I did a shoot two weeks ago. The setup was a bedroom with not a lot of room to move. I wanted to add some moves so I rented a shoulder rig but then I realized that I still cannot
Can’t install Final Cut Studio 2 because “PowerPC applications are no longer supported”
So I got a new mac book pro 2011 version with Lion on it. I almost got a heart attack when I tried to install Final Cut Studio 2 and it won’t let me!! Turns out Apple had cut Rosetta
updates
Shooting one short film every weekend with a fulltime job that’s an hour away plus other little jobs is crazy! In the past 3 weeks, that’s what I’ve been doing. We shot the “vampire”, “plants” and “robots” (names will change).
Filming starting
Tom and I are ready to roll out 5 short films. I did research on SAG New Media contract and related issues. This page has the clearest explanation. http://playbillsvspayingbills.com/2010/03/01/sag-whats-the-deal-and-how-to-actually-join-no-really/
USB DSLR follow focus
The nice dreamy shallow DoF comes with a daunting task: follow focus. There are different systems out there, ranging from $300-$1000. The good thing about those systems is it’s tactical control. But when a lens has a narrow focus ring,
Canon 60D -> Final Cut workflow
Though the 60D comes with a manual sound level control, which is part of why I purchased the camera, I need a device to provide phantom power to the mic and let me monitor the sound (both digitally and aurally).
Portrait photography
My favorite kind of photos will always be portrait or body art. Found some good tutorials online: http://www.digital-photography-school.com/10-ways-to-take-stunning-portraits http://www.digital-photography-school.com/tips-portrait-photography I always forget why using a telephoto, the background seems more blurry. Here it is: http://www.mdavid.com.au/photography/telephotobackground.shtml grrh, now I want a
Audio for indie film
Here is a summary for my research so far Canon 5D Mark II Audio Exposed – Boom Mic (juicedLink, Zoom H4n, Microtrack II, BeachTek) Juicedlink 231 has the lowest noise level H4n has good noise control, make sure you turn