joewflynn

Hey, I'm shooting a short that's got a very good deal with Arri CSC in NY. I've never worked with them before. I'm just browsing their equipment (amazing!) and I don't know what some things are. Someone want to enlighten me? Rubber Neck? CSC Adjustable Wedge? Thanks JOE

I just got off the phone with a line producer who's getting me work as a PA in the camera department on a music video next week. She said they were using a camera called an "A-camera" made by Arri, that takes especially small loads. I had never heard about it. And I can't seem to find anything about it. Was she talking out her a**(camera)? And if not, what's the deal with this camera? Thanks!

Is there a way to determine the strength of such a grid? Thanks so much for your advice. Joe

I'm shooting an interrogation scene at the end of the week. We're converting a classroom that has these 14ft high panel ceilings. The room is probably 20' by 20'. I want to have one or two sources (probably Arri Open face 1ks) attached to the ceiling shooting straight down...very conventional overhead interrogation badda bing. My question is: Has anyone had any success using the aluminum panel supporters in these panel ceilings as a kind of support grid? I can't get any mambo combos or any other magnificently tall light stands.... all I've got are some regular old C stands and double risers (beefy babies). How can I get the lights high and directly over the interrogation table? Any help would be appreciated. Also...is there a gel to put over fluorescent lights to correct their grinchy hue? Thanks for your time. Joe