Randy J Tomlinson

Yes Brian i know. I need to ask the Admin to change my Username because i can not in the Usersettings. I am aware of that :-)

I have been dealing with this Issue for quiet a while now. I beeing aproached by young Filmmakers with zero budget asking me to work for them. They always want me to work for free or for my name in the Credits. Just this morning someone even asked me if i could provide the Filmstock for free! And then they are currious why i feel insulted. Anyone have had the same experience? How can someone think my camera is free of charge, insurance, filmstock etc... It kinda bothers me.

First i went to Filmschool because i wanted to know everything and learn as much as possible before buying a Camera. For me it makes no sense to own Equipment and know nothing. It's a waste of time because i want to be able to use my Camera propperly. After School i worked my A** off to buy a Camera. I had the Option between Digital and Analog and my choice was easy. Analog. I had a CP 16mm but did not do much with it. A few Weeks ago i got a Moviecam Compact with lots of Stuff that came with it (Magazines, Battery Pack, Cases etc...) I admit it was a very good deal (US$ 3500.00) I prefer Ananlog over Digital because after 2 years a Digital Camera is obsolete. Digital is very expensive and Film is still the Medium that captures the most Information. (I dont like this debate but within the last 5 years the digital storage memory cards have chanced so often i am completely lost, but film is still the same) I bought my Camera because i am thinking in a long term. Lenses and Tripods etc. i can rent for a fair price. Camera Rental still is very expensive for a private Individual like me. I just recently started to look for super8 on Ebay because i think it's fun and you can learn a lot.

Enjoy

Travis... don't take that literally. it's a "thing" i use to say. I should have said: I'd do anything to be on that set.

Hello all, I just had an offer for a CEI Color Video Assist for my Moviecam Compact. It's a used one but works perfect. He's asking US$ 1000.00 Do you think thats a fair Price? Should i grab it? I dont know what these things usually cost... Thank you Randy

I only wish i could be on that set. And if it's only as a runner, i'd kill for that *sigh*

im selling a 1:1,85 super35 ground glass for the moviecam compact. (my private one) i also have a view other formats at hand if someone needs them (not mine but from a big rental company i work with, they sell them)

There are tons of ‘Rules’ for filmmakers. We like to boil the art form down to a few simple steps, and I’ll admit that it’s fun to make these lists. There’s the ‘180-degree Rule’, the ‘Rule of Thirds’ for composition, and even Roger Corman had a list of rules for directors, like ‘Prioritize your shots’ and ‘Wear Comfortable Shoes’. I’ve got a couple of my own sets of ‘Rules’ i'd like to share. 1. Frame in Depth – shoot a person along a wall, not into a wall. Shooting a person standing in front of a wall is usually flat and boring, but if you move the camera 90 degrees and shoot down the wall, you’ll see more depth. This adds production value and offers more interesting lighting options. 2. Backlight — Try and work a backlight in on the talent as much as you can. Backlights create separation between the subject and the background, and can dramatically improve the look of the lighting. They take more work on the part of the lighting crew and they’re not always appropriate, but I often tell people this is where I like to start lighting a scene. Some people like to start with the key light or the background lighting, but I often like to first see the backlight and take it from there. Of course, it could be a really large, strong backlight that I want to start with, perhaps through a window or other motivated source. 3. Keep the Camera Moving – Dolly, slider, handheld, crane, Steadicam. Whatever it takes. Static cameras tend to be flat and two-dimensional.

i do not agree with that. lets assume he will buy a DSLR camera. first he might be excited until he compares the picture with thus made on a real video camera (e.g a Canon EOS C100) i tried that myself and i will never again. a DSLR camera still is a photocamera. ok the the videos are nice for the private hobbyist but with the canon 5D mkII you have the moire and aliasing issue and unless you buy a expensive filter you wont get rid of it! nowadays you can get real nice full HD cameras for the price of a DSLR. if he has a budget for a DSLR camera he better invest in a SONY HVR Z1 which i personally think it way better than a DSLR. he probably would even get away with half the price he pays for a DSLR. i have been asked many times to do some camerawork with a DSLR for budget reasons and i always reject. i explain them why and in most cases they agree to use a videocamera rather tan a DSLR. (for real budget stuff i have a sony HVR Z5U) respectfully randy

