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[Bob Cole]

[Bob Cole] “[Dennis Size] “its positive locking, hand-operated yoke clutch. I’m surprised you’re having a problem getting it to stay in position.”

Thanks for that; I’ve fought this thing for years, but I figured if Dennis Size said it should work easily, I should take a good look at the clutch.”

Another nice thing about the Source 4: I just picked up a new locking handle and bolt at my local lighting store. Total charge: $1.75. I suspect that from any “movie-related” lighting fixture vendor, the part would have cost multiples of that.

And, Dennis, that solved it. Thanks.

Bob C

[Dennis Size]

Glad to be of help.
Usually when I’m stuck lighting a hotel room I order several source 4 juniors (fixed lens at 50 deg) so I can get plenty of “texture coverage” on my backgrounds. I also use 375w lamps — which is more than enough intensity — to avoid blowing breakers.
Necessity being the “mother of invention” I too have very often used black wrap gobos in front of fresnels. By the way, you’ll find the texture is “stronger” when you remove the lens.
You should also try cutting various textures out of heavy gauge broiler pans that you’ve cut to the size of your fixture’s color frame. They’re easy to carry around and having a variety pre-cut and ready to slide in front of your fixture saves time.
DS

[Rick Amundson]

Dennis,

Love the broiler pan idea!

Best of luck!

Rick Amundson
Producer/Director/DP
Screenscape Studios
Bravo Romeo Entertainment
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[Steve Kownacki]

I was so driven by this thread that I tried out the F4 and I am humbly thrilled with the capabilities – Go COW! They rent pretty cheap by the week and can get the gobos out the wazoo. Purchased 2 adapter clamps to put ’em on c-stands. The pic is my foray into product photos in a light tent.

Happy New Year to all of you!

Steve

[Dennis Size]

Good for you Steve! Congratulations.
The adapter you’ve purchased is also called a TVMP adapter.

DS

[Bob Cole]

[Dennis Size] “cutting various textures out of heavy gauge broiler pans”

Disposables, I assume. I’ll have to buy the three-pack next for next Thanksgiving dinner: one for the kitchen, two for the lighting kit.

[Dennis Size] “Necessity being the “mother of invention” I too have very often used black wrap gobos in front of fresnels. By the way, you’ll find the texture is “stronger” when you remove the lens.”

iow – turn a fresnel into an open face light?

[Dennis Size]

…..or just say the “hell with the turkey”, and spend the whole Thanksgiving day off cutting gobos out of all the broiler tins! 🙂

It’s no fun if you can’t ‘bastardize’ the fixtures.
The head of the lighting division of ARRI once asked me “Can’t you ever just use a light the way we made it?” 🙂 😉

DS

[Bob Cole]

[Dennis Size] “…..or just say the “hell with the turkey”, and spend the whole Thanksgiving day off cutting gobos out of all the broiler tins! :-)”

Or use the broiler tins first, don’t QUITE clean them off, and on your next shoot, enjoy the memorable odors of holidays past.

[Mark Suszko]

[Dennis Size] “Necessity being the “mother of invention” I too have very often used black wrap gobos in front of fresnels. By the way, you’ll find the texture is “stronger” when you remove the lens.”

(Bob Cole) in other words – turn a fresnel into an open face light?

ROTFL

[John Sharaf]

Not an open face as much as a point-source!

JS