I just have to report out on how it went..
the most fun Iv had creating the second biggest pile of crap you can imagine..
I know now why some of you have pseudonyms for projects that you HELP on but don't own! I pray that nobody here EVER sees what I did over the weekend.. lol
To be fair, we worked hard, and we submitted a film on time!
Only a few bodies who "committed" actually showed up, however, some great folks pitched in at the last minute..
The editing computer (and operator) could not work with AHVCD, nor cineform files. Hence could NOT use my camera, my 35mm adapter nor my lenses..
I used a neat 7d dslr. HAD NO IDEA HOW TO WORK THE THING! Never even got manual focus turned on!
I am proud of trying! The director made the call to swap cameras, even with my lack of knowing the camera, I mounted it to my rig, used the mic preamp, monitor and what not from my rig, so we were in BUSINESS..
Nobody to monitor sound while shooting. I tried, but I had my hands full.
on the good side,
we made use of what we had. My DIY mic boom was AWESOME, and when operated correctly we got some good sound.
I did some wilds (thanks alcove) that saved at least one shot.
The inexperienced actor was really trying, and everyone had great attitude!
Dr. Sholls gel insoles ROCK! I was gellin' on my feet shooting or walking between the locations, from 10:00 am to about 5:00pm. (main location was on 4th floor.. NO ELEVATOR!)
The simple fact that I did NOT run away screaming is a testament to the knowledge and inspiration gleaned from this forum. Thank you all. The first complete production iv participated in (even if its only 3.5 mins long) is done. I did it in the face of potential demoralizing problems, and still had a great time...and I know I can do it better next time.
Thanks again.