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• Shooting Log 
  Yes thats exactly it.. but you'd be surprised how many "producers" dont understand that.. and its become the "flat look" . I swear there are people putting straight log footage out to air.. you can...
• Stepper motor spec for converting Super 8 projector 
  No, Peter. I went old-school and frosted a thin piece of glass with a special spray-paint. I project a small image, about 7 inches by 5 inches, and the image is quite good. Having said that, I...
• If a film person goes to digital ... 
    Point at subject.. focus (if needed).. set exposure.. record.. .. shoot Slog if you want a full grade and or apply a LUT.. easy ... even I have made a living out of it..  Sony REC7...
• Miah - Directed by Daniel Corcoran 
  Just watched it.. lovely sir.. amazing all natural light .. loved the framing.. esp when the guy is in with the doctor .. takes balls !.. and on the phone out of frame..  nice one..
• Bolex "Surefire" handgrip 
  I recently picked up one of these Paillard-Bolex "Surefire" handgrips . It works well. I like the handle with the built-in cable release.  It balances better with my older and lighter non-refl...
• Installing electric motor on H16 - do I need to remove the spring motor handle 
  perfect, thank you!
• WTB: ARRI Zeiss Ultra 16 lenses 
  Hi Attila, I'm looking for Ultra 16 lenses, not S16 Super Speeds. And that price is... Well, I'll just say I'm not interested.  -jj
• WTB: Aaton Penelope 
  Fred, I just emailed you. Thanks!
• WTB Heden M26T 
  Evan, Got both items in stock. Swing arm is new, dual 15mm/19mm mounting. Also have Preston Y-cables for Arri, Aaton or Digital (D-tap)We use & recommend the Lentequip SafeTap with polarit...
• FS:Arri Alexa XT Plus 
  Alexa XT Plus (version: K0.71355.D)K1.71310.0-86391ARRIBridge Plate BP-12K2.72004.0-BP-121ARRIV-Mount AdapterK2.72010.0-4546-BAB-V1ARRIViewfinder HolderK2.74001.0-VMB-31ARRICarrying Handle 1AR...
• Question about film print 
  You'd certainly need to go via IN and print to reproduce painted film accurately, because there's no longer a reversal print stock. The IN would be graded, so the print could be one-light. There's...
• FS:MP25mm 
  We have one Master Prime 25mm in stock for sale also  MP:32mmMP:50mmMP:100m   
• How much MTF is enough? 
  I think at the beginning of the digital era it was common to measure film mtf with approx 30% or 20% response and digital with 0%. that is because the largest film grains mask the fine details...
• Ektachrome! E6 the Cinelab Ekta runs! 
  Robert,good news, thank you.Volker
• Is There A Reason I Think Wide Angle Always Looks Better? 
  I'm late to this party, but I have an opinion.  At the age of 12 I became aware of composition thanks to British television and film. At that time (the 1970s) I was often able to pick out the...
• Best Cinematography Oscar Snub 
   Alfonso Cuarón, may not be given an entry VISA to the US so he can pick up all his awards. R,
• One Breath Around The World 
  Yeah I did one of those typical "Ancient lost world" type Discovery/or Natgeo shoots about this place..way back .. two Japanese DP,s did the under water stuff.. I was on there boat .. but not that...
• How tk get better with Ronin S? 
    OK .. play with the Dead Band settings.. that governs how far you have to twist the handle before the gimbal moves.. hanging out of a car on a bumpy road you would want it high.. normal...
• [WTB] Looking for a set of Cooke S5i 
  We have a set. Sent you email.
• Arri 1000' mags in case 
  I have a bundle of two 1000' Arriflex mags for sale. These should fit everything from the II to a 435/235.  Comes in a flight case. Very clean, everything seems functional. I haven't film...