More specifically, how do you shoot with the only light sources being incandescent lights in a dimly lit dining room, with the night sky shown through the surrounding windows? I want it to look as natural as possible so it doesn’t look like an added light source is out of place. Currently a source of light I’ve got is an attachment to my camera that can replicate the incandescence. What would you recommend?

I have a Sony FS7 in need of a power board replacement. I'm pretty experienced at taking things apart and replacing PCBs but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this camera and where the power board is located? I saw someone mention the power board was on the bottom of the camera. I'd like to avoid taking the entire camera apart if possible.

Any insight would be most helpful. Thanks.

I am a Korean and I worked for AC commercial advertising and fashion magazine in Korea. It has been 4 years. At first, I'm going to work on a working holiday visa, can I work? And can I get a working visa later?

I stream live sporting events, and would like options for the best wireless transmitters available. I would have four transmitters to one receiver, (if that's possible, sorry I'm a novice). Any thoughts?

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Do you need the arri micro fibre cloth. Are you just paying for brand?

How do y’all make your demo reel if most of the content you’ve shot is music “videos” or short clips like only a chorus of a song. Looking to make a short demo reel but it would be 8 songs in a minute/minute and a half. I feel like it would be weird if the song changes every 10 seconds. Any advice?

Hi, I'm having issues with my Aputure bulbs, some don't wana charge and others flickers when they on, and the other ones skrewing pin at the bottom of the bulbs are damaged, anyone with the knowledge please help!

I want to give references to the artist from music videos with a lot of smoke and light beams outlined with it (preferably colorful lighting).

My database of music videos is all pretty much clean of smoke. Can you guys post your favorite music videos with smoke and interesting lighting playing with it?

I downloaded the software. But, my Mac doesnt show my weebill when I connect the usb to?

What should I do?

The mob app doesnt work for me too....

This has to be possible, right? I love the look and feel of 16mm and want to use it on an upcoming project. However, it's out of reach for the budget. So I remembered how they shot 'Dune' digitally, printed the movie onto film & scanned it back to digital. So this has to be achievable, right? Not to mention a good deal cheaper since the only film that would be used is a transfer from the final cut of the movie, so we're not wasting it on bad takes or anything. So is this a realistic option? Has anyone here done this? How would you go about it?

Hello everyone! I’d like to ask for a huge favor. I’m participating in the José Rovirosa Online Documentary Festival from Mexico with my first short film, titled “Vidas en Tránsito”. This project represents the beginning of my dream to become a film director, and it would mean the world to have your vote.

It’s not the final version yet; it still needs a few interviews, scenes, and improvements in the script. However, this is a unique opportunity, and having your support in this first step would mean so much.

To vote, all you need is an email. Here’s the link: https://culturaendirecto.unam.mx/6-festival-jose-rovirosa-de-documental-en-linea-premio-del-publico/

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Hello all

I’m looking for some inspiration - any reccos on movies that were predominantly shot handheld with a shoulder rig or easyrig, rather than a Steadicam? The director I’m working with for a movie project wants more dynamic camera movement (not just limited to dolly shots) and of course we don’t have budget for a steadicam- but still relatively smooth and not overly jerky!

Thanks! Bob

Hey everyone!

I have owned and exclusively used a Tilta Mirage as my ND system for almost 2 years, and every single time I use it (every time I shoot) I hate it more and more due to the awful green tint it applies to all of my footage.

After much procrastination, I finally set up my light and a colour checker in a completely blacked-out room. I used this footage to determine if the colour tint is consistent regardless of the ND position, which luckily it is.

I then proceeded to make a proof of concept LUT based only on the middle grey value that you can download here

Based on my quick tests, it works well. If it's well-received I'll attempt to make a more sophisticated one that uses all colours on the chart.

Edit: LUT IS INTENDED FOR USE ON SLOG3 - SGAMMUT3.CINE FOOTAGE BEFORE REC.709 CONVERT

Got hired to DP one of those Vogue get ready with me videos in a suite at a hotel. It's of 6 different guys, getting their makeup and hair and all that done. half in daytime, half in night. I know the simplest way to light it, during the day place them by the window, maybe a bounce, and then at night a COB light with a softbox, maybe shoot a light into the ceiling. I'm curious to hear how people might light a smallish space like that? Just curious to hear how someone else might do it. Pretty much just have to set a light and leave it since it's all pretty much just on the fly.

Has anyone found a Fresnel attachment that works better with the Aputure Amaran 200x? The included reflector has a central spot and spills too much, and the Fresnel 2X doesn’t focus well, with a lot of light loss. I’m looking for something that delivers a tighter, more efficient beam. Any recommendations?