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    A7S and GH4 - what are your thoughts on them?

    I've only shot with A7 but I think it' s a better camera. It's a bigger sensor, in fact it's FULL FRAME, that's a huge thing. It's light gathering ability is crazy good. Skin tones look better IMO as well. I wouldn't worry about 4k vs 1080p if the issue is theatrical projection, 99% of the...
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    cheap film location

    what's their rate? I wish they'd put it on their site. Save everyone some time.
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    Mid-range lens brands (Sigma, Rokinon, Tokina)

    RJ Speedboosters are well regarded if you can't spring for MB. I get mixed up on the math, but won't 14mm on a bmpcc work out to 42mm ff? Then you speedbooster it and you be aound 30mm?
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    SAG signatory

    Yes, I found the website. It doesn't matter, I've already heard enough here that I'm not going to waste my time with SAG paperwork and hoop jumping. No shortage of actors. not to mention SAG actors willing to participate in projects outside the auspices of SAG. Thanks for the info.
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    SAG signatory

    I'm working on a short and some actors want me to be a SAG Signatory. I went to the website and felt like I was falling into a black hole. I've worked with a lot of SAG people and they always shrugged off the fact I'm not a signatory. Maybe because I was waving money around. This one is unpaid...
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    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera $760

    SOLD. Still selling some accessories though. Wooden camera cage, Class 10 32 gig cards, dual battery charger, kihinotek loupe.
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    Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera $760

    Purchased from B&H, lastest firmware. Mint condition, about 3 hours of use. A couple of projects fell through and I'm not using it. $760. Located in Santa Barbara California, will meet in Ventura Starbucks. Have some accessories too I'll let go at 20% off B&H list once the camera sells...
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    Selling gear online, what is current etiquette?

    I've sold cameras on ebay and CL but it's been a long time since I've sold one off a regular website. What it the current most accepted etiquette? Seller sends money first? Then buyer sends product? I always did it that way but it's been a while. I'm hoping to avoid paypal fees and again, this...
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    Moire, in a big-budget movie?

    I had a revelation about moire a while back. During a shoot a model flipped a mesh scarf in the air and I saw some ugly moire, with my naked eye. Yep, moire occurs in real life even when cams aren't around. Since that shoot, moire doesn't bother me that much. Also look at the opening of the...
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    Does it take 10 years, or is it just a myth?

    Be prepared to spend 40 years and not sell a single script. It's a bleak landscape with absolutely no guarantees to sell a single thing. I have a friend who sold the first thing he ever wrote and it was produced. I know others that sold one script and nothing else. You should have a backup...
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    watch I have a rendezvous with death

    Nice photography, costumes, and locations.
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    Windows 8, my burden, my enemy (Dell)

    I have a early June deadline, so I'll suffer for another few weeks, don't dare risk an overhaul with all this crap in the oven. First step after the deadline will be a total re install of w8.
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    TASCAM DR-40

    I love my 60d, but have to admit, the alleged DSLR adapting form factor isn't that great. I cannot get a good mating. Always wobbles. Nonetheless, I still think it's a world beater at $199.
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    Windows 8, my burden, my enemy (Dell)

    Every time I buy a Dell I say to myself "I'll never buy another Dell". 5 computers later here I am. I'm a masochist.
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    ND filters

    I use the fixed Hoyas and get good results. I personally think this is one thing NOT to go Cheinese cheap ebay on as it directly impacts image quality. They're great for allowing shallow DOF shots. Outside, I use them 90% of the time. More or less a permanent thing. I don't like shutting down...
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