Helping Hands from 2005

Brian Duke · October 12th, 2005, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Frank

Get hte Nikon mount. And then buy the following lenses on ebay if you're not to scared of buying used glass. Or check BHPhoto.

Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS MF
Nikon 35mm f/1.4 AIS MF
Nikon 24mm f/2 AIS MF
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AIS MF
Nikon 135mm f/2 AIS MF

That'll get ya started. :)

-dave

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 =)

Spike Spiegel · October 12th, 2005, 12:26 AM

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

Dave Frank · October 12th, 2005, 08:01 AM

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.

Brian Duke · October 12th, 2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave Frank

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.

Don Donatello · October 12th, 2005, 12:32 PM

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)

Daniel Broadway · October 12th, 2005, 02:27 PM

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.

Brian Duke · October 12th, 2005, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Donatello

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)

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.

Bob Costa · October 12th, 2005, 10:06 PM

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

Josh Bass · October 14th, 2005, 04:09 AM

Hey guys.

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

Tomas Chinchilla · October 14th, 2005, 07:49 AM

You still looking for second shooter?

FX1

Tomas Chinchilla · October 14th, 2005, 07:52 AM

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!

K. Forman · October 14th, 2005, 08:49 AM

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

Alecks Purifoy · October 15th, 2005, 11:17 PM

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!

Jed Williamson · October 15th, 2005, 11:19 PM

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.

James Emory · October 15th, 2005, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Forman

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

Couldn't we just pretend? LMAO!!!! :O

October 12th, 2005, 08:01 AM	#723
Dave Frank Major Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 244	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. __________________ http://www.sleeptightmovie.com

October 12th, 2005, 02:27 PM	#726
Daniel Broadway Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 165	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.

October 12th, 2005, 10:06 PM	#728
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	Check out http://www.FuzionFilms.com Volume 3 __________________ You are either growing or dying.

October 14th, 2005, 04:09 AM	#729
Josh Bass Slash Rules! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 5,472	Hey guys. The position has been filled. Thanks to everyone who applied. __________________ The Bass' camerawork The Bass on IMDB

October 14th, 2005, 08:49 AM	#732
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	He is not still looking, as this was dated a year ago... and I drove up there to help him out on this ;) __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

October 12th, 2005, 12:26 AM	#722
Spike Spiegel Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 429	hey guys, the guy whose buildin the websites is almost free to do another site. Post here if interested, thanks.

October 12th, 2005, 12:32 PM	#725
Don Donatello Hawaiian Shirt Mogul Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: northern cailfornia Posts: 1,261	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)

October 14th, 2005, 07:49 AM	#730
Tomas Chinchilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 212 Images: 8	You still looking for second shooter? FX1

October 14th, 2005, 07:52 AM	#731
Tomas Chinchilla Major Player Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 212 Images: 8	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!

October 15th, 2005, 11:17 PM	#733
Alecks Purifoy Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 85	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!

October 15th, 2005, 11:19 PM	#734
Jed Williamson Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 175	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.