Hello everyone. I recently moved to LA to pursue my filmmaking career with two friends. Both of them gave up in this hard economy and moved home taking most of the equipment from our production company with since they had purchased it (some lights, the camera, etc). I do a little bit of everything from directing, cinematography, audio production/post, editing, etc, but I have one problem. My main interest at this point is DoP/lighting/cinematography work since I've always been into film and photography. Now that I'm out of a camera and some lights, all I have left is a single 1K Mickey-Mole open-face lamp. I'm just DYING to continue to practice lighting and reading and looking at pictures all day just isn't cutting it.
I can't afford an HVX, or another good camera, or lights that run at $300-$300 apiece. I DO have a little $140 Canon and a 35mm still cam. Anyone have any ideas so I can start practicing and playing with lights in a somewhat affordable way? Basically where in LA can I find old used/broken but fixable professional equipment??
I need help! I'm going crazy without any tools to practice, and no money to get the necessary tools. ANY IDEAS!?
Thanks!
I can't afford an HVX, or another good camera, or lights that run at $300-$300 apiece. I DO have a little $140 Canon and a 35mm still cam. Anyone have any ideas so I can start practicing and playing with lights in a somewhat affordable way? Basically where in LA can I find old used/broken but fixable professional equipment??
I need help! I'm going crazy without any tools to practice, and no money to get the necessary tools. ANY IDEAS!?
Thanks!
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