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SSteezle
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This thread's to share what you're most stoked about in the photo/film world. I know people are busy and have a lot of ideas that they want to pursue, and just haven't quite had the time yet to make it happen. Hopefully posting some things you want to film will help you to create some time to get it done.

To start things off--

- I just got back in touch with a friend that four wheels and is so sick at it. I already have a perfect song picked out and have been picturing the shots I'll get for the last day. Can't wait to start filming.

- Finally picked up a sandisk extreme pro 32gb 95mb/s SD card for my t2i and no longer have to worry about "filming has stopped automatically", makes me feel so much more confident when filming important things

- Just purchased a 3tb hard drive, so all my shits backed up!

share your giddyness
Jun 27 2012 9:15AM
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eheath
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DOESNT MATTER WHEN YOU GOT TWO SON! I HAVE A WHOLE MONITOR JUST FOR MY PREIVEW SUCK IT
Nov 23 2012 6:44PM
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e.wait
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way to be a queen douche about it yo
Nov 23 2012 6:51PM
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CrotchKiller
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Oh.shut up
Nov 23 2012 6:54PM
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DrZoidberg
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Yeah I've been doing that. It's the concavity I'm having problems with now. I've had them under a book all day now so they're probably fine. I never have this problem with 35mm, probably cause they're so skinny.
Nov 23 2012 6:57PM
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eheath
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You realize me and jamie talk all the time and im just joking...
Nov 23 2012 8:16PM
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eheath
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Holy shit, big day.

2 1080p 27" monitors

new editing desktop
Intel i7-3930k 6-core 3.2ghz
gigabyte x79 mobo
16gb (4x4gb) ram gonna add another 4x4gb soon
geforce gtx 660ti 2gb
128gb ssd boot drive
1tb data drive

So hyped.
Nov 23 2012 8:30PM
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SSteezle
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damn...

don't have cable at my place so decided to pick up one of these today, still messing around with it, but it's pretty nice how I can watch newschoolers vids via airplay on my TV now.

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Nov 23 2012 8:37PM
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1337
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Stoked I just guided evan down the totally wrong road on his computer purchase! He's going to be so miserable it wont even work for him

just kidding, sick build for sure dude
Nov 23 2012 8:37PM
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erikK
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windows or osx?
Nov 23 2012 8:46PM
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eheath
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Gonna run windows 7, using adobe so it doesn't really matter. I've heard adobe runs better on win7 too anyway.
Nov 23 2012 8:53PM
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Balto
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Calling Jamie a photofag is like calling me a gangster rapper
Nov 23 2012 9:38PM
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Brock.
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dafuuq did you go premier? What's the price tag on that beast
Nov 23 2012 9:49PM
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CrotchKiller
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U guise should kiss
Nov 23 2012 9:52PM
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eheath
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Ya, all adobe now I love it. Monitors were $199 each (sale from 350) and computer build was 1400.
Nov 23 2012 9:56PM
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messplay
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Beautiful setup.
Nov 23 2012 10:20PM
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family_vacation
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Quoting for emphasis.
Nov 23 2012 11:27PM
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zahava
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People still run windows?......
Nov 23 2012 11:35PM
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eheath
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Shut up dude you're not funny
Nov 23 2012 11:37PM
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Brock.
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Is this even meant to be a joke... dude, whyy?
Nov 23 2012 11:46PM
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[~_~]
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I'm one pointless and gimmicky software update away from never using Apple's shitty products. Apple can suck a dick and die.
Nov 24 2012 4:02AM
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hollygrove
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hahaha you guys are such nerds go - go out and shoot!!

to add to stoke next week i'm assisting with one of my professors. portrait for an editorial for some new york magazine - all shooting on 4 x 5 too just to prove analog still reigns supreme even in editorial work
Nov 24 2012 12:13PM
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eheath
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Well duh we're nerds, thats why we shoot!
Nov 24 2012 3:25PM
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Sklar
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learning html/css and starting to redo my website
Nov 25 2012 2:42PM
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1337
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I need to get going on this too
Nov 25 2012 3:03PM
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Downtofilm
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Fabricating my demo reel, pretty stoked on it so far.
Nov 25 2012 10:10PM
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Brock.
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Canadian tire ftw. I was buying christmas shit for my mom and ended up making a surprisingly solid handle for under $15 bucks. THEY MAKE DIGI-CAMO coloured ducttape. boom. Also I'm going to kick my a-bangs delamination's ass tomorrow with a few plastic bags, clamps, and a $20 dollar blowtorch I also bought at canadian tire.

tldr: Canadian Tire is the best ever
Nov 25 2012 10:37PM
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pjbackwoods
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NS HELP ME OUT WITH A QUICK QUESTION:
Snows about to fall in ontario and i want to do some timelapses. How long should a timelapse of snowfall usually be and will there be any problems with leaving my t2i outside of long hours? Lastly how many gigs of card space should i have ready when shooting a timelapse and what should the settings be at?

