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Jan Tore Soerensen

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  1. 17 hours ago, Soren James said:

     

    You're kind of talking against yourself from the first post though. If cameras are data collectors, when just go with whatever. But I do understand and agree that it's not that simple.

    If you don't wanna be a young guy with a Blackmagic, you certainly don't wanna be a young guy with a Komodo. I would love to try out the Komodo myself, but for the most, it's lacking a couple of features that I hold dear on my Canon. And while we're on the C200, have you spent some time with the footage? I find it can take a good beating before breaking down.

    No matter where you end up, it's a great time to be a filmmaker. It sounds like you are leaning towards the Komodo. Go for it. From what I've seen, it's basically the same image as the Gemini.

    And I assume an Amira is out of the budget? If I could go Amira, I certainly would.

  2. As previously stated, it doesnt really matter as long as the camera doesn't get in your way. You should probably add FX6 to your list. It might not be as sexy as a Komodo, but it sure seems to be a real shooters camera. Also, there are great deals on Ursa Mini G2 and C200s. Both have incredible images when shooting raw.

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  3. I don't know what kind of content you shoot, but everyone and their mother are combining upper end cameras with all types of glass, including Canon L-series, Sigma 18-35 and primes, Xeen, Sigma Cine, Canon CN-E etc.. Don't worry about appearance as long as you like the image from the glass.

  4. 2 hours ago, Larry Stone said:

    Jan, Thank you for replying.

    The C100mk2 is also on my wish list. Why do you think it's a better fit? 

    Are the video files easily editable with Premiere Pro? Do you currently create work with this camera? 

     

    Larger sensor and the ability to swap lenses. Also better dynamic range. Footage from the C100 looks a lot more cinematic than the XF300. 

    I had the C100mk2, but have since upgraded to C200. Both are lovely cameras. The c100 codec is a joy because of the small files, while the C200 files are freaking huge.

  5. 46 minutes ago, Guillaume Cottin said:

    I’m proud to say, everything was fake. The lamps art department found were so dim that the light wouldn’t actually light much at all. The effect on the hands and faces and wall is all the redhead.

     

    Mei Lewis is the closest!

    Well now im pissed ?

  6. On 12/17/2019 at 9:44 PM, Guillaume Cottin said:

    Hi everyone,

    How about we play a little game? You post a screenshot of one of your shots, and everyone must guess what was the lighting setup. Whoever has the closest guess wins one point. Let's see if this little game takes off! Let me start with something easy.

    Cheers!

     

    I'm gonna say natural light at the end of the tunnel, and just the handheld lamps for the warm light.

  7. 4 hours ago, Larry Stone said:

    I recently started doing personal video work, short clips of friends with DSLRs and Gopro cameras. Now friends want me Produce a Youtube show(s), cause I have the all the equipment and experience. This is a labor of love! Friends want US to share in the profits if any. I want 60% of any and all profits to go back into show maintenance(gear up keep), plus ownership/split profits of the show(s) and all merchandise. I want to propose $500 to $1200 total for a 6 month show test, this way I cover my time and gear, while offering a decent rate to friends.  

    How would you handle this situation?

    Also, there is no ad revenue from a channel with less than 4000 subs.

  8. Get yourself a C200. Its pretty close to the Alexa in terms of color, and I honestly cant see what project you couldnt shoot with it. And the price is perfect for an owner operator. I just picked one up. 12 bit raw is lovely, and you can also convert directly to ProRes444 from the card to harddrive to save some space.

  9. Thanks for all the advice, I am shooting for under $1000 for everything if possible. I actually just picked up a kit with 3 x arri 650w for about what one cost new. I guess now I will be looking into what else I might need to supplement them. I will check out the suggestions above and welcome any more advice.

     

    Thanks again.

    Get some filters so you can daylight balance the Arris when needed. Just keep in mind you lose half the output when doing so. Also check out the Came-TV Boltzen LEDs. They seem to be a very good and cheaper alternative to Aputure, and they have a 150w LED.

