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    After dark, My sweet.

    http://cinemosaic.blogspot.com/2011/06/after-dark-my-sweet-1990.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quli67ZtGD4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoNvoGU4xs4 Hello, I really like the cinematography of this film. I am looking for any advice or suggestions on how to achieve a similar look. I am...
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    Anamorphic vs cropping. A question about framing.

    When cropping for a 2:35.1 aspect ration, is it possible to get the same shot that you could with an anamorphic lens? For example, if you are shooting with a 40mm anamorphic lens, in order to achieve similar composition with a spherical lens, you would have to use a wider lens or stand farther...
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    Question about widescreen cinematography.

    So, if I understand this correctly, it's not possible to get the same shot with something like Techniscope as it is with the anamorphic format. Is that correct? What I mean is, if filming an image from the same distance with the same focal length, the image being captured in anamorphic will show...
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    Question about widescreen cinematography.

    I understand aspect ratios and can tell them apart. The thing that I cannot seem to wrap my head around is this: are widescreen movies actually "wider". For example if we were to shoot the same image in 2.35:1 and 1.85:1 would the 2.35:1 image actually show more image to the left and right, or...
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    Super 8 lighting question.

    Hello, I am beginning production on a short super 8 Film, shot on Kodachrome 100d with a canon 814 xl-s,shooting mainly indoors, I was wondering what lights you would recommend for this. I have heard some people suggest getting some cheap lights at home depot. Would you recommend this, and if so...
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    Wide Lens on Canon 814 XL - S

    Hello I need some advice on using a wide angle lens with my Canon 814 XL -S. When I Purchased the camera it came with a c- 8 wide lens. I wanted to try the lens out so I bought a step up ring. Now the problem is that when the lens is screwed on I cannot get any image in focus. Only when the...
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    Wid angle lens

    Hello I am shooting with the Canon 814 auto zoom. I am interested in trying to shoot something using a wide angle lens. Is this possible? Are there any wide angle lenses for this camera? Thank You
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    E6 Processing

    Hello everyone I was wondering if anyone here develops there own film. And if so is it cheaper/easier to do so? Also if so could anyone tell me the basic supplies/Chemicals I would need, and maybe redirect me to a website were they would be available. I am shooting ektachrome 64t btw. Thank you...
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    Editing On Video

    Well there are two reasons. One if I transfer it to digital, will it still look like film? Two in a digital world were everything is technology influenced and everyone is trying to make everything easier and clearer I really enjoy the aesthetic of film the grain the texture and the depth of...
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    Editing On Video

    Hello I am very new to film making but am learning quickly especially thanks to some of the members on this board.:). I am planning on editing my super 8 footage on video (Linear) and i have a few questions pertaining. My first question is do i just need two vhs machines and a controller or do i...
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    Exposure and Aperture

    Can I shoot in the automatic exposure mode without a battery. Or do I need an external light Meeter if I dont have a battery.
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    Exposure and Aperture

    Hey man would you happen to know a good replacement battery for the light meter?
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    Exposure and Aperture

    Canon 814 Auto Zoom
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    Exposure and Aperture

    Thank you very much. Exactly what I needed to know. :)
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    Exposure and Aperture

    Hello I am completely new to film and have just bought a super 8 camera, and intend to start shooting shortly. In the last few months I have learned a great deal about film and have learned the basic concepts enough to start shooting. That being said the one thing that is baffling me is exposure...
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