"Filming," "Taping," now ... ? at DVinfo.net

Hans Damkoehler · February 8th, 2006, 03:41 AM

When I first started out as a PA I made the major faux pas of asking where we would be "filming" that day. The director turned to me as he packed up his Betacam and said, "Taping ... we're not using film. We're taping." That was the last time I made that mistake.

So ... what are we doing now?

"Solid-state storaging?"

Nah.

"P2ing"

That just sounds wrong.

I haven't seen this addressed elsewhere and I'm probably out of the loop ... and, I ask the question rather tongue-in-cheek, but, really ...

... what ARE we doing now?

Matt Irwin · February 8th, 2006, 04:36 AM

Well, we've always been "shooting" and will continue to be "shooting" when solid state takes over.

Evan C. King · February 8th, 2006, 04:55 AM

"Recording" also works.

Leo Pepingco · February 8th, 2006, 05:44 AM

I like shooting...

but I'm a naturalist, I will always say filming no matter the technicality, in essence, it is the art of film that has created the way we do things. We still "cut" we still "Edit" we still record sound, we also still say action in Narrative shoots and in the end, we still call it a film, not a tap, or a recording, or a DVD presentation, or a projection... We call it a film.

I say Filming is correct as anything.

K. Forman · February 8th, 2006, 06:25 AM

Video-ing... emphasis is on the O.

Pete Tomov · February 8th, 2006, 06:51 AM

Well I guess you can also call it 'flashing' !

Robert Lane · February 8th, 2006, 08:29 AM

You're working a "shoot". You have a "shoot" today. I'm "shooting" XYZ thing. I'm setting up for a "shoot".

Shoot. It's universal and applies to stills, video and film.

K. Forman · February 8th, 2006, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Lane

You're working a "shoot". You have a "shoot" today. I'm "shooting" XYZ thing. I'm setting up for a "shoot".

Shoot. It's universal and applies to stills, video and film.

You may not want to mention shooting in the same sentance as school, post office, any government office, or bank.

Robert Lane · February 8th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Keith,

That probably goes without saying, but then again common sense isn't common, is it? (laughs)

Greg Boston · February 8th, 2006, 04:33 PM

How about 'aquiring' or 'capturing'? Seems more suited to solid state media.

Most over used joke of the 1980's.

Question: Who shot J.R. Ewing?
Answer: Panaflex lenses.

-gb-

Barry Werger · February 8th, 2006, 07:05 PM

Isn't "lensing" in vogue in some circles?

Aaron Koolen · February 8th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Man, what an anal director, that's all I can say.

Filming....or shooting, or recording, or taping.

February 8th, 2006, 03:41 AM	#1
Hans Damkoehler Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Posts: 115	"Filming," "Taping," now ... ? When I first started out as a PA I made the major faux pas of asking where we would be "filming" that day. The director turned to me as he packed up his Betacam and said, "Taping ... we're not using film. We're taping." That was the last time I made that mistake. So ... what are we doing now? "Solid-state storaging?" Nah. "P2ing" That just sounds wrong. I haven't seen this addressed elsewhere and I'm probably out of the loop ... and, I ask the question rather tongue-in-cheek, but, really ... ... what ARE we doing now? __________________ Hans Damkoehler fcp.video.editor@me.com

February 8th, 2006, 04:36 AM	#2
Matt Irwin Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 327	Well, we've always been "shooting" and will continue to be "shooting" when solid state takes over. __________________ Matt Irwin DP / matt.irwincine.com

February 8th, 2006, 06:25 AM	#5
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	Video-ing... emphasis is on the O. __________________ www.SmokeWagonLeather.us

February 8th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#12
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Man, what an anal director, that's all I can say. Filming....or shooting, or recording, or taping. __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

February 8th, 2006, 04:55 AM	#3
Evan C. King Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 532	"Recording" also works.

February 8th, 2006, 05:44 AM	#4
Leo Pepingco Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 275	I like shooting... but I'm a naturalist, I will always say filming no matter the technicality, in essence, it is the art of film that has created the way we do things. We still "cut" we still "Edit" we still record sound, we also still say action in Narrative shoots and in the end, we still call it a film, not a tap, or a recording, or a DVD presentation, or a projection... We call it a film. I say Filming is correct as anything.

February 8th, 2006, 06:51 AM	#6
Pete Tomov Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 106	Well I guess you can also call it 'flashing' !

February 8th, 2006, 08:29 AM	#7
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,826 Images: 15	You're working a "shoot". You have a "shoot" today. I'm "shooting" XYZ thing. I'm setting up for a "shoot". Shoot. It's universal and applies to stills, video and film.

February 8th, 2006, 04:17 PM	#9
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,826 Images: 15	Keith, That probably goes without saying, but then again common sense isn't common, is it? (laughs)

February 8th, 2006, 04:33 PM	#10
Greg Boston Wrangler Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DFW area, TX Posts: 6,117 Images: 1	How about 'aquiring' or 'capturing'? Seems more suited to solid state media. Most over used joke of the 1980's. Question: Who shot J.R. Ewing? Answer: Panaflex lenses. -gb-

February 8th, 2006, 07:05 PM	#11
Barry Werger Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 104	Isn't "lensing" in vogue in some circles?