Been a bit quiet on this blog, mainly because of work-load. Plus, I’ve been promoted to admin over at reduser, so I tend to spend computer time there.

It’s been a week now since the latest announcement by RED, and mostly people are very happy with the new information. Currently though there is some discussion about the naming of their new electronic viewfinder, the BOMB EVF. Some people tend to worry that the naming might cause problems at security checks. Matt Gottshalk promptly suggested an alternative name, the Warm Squishy Love Monster EVF, which inspired me to do a quick photoshop mock-up:

Since that wasn’t peaceful enough, Andrew Clemson also asked for a furry version. I just had to oblige:

Tom from Timespace has just posted his latest timelapse movie – where he has perfected his homemade dolly moves:

He has posted a number of how-to/behind-the-scenes clips on how he achieved those amazing pictures: more…

Enjoy:

Changing from DV to Red RAW has many advantages. One of them is that of a vastly improved possiblity to change things in post production. White balance is not baked in, and certain changes to exposure can be done without much penalty.

And thus an idea for a movie poster was born…

Does it make sense to spend money when the reason for the recession is excessive overspending?
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I try to stay away from politics on this blog, but when politics meets film, technology and life, I cannot resist.

Director(s): David Morgasen , Yaroslav Kemnits (Director of Special Effects)
Writer(s): David Morgasen
Producer(s): Dmitry Lesnevsky (Exec. Producer), David Morgasen (Exec. Producer), Elena Muravina

In the beginning God created the DP.
God saw the DP and said he was good.
The DP saw God and said: “Turn your head, I’d rather have it back-lit.”
God said:”But I am God!”
The DP said:”I don’t care who you are. Front-lighting is no good.”
And God turned his head.

It’s been a while that I posted crew jokes, so here comes a fresh batch:

Why was the dolly invented?
To teach grips how to walk upright.

Why don’t DP’s smoke?
Because it takes them 6 hours to light it.

How many DP’s does it take to change a light bulb?
One, they just hold up the bulb and the world revolves around them.

How many Sound Recordist’s does it take to change a light bulb?
One, as long as he doesn’t have to stand up.

How many Account Executives does it take to change a light bulb?
“What do you think?”

How many Art Directors does it take to change a light bulb?
“Does it have to be a light bulb?”

How many writers does it take to change a light bulb?
“I’m not changing a damn thing!”

How many Producers does it take to change a light bulb?
“A light bulb is not in the budget!”

How many Teamsters does it take to change a light bulb?
“Four; you got a problem with that?”

How can you tell when a producer is lying?
His lips move.

What does an AD use for birth control?
His personality.

Usually it is the second AC’s job to keep the lenses clean, but with shrinking budgets many cameramen struggle to keep their optics spotless. Fortunately, a new start-up company, Visualnary inc., has come up with a web-based lens cleaning service.

Greatest news is, that they currently offer the 3 first cleaning cycles for free. No need to sign up. Simply put your lens’ front element in front of your computer screen, carefully aligning it to the middle. Avoid at all cost to let the lens touch the screen, but do keep it as close as possible for best cleaning results. Once you are ready to go, visit Visualnary.com.

(Actually, this service also works on other glass-based technology, like viewfinders, glasses and the iPhone.)

What life is like for a fresh director on his first job on an ad shoot: (strong language)

And the truth about advertising (same concept).