In film school, no one ever gives lessons about crafty. It’s something you discover stepping onto set for the first time. But tread lightly, if you aren’t sure what you’re doing, craft services can have you radio in “10-2” faster than you can finish the Thai leftovers from lunch.
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ARRI Alexa Frame Line Composer
ARRI has another valuable tool available on it’s website: a powerful resource for those shooting Alexa called the Alexa Frame Line Composer. Much like the Alexa Simulator web-app, the Frame Line Composer tries to translate features from the camera itself into a format that is viewable on the internet.
Going the Distance: Knowing Which Measuring Tool is Best to Get Focus Marks
Soft tape, hard tape, and laser tape – all three of these tools measure distance, but they all do it in different ways. Some are more suitable for certain situations than others. Part of being a good camera assistant is having the right tools and knowing the right time to apply them.
Why iWouldn’t Use an iPad Slate
This past week, Apple released a new Pad commercial with the MovieSlate app in action. While the iPad
Useful Cinematography iPhone Apps to Have on Set (Part 4 – in 3D!)
Apple recently passed 10 billion downloads from its App Store, which means that now more than ever the iPhone is being put to work as a tool. I guarantee if you walk on a set you’ll see more iPhones around than at your local Apple Store. Today I’m kicking this cinematography app series up a notch into the third dimension! This article is all about apps for 3D sterography, so get the credit card ready, because calculating that extra dimension is going to cost some money…
Arri Alexa Software Update 3.0 Available in Beta Release
ARRI announced yesterday that they are opening up participation in a public beta phase for ARRI Alexa Software Update Packet (SUP) 3.0. There are some great features packed into this one so Alexa owners should fire up those cameras, register at Arri’s site and download the update.
Quick Tip: Dealing with Actors Missing Their Marks
A T-mark on the ground notifying where an actor should “land” is crucial to camera assistants and camera operators alike. But not every actor can land on it perfectly everytime. In fact, some of them are wildly inconsistent. Here’s how to handle this frustrating situation.
Announcing the RED One Quick Reference Pocket Guide
Today I’m pleased to announced the RED One Quick Reference Pocket Guide. It’s a full-page, printable document designed to fold up into your pocket and allow you to reference some of the more technical aspects of the RED One camera.
RED Epic Finds Itself in a Pillow Fight (Video/Footage)
Mark Pederson of OFFHOLLYWOOD has been busy putting his RED Epic # 007 – Bond – to work this week and just posted some Epic footage and R3D stills last night for salivating readers of REDuser.net.
Doug Hart on the Job of the 1st Assistant Camera (Video)
Douglas Hart is one the most respected names within camera assisting / operating / cinematography circles. That’s because he spent a good while as a camera assistant for Gordon Willis and is also the author of one of two essential books on camera assisting. This is a guy who has seen it all, done it all and despite his humble claims, probably knows it all too.