Any helpful answers +k
Nov 25 2012 11:52PM
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plorr
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Read this: https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/forumthread/thread_id/716484/

To protect your camera you could just put a plastic bag over it with a hole for the lens, or attach some kind of umbrella-type cover over it.
Nov 26 2012 12:04AM
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pjbackwoods
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Thank you sir. I knew there would be countless threads on this topic but i cant searchbar cause im on mobile
Nov 26 2012 12:08AM
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Official_Recap
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STOKED to finish this recent project to round out a pilot mini-series for a client. Even more stoked to be back on track after the theft of most of my editing equipment!




Nov 26 2012 12:17AM
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Sklar
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stoked on the way it's working out
especially because i've never worked with code before
Nov 26 2012 12:40AM
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1337
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two 120gb SSD's and sata cords for $130 shipped. Black Friday <3
Nov 26 2012 1:21AM
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SSteezle
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groupon deal of the day and really been wanting an 85 prime lately, went with the rokinon 85 1.4 to finally complete my lens setup.

tokina 11-16
rokinon 35mm 1.4
canon 50mm 1.8
rokinon 85mm 1.4
canon 70-200 f4l non is


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Nov 26 2012 2:42PM
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Bmo.
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why didnt you buy mine?!?!?!
Nov 26 2012 3:03PM
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SSteezle
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damn didn't realize you had one for sale, bought it new for 250 though and I'm sure you wouldn't have wanted to go much lower than that
Nov 26 2012 3:07PM
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Bmo.
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ya thats what i got mine for, has a focus confirm chip too. oh well, enjoy! awesome lens, i just dont like MF for photos, especially tighter shots
Nov 26 2012 3:50PM
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[J_Gasper]
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get rid of that canon 50 and then you will have a really bad ass setup.
Nov 26 2012 4:46PM
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Brentizzle
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that was ultra tight. props. great work.
Nov 26 2012 4:47PM
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Downtofilm
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Pretty much the same setup, once I buy the 85.

Nov 26 2012 4:48PM
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JuliusJ
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whats wrong with the 50? I love mine, would love to upgrade to a faster 50 if i got the chance.
Nov 26 2012 4:58PM
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1337
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Sigma 50 1.4, or Canon FL 55 1.2 converted to eos >:D
Nov 26 2012 5:01PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Thats what im trying to say. Its not bad, but all of his other lenses are pretty damn good. There are MANY more options in the 100-150 dollar price range, unless you need AF.
Nov 26 2012 5:10PM
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SSteezle
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surprisingly I really see no need to upgrade the 50, unless I were to go for the 1.2-- which is a little out of my budget. I could care less about how fast the auto focus is, as I only use it for video. Also, even though a lot of people love this lens, I still think it's very overlooked. It's built like a toy but the glass is amazing. I take good care of my gear, so I'm not too concerned about how well the build is. Best 90 bucks I've ever spent
Nov 26 2012 5:10PM
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[J_Gasper]
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If you dont use the AF because you are using video, you could upgrade to something in the same price range. I know I got my SMC Tak 50mm 1.4 for $110 in absolute pristine condition. It is sharper, and faster than the canon. Not to mention, the price of them only goes up due to high demand.

I loved my 50mm to, but when I switched over to a vintage 50mm, I was hitting myself for not doing it sooner.
Nov 26 2012 5:13PM
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eheath
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I think the main reason people don't like the 50 1.8 is because its plastic and the focus throw is like 40 degrees of rotation.
Nov 26 2012 5:13PM
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SSteezle
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damn, I've never looked into this lens but I'll look around. I do think the rokinon puts out a different look than the canon, but I'm really surprised the SMC is sharper than the canon 1.8. Is it very sharp when you shoot wide open? I'll mostly be using it for interviews
Nov 26 2012 5:19PM
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Mag
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I didn't really like it because of the focus ring being shit, and it being way too delicate for me. I don't see why everyone thinks having a short focus ring is such a bad thing, I much prefer a 90 degree(although ~150 would probably be best) to 270, 270 just takes too long to turn and can't be done in one motion. I don't get why everyone is having such a hard time making small adjustments with a short focus throw.
Nov 26 2012 5:20PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Well with the Canon 50 f1.8, the throw was short, AND the focus ring it self was small, and not smooth at all. That was one major turn off for me.
Nov 26 2012 5:23PM
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Balto
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I don't think most people buying 50 1.8's manual focus anyway, so no need for a good ring
Nov 26 2012 5:45PM
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Mag
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Yeah the focus ring itself was shit, but I've never had a problem with short focus throws.
Nov 26 2012 5:53PM
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