In this post, I will show an easy way to shuffle a few files around on RED media to force the camera to bring up a formatting prompt allowing the camera assistant to know that the media is OK to format.
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Film Set Lingo: General Production Slang – Part 1
Working on a film set can be a daunting, albeit exciting, opportunity. There are tons of hurdles to jump including experience, pace and, of course, language. This week, I will focus on general production slang. That is, lingo that isn’t focused on a single department.
On Set: Convertibles, Stars and the Valley of Fire
I am lucky enough to have someone pay me to make movies. This was my dream growing up as a kid and I don’t care that I’m not directing or not the one making the big decisions, everyday I show up to AC I get to be a part of something larger than me that is pursuing a single creative goal.
Comparing the Old Gamma/Raw Colors of RED ONE to New Options from RED Epic
At REDUSER.net, leader of the RED revolution and CEO Jim Jannard has released some stills that show off the new color science of the now in-production Epic cameras. Jannard flashes these new stills against some from the RED One, comparing colorspaces to give an idea of how much the company has improved the way its more sensitive Mysterium-X handles light.
Behind the Scenes of the Virginia Lottery “Holiday Dog” Commercial (Video)
A couple of weeks ago I worked as a camera assistant/swing on a behind-the-scenes shoot for a Virginia lottery commercial. The commercial, which centered around a dog wrapping lottery tickets as gifts for his owners, was shot in Richmond, VA.
Explaining IMAX (Infographic)
Nowadays it’s almost guaranteed that large tentpole releases from the studios get either the IMAX treatment, 3D releases or both. For awhile, IMAX was primarily used to showcase documentary fare at museums, but its adoption by Hollywood – thanks to its increased ticket price – has lead the company to become bigger than ever.
Arri Alexa 2.1 Software Update Released
ARRI has released a new software update for their flagship digital cinema camera. Among its top features, the camera is now able to record up to 60 frames per second on SxS cards in ProRes. The rest of the update is devoted to bug fixes and cleaning up an otherwise great camera.
Happy Thanksgiving from The Black and Blue!
From The Black and Blue I wish to extend a happy thanksgiving to all readers of this site and their friends and families. I hope that wherever you spend your holiday, it is somewhere warm and that family doesn’t make you take the pictures just because you know all that “lighting stuff.”
Michael Caine Talks About Marks and Focus (Video)
About 20 years ago, Michael Caine, one of the more talented and prolific actors of modern times, made a video called “Acting in Film” that was aired on the BBC. While in school, a professor showed me the hour-long workshop and I was inspired by Caine’s knowledge of not just the abstract concepts but the detailed acting techniques that are also important.
‘Below the Beltway’ Movie Trailer (Video)
Below the Beltway, a film I worked on last summer, has recently released a trailer. The film stars Tate Donovan, Kip Pardue, Sarah Clarke, Annie Wersching and Xander Berkley and was directed by Dave Fraunces with cinematography by Adam Silver.