When
Are You Going to Make Your First Indie Movie?
What is it exactly that you’re waiting for? Someone to hand
you your big break? Uncertain of how to actually make a movie? Still
saving up your money to get into film school? What can it be?
HVX
and DVX Traveling Tips for Your Accessories and Production Equipment
Part 3 of a
Special 3 Part Series that prepares you for the expectations of
international customs officials and how they respond to your
production equipment.
Tips for Air Travel with Your DVX and HVX Accessories and Production Equipment
Part 2 of a
Special 3 Part Series that gives behind-the-scenes insight on
just how your production equipment and gear get handled while
traveling to and from your production location.
DVX Manual
for Air Travel with Your Accessories and Production Equipment
Part 1 of a Special
3 Part Series on Air Travel with your DVX or HVX200 plus production
gear. Learn the benefits of eliminating unnecessary gear and why you
shouldn't use fancy camera bags or hard camera cases for your
carry-on baggage.
Filter Out the Guesswork with Your DVX100 ND (Neutral Density)
Filters and Iris Settings
Although they are necessary for regulating the proper amount of
light through the iris, they also affect the image to a certain
extent.
DVX100 and the 24P
vs. 24PA Debate
The 24P advanced mode is definitely more for the projects that
will ultimately end up on the big screen.
The
reason for this is because of the DVX100 2:33:2 in-camera pull
down. The principles are similar to the 24P regular except for the
cadence of the 2:332: pull down method… and this is why.
DVX Iris
Exposure through Windshields and Windows
Polarizer filters work wonders for every production budget, but
aren't needed all the time.
DVX100
Settings for Iris During Car Mount Shots
There
is one feature that the DVX 100 provides that is always
underrated or overlooked – the auto iris feature. This amazing
little function takes a lot of the guesswork out of some
lighting situations that may seem difficult.
Enjoying
the DVX100 on Your Beach Production
Being a
no-budget do-it-yourself independent DVX100 filmmaker, you know
how hard it is to get your hands on some good equipment. So once
you do have it, take care of it. Good luck and have fun!
The
DVX100 and the Depth
of Field
How to bring out the best
depth of field from your stock DVX 100 lens.
Do
YOU have a cheap, low budget, do-it-yourself DVX tip or trick that
you'd like to contribute?
If so, just email it to
us and we'll post it up!
Thanks
for helping the grass roots grow!
