Gary Gregerson

I got a 2009 imac with FCP7 for $450 and love it! Thanks for all the advice.

Hello I'm an amateur filmmaker...I've been using Final Cut 4.5 on a Mac G5 for about 4 years now (got it from a friend). It works for what I do (shoot in Super 8, edit on digital) but I'm thinking I should get an upgrade...my friend suggested a mac mini but I don't know if Final Cut Pro would work and I've read negative things about them and about Final Cut Pro 10. So is there some other software and computer I should use? I like macs, I have to say...I hope this is an ok topic, I'm not fishing for Apple or anything! Thanks Gary

Yes they are fresnels! Yeah I was hoping that amount of light would be sufficient...the last time I shot indoors was with Tri-X reversal and it was a little underexposed...thanks!

I'm using a light kit from my cable access station! They're tungsten, I'm not sure what size or wattage...

Hello I'm going to try this film stock for the first time using a Beaulieu 1008xl in an interior setting that may be tricky for me to light properly. I'm wondering if I can get the lighting to f4.5, would that generally be a decent exposure? This is a great forum, by the way...I really appreciate how much people are willing to share information. Thanks Gary

Hi everyone I'm going to try my hand at lighting and shooting a shower scene (Super 8 with Beaulieu 1008xl camera). The 2 things I'm worried about are getting electrocuted and steaming up my camera! I have about 4 feet between my shower and where I'd like to place the lights - do you think that's safe? I would imagine any water on studio lights is a bad idea...alternately, I could put a high wattage bulb in my regular light socket, I suppose... Also, will steam affect my camera and the film? Might just have to make it a cold one! Thanks Gary

Thanks for the help so far everyone!

I can only seem to find one in German...any help would be appreciated! Thanks Gary