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Just because you see the issue as being black and white, doesn't by default make it that way. if you want to start talking about the "reality" of things... This has nothing to do with pirating software, what you describe is a form of plagerism. I really don't actually want to get into a huge...

Camera choice is subjective. An HD camera (aside from the newn consumer line canon has out) is not just better because it's HD, but because of all the features that accompany such a camera. Now, "better", again is a personal preference. In the end, the better camera is the one you have more...

I don't think this issue is black and white... The way you describe the situation BenB, maybe we should start giving out life sentences to ten year olds for using photoshop/FCP to learn about filmmaking before they have any income... That'll teach 'em. [/i]

HD is closer to the "film look" whatever that really means than miniDV. I have no idea what you mean when you say that you didn't like the footage of the DVX, since it's "look" is so incredibly customizeable... But that aside. Go HD if you can afford it. If you want the 100% film look, then...

I agree... I was just answering the guys question, not saying that it was right or ethical to steal software.

theoretically you would get disqualified. But how in the world would anyone who mattered find out that you pirated the software??? Maybe you find George Lucas and the other judges or send them a note or something. Or brag about it to your competitors. I don't support pirated software at all, but...

you want to ask this at: cinematography.com there are a lot of industry professionals on those forums.

I don't get what the fascination is with making a feature film as opposed to a short film... Like, by all means go for it if you want. But it's a huge commitment, not just on your part, but on your actors and whoever else is involved int he project. Especially if it's the first film you've...

David, I've had a concern for sometime now, and I was really interested to hear your thoughts and experience on the matter. In working with directors on a professional level (i.e. not student films), how often is your role as DP simply a "technical" position in which you do exactly what the...

If you have the correct adapter sure. Canon lenses are really high quality.

1. save would be my recommendation. 2. you don't need a good camera to make good movies. It's all about story and visual storytelling. Not the sophistication of the equipment (at least not initially this shouldn't be a great concern).

I wouldn't use that light that you put your hand on. Those 1k lights get extremely hot, and when the oils from hands get on these lights they are liable to explode...

I wouldn't recommend shooting day for night if you can avoid it. You won't be able to see the sky at all (to sell the effect), and you would have to have some really powerful lights to be able to punch through the extreme under exposure necessary to sell the effect. It kind of depends on the...

Just saw northfork, really superb work, although I'm sure you've heard it a million times... With the interiors and the blown out windows, how did you deal with lens flares? Everytime I've tried lighting from outside, I always have to be incredibly careful with lens flares and pointing the...

I would advise getting the same camera if you just want to use it as a double, otherwise the footage will never match. Every camera leans into certain colors, and every lens is different. There are a lot of variables. If you don't want two separate looks for your film, I'd recommend getting the...

Also, if its snowing, remember you have to frontlight snow for it to be visible (backlight rain). And bring plenty of warm gear. I've done snow shooting. Not very fun. Cold. Be efficient, prep as much as humanly possible. From shotlist to equipment. People get impatient much faster. And if your...

I actually had access to a wide range of audio equipment, but tried to go the "easy" way or whatever since speed was essential. In retrospect it was an exceptionally bad choice. I was so embarassed when I met with my sound designer the other day, that I resolve to never have bad sound again at...

My sound designer is angry at me at the moment because my location sound was kind of bad... What's to be done when it rains/snows/hails/sleets at different points during a shoot...

The DVX100b just puts black bars in letterbox. The XL2 from what I understand either shoot native 16:9, or squeezes the 16:9 image onto the 4:3 CCD. Either way, it looks better than the black bars. I have no knowledge of the difference between 24f and 24p. P is supposed to be better... The...

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