I am an independant flim maker (aspiring). I have the use of a green screen studio as well as the outdoors. How would you recommend filming a scene in a taxi? Is there a site with insertable green screen sets (backgrounds) or is it better to film in the car. Someone please give me some tips!|||film the two actors on the ground just waking up from being hit on the head looking around for the taxi, but there is no taxi around they just got robbed.|||I think the mics are in the car, and the cameras are usually suspended outside the vehicle. Its a great question though.|||GEZZZZZZZZzzzzzz Why make it so hard ???
1) go to U-Haul and rent a car dolly.
(the type of device that toe's a car from the front wheels only.)
2) get a car to haul the dolly and drag the film car around.
3) shoot the bit twice. once from the drivers side. once from the passengers side. OR from what ever side you like..
DON'T FOR GET TO MAKE THE BACKGROUNDS THE SAME !!
(drag the film car across the same road)|||Film makers usually rig a vehicle on a flat truck to simulate the motion as the action is taking place. The car is rigged with a framework to fix the cameras in place outside of the front windows, and all glass is removed. The lights are added in a way to illuminate the inside of the car, and leave no camera shadows, or light reflections.
This is for visible camera layouts. For concealed layouts, you can rig a camera called a lipstick camera to the visors on the inside of the car. This is how 'Taxicab Confessions is filmed. B.
Friday, September 9, 2011
What type of film, besides emulsion sheets or emulsion liquid can you use for screen printing?
I want to know what type of light sensitive film sheets you can use for screen printing besides emulsion. I also would like to know where you can buy it. I would prefer to buy the film in a store not online. Please help.|||i can't say that i've ever used anything but liquid emulsion or various types of stenciling. is there a reason you need an alternative?
EDIT: have you looked into speedball? they're very inexpensive.|||NO ONE CARES!!! ~ JOY LOL
EDIT: have you looked into speedball? they're very inexpensive.|||NO ONE CARES!!! ~ JOY LOL
Which film is safe to bring through the airport?
Hi, I'm leaving for a research trip in 2 weeks. My research is both anthropological and photographical. I am planning on bringing about 15 rolls of film with me. My fear is whether or not the unexposed film will be damaged by airport security tools.
The problem with buying film there is that I will be going to a pretty rural area in a 3rd world country and I'm pretty positive that I won't be able to find a camera shop where I can buy film down there.
What's best?|||Buy a film protector bag and put all your film in it. Carry it on-board with your cameras and notebook computer. Never let them out of your sight. If necessary, let the security hand check the film and leave the film in its packaging.
Do NOT check your film EVER. This is where the most intense X-ray is applied to your baggage.
While it is important to protect your film from X-ray, all the time, it is most sensitive to fogging once it is exposed.
http://dotlinecorp.net/index.php?main_pa鈥?/a>
I use transparency film with speeds from 50 to 400 ISO, negative film from 100 to 800 ISO and black and white film from 25 to 3200 ISO. The choice of film is determined by the assignment from the client and of course the film type and ISO is different on every flight.|||Here is what Kodak say.
http://motion.kodak.com/US/en/motion/Sup鈥?/a>
Pre 9/11 it was perfectly safe to hand carry film through and let it go through the scanners in most of the major countries airports. Unless you were going to be going through a number of times.
Since then though even hand baggage is (sometimes) subject to stronger scans.
Putting the cans in the protective bags will not always work as they often just turn the intensity up on the scanners.
Best bet is to politely ask that they hand check the film, put them in a clear plastic bag prior to arriving and be cooperative.|||Usually low ISO/ASA film is no problem.
The problem with buying film there is that I will be going to a pretty rural area in a 3rd world country and I'm pretty positive that I won't be able to find a camera shop where I can buy film down there.
What's best?|||Buy a film protector bag and put all your film in it. Carry it on-board with your cameras and notebook computer. Never let them out of your sight. If necessary, let the security hand check the film and leave the film in its packaging.
Do NOT check your film EVER. This is where the most intense X-ray is applied to your baggage.
While it is important to protect your film from X-ray, all the time, it is most sensitive to fogging once it is exposed.
http://dotlinecorp.net/index.php?main_pa鈥?/a>
I use transparency film with speeds from 50 to 400 ISO, negative film from 100 to 800 ISO and black and white film from 25 to 3200 ISO. The choice of film is determined by the assignment from the client and of course the film type and ISO is different on every flight.|||Here is what Kodak say.
http://motion.kodak.com/US/en/motion/Sup鈥?/a>
Pre 9/11 it was perfectly safe to hand carry film through and let it go through the scanners in most of the major countries airports. Unless you were going to be going through a number of times.
Since then though even hand baggage is (sometimes) subject to stronger scans.
Putting the cans in the protective bags will not always work as they often just turn the intensity up on the scanners.
Best bet is to politely ask that they hand check the film, put them in a clear plastic bag prior to arriving and be cooperative.|||Usually low ISO/ASA film is no problem.
What is film studies course at Brock University or generally at any other university like?
I am planning to take film studies course to fulfill my humanities context credit requirement. I am not familiar with this course very much. Can somebody please outline the works or the things that you have to do in film studies course to get a good GPA?