Brighton Filmschool! Best Place. I was there doing some Cinematography and Directing Classes as well as Cameratechnics. They also offer Sommercourses and you will receive a Diploma at the end. You will be out in the Field filming with other Students etc... Great Tutors btw!! You learn from some Famous Actors! One of my Tutors was Christopher Wollard (Lord of the Rings, War of the Worlds etc.. or Ray Moore: Nothing Hill (Julia Roberts) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml5thtbUZMs (christopher wollard explains how to use the moviecam compact) Have a look at their Webside: http://www.brightonfilmschool.co.uk/ Enjoy

If they's stoped the production of 35mm Filmstock i'd be really screwed as i am a private individual with a Moviecam Compact. That would be a serious issue for me. So far i'm using Fuji Filmstock (yet)

nice idea but 3000$ for this unit? not so for me. not unless they have a full HD sensor in it.

Simon.....haha you just seen the Camera Today in my Workshop. Hope you got home savely. Cheers for the Help. (it was fun to be stopped by the police haha)

Dom: Same on Moviecam Compact (mk 1) ? I will have a look. Thanks

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Arri-416-Plus-Super-16mm-Film-Camera-Arriflex-PL-Mount-Super16-/130966512094?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e7e3661de

nice! the 5229 T is probably the best for night shoots

i found em. i have a 1:85 normal and a 1:85 super 35mm ground glass now. thank you randy

Hello, I am considering to purchase a Sekonic 758 Cine Lightning Meter for use on my Moviecam Compact. Lets say i am using a Kodak 250D film and i am out in the Field. I want to know how i use the Meter to set the correct Aperture on my Lense? Do i have to set the ISO to 250 and then? I believe i also have to tell the Meter that i am shooting 24fps? I have no idea. OMG im so embarassed.... Please help me if you can. A simple step by step tutorial would be awesome. Thank you. Randy PS: I know i have to look thru the lightmeters "viewfinder" and press a button and there will be a readout. But i dont know how to set the meter correctly to show me a readout of like "2.8, 4, 5.6 etc.. (aperture on the lense)

First off: By no means this is to Insult anyone or hurt anyones feelings. I wonder what is YOUR Story to fullfill you Dreams to become a Fimmaker? What did you do to achieve Fimmaking? I really am currious about your Stories :) My first contact with film was when i was 15. I got myself a little Super 8 Camera and i shot some family films. To bad i dont have these films anymore :( Back in 2008 i started to become interested in film again and i really wanted to become a filmmaker. I was sooo rookie haha. I did not know nothing. I started to work my butt to the bone. I saved all my money for 1 year. Sometimes i ate bred and cheese haha. I went to Filmschool in Brighton. The happiest time of my life. The money i saved flowed thru the palms of my hands like sand, but it was worth it. Then again i saved money like crazy. I spent months on Ebay looking at all the offers for 16mm and 35mm cameras and i dreamed to own one. During this time i learned a lot about cameras but i realize today i still don't know nothing at all. I don't care. I am happy to be here, read all the postings, learn from it. I am learning new things every day. Now i am a proud owner of a Moviecam Compact. I still need a few items but i have the body, two 400' mags, one 1000' magazine, batteries and the complete mattebox compendium (Chrosziel). I only need a good lense and tripod. But theses are things i can rent for the moment. I am totally excited and i can't wait to go out to the field and shoot my first footage. :) Regarding filmstock, developing and scaning my film, i did my homework ;) Tell me, what is your story? What did you do to fullfill your dream? Respectfully Randy

Hello, I am looking for a Groundglass (1.85:1 US Format) for my Moviecam Compact. I do not know what is compatible. I heard ARRI Glasses are but for which Camera? Thanks Randy

i can always help with that. in fact i have my favorite labor which is really, really cheap and they do an extraordinary job. and getting filmstock is not to difficult as well. one has to do the homewerk of course ;-)

PM me. i kmow someone in romania who was in filmschool with me

sorry i dont spend money on actors, set design and costumes. unless the animals i am filming in the wilderness want to :-) i have no ambitions to make a feature, comercials etc. My love is the nature, wilderness and the animals. cheers randy