https://workflow.frame.io/ This is am amazing resource very much a replacement for the Quantel Digital factbook. Thanks to Toa of Color for this link. cheers Geoff Boyle NSC EU based cinematographer +

I’ve just updated the T stop to Foot Candle chart that Anders Uhl did for us years ago. It’s more readable now! https://www.cinematography.net/exposure.html cheers Geoff Boyle NSC EU based cinematogra

I just wrapped on a Netflix $6m movie called "Rattlesnake". We shot for 25½ days in New Mexico from November until yesterday. It was mostly daylight exterior in very cold and often windy and dusty con

The monitor for viewing the NHK 8K broadcast of 2001: A Space Odyssey had motion smoothing turn on. Unbelievable. https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/circuitbreaker/2018/12/3/18123433/2001-a-space-o

Prepping for a short that involves a character walking around in a space suit and helmet. Interested in hearing any thoughts, tips or tricks about dealing with reflections (crew and lights).

Got this on FB today. I guess cinema has really become democratized..... Jeff Kreines Kinetta jeff@... kinetta.com Sent from iPhone.

We are looking into replacing the computer that the ASC uses at the clubhouse to play out 4K material onto a 65” Panasonic OLED for presentations and judging. The Panasonic is professionally calibrate

Bernie, are you suggesting shooting say 48p for a 24p finish and then selecting frames for what you want? Because if so that will cause massive temporal issues. No matter what, changing the frame rate

This is an old topic, but new life has come to it. Tom Cruise and Director Christopher McQuarrie have released a video saying the best way to enjoy MI:5 is to fix the $h!t that manufactures use to daz

I’ve been following the XT-3 thread, and am wondering if any of you have had a chance to also use the GH5S in addition to the new XT-3? I know the GH5S is a smaller sensor, but I like the micro 4/3rds

I searched for the word ‘fuck’ and it returned a series of your posts, so it seems to be working fine. Colin Elves Director of Photography Berlin

Everything Geoff points out is correct in regards to larger sensors but I would like to add to the discussion and state that there is a a “photographic" difference in using larger sensors. Whether you

Hi all - received a request from a friend who is looking for a beamsplitter to put two DSLRs on and shoot STILLS. So - does not need motorized Interaxial or convergence controls. Only has to cover DSL

There was an item about this on the BBC News today.. https://www.suitx.com/max-modular-agile-exoskeleton Would be interesting to see if it could be used for shooting.. Michael Sanders London Based DP.

Hi all, Say one wanted to use an anamorphic lens sideways for a tall aspect ratio with strange optical characteristics (you'd shoot with a 16:9 sensor, and throw away a good amount of the top and bott

Hello everybody ! I am now the proud owner of a Kinefinity Mavo LF, and have been asked to shoot a short commercial with anamorphic lenses. Now, the Mavo LF is 6k, and full frame, and of course, the c

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-46403539 Dan Drasin Producer/DP Marin County, CA

Hi. Like it says on the box, I want to shoot in total darkness using IR. This is for an insert and deosn't have to be high quality. The look is that of a security camera. (Maybe i should use one of th

Anyone have experience bringing gear in and out of Israel? They're listed as a carnet country. Our package has 2 FS7's, A7s, lenses, Ronin-S, 1x1 LED kit, audio, etc. It's around 7 hard cases, plus a

Hats off to the entire crew. Wow. (And fun to look for near-misses if you watch it again.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ykvDu-jUw Andy Stadler former AC San Francisco