If you have further knowledge about humanities courses please address me to a course that will allow my to earn a high GPA on my first undergraduate year in university. I am neither an English fan nor history.|||I go to Brock, and I also took Intro to Film in first year for my Humanities credit.
Basically, if you were good at literary analysis in English class last year, then you'll do well in Film too. Film Studies analyzes film for metaphors and symbolism and all that stuff. More unique to the film genre, you'll also have to explain the effectiveness of things like placement of objects in the scene, lighting, unique audio characteristics, or any other directorial decision. Also, you'll learn a bit about film history and a bit about different camera shots.
Pro-tip:
Make sure you watch all of the movies. One class a week will be "move day", and if you miss the movie then try to find it online. Newer movies usually aren't too hard to find, but not everything you watch will be available outside of class.
If you have further knowledge about humanities courses please address me to a course that will allow my to earn a high GPA on my first undergraduate year in university. I am neither an English fan nor history.|||I go to Brock, and I also took Intro to Film in first year for my Humanities credit.
Basically, if you were good at literary analysis in English class last year, then you'll do well in Film too. Film Studies analyzes film for metaphors and symbolism and all that stuff. More unique to the film genre, you'll also have to explain the effectiveness of things like placement of objects in the scene, lighting, unique audio characteristics, or any other directorial decision. Also, you'll learn a bit about film history and a bit about different camera shots.
Pro-tip:
Make sure you watch all of the movies. One class a week will be "move day", and if you miss the movie then try to find it online. Newer movies usually aren't too hard to find, but not everything you watch will be available outside of class.
What do film festivals look for in video submissions?
I'm planning to enter a video into a student film festival this year, and I'm interested in knowing what most film festivals look for. Thanks, have a great day, and God bless!|||Story line
Originality of the story
Quality of film
Quality of sound
Quality of actors
Quality of editing
Originality of the story
Quality of film
Quality of sound
Quality of actors
Quality of editing
Is it worth shooting a roll of color film left in a camera for over thirty years?
I was given a 35 mm camera, already loaded with color film over thirty years prior. Because the film is so old, I'd like to shoot a special project with it, hoping for some interesting effects.
I've read that under the best conditions, color film might last around 5 years after expiration. The film in this camera has been sitting in a garage's closet for over the past thirty years.
Before I go through the trouble of shooting a serious project, is it possible the film might be too old?|||yikes...it's possible for black and white film to still be usable after 20 or 30 years, but I would not count on color film for that long. Color film degrades a lot faster than B%26amp;W film.
If you want to try it, just as a fun experiment, then sure go for it. At worst, you would just lose the cost for developing. But the pictures would probably turn out horrible, if you got any images at all. For one thing, the film will lose a lot of its sensitivity. I'm guessing that the film is already partially used, so you can't open the film compartment to check to see what the ISO rating is on the film. (Or actually, I think back then they would have used "ASA" but it's the same thing). If it's from the 1970's, it's probably a low ISO film...and then after all this time, it probably would have lost like at least half its sensitivity. So treat the film like it's maybe 25 or maybe 50 ISO at the most. If the camera has manual exposure control, rate the film as maybe 50 ISO. Look up the "Sunny 16 Rule" for how to set the aperture and shutter speed for taking pictures outside.
If that camera doesn't have manual exposure control, then just make sure there is plenty of light.
If you get ANY pictures, expect them to be very grainy and have low contrast with dull colors. You might also get some weird color shifts...which I guess might be kind of a cool effect.
The problem is mainly the storage conditions. Heat destroys film. If that camera was really sitting in the garage or in an attic for that long, it would have been cooked by summer heat and then frozen in the winter for years. That's just going to kill the film. Also, like someone else said, you don't know if the camera even works. Vintage cameras were built pretty solid (much better than the crappy plastic digital cameras around today) and generally they will work just fine. You would have to throw one of those old cameras up against a wall to break it. But still, it's not good for anything mechanical to sit for that long without being used. Grease and oil gets hard and moving parts will just seize up if they aren't used. The shutter might be jammed.
But still, I think you should go ahead. You don't have anything to lose except for a few bucks for developing, and it might be fun. Just don't use it to take pictures of anything important, and don't get your hopes up too high.
And then, if you really like that camera just buy another new roll of 35mm film.|||You have two concerns.
First, if the film is 35 years old, you need to be concerned about loss of speed, fog, and graniness. I would recommend scrapping that film.
Second, if the camera hasn't been used in 35 years (and the fact that it has a roll of film that hasn't been completed in 35 years pretty much confirms that point), I would be concerned about whether the camera is dependable. If there is a meter, the first step should be to verify that it works. If it has a battery, it will almost certainly need to be replaced. Cameras of that vintage also commonly used mercury batteries (eg PX625) that are very hard to find today.
Also, after 35 years of non-use, I would want to verify that the shutter still works, that the shutter speeds are dependable, and that the aperture opens fully and without dragging.
