Alexander Boyd

Thanks everyone for the insights. Now, returning to my initial post, I'm wondering if any "bigger productions" (indie or studio features) are using any of these techniques or if they're nowadays mainly used by smaller productions and celluloid-afficionados?

Thanks for the advice everyone!

One last question: let's say the DP wants to underexpose by 2 stops (by either rating the stock or using the aperture). Would he turn up the intensity of the lights in order to "preserve" them and make sure that they won't be underexposed as well?

Hello everyone,

I'm looking to get my Moviecam SL converted to 3-perf. My question: where could I get it done (AbelCine, Otto Nemenz, ...) and how much is it approximately going to cost?

Thanks in advance,

Alex

I'm sure you know that UCLA Extension is a completely different entity from UCLA, e.g. we're not talking about UCLA's MA cinematography programme (which is supposed to be really good).

Hello everyone,

as I'm slowly getting into film and its ins/outs, I'm wondering about the following:

In the age of DI and the numerous options in grading/post, do professional cinematographers still tweak emulsions (I'm talking about pre-flashing, shooting Tungsten film in daylight without filters and other "more experimental" methods) or are these techniques slowly getting lost?!

I'm not trying to add another debate concerning "we'll do it in post" - just curious to hear whether digital technology is replacing these techniques.

Thanks,

Alex

hi Flavio, is it t still for sale?

sent you a PM.

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Hi David,

being aware that the L-758 is a combo meter, I was wondering about it in more general terms. But your wonderful description has made it clear - just like Mark's post - that a grey card isn't really necessary when taking incident meter readings, while it seems to be favourable when using a spot/reflective meter.

Thanks to both of you!

Got it now! Thanks for your help :)

thanks for the quick reply, Mark.

what about skin tones? aren't they supposed to be 2/3 - 1 stop lighter?

P.S. newbie here, so please excuse if any of these questions seem basic or self-explanatory to you ;)

Hi there,

just wondering if it's necessary to use a grey card when metering with a handheld light meter like the Sekonic L-758 or other handheld light meters?

thanks in advance,

Alex

hello everyone,

just wondering if it's possible to convert the Moviecam SL to 3-perf?

I know that the SL MK2 can be easily converted, but could this be done - generally speaking - on the SL too?

Thanks in advance,

Alex

Thanks David and Albion, much appreciated.

Hello everyone,

just wondering if there's a list/website that combines all or most filters and their respective effects? Sort of to help a newbie making the right choices in terms of filter selection.

Thanks in advance,

Alex

Hi Sam,

yes it still is, only the Zeiss lens and most of the film stock is gone.

@ Jacob and Yousheng: sorry guys, considering offers for the complete package only at the moment.

Hello everyone,

a few questions of a beginner in terms of analog filmmaking that I haven't been able to answer by myself ...

1) what's the most common way to under- or overexpose? I guess it's by setting the ISO/EI to a higher/lower speed since you'd still want to have maximum control of DOF through the aperture?

2) what would happen if you under- or overexpose without pushing or pulling in development?

Thanks in advance for your help, I highly appreciate you taking the time to read this.

Looking for an "Arri Bayonet to PL Mount" Adapter. Would also appreciate links/infos to potential dealers.

thanks.

Hi Miguel,

thanks a lot for sharing your experiences and personal thoughts. Helps me a lot :) ... I started out directing music videos for a couple of big labels, but eventually I realised that the art of cinematography interests me the most. So now I'm planning to attend cinematography classes/certificates as well as getting more set experiences before applying to a "proper" film school.

Thanks again Miguel :)

you were allowed to skip year 1-3 and enter straight in year 4? how's that possible? :) ... sorry for such personal questions, just asking cause I'm quite interested in IADT.

thanks,

Alex

Hi Miguel,

thanks for all the insights! Quick question though: since you've started to write your thesis, are you in the 4th year of the program?

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