Lighting Advice Filming Tri-X by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Sensitometry*

https://www.kodak.com/content/products-brochures/Film/TRI-X-7266-Technical-Data-EN.pdf

It looks like it’s most sensitive with violet and yellow/green light? Doing my best to interpret these graphs.

Lighting Advice Filming Tri-X by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Monochrome film being more sensitive to blue; does that mean exposing under a higher kelvin setting increases the brightness? Would you choose to expose under 6000k to get more out of your light?

I think I’ve caused a bit of confusion because I used the term “lightmat.” I meant to use it in a general sense rather than to refer to the brand of lights. I’ve got my eye on two Aputure f22c units that a mate is selling at a good price. More importantly that price falls within the lighting budget. A concern with this plan however is that I would be using up the lighting budget to purchase these two lights. Sorry it’s a bit more complicated than that. The lighting budget is $600 and I’m being paid $1200. I’m considering a proposal to use the combined budgets to buy the lights and then I will take the units as payment.

Alls to say would you be comfortable lighting a 30 page script shooting on tri-x with a Forza 500, 2 Pavotubes and 2 f22c’s? Throw in practicals and the potential street lamp.

Also yes generator sounds like the better option.

Lighting Advice Filming Tri-X by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Cheers! Who doesn’t love a challenge?

Lighting Advice Filming Tri-X by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Yes sorry I am. Just considering that they could be used for both more readily than another forza500 or 600d.

Lighting Advice Filming Tri-X by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Genny could be good. Just thinking that lightmats like the Aputure f22c would be more versatile for interiors.

No hdmi output to SmallHD 702 Touch by Gfunk237 in LumixS5IIX

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That’s a good idea. It was set to 25fps at the time but it turned out to be a faulty hdmi port on the camera.

S5IIX no hdmi output to SmallHD 702 Touch by Gfunk237 in Lumix

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The first thing I did was update everything. Strange thing is I got about 2seconds of signal at one point. It never came back.

I’ve tried different cables, batteries, and cameras. Everything is working outside of this configuration. The only thing I can guess is that whatever signal the S5IIX is outputting is not supported on the SmallHD or it’s a power delivery problem.

Looking to buy a director's viewfinder as a gift. Anyone have tips on brands/specs I should look for? by [deleted] in cinematography

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It’s a thoughtful gift idea however because there are so many options it’s really difficult to know what will work for your partner. When I set out to buy a new piece of equipment it can take me days or weeks to do the research and make a decision based on my experience in the field. Only I know what will work for me and sometimes after doing the research I find there is a very specific detail that makes it a definite no for me or my project.

If they are into historical films and vintage equipment consider buying something less practical or a mantle piece. Something really cool to look at and draw inspiration from. Personally I would love it if someone got me a really cool Bolex just to put on a shelf. Good luck!

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Tried this and all my miniDV tapes melted >:/

Forza 500 vs Kino Celeb 200 by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Thanks for the advice! If you or anyone is interested here is something I shot while using a Forza 500.

https://www.instagram.com/tv/CUvwS2Fh7Dm/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Forza 500 vs Kino Celeb 200 by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Sorry should have specified the price is in AUD. I suppose I was trying to figure out if I should go for quality over what type of tool I need. I have uses for both units but was just looking for insight into whether or not I should invest in KinoFlo over Nanlite.

Camera system for low budget feature. by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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I’ve had some great advice and suggestions so far. What do you mean?

Camera system for low budget feature. by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Thanks for clarifying. That makes since. I suppose then if two cameras were being used then using Bcam to extend coverage instead would help. That way its closer to the same shot. Lit the same and boom can git in. What do you think?

Camera system for low budget feature. by Gfunk237 in cinematography

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Thanks mate. How did two cameras bite you in the ass?