Recent content by Goats Gone Wild

Well, your proposed method would likely involve one projector, correct? I would think anaglyph glasses would be the only option here. I could be wrong here but it seems like for polarized viewing (the dominant 3D technology), two projectors are absolutely essential because filters are placed...

All excellent posts so far. However, I'm still interested to know how many smaller theaters (the ones likely to hold the more obscure festivals) would be equipped for such an exhibition.

I was just wondering if anyone has ever tried rigging any of the commonly used 24p DV or HD cams together to produce the 3D effect. Of course the lenses would ideally need to be about 2 inches apart from one another, but I imagine this wouldn't be the difficult part. Is there an easy way to...

That could potentially be a viable option. I'll definitely look into it. However, at that price it almost sounds too good to be true. What are the potential drawbacks of the HV20 compared to the HVX200? If I can't find reasonable access to a HD camera I'll have to weigh my options and...

Just by skimming the estimates of camera rentals/week on the websites of the rental houses in my area it seems that it would probably just be cheaper to buy it in the end. Of course this will be a fairly quick shoot so I don't need it for a considerable amount of time, but rental prices are so...

So I am considering using the HVX200 for a low budget feature film. I'd like to shoot 720 or maybe even 1080p, 24fps, at a wide angle ratio (I don't want to worry about cropping in post). I'd just like to know the bare minimum of the accessories (other than the base unit) that need to be...

Yeah, that M2 lens adapter looks incredibly sexy. I've been thinking about it and I think I will most likely just buy the HVX200 camera and all of the desired components when I get the money upfront. Then I'll just sell it back used. Sure, I'll have to eat a bit of money that way but it will...

I was joking about the return thing, but I have considered buying and reselling. I haven't run through the numbers precisely but that is probably cheaper than renting. However, like you say, there is considerable risk involved in case of destruction.

What's the return policy on an HVX200? ;)

That sounds like my best option right now if I can get ahold of one with relative ease. I suppose I should check rental places or DPs for hire?

Well considering that I probably don't intend to shoot a single frame until August or September anyway, I think I should have adequate time. I'm actually an engineering student here (even though I probably shouldn't be), so I will obviously be multitasking a great amount. The way I see it, I...

I'm in the Northeast. I apologize for not being more specific about my school or where I'm located, but I am attempting to keep this low key in the event that someone from the university might be reading this. When I approach them about funds it is imperative that I be confident, certain, and...

Both of you guys' posts are not discouraging in the sense that I have already to some degree accepted those major drawbacks and problems. For the most part I am beginning to lean toward shooting a feature on digital, mainly for the cost options. My inexperience in my mind justifies not...

That does sound pretty convincing. You are all making excellent points. Again much thanks for all of the input.

Thanks for your input. I did indeed consider the lab fees and the potential costs. And I was hoping to edit the film oldschool if I shot it on 16mm. Right now I am probably leaning toward digital just because I could use the rest of that cash to increase the production values. And ultimately...