Finally, you were just given this camera. Do you have a similar camera? If not, you need to invest some time and film learning how to use it before taking on a 'special project'.|||Hey, if it's just for a fun project, why not give it a try. It may not even come out at all or you might get some surprising results. You never know unless you try.
After you shoot your old roll of film, shoot the same things again with a new roll, then you'll have something to compare with the old roll.
Could be fun.
Good luck.|||Thirty years is a very long time for the pigments and chemical reactions to go downgrading. Also in the garage means high humidity and high temperature fluctuations. Better for you try on something not really worth, in case you get no picture at all. I suggest some landscape type pic in case you get no pic.
Good luck.|||I would recommend you treat this as a fun shoot - the colours will almost certainly come out wrong, but if you're looking for an interesting effect it might be just what you'd like!! Don't use it in that 'once in a lifetime shot' where its got to come out perfect!!|||I think you are already answering your own question??? A serious project with potentially garbage film, or even new cheap film is a waste of time, money and effort.
I've read that under the best conditions, color film might last around 5 years after expiration. The film in this camera has been sitting in a garage's closet for over the past thirty years.
Before I go through the trouble of shooting a serious project, is it possible the film might be too old?|||yikes...it's possible for black and white film to still be usable after 20 or 30 years, but I would not count on color film for that long. Color film degrades a lot faster than B%26amp;W film.
If you want to try it, just as a fun experiment, then sure go for it. At worst, you would just lose the cost for developing. But the pictures would probably turn out horrible, if you got any images at all. For one thing, the film will lose a lot of its sensitivity. I'm guessing that the film is already partially used, so you can't open the film compartment to check to see what the ISO rating is on the film. (Or actually, I think back then they would have used "ASA" but it's the same thing). If it's from the 1970's, it's probably a low ISO film...and then after all this time, it probably would have lost like at least half its sensitivity. So treat the film like it's maybe 25 or maybe 50 ISO at the most. If the camera has manual exposure control, rate the film as maybe 50 ISO. Look up the "Sunny 16 Rule" for how to set the aperture and shutter speed for taking pictures outside.
If that camera doesn't have manual exposure control, then just make sure there is plenty of light.
If you get ANY pictures, expect them to be very grainy and have low contrast with dull colors. You might also get some weird color shifts...which I guess might be kind of a cool effect.
The problem is mainly the storage conditions. Heat destroys film. If that camera was really sitting in the garage or in an attic for that long, it would have been cooked by summer heat and then frozen in the winter for years. That's just going to kill the film. Also, like someone else said, you don't know if the camera even works. Vintage cameras were built pretty solid (much better than the crappy plastic digital cameras around today) and generally they will work just fine. You would have to throw one of those old cameras up against a wall to break it. But still, it's not good for anything mechanical to sit for that long without being used. Grease and oil gets hard and moving parts will just seize up if they aren't used. The shutter might be jammed.
But still, I think you should go ahead. You don't have anything to lose except for a few bucks for developing, and it might be fun. Just don't use it to take pictures of anything important, and don't get your hopes up too high.
And then, if you really like that camera just buy another new roll of 35mm film.|||You have two concerns.
First, if the film is 35 years old, you need to be concerned about loss of speed, fog, and graniness. I would recommend scrapping that film.
Second, if the camera hasn't been used in 35 years (and the fact that it has a roll of film that hasn't been completed in 35 years pretty much confirms that point), I would be concerned about whether the camera is dependable. If there is a meter, the first step should be to verify that it works. If it has a battery, it will almost certainly need to be replaced. Cameras of that vintage also commonly used mercury batteries (eg PX625) that are very hard to find today.
Also, after 35 years of non-use, I would want to verify that the shutter still works, that the shutter speeds are dependable, and that the aperture opens fully and without dragging.
Finally, you were just given this camera. Do you have a similar camera? If not, you need to invest some time and film learning how to use it before taking on a 'special project'.|||Hey, if it's just for a fun project, why not give it a try. It may not even come out at all or you might get some surprising results. You never know unless you try.
After you shoot your old roll of film, shoot the same things again with a new roll, then you'll have something to compare with the old roll.
Could be fun.
Good luck.|||Thirty years is a very long time for the pigments and chemical reactions to go downgrading. Also in the garage means high humidity and high temperature fluctuations. Better for you try on something not really worth, in case you get no picture at all. I suggest some landscape type pic in case you get no pic.
Good luck.|||I would recommend you treat this as a fun shoot - the colours will almost certainly come out wrong, but if you're looking for an interesting effect it might be just what you'd like!! Don't use it in that 'once in a lifetime shot' where its got to come out perfect!!|||I think you are already answering your own question??? A serious project with potentially garbage film, or even new cheap film is a waste of time, money and effort.
Does anyone know how to pitch film ideas to producers?
I have many splendid ideas for sensational films that I would like to pitch to film producers, but I haven't a clue how to do it. Does anyone know of a true website or agency that allows commoners to pitch film ideas to real film producers?|||Yes...I do!
Im an actress!
Call Steven Mann @ 416-368-1988
Good Luck!|||what is his website?
Im an actress!
Call Steven Mann @ 416-368-1988
Good Luck!|||what is his website?
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