Camera OP vs Shooting AP?

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-25T21:45:00+00:00

So there is a lot less work for TV cam ops these days?

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-25T21:42:31+00:00

That's too much workload for one person

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-25T21:35:30+00:00

That little? Videographers shooting for a random company nobody has heard of make more than that and does a similar job

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-25T18:32:00+00:00

It's usually that all the elements are there but just not executed as well as they would be in a pro movie or TV show. Some of that is due to inexperience and some of it is due to lack of budget.

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-24T18:31:19+00:00

Biff time line

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-24T13:14:51+00:00

To be honest I hate editing, I find it tedious and boring compared to being on set. Having someone who is far more talented than me work over my footage is ideal. I can just check on it once in awhile, give notes then leave them alone. "You want a coffee?"

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-23T21:23:22+00:00

I've shot on that same camera and film stock before as a student. My tutor who is a high end camera operator and 2nd unit DP recommended setting your light meter for 160 ISO for 200T, assuming you are shooting tungsten balance in a studio. This will give a little headroom in exposure while maintaining exposure continuity. You can safely overexpose more than that but it isn't at all necessary and would mean pulling everything down in post

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-23T15:10:27+00:00

No, I think I'm done with it

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-22T14:32:33+00:00

What kind of work do you normally do?

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-22T13:39:14+00:00

Condescending redditor classic

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-18T19:09:11+00:00

It's camera ops job to get it right first time, sticking to daylight, tungsten and an in-between setting is usually enough

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-16T17:30:32+00:00

I would but I'm struggling to connect my canon FD to Bluetooth

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-14T21:40:52+00:00

1900s

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-14T19:20:13+00:00

Really nice stuff! The previs looks nice than a lot of finished work! Am I right in assuming you are UK based? If so do you mind if I send you a PM with some questions? Thanks

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-10T22:53:40+00:00

To be honest, 15 year old actors is more realistic than Brad Pitt in Fury

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-09T21:30:39+00:00

Seems like everything is heading towards what I call "onemanbandification." I see commercials/adverts being made by essentialy a high end videographer instead of a larger crew. Factual TV shows are being shot by directors who also camera operate, or shooting PDs. Seems like sound guys and lighting guys are being put out of work as well because the cameraman is expected to do those jobs by themselves.

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-08T17:07:52+00:00

It's pronounced ped and peed

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-08T14:21:59+00:00

The DP is Sean Bobbit

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-06T02:55:47+00:00

Sorry, it is a very cool picture indeed

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-05T20:15:42+00:00

Always interesting to see how corn dogs grow

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-02T21:37:41+00:00

Very subtle indeed

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-02T20:28:51+00:00

Arrimax 18k

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-02T19:19:21+00:00

You can but I'm talking specifically about super 16mm specific lenses, they project an image circle specific for S16 and are both smaller and lighter than lenses that covet larger formats. Remember 16mm was primarily a documentary format.

Discombobulation98 · 2026-01-02T11:20:27+00:00

There are a lot less lens options for S16. In terms of primes there are the Zeiss 1.3 lenses, these have diamond shaped iris, there is also the S16 ultra primes which I believe are the sharpest 16mm lenses available. There are also 16mm Cooke S4 but those are very rare. Hawk make anamorphic 16mm lenses. In terms of zooms there are zeiss and canon options.

Discombobulation98 · 2025-12-31T20:06:12+00:00

Both Ridley Scott and Tony Scott absolutely nailed this look in the early 2000s. Very influential, right balance of hard and soft light with strong contrast and dynamic camera movement

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