     

    I really like to shoot with tungsten, but daylight is often needed.

  10. For a small and versatile kit, you would be smart to look at some LED fresnels for daylight options. There are also many affordable ARRI fresnels on ebay for tungsten units.

     

    Find lights you like to shoot with. I have a kit of 2x Arri 650 and 1x350, and a 400W HMI. The only thing I really need now is a 1500-2k HMI par for bouncing, book lights and windows. A couple of small LED fresnels to light up backgrounds and such would also be nice, but since I often shoot alone, and maybe with just one extra person, too much gear is just hassle.

  11. Two 1K lights are more versatile than a single 2K (unless you want a single source to simulate sunlight)

    what specifically do you need the instrument for?

    Thanks for the input! I need versatile lights for all types of shooting. Simulating sun- and moonlight, creating soft keylight on talent and for interviews, filling up scenes in day and overcast situations etc. In addition to a 2K some 600-800w will be purchased. Probably some sort of LED panel just for convenience aswell.

  12. I mean the benefits you're getting out of the Aputure 300d is pretty worth it. 2K tungsten's Fresnel are that expensive for a reason, first, the size of them, meaning the material costs and the fact they're not LED. I gotta say almost every pro ways out the cons of choosing the Aputure 300d over a 2k tungsten Fresnel.

     

    - You don't need to purchase a generator just to take it outside

    - It's almost twice the size so it's easier to transport

    - You can easily attach accessories to it

    - It doesn't get any where near as hot as a real 2k

    - It's remote controlled

    - It's like half the price.

     

    You're really comparing those pros to the simply con that it's cheaper. I gotta say with my experience with aperture in particular, you get more for what you pay for.

    I`m actually referring to used vs. new. You wont get a 300d used, but there are plenty of tungsten units for sale online. As to the LEDs pros, I totally agree.

     

    Moles are kind of the go-to 2Ks round if you can find them; but as a tungsten unit; most "name" brands are roughly the same. There may be differences in the fresnel and the reflector; but it's generally not enough to make or break a specific unit.

    That said, I haven't touched/used a 2K Fresnel in AGES. It seems today's style of shooting has gravitated towards large soft sources, and in such cases a 2K Open face will give you; generally more light output for bouncing/pushing through frames.

    They do get HOT, and here in the US at least, often will pop breakers and melt hubble connectors (as M18s sometimes do as well). But, well, they are cheap, sometimes as cheap as $100 or so on ebay.

    That all said, were I to be looking to get a new-er unit today, I'd be gravitating towards LED. I haven't used the Aperature, personally, but I do hear good things, and the initial outlay to buy it, I think, will quickly be made up even by the fact that you won't really need to worry about new bulbs (about $30 for a CYX Globe), Scrims, Appropriate 2K Variances/Dimmers, larger stands, and the Gels you'll go through when you need to correct it.

    They also seem to go for about 1000USD on Amazon.

    That all said; I'd recommend renting out a 2K and an 300D first, before you buy either; and comparing them side by side to see which really works best for you. Also, if you don't need it (e.g. you can rent when needed) I see little reason to buy it. Rental is almost always a better idea as you can pass that rental cost on to the client, in the same way you'd be charging, ideally, for your own units, without the burden of upkeep and insurance being on you when they're not out working.

    Thats great advice! Maybe an open face light is what I`m looking for. Sadly I cant rent and test here. No rental options.

  13. Good evening. I am looking to buy a bigger light to my kit, and concidering options, I think a 2K tungsten fresnel will be best for my use and budget atm. I have looked at some Aputure lights for their portability, but I dont think the higher cost can be justified, since we are talking $400 vs $1400.

     

    Looking at options on ebay now, which brands should I be looking for? Arri is definitely an option, but there are some Altmans and other less known brands as well. Any inputs here?

     

    How do we feel about these LED fresnels in here?

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