The HUNT IS ON!!!! =) Thanks Dave and John..

Hey do you guys think this Fisheye from Zeiss will work with my system on a PL mount? and is it worht the money? http://cgi.ebay.com/ZEISS-16mm-f-2-8...QQcmdZViewItem

Alos, all the 24mm I found all say f/2.8D. Is that the right one? Same with 135mm. It also says f/2.8.

So far I found the 35mm, 50mm and 85mm =)

hey guys, the guy whose buildin the websites is almost free to do another site. Post here if interested, thanks.

Quite an expensive fisheye. If you don't feel like spending that much, check out the Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 lens. It's Russian made. You can find them on a couple of Russian camera sites and you can get them with Nikon mounts I believe.

As for the f/2.8 versions of the lens. They're just a different version of the lens. I would always recommend getting the fastest glass possible. Obviously, the fastest glass isn't as popular on ebay, as it is more expensive.

Pardon my ignorance as I am new to lenses, but I assume then that 2.8 is slow, and 2 fast and that 1.8 would be faster and 1.2 is even faster. So the lower the number the faster?

I prefer going with Zeiss and eventually want to build a library of zeiss lenses, so if the zeiss lens is best I will go for that, unless of course you think its way too expensive for that specific lens, not comparing with other cheaper ones.

why not rent the ziess ?

plenty of places in LA rent them ..

to buy .. check out (google) motion pictures equipment for sale, or ebay .. or look at Alan Gordon or Birns & Sawyers in LA .. also many rental houses will have used Ziess's for sale ...

there use to be a nikon to PL converter mount ( use nikon lens on a PL camera)

Lava Stock Footage
 

Does anyone know where I can get some lava stock footage. What I really need is high lava fountains shot at night against a black sky.

If any of you live near a volcanic area, or have footage like this, that would be helpful too.

I'll rent Zeiss for what i won't be able to find cheap. I have searched both google and ebay and not much on Zeiss so far that is within my price range.

Check out http://www.FuzionFilms.com Volume 3

Hey guys.

The position has been filled. Thanks to everyone who applied.

You still looking for second shooter?

FX1

Hey Wade,

Long time, I see you're into this too, how are helis?

I have been doing video for a long time, I shoot with an FX1 and edit in FCP5.

Give me a call some time!

He is not still looking, as this was dated a year ago... and I drove up there to help him out on this ;)

Looking for a helping hand in Kansas City!
 

Im looking for a bit of help over the Thanksgiving weekend with a short film. Your help would be awesome. I cant pay, this is on more than a shoe string budget.. but you will be fed and credited and I will do my best to help with gas. This short will see a bit of festival travel, and showcased locally.

What I need:

A DP with a righteous camera.

Gaffing. Grips and extras!

The tentative dates are 25th, 26th, and maybe the 27th of November.

Thanks!

I'm looking to get some editing practice
 

I'm not sure how to find some gigs as an editor. Any suggestions?

If you have a project that you'd like turned into a trailer or re-edited let me know. I'm on a PC platform with Vegas, Photoshop CS2 & Digital Juice Stack Traxx at my disposal.

i especially need a videographer/DP in the kansas city area...

A-list cast feature film shooting in New Hampshire - need PA's
 

Looks like positions are filled thanks.

Ants in my GL2 lens
 

Hi:
S.O.S.
As incredible as it sounds I just found my GL2 lens are full, and I mean full of ants.

I placed the camcoder lens facing a light sourse and some of the ants got out (by the microphone) and I used compressed air to blow them away...

The problem is; there still are a lot of them INSIDE the lens.

Any ideas about how to get rid of the ants (without damaging the lens) Will be appreciated...

Cordially:
O. Ferrer

I don't think anything less than a trip to the Canon service center is going to get you out of this one.

Stock footage company looking for videographers
 

Back in July I posted a request for videographers to supply stock footage to our company (Footage Firm) and had great success with the responses and we have aquired some terrific domestic and international footage because of it.

