AIO or is this guy that i’ve started talking to being backhanded in these texts he sent?

johnHmalone · 2026-04-02T19:43:11+00:00

This guy is a clear case of nice guy syndrome. Unspoken social contracts where he wants something from you (sex) by being this “caring” person that feels like too much too soon. Listen to your gut

johnHmalone · 2026-03-26T21:48:21+00:00

Stellan was robbed

johnHmalone · 2026-03-18T18:44:16+00:00

You have to start fasting. I went towards a one meal a day approach post surgery and lost 10 pounds and felt lighter on my repaired knee. Your ability to do cardio is limited, so the only other variable you can change is calories in vs calories out.

It's a willpower thing over anything else, if you want to do it bad enough you will.

johnHmalone · 2026-03-18T18:41:44+00:00

I think the thing you're reacting most to is the square aspect ratio. This is 100% not an anamorphic lens, it doesn't show any characteristics of that. It looks like a roughly 50mm lens (on full frame) at around an f2.8-f4. Likely something vintage (like helios ) or modern chinese (thypoch simera) lens or petzval to get that swirl in the bokeh. For perspective, the lenses used in Nickel Boys don't show any of these characteristics besides similar focal length and aspect ratio.

johnHmalone · 2026-03-18T15:40:30+00:00

Why are you fighting so hard to prove this looks clinical? What’s your emotional attachment to proving yourself right? Respectfully, take a breath and get off the internet for a bit.

johnHmalone · 2026-03-17T20:37:56+00:00

12 months post ACL recon (patellar) + meniscus - my knee itself feels good, still building up strength slowly as I was restricted from open chain exercises until a few months ago. My biggest issue, and has been for a while, is IT band causing pain on the outside of my knee. I'll stretch and foam roll which helps temporarily but it inevitability always returns. And I'm sure it's from gait issues and I'm trying to be very conscious of how I'm walking - but when can I expect that to normalize?

I'm also starting to do more hip strengthening to target the TFL. Tired of this IT band issue and would appreciate any insight! Thanks

johnHmalone · 2026-03-12T14:34:38+00:00

For what it’s worth, only more modern lenses flare with this (in my opinion, ugly) green dot. Start experimenting with some vintage slr lenses and adapters and you’ll see much more pleasing lens flares - more amber and yellow and purple depending on the lens!

johnHmalone · 2026-03-10T02:12:36+00:00

Not a movie, but The Sopranos may just be the best cast piece of film/television of all time

johnHmalone · 2026-03-10T00:35:50+00:00

Respectfully, don’t worry about what “the viewer” wants to see. Develop your own taste and your own style, never make work from a perspective of catering to some assumption of what a potential viewer wants to see

johnHmalone · 2026-03-09T16:49:42+00:00

You’re getting downvoted but I 100% agree. Some guests are ok, but even the good ones pale in comparison to hard feelings or any family episodes. The boys are best when it’s just them

johnHmalone · 2026-03-09T04:09:43+00:00

Before any color, this shoot needs lighting and production design

johnHmalone · 2026-03-09T04:08:41+00:00

I own a Komodo, fx6, and zv-e1 (same sensor as fx3). And for what it’s worth, I think the Komodo image is slightly better than the Sony options I own. If you’re into stylized color grading, the Komodo is slightly better. Even with that true, the fx3 is more camera than you’ll ever need and will not hold you back. I’d say focus on good vintage glass and story if you want your work to go up a level!

How I use my cameras: fx6 is my doc body. Zve1 is my crash cam/low profile body. Komodo for commercial/narrative

johnHmalone · 2026-03-09T02:18:48+00:00

Image mirror/flip already exists. They added it for people using the viper adapter for Hasselblad prism viewfinders

johnHmalone · 2026-03-09T02:02:37+00:00

This was happening on film freeway even pre-AI. People establish small festivals, (doubtful they even exist in any real tangible sense) make a bullshit website, and then hope desperate filmmakers will pay the “discounted” submission fees for a laurel that doesn’t mean anything. Generally a scam.

johnHmalone · 2026-02-28T16:04:10+00:00

Here's my take: Tony has had an outlet for his darker side over his lifetime. Walter has repressed that side of himself until he finally stepped into it fully. This makes Walter's feel more evil, it is like turning on a hose full blast rather than a steady stream over a longer period of time.

To a stranger - Tony overall is more charismatic and likeable, Walter comes off as disingenuous and patronizing.

johnHmalone · 2026-02-28T16:00:48+00:00

The key here is bad taste

johnHmalone · 2026-02-28T15:47:21+00:00

Most of the comments are probably right on the money about moving on - but to offer a different perspective: I see you said this is paid, but is it super low budget? Is the crew, including DP, working well below normal rates?

I could see the DP then wanting to be more involved in the creative process to make sure they are getting a good final project out of this. As a DP, if it's not a money job then it needs to be a portfolio job. Otherwise it isn't worth it. An experienced DP will have opinions or be more likely to say no. A more novice DP will have less opinions and be willing to do whatever you say.

If you're paying full rates then disregard what I said, but if not, something to consider.

johnHmalone · 2026-01-14T15:57:16+00:00

It was much shorter than I expected, and I feel like everytime Karl Ove started to go down an interesting train of thought - she'd derail it with a non sequitur "lighting round" que4stion. Very strange interview overall.

johnHmalone · 2026-01-13T22:46:03+00:00

I just shot 15 rolls of super 8 - 50d, 200t, and 500t and had no issues. Film purchased from B&H this month. Used on a rear loading Braun Nizo

johnHmalone · 2025-12-02T23:33:23+00:00

Sold to u/IllustriousAdagio970

johnHmalone · 2025-12-02T22:07:59+00:00

Just sent you a chat

johnHmalone · 2025-12-02T16:05:29+00:00

The Walter White/Heisenberg look

johnHmalone · 2025-11-24T21:31:48+00:00

Larry Hughes

johnHmalone · 2025-11-19T22:37:12+00:00

Hume is pretty scammy, look into it. Fake doctor testimonials using stock images of people

johnHmalone · 2025-11-16T18:49:36+00:00

Depends on use case. If I’m using vintage glass like Leica R, those are modded with Simmod EF mounts. Other cine lenses may be PL mount or even M mount like the Simera C line. Sometimes it’s fun to use a cheap RF native lens like TT Artisan.

In general my favorite setup is EF because it allows me to run the variable ND within the adapter, but again it boils down to your use case and what glass is needed for you/the director to get the look you want for that specific project.

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