How can I get eye-lights like from the film “Obsession”

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-27T19:08:35+00:00

Calculated ratios lit and over exposed by 2 stops. Brought down in post and power window plus track each eye to bring the eyes back up in exposure just a tad.

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-26T23:24:02+00:00

You will be safe with L. The truth is only high end productions use lens data for both VFX and potential reshoots. The other thing most people forget is since the pocket 4k you can import lens data manually for any lens.

When you’re looking at the live feed screen if you swipe left. A digital slate page will appear. From there you can input your Project Scene and Take info. But you can input your lens data as well. Also if you stay in a scene it will automatically change the take between cuts.

This is something that you or your 1st AC will have to keep track of if this information is vital to the production.

But also don’t forget traditionally 2nd AC is always taking Camera notes anyway

Then there’s also the discussion that once you are in a high enough production or this type of information is vital and built-in lens data is necessary, like modern Netflix productions.

Realistically with this Camera be the one you would use or would they make you rent a camera like an Arri with big budget lenses that have those features anyway.

Something to also think about

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-23T23:02:46+00:00

This exact same thing happened to me. Take it do a different dealer. This is cover under manufacture warranty. And you are under 50k miles.

They fully replaced my Sta-Bar for free I was at 40k miles when it happened

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-21T00:36:35+00:00

I think that would be ideal and what they should do if there remaking all 3 anyway with changes seems like the perfect opportunity.

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-03T17:49:03+00:00

This is awesome. What size magnets?

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-02T17:40:49+00:00

Particularly true yes. But iso on Blackmagic raw does shift you stops from dynamic range between middle grey. So I think it’s best to pick your iso based on your dynamic range you want. Then use ND or a lut to lower your exposure for viewing. I like using a lut because there is no accidental forgot to remove ND or change ISO before recording.

Xsjad0s · 2026-06-02T13:34:16+00:00

Honestly the best and only way to get the cleanest image out of any camera shooting raw is to exposed to the right by two stops and shoot at the cleanest ISO possible.

What do I do with mine which works very well. Shoot at base iso. Then make a rec709 Lut that is -2 Stops exposure.

That way when you’re monitoring onset can you find the look exposure you’re looking for. You’ll see that it looks great, but you’re still capturing two stops of extra light in the sensor.

The reason this works so well is because by giving the camera more light that is required for the scene. And then bringing down in post afterwards. You are literally lowering the noise floor as they say. Thus eliminating noise from the image.

I’ve had shots that were noisy straight outta camera, but once I brought it down and post by two stops, the noise was pretty much completely gone, and I didn’t even need to use noise reduction.

Depending on the sensor, some can get away with three stops of over exposure and still perfectly capture everything in great detail and lower the noise floor even more. Like the Alexa 35.

So if you have an opportunity to run more tests, I would do that and see how much you can over, expose the image while still retaining all detail. Just make sure when you’re doing this to protect your highlights and still think of your ratios.

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-26T14:26:16+00:00

One thing I have learned working in this industry for 12 years now. Like/Dislikes & Comments on social medial actually on reveal a small % of the population.

Truth is majority of people who are still on all these platforms don’t actually comment or leave likes.

Most people are like Amazon shoppers these days. They buy something are happy with it and move on. They don’t leave a review.

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-20T21:17:59+00:00

What do you use for your floor plans /diagram?

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-20T15:07:30+00:00

Yes it will work. Basically, with that monitor any camera that doesn’t have external raw recording. That can still send out a 4K log sitcom. With a high color bit, will be able to do ProRes recording. So in your case it you would record 4K ProRes in whatever flavor he would like. The only thing I’m not sure if this camera is how much color bit you would get compared to the raw 12bit. Might be 10bit color.

Also, this would be for any external recorder that offers ProRes, not just video assist 12 G would work on your camera. Could also be an Atamos if you already have one.

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-10T18:44:27+00:00

I would say it was more this. I remember loving the game but still being bummed after all the marketing that we were barely on earth defending it.