But we still need more footage, so if you have pre-existing footage on hand that you would be willing to sell to/through us, or if you have a 3-chip camera and are willing to shoot for us, please contact me for more information: joel@footagefirm.com

What we are looking for is primarily footage of cities, countries and well known landmarks around the world. To see which cities we already have, check our site: http://www.footagefirm.com

To review the sales contract we provide to 3rd party videographers, which outlines compensation and requirements, go to:
http://www.footagefirm.com/videographers.htm

To get an idea of our style of videography, download a few free clips from our site: http://www.footagefirm.com/footage/freeclips/index.htm

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Joel Holland

tropics...
 

ahhh...the topics. it only took one close up experience with an insect migration to realise the need to SEAL EVERYTHING from not only the moisture laden climate but all the Noseums that get into everything.

Ants are extremely resourceful. Spiders too. They have to want to leave. I wonder what they will leave behind. A proper repair seems the only route.

I am not sure what your willing to spend? but I might be availabe for a jaunt to the the big island.

Nice clips!

I live in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and would love to shoot some footage. I own a Sony HVR-Z1U HDV camera. Saskatoon is a beautiful city with many sights worth shooting. I could also shoot some prairie footage, if you like.

I shoot for a local TV station and produce my own internet TV show. I've been doing camerawork for 4 years and have shot hundreds of hours of footage.

Here's a bit of what Saskatoon looks like: http://images.google.ca/images?q=sas...=Search+Images

PM or email me (markutley -at- mumpsDOTca) if interested.

i have lava footage, but it is not shooting fountains against a dark sky. it is oozing lava into the ocean at dusk. don't know if this is of any use....

Ants?!

Was your GL2 used for a picnic or did you just leave crumbs inside the lens?

Dude you have to get a picture of this up somewhere! We have to see this....

I feel sorry for the poor technician who cracks that baby open. It's going to be like a B-movie.

Didn't Pixar already do Ants?

damn... if i read this sooner. I am in edmonton and would have came. oh well

Put a cookie or sugar close to your camcorder and watch as the ants crawl out to get the food, once out remove your camcorder and teach the ants a lesson or two.

Still Shooter needed in Jacksonville, Fl
 

Need a still shooter in Jacksonville, FL area on Nov. 11, 12 and 13.
Doyle

Well, I'm afriad I wouldn't be able to pay much, because I am just a visual effects student in college. I am trying to recreate the lava planet seen at the end of Episode III.

I finally got some pretty decent looking CGI lava fountains. This is NOT a scene from Episode III. I did all the visual effects in this shot. Take a look...

http://cryptite.f2o.org/Mustafar/Mus..._composite.mov

Looking for a production partner in Portland
 

Hi. I've started a new multimedia production company that is really just a Mafia front for my secret desire to make short films.

I'm looking for someone in PDX to share in the trials and tribulations. From working over the script ideas, to scouting for locations, to the all-important day when you get to act like someone important at the hotel meeting room for auditions and then tell the actors that we don't actually have enough money to pay them.

Or help in fundraising so that we will have enough.

Takers?

Camera Assistant - Detroit area
 

Hey guys, I am currently in production on an independent feature called "Sleep Tight, Tiger". We recently had a crew member realize they just couldn't make the time commitment to working on the film, so now I am looking for a new camera assistant. We are shooting on a XL-2 with a mini35.

This is a non-paying, non-union production. Give me a call and I can give you all the info you need!

-David Frank
248.390.8162

im still looking for a videographer / dp in KC available the day after thanksgiving for a 2 day shoot!

you will be fed(catering) and compensated for gasoline.....

If your interested, shoot me a short e-mail at

alexpurifoy@gmail.com

and tell me about your self, experience ect.

thanks

Need Gaffer in New Jersey for XL2 horror short
 

We are currently looking for an experienced gaffer for our upcoming fifteen-minute independent psychological horror film. You must be able to work well in a team environment and work closely with the director of photography to achieve the desired effect. Outdoor night scene lighting skills are a must. The shooting dates are tentative right now for December 2nd through 4th in Monmouth County, New Jersey with a possibility that we might go over that three day time frame. This is a low budget film meaning that this is a non-paying job. We will pick up your transportation costs and pay for your food.

If you are interested, please send me a copy of your resume/work experience and some samples of your prior work if you have them to bpjobs@bp.kairazarin.com.

Look forward to hearing from you,
Brian

I think it's time for Craigslist.

I've seen better...

These scripts are not available anymore. Thanks for your interest.

That's not nice, Brandon. See you at work...ha ha.