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  1. Sergio Leone did the "American West" nicely with Spain. "The Proposition" also has excellent desert photography.

     

    Check out my film, "Dead Lonesome" for some desert photography.

     

    Part One:

     

    Part Two:

  2. I would suggest that you DON'T wrap a space blanket over the camera while it is on. The camera will for sure overheat as a space blanket is designed to keep the heat in. Of course, you might have meant to flag a space blanket 2-4 feet above the camera. Airflow is the key for taking heat off the camera. The more air moving over the top of the camera the cooler it will be. I pretty much find that if I want a flag over me, then a flag should be over my RED also. Of course, I have yet to have my RED overheat outside yet.

     

    Matthew

     

     

    Thanks Matthew,

     

    I have no doubt that you are right about this. I'm so use to wrapping my film mags with a reflective space blanket I wasn't considering that air flow is critical in keeping the RED cool. However in the blazing sun in the Southwest, where I do most of my work, I'll have to make a barney of sorts for a space blanket that assures air-flow will not be inhibited.

  3. heatsinks are cheap, if you have to shoot, you have to adapt, improvise, overcome

     

     

    When I'm spending nearly $20,000 for a camera that's supposed revolutionize the industry and render "obsolescence obsolute" it had better damn well come with it's own built-in heat sink it needs one.

     

    If a guy has to tape or wire some clumsy copper eyesore to his camera so it won't overcook... you can take it to the bank that this thing will be obsolete in a big hurry!

  4. Thank you for all of the replies. I'm feeling a little better about the overheating issue. I have no problem with wrapping a space blanket over the camera. I do it quite often with my film cameras.

     

    My worry has been a camera overheating when working in a tolerable production environment. There is no way I would feel comfortable purchasing and hiring out this camera if it is going to blow its radiator on a typical job. I have an bigger problem buying 3rd party equipment, such as a heat sink, for a product that should otherwise operate reliably in a tolerable environment.

     

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  5. I am expecting to take delivery of a RED ONE in mid-September. Since the camera's release there has be much said about its electronics overheating. I have been following this problem and other reliability issues throughout the year with some worry.

     

    Back in early June I called RED and was told by somebody in the office that the overheating problem has be taken care of.

     

    Now a month-and-a-half later it sounds like problem does indeed still plague a number of cameras out there and some are saying that solution will be addressed and fixed with the release of the EPIC.

     

    If that's the case, where does that leave current owners with faulty, unreliable RED ONEs? Upgrading to an EPIC is not option for me.

     

    I wish a responsible representative from RED could jump in and provide us with a NO BS answer to this problem. IF the RED ONE's overheating lies with faulty electronics with no inexpensive remedy, I'd like to know before I take the plunge in September.

     

    Thank You

  6. I cannot understand how so many people can completely disregard VALID concerns about this camera and resort to insulting their fellow man without any other reason than because you DARED to say the RED camera has a flaw.

     

    Maybe someone can impart some Ghandi like wisdom to me so I can comprehend such an occurance.

     

    It is highly probable fact that most the most freakishly unstable fanboys over there rarely make much money in their "profession."

  7. hello!

    Vantage sells a flare filter called Vantage Blue-Vision®.

    it simulates the anamorphic flare. it could be controlled with an off-screen light.

    as for CG flare I am also very curious. I doubt Anderson used CG. I could not get my self anything to read about the cinematography of this movie so I can't tell. it would be nice to have a source.

    I am also very curious about the end titles.

     

     

    That looks pretty sweet. Any idea how much they cost? Web site says they only sell in sets of two for MB-14. I want one, fine-medium in 4x5.6.

  8. Just watched Punched Drunk Love . Does anybody know the story behind "Mattress Man Commerical?" Sure looks real and surprised Phillip Hoffman didn't bust his head apart. Guess maybe the guitar broke the fall between his face and asphalt.

     

    What makes it seem a little fake is that only four people ran to his aid and they looked like the four greaseballs who work for his character.

     

    If that fall was for real then it's probably the funniest thing I've seen this week. (Because he got up and walked it off.)

  9. Does anybody know if "Thin Red Line" has any upcoming DVD release-- such as Special Edition or Blue-Ray release?

     

    The version I have is from 2000-2001 and as far as I know that was the last time it was released on DVD.

     

    You'd think a film like that would garner some sort of Double Disc release.

  10. If you're ever in Tampa, FL go to the Museum of Science and Industry. Their IMAX projection room has a glass wall to the back, so you can see EVERYTHING!

     

     

    IMAX projectors won't be as impressive when they become toy-like boxes that can wheeled around on an A/V cart.

  11. I can't imagine that it would be any different from any other digital camera in this regard.

     

    This is what I thought and I hope your are right.