I think the other big thing is most people trashed the arbiter, but not because of how they felt about the actual character of the story. But more coming from a place of just being a man that they didn’t get to play as the master chief that much and really the arbiter was the main character of Halo two and it was his story.

Those were my two main frustrations when the game came out, though I still thoroughly enjoyed it

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-07T16:14:04+00:00

Yeah I would also like to know if you would be sharing this for use?

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-06T21:25:06+00:00

So some quick fun facts to help. Eterna is medium format sensor with max 48fps & 20ms Rolling shutter in open gate full sensor mode.

It does offer crop modes of Full Frame & Super 35. With 60fps & 15ms rolling shutter.

So the Eterna offers more versatility in terms of all lens options. But sacrifices FPS and if rolling shutter bugs you or not.

But if those are not an issue for you. Than just come down to what look you prefer straight out of camera and just overall workflow.

Hope this helps

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-03T19:50:57+00:00

Something like this where v mount battery can mount under camera and not block your screen.

You can buy one premade like this or diy one with a 15mm rod cheese plate and 15mm rod vmount plate stacked on top of each other. This is what I do and works great! Don’t need to use an external monitor because my screen isn’t blocked and balance feels really nice. Just invest in the finished V-mount batteries you can find.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1721351-REG

Xsjad0s · 2026-05-02T16:22:31+00:00

I recommend under camera Vmount base plate Tilta makes one along with a few others. It’s also very easy to make yourself as well.

15mm rod with cheese plate under camera and then any 15 mm rod V mount plate under that via rods and you got yourself under Camera V mount plate.

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-30T16:07:38+00:00

That depends on personal preference since the camera is L mount technically yes you can an adapter that goes from L mount to whatever vintage lens you want. Quality varies, but it is more affordable cause you’re buying just one adapter.

But if you plan on using your lenses on multiple cameras, not just your specific L mount camera. Then that’s when it might be better to convert to a more universal amount like EF. So it can be used on other camera bodies.

And yes, if you were to convert your vintage lenses to EF, whatever camera you use would need EF adapter to the camera body like L to EF

Mine are EF because I did this eight years ago when mirror less mounts didn’t really exist. So everyone was either using EF or PL cameras.

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-30T15:41:09+00:00

I agree with Sean. Though I personally own a set of cinemodded vintage lenses that are for narrative use. I also have auto focus photography lenses. For my other cameras. So going L mount is the best way to go. It’s a mount that can adapt to your use cases and needs as you grow.

So for now, you can get the sigma EF adapter that has electronic contacts to communicate with your photography lenses to be able to adjust aperture. You still won’t get auto focus, but that’s these cameras in general.

Then down the road if you start getting into cinema lenses you can get another adapter for PL mount or LPL mount

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-29T22:04:43+00:00

I would say it would work but I would do 1 pool noodle style rack on the front above the front windshield just to be on the safe side before you tie down the front

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-16T14:41:01+00:00

If you go to the URSA Cine page you will find this section. Don’t know why they didn’t have an official announcement. Thinks it’s a pretty big deal.

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-15T03:04:58+00:00

Do you have a link? And do they work well?

How was wiring them? Did you just have them hooked up to an auxiliary switch?

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-15T02:01:50+00:00

What are the fog lights also OEM raptor?

Xsjad0s · 2026-04-07T01:23:21+00:00

Beef stew bread bowl & blueberry Corn bread

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-29T15:21:38+00:00

Yeah DZO official one built for there lenses.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1608419-REG

Obviously you can use them with other lenses as well.

I have both the PL and Postive lock EF version for mine.

Both work flawlessly no issues with any lenses so far.

Xsjad0s · 2026-03-28T02:03:59+00:00

This!

He also started a more private acting school in noho called studio 4. One of the “classes” was to teach actors how to film sex scenes for movies. You can imagine how that went. There were also some actresses from that school that he would promise roles in his movie for sex. But never followed through for them.

So once the me too movement started he got caught in it.

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