Todd Mcmullen
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Thanks Flo,
So the current version supports playback.
But, I am assuming I cannot capture Pro Res Proxy in M100?
What time is the webinar?Todd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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Thanks for the input. I am leaning toward SD. My only hesitation was that if I also wished to archive this older media then I would have it archived in HD.
As far as converting program thats SD to HD, is it a matter of an export or changing the preferences for the timeline?Thanks again
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Flip Flop Films
Austin
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as a minivan fan for production, more for shooting than for loading, I can offer a few suggestions.
Make sure rear passenger windows will roll down, so you can shoot out of if you need to.
Removable or cargo seats. These are great so you can have access to seats if you need to.
Solid air conditioning.here is what we did to one
Todd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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All very good points here.
But why the need to purchase a camera? There are so many available for rent, for free to nothing, that you could put that money into film, processing and post and not have to worry about maintenance, accessories, etc…
As you may know as well there are many places that sell short ends and unused film around.
Keep us informed of your progress.Todd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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hey kevin,
why not walk through the scenes with the dp. give them an idea of the mood and feeling of the scenes and ultimately the camera angles will find themselves.
good luckTodd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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basicly what ever makes sense at the time. Is it morning/night/mid day?
can be a hard light through a window can be a practical lamp
i hope I am addressing the question
cheersTodd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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Sure.
Let’s say 2 people are talking to each other, somewhat face to face. and camera is holding a 2 shot from the front of the subjects. I will have a 1k baby with diffusion and color if necessary, behind the person on the left side of frame, out of the shot, pointing to the face of the person on the right. And another baby on the other side of the subject on the right, lighting the person on the left. keying the subject from behind and acting as a back light. depending on mood of scene I will sometimes use a soft bounce fill from the front. Hope this helps. here is a still of the close up of that example.
Todd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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kevin, fwiw, sometimes it is not what the subject is saying, but what they are doing. You mentioned most of your interviews are couples with, issues?. You might give it a more documentary approach and focus on what these people are doing as they speak or what the other person is doing. ie, fidgety hands, raised eyebrows, facial denial. you get the point. I shoot a tv show for nbc called friday night lights and I have my operators looking for this type of story telling in every scene. it is very powerful and takes you away from the normal talking head.
As far as lighting goes. I like to use a cross key backlight with two people. especially if they are looking at each other a lot. when they face each other you get a very nice backlight. of course i have as oft front key when they are looking at camera.
good luck
Todd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
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have not seen program you are referring to but I bet it is a home made rig. I think a company called DV RIG makes something similar. It is probably a lite weight rod that is attached to the mattebox rods and then the rod is sitting in a belt holster around their waist. It is used to help support the front of the camera. They normally use long lenses so that helps them for longer focal lengths. I use a lot of NFL camera operators on my show “Friday Night Lights”
I’ll enquire as to what rig you are speaking of.cheers
Todd McMullen
Flip Flop Films
Austin
http://www.toddmcmullen.com