to check them out first-hand, but wanted to see if anyone could offer any advice. Thanks. Eve

Hi Natalie, For student rentals a few good bets are: Lighting and Grip - Wooden Nickel (I see someone has already mentioned it - i think 20% discount) Castex Rentals Indie Rentals Birns and Sawyer Cameras - Birns and Sawyer (film cameras) Abel Cine Tech (film cameras) Moviola (digital cameras) Wooden Nickel (but I've never rented cameras there, but i know you can for good rates) you can also check out LA411 and just call around to find out the student rates. make sure you have your own insurance, it might get a bit expensive if you purchase the rental house insurance. Good Luck. Eve

If you can get your hands on some kinos packed with supergreen blubs (green screen blubs)...that's the best way to go. As far as the IRE level, it helps if you are using Serious Magic's DV Rack, or another program - the level on the waveform montior (as far as I've tested) was around 20 or 30. Eve