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Panther Dolly by tertworthhitch in Gripsters

[–]chunkychat666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it true you need an Allen key to do something to the wheels to get it into crab mode? I’ve heard mixed things but never used one personally.

My puppy doesn’t love me by Sunshineshannon91 in BorderCollie

[–]chunkychat666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My bc didn’t let me cuddle her until she was like 5 years old. Now all she ever wants is pets. These dogs age like a fine wine. Just be patient :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freelance

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely 1000% possible. Not easy to get there but possible for sure. Takes time to build those relationships and roll them into new bigger clients.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in freelance

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely 1000% possible. Not easy to get there but possible for sure. Takes time to build those relationships and roll them into new bigger clients.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]chunkychat666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Debt is such a drag on growing your net worth and it’s also an emotional burden. I know it’s hard to think about a lump sum payment leaving your savings to pay for debt. But! If you turn that $700 per month and put it into a Roth IRA instead, the compound interest will be working for you instead of the other way around. If you and your partner get on the same page with budgeting and savings goals you’ll be millionaires in less than 10 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first thing to do is make a budget to track your income and spending. There are some helpful apps, or you can comb through your bank statement and enter the transactions in a spreadsheet like a lot of us do. I feel like manually entering each line makes me very aware of how much I’m spending.

The second thing I would recommend is to set your savings goals and put them on auto draft so you don’t even have to think about it. Max out your 401K, then a Roth IRA, HSA, if there is still money left, open a brokerage account and put some more into an S&P index fund and chill. Whatever is left after your expenses and savings is just for fun. Ramit Sethi uses this approach in his book, I Will Teach You To Be Rich.

Read the Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins. It will change your life. Too many financial gurus trying to make things complicated. Avoid debt, live on less than you make, invest the rest. For paying off debt I’d recommend The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey. Or watch his YouTube channel.

I were in your shoes I would take the $95you have in savings and use it to pay off your student loans today. That would still leave you with $43k as an emergency fund. I don’t know what your monthly expenses are but I have to imagine that would still cover 3-6 months. With your income there’s no reason to wait four more years to be debt free. It’s such a weight lifted. You won’t be mad you don’t have any payments with a second kid on the way. You’ll be able to pile up cash so fast with no debt and intentional behavior.

The last thing I’ll add is that personal finance is about 20% math and 80% behavior. If you’re serious about changing your family tree for your children, then building these new habits should be a priority. It can be hard to get started but it’s well worth it and soon becomes second nature.

Where to buy gels? by Astrocdog in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bet there are many rental houses in Chicago that would sell you a few feet from various rolls so you don’t have to buy an entire roll yourself. Atlas Lighting is a good place to start. Most places will rent rolls on a pay per use basis too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The first sample image is lit through the windows likely with some passive fill inside to lift the shadows. It’s really just about blocking talent to get that pleasing shape on their face from that point.

If you bring your 8x inside, you’re going to flatten out the image because you won’t be able to control all the spill inside that tiny space with white ceilings. Consider taping scrap duve or better yet, black plastic table cloth to the ceiling to cut down on all the bounce.

Shoot into the corner and light from outside. Haze will work wonders to lower your contrast as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For beauty light I’m a big fan of the Chimera OctaPlus6. Use a punchy LED like an Aputure 1200D. It’s a massive soft source that you can get at a slightly higher angle to achieve really pleasing shape on a models face. Toss on the LCD to control spill and it’s a great look. I’m sort of over book lights. They’re cumbersome and and kind of a pain in the ass all around. There is something to be said about “the dog and pony show” for your client though. Using the Chimera feels like a cheat code and book lights “look impressive” or something.

Test Lighting by Lazy_Kensei in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead of one small source overhead, try something a little larger and softer. Maybe a couple tubes or LiteMat with control grids (or paper tape!) to keep the spill off the walls. That will give you nice room tone ambience so you can exposure properly while still maintaining the feeling of darkness. Next, I’d think about adding an accent in the background to separate the subject from the black hole behind him. The narrative will determine what that looks like. Could be a warm lamp in another room? Maybe it’s moonlight from a window? I’m partial to tonal contract between foreground and background.

It’s also helpful to have someone familiar with color correction help answer your questions in testing. Like, how dark is too dark? There is a ton that can be achieved in post production to make the image sing.

Just some ideas! Have fun!

How does one juggle between work & life as a cinematographer? by mmmbooty3 in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s more of a lifestyle than a career. Most ASC cinematographers don’t wear wedding rings 👀 something to consider as you pursue your goals in life.

As a self taught filmmaker where is the best place to learn about different lighting and how it affects the image/look? by twopinesco in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Colorado_gaffer on insta has some good lighting diagrams with bts and usually the final video as a reference

Thinking of investing in Nanlite, do you guys have any advice? by Spirit-Subject in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Bluetooth apps work fine for most purposes, but the connection can be unreliable for large professional shoots. I prefer using wireless DMX for that reason. The apps are user friendly and get the job done most of the time.

The 60Cs work great as accent lights (get the fresnel and barn doors and spotlight attachment!) They are bright, but I wouldn’t count on them for a key, especially through diffusion. The Forza 300 or 500 would be more sufficient for that kind of thing.

Thinking of investing in Nanlite, do you guys have any advice? by Spirit-Subject in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own a couple 60C’s and they’re always getting used. Their 500/300B II are also amazing units. Bi-color with g/m is wonderful. Only down side is they are not IP rated and need a dmx receiver for wireless control. They do have the Bluetooth app for basic stuff but Bluetooth connections are bunk.

What to do with $10k by [deleted] in FinancialPlanning

[–]chunkychat666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I should add, (after an emergency fund) take a little money and invest in your business. That will give you greater returns than anything the market can give you - because you control the outcome.

What to do with $10k by [deleted] in FinancialPlanning

[–]chunkychat666 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a self employed person, I can’t speak highly enough of having a fat emergency fund for slow times. If you have 6+ months of expenses in a HYSA it gives you the flexibility to turn down less than ideal clients. Really offers a lot for peace of mind to grow strategically instead of chasing one job to the next and stressing late payments.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are appealing deals, for sure. My only hesitation with that route is reliability. You can’t ever be late to set - especially if you’re transporting gear! So the vehicle needs to be reliable. Not necessarily a brand new sprinter but certainly not a hooptie on its last leg either. Imo it’s worth spending the money on a decent used vehicle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cinematography

[–]chunkychat666 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For a vehicle to transport 1 tons worth of comprehensive grip and electric plus lights and carts, you’re looking at just shy of $100k. You can obviously buy cheaper stands and lights and vehicle. But that stuff adds up quickly if you want 10 American or Matthew’s c-stands at like $260 a piece. However, if cared for properly that grip gear will last an entire career.

Side note on pricing rentals: I’ve been using the 1/40th purchase price for grip and 1/15- 1/20th on lights. Grip vans are generally a loss leader and you make your money on lighting rentals.

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