     

    Canon (don't know about other DLSR's) have a setting where you can shoot "B&W" images using good old fashioned #29, #16 and all the other traditional B&W filters. Results are pretty good. Like Adrian said, the images are "too clean." This is even more critical with moving images. The grain and texture is what gives B&W film its character.

     

    Not sure if RED offers this sort of setting like Canon, but I can work with the image in post (kind of defeats the purpose of shooting B&W, really.

     

    Maybe I should suggest shooting B&W film and get the real thing. But then I won't be making money with my RED on this job. Kind of a catch 22.

  12. Has anybody had any experience or seen any footage converted to B&W that was shot with the RED ONE? IF I get my camera before mid August I might have a project that will be shot 2.35 B&W.

     

    I've set up a Canon 20D and 5D to shoot B&W and it looks pretty good-- but have heard nothing about how the RED handles B&W.

     

    Thanks

  13. Hello Michael

     

    Thanks for the info. The number of cameras Arri had was one of the main things I was curious about. I've found a little info. on the web, but surprisingly, not much.

     

    If anybody might have any documents they'd share, please post them or PM them to me if you don't mind.

     

    Thanks, again.

  14. FILTER SALE CATALOG

     

    ALL FILTERS ARE TIFFIN W/ THE EXCEPTION OF THE H&H CORAL SET

    4X5.6 -- $50.00 EACH

    PRO-MIST 1

    WARM PRO-MIST 1

    85

    (2) 85N9

    80D

    812

    SEPIA 1

    CHOCOLATE #3

    POLARIZER (4X5.6 RECTANGULAR)

     

    4X4 -- $40.00 EACH (OR) $200.00 FOR COMPLETE CORAL SET

    H&H CORAL 1/8

    H&H CORAL 1/2

    H&H CORAL 3/4

    H&H CORAL 1

    H&H CORAL 2

    H&H CORAL 3

    BLACK PRO-MIST 1/2

     

    3X3 -- $30.00 EACH

    GRADUATED ND 9

    POLARIZER

    ANTIQUE SUEDE 1

     

     

    SERIES 9 -- $25.00 EACH

    81 EF

     

    If you have an questions, please email me at joe@FarNorthRaid.com or phone at 641.814.2860

     

    You can also download the catalog as a Word Doc

    FILTER_SALE_CATALOG.doc

  15. Hello

     

    Here is the list of Filters I have for sale. I have also attached the Filter Catalog as a Word Attachment for Down Load. Feel Free to email me at joe@FarNorthRaid.com or phone at 641.814.2860

     

    FILTER SALE CATALOG

     

    ALL FILTERS ARE TIFFIN W/ THE EXCEPTION OF THE H&H CORAL SET

    4X5.6 -- $50.00 EACH

    PRO-MIST 1

    WARM PRO-MIST 1

    85

    (2) 85N9

    80D

    812

    SEPIA 1

    CHOCOLATE #3

    POLARIZER (4X5.6 RECTANGULAR)

     

    4X4 -- $40.00 EACH (OR) $200.00 FOR COMPLETE CORAL SET

    H&H CORAL 1/8

    H&H CORAL 1/2

    H&H CORAL 3/4

    H&H CORAL 1

    H&H CORAL 2

    H&H CORAL 3

    BLACK PRO-MIST 1/2

     

    3X3 -- $30.00 EACH

    GRADUATED ND 9

    POLARIZER

    ANTIQUE SUEDE 1

     

     

    SERIES 9 -- $25.00 EACH

    81 EF

     

    FILTER_SALE_CATALOG.doc

  16. Even though there are just a few 70mm theatres out there, the quality of 35mm reductions from 70mm still surpasses material originated on 35mm.

     

    A film could be shot in 65mm, marketed as such, have its premiers and road shows projected in 70mm. Furthermore the megaplexes would benefit by showing superior 35mm prints of their epic that was created from a pristine 70mm negative.

     

    HighDef versions would be created from scanned 70mm sources, marketed as such and the studios would not be lying about the superior picture. In HighDef, it would so evident. Look at "2001" on a good HighDef set. 70mm has a look that's all its own.

     

    I think it is an awesome idea-- and I still elect that "Blood Meridian" be given the treatment-- sans Ridley Scott. A picture like this needs a fresh vision. Coen would be a superb choice.

     

    A picture like this would bring back the days when a big film was an event.

  17. Even though there are just a few 70mm theatres out there, the quality 35mm reductions from 70mm still surpasses mateial originated on 35mm.

     

    A film could be shot in 65mm, market as such, have premiers and road shows in 70mm, and all the megaplexes could benefit with by showing superior 35mm prints of their epic that was created from a pristine 70mm negatives.

     

    HighDef versions would be created from scanned 70mm sources, marketed as such and the studios would not be lying about the superior picture.

     

    I think it is an awesome idea-- and I still elect that "Blood Meridian" be given this treatment-- sans Ridley Scott. A picture like this needs a fresh vision. Coen would be a superb choice.

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