Joe Farris

I believe what most people refer to as 6x6 are actually 6.6x6.6 at least that is the size I use in the current Arri "6x6" matte box (MB14). Don't quote me on this but I think at one time they we're actually 6x6 but a new lens came along with a relatively large front element and they were increased, again don't quote me on the history but I seem to remember hearing that story a wile back when I was buying some filters.

Hello All, I'm about to embark on my first Super 16 project and I'm wondering if anyone has any insights, experiences, recommendations, advice, ect. that they would like to share. I'm not totally green, just slightly to the film side of things. I was a gaffer for about 5 years and about 3 years ago I bought an HD camera package and have been shooting ever since. The project is a pair of spec spots, both of which are interior settings. I have rented an Arri SR3 and a set of Zeiss super speeds. We're shooting on 7205/250D mostly because I have a few windows in the shot. My lighting package is small but should suffice just fine. I have a pair of 1200 Par's, 4' and 2' Kino Flo's, and an assortment of tungsten units 1k on down. The 2 spots focus on an older couple around a large dinner table, fairly simple probably no more than a half a dozen set ups. I think I've got things worked out fairly well. Post will be done on an Avid DS system. We're transferring on a C-reality and going through a Da vinci for color correction ending up on D5. At this point it looks like we will have to transfer from D5 to dvcprohd for ingest into the Avid DS system. I'm sure it would be better to go directly off the D5 but that is cost prohibitive at this point. So thats basically the low down. Any ideas or recommendations, things to keep my eye out for, ect would be greatly appreciated. I look forward to hearing everyones thoughts. Thanks in advance. Joseph Farris Director of Photography Visions of Light, Inc. Office: 312-829-8244 Pager: 800.808.8244 Mobile: 630.306.8244 Fax: 630.690.7678 www.visionsoflightinc.com joe@visionsoflightinc.com

I believe canon makes an anamorphic adaptor but you may have to shoot with HD lenses, the varicam does have 2:35 framing guides so worst case scenario you can frame and crop in post. As far as the de-saturated look goes, the best bet is of course post, however the varicam does have plenty of controls within it's menu to achieve the desired look. Hire a good DIT and you'll have no problem getting what your after. Also get a copy of the Goodman's guide to the varicam. The book will walk you through every setting in the menu. It also comes with a bunch of preset scene files for you to take a look at. One of which is a De-saturated look if I'm not mistaken, I don't have mine in front of me. Joseph Farris Director of Photography Visions of Light, Inc. Office: 312-829-8244 Pager: 800.808.8244 Mobile: 630.306.8244 Fax: 630.690.7678 www.visionsoflightinc.com joe@visionsoflightinc.com

old stuff quicktime 6 and above, new one needs quicktime 7, I tried the new H264 codec from apple

Hello everyone, I just finished throwing together a rough cut of my new DP reel, I still have to color correct and tweak a few things but before I spend a lot more time on it I wanted to get some feed back. So aside from color correction and the encode what do you all think? I'm looking for some constructive criticism on timing, music, shot selection, ect. Thanks for the help. Also this is just for features and shorts, spots/docs/tv work will be a separate reel. http://www.visionsoflightinc.com/pages/test_reel_1205.htm Joseph Farris Director of Photography Visions of Light, Inc. Office: 312-829-8244 Pager: 800.808.8244 Mobile: 630.306.8244 Fax: 630.690.7678 www.visionsoflightinc.com joe@visionsoflightinc.com

Hi Guys, Just wanted to let everyone know I have been hosting scene files on my website for the Panasonic Varicam. Please stop by and check them out. If anyone has any they would like to contribute I would be more then happy to add them. If you want to contribute send them to joe@visionsoflightinc.com. Please add Varicam scene files in the heading. Joseph Farris Director of Photography Visions of Light, Inc. Office: 312-829-8244 Pager: 800.808.8244 Mobile: 630.306.8244 Fax: 630.690.7678 www.visionsoflightinc.com joe@visionsoflightinc.com

You can set the timecode to run at 23.98 in the vtr menu under TC/UB. There is a 30/24 setting that I believe if set to 24 is actually 23.98 when the camera is set to 59.94 Joseph Farris Director of Photography Visions of Light, Inc. Office: 312-829-8244 Pager: 800.808.8244 Mobile: 630.306.8244 Fax: 630.690.7678 www.visionsoflightinc.com joe@visionsoflightinc.com