I was the camera operator for Kevin’s 35mm MFA thesis. This thing was BIG deal and I’ve been worried at how the footage would turn out…just because you never know with film.
I received this message today. Such an incredible relief for this year.
Karen’s eyes win again.
Went to telecine today for my 35mm. I can’t say that I’m too happy with the results. I wish the school would give me a work print so I could at least see the original. Even when I got my 16mm transferred, it still looked gross compared to the original projection. I’ve got a lot of work to do.
Also had matte box problems…even though it didn’t show up on the viewfinder. Something’s not right with that camera.
I have an anamorphic lens for my Panasonic DVX100. I placed it in front of my Nikkor glass on my Canon 7D and these are the results. I need to find a way to mount this. I kind of enjoy that I am using a Canon body with Nikkor and Panasonic glass.
Keep in mind that this is a chincy test and that you can have it so just the lines show up and not the double/flares.
We got back a ton of 16mm footage today that we had been shooting in our Lighting class, 3 of which I was the camera operator for. The images looked so good and the DP(s) were pleased with the images (framing/focus/etc.). Makes me feel really good and reaffirms my quest as a Camera Operator. I always doubt myself. It’s hard with film.
Today, I had my first rehearsal with Hailey, John, and Suzette. It went really well (other than the Bay Bridge being closed, a clusterf*ck of traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge, and the school double booking the room we were supposed to rehearse in). I think Hailey is starting to feel comfortable around John and Suzette and they are all making really good acting choices and suggestions. I will rehearse with Hailey once more alone after I get back from LA and then I will have my last rehearsal with all three of them next Wednesday.
Still panicking finding location.
Everything will be just fine.
Finally got our 16mm lighting scene telecined yesterday. Flickering Neon simulation. I have all the notes and lighting plots for this…somewhere.
Today, I helped Dylan with his shoot. It was a whole lot of fun. The actor was really fun and great to work with. He even knew my summer roommate, Dan!
Today was a good day.
Possibly going to LA this weekend to help out a friend’s shoot.
I always think it’s so ridiculous when men take photos behind HUGE cameras. Or when Directors want to take photos behind the camera. Here’s my campy cinematographer photograph that Kevin snapped during today’s 35mm shoot.
Working with children is really difficult…especially with a lot of really expensive 35mm camera equipment and props…
…and essentially no crew.
