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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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Balto
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I have seen some, normally in high fashion stuff.
Strobes are useful, but natty light is way nicer looking and that's not even something you can debate lol
Dec 12 2012 8:33PM
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1337
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Definitely do. I've seen trevor do it in a few times actually, but I only remember seeing his on tumblr which is currently down...

Problem with shooting sports and having a diffused light is that most of the time, the rider is too far away for any light to reach with a modifier (softbox/umbrella/etc), not to mention trying to keep the duration fast while getting an insane amount of light through a diffuser of sorts requires a $2k+ setup.

here's one thats more "diffused" than the others
http://archive.dancarrphotography.com/portfolio/G00002mgzWKKi3T8#I0000STzUfdJXqLc
and the first photo in this article
http://theskiphotographer.com/2010/10/29/pushing-flash-x-sync-to-the-limit/
Dec 12 2012 8:34PM
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1337
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not debating it, simply saying I enjoy it
Dec 12 2012 8:35PM
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[~_~]
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Strobes can look very nice in a controlled studio environment, I just find that artificial light sticks out in outdoor environments and tends to draw attention away from the ambient light. And I realize it's a user error in this case, but most strobe use I see I can't help but think "why is that extra light even necessary? It would look better as a silhouette or with the subject underexposed."
Dec 12 2012 8:43PM
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Brock.
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lolol I agree, and I actually think those photo's were really interesting! I think strobe photo's are fantastic, and if I had the opportunity I wouldn't hesitate to play around with them.

It's just not consistent with my preferred style of photography. Good job at R2R btw. So lucky you got to shoot that hammer-fest.
Dec 12 2012 8:52PM
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1337
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I seriously suggest that everyone grab two cheap yongnuo lights, some triggers, lightstands and hotshoe to stand adapters and mess around with them at some point. it's maybe $150 dollars and a total blast

And thanks man! I had such a fun weekend.
Dec 12 2012 8:59PM
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Brock.
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That's probably the closest thing that illustrates my feelings about flash photography.
Dec 12 2012 9:00PM
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jeano
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k the thing you guys dont understand is that not all spots can be shot under natty light god damn theres a reason why they invented flashes! why would you want a skate pic of some fool blending in with the background with no contrast at all, itll look boring as fuck. not to mention try capturing fuckin skating at 1/60 or some shit under natural light. cant happen or itll look like shit. have fun trying to get fast shutter speeds with an f/8 aperature, cause if its not that high your shit will be out of focus unless ur god


Dec 13 2012 3:23AM
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Downtofilm
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This is m&a stoke not discuss which kind of flash is the best, can we please get back on track.
Dec 13 2012 10:59AM
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1337
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post stoke or gtfo then!

We need an M&A Netjiot thread
Dec 13 2012 12:54PM
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McFellon
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I'm stoked to get started on a little project my friends and I are going to work on this winter. We're going to do a 'webisode' (I use that term very loosely) typed thing, which will hopefully be 2-4 edits this winter, depending on the snow. It'll cover mostly tree and pow skiing, but also some of us competing. I'm happy with how the 'logo' turned out, given that I'm in no way an artist (this was the first thing I've actually drawn in a few years), and I learned how to use Gimp as I was making it. It's really only going to be used at the beginning of the edits.
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Dec 13 2012 2:24PM
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plorr
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Just screened my final project for Production 1 today. Instructor gave me an A. I'm more or less happy with how it came out but I think I'm going to go back and reshoot a couple things and put some time into the sound design before I submit it to the local film fest in the spring.

Dec 13 2012 7:07PM
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Sklar
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https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/42408/Dew-Tour-Men%27s-Ski-Halfpipe-Semi-Finals?c=latest&o=2
Dec 13 2012 10:33PM
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SSteezle
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loved it man, curious what gear you used for sound/picture
Dec 13 2012 11:29PM
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plorr
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GH2. Lenses were the kit lens, Lumix 7-14, Nikon 35 f2.5, and Minolta 50 f1.4. Sound was mostly a Tascam DR40.
Dec 14 2012 12:31AM
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vandersteeze
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Solution

Dec 14 2012 12:53AM
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Balto
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dude im seriously considering it....
Dec 14 2012 12:55AM
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jeano
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yeah have fun getting that 2" in focus :)
Dec 14 2012 12:58AM
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TijmenDal
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Like half of your viewfinder is going to be blocked with that big a lens...
Dec 14 2012 1:49AM
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Balto
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don't even care, submitted an inquiry to JCH for one :)
Dec 14 2012 1:51AM
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TijmenDal
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Just get a 21mm; so much more fun.

Oh well. Stoked myself I got to shoot two rolls with an M3 today. Stoked that my Canon 7 will be ariving tomorrow (it should anyway).
Dec 14 2012 2:13AM
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TijmenDal
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Also: super stoked F-Stop is replacing my Tilopa. There was a little defect with the zipper and I'm getting a brand new one, no questions asked. What a great company. Thanks Dave!

And lastly, I picked up a bulk filmloader today, so shooting film will be MUCH cheaper from now on. Probably ordering 2x 100ft rolls of Arista Premium (rebranded Tri-X) from Freestyle.

Dec 14 2012 2:14AM
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vandersteeze
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Did you actually price out the savings by buying bulk rolls? Thomas and I realized it came out to about 40 cents a roll. Even with the rebranded stuff
Dec 14 2012 2:28AM
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TijmenDal
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It's a little more; it depends greatly on what you buy too. I've found that it's more like 0,75$-1,25$ depending on what you buy, which I think is enough reason to do it. Save like 30$/month depending on what you shoot is worth it for me.

And you can shoot cine films too, which is pretty dope. Polypan F is about 25€/400ft roll, which is 80 rolls, at 30 cents a roll.

A 100ft of Tri-X is 62$ at B&H. A roll is 4,30$. Out of a 100ft roll you get about 20 36 exposure canisters, which means it comes to about a 1,20$ difference.

With Arista Premium you're saving about 80 cents a roll.
Dec 14 2012 2:34AM
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eheath
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My new computer shreds. That is all.
Dec 14 2012 2:36AM
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jeano
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buying a d4 before the months over! just waiting on a good deal to pop up on ebay :)

god im a happy camper right now
Dec 14 2012 3:54AM
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CrotchKiller
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Loved that man!

Didn't realize you want to Keene State, a few of my friends go to school there.

I think sound was really the only weakness of the video.
Dec 14 2012 4:24AM
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HWW
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nice

can you post a pic of your setup?
Dec 14 2012 6:09AM
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TijmenDal
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Picking the fruits of your labor. I'm sure you deserve it after shooting all those concerts.
Dec 14 2012 10:56AM
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erikK
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Dec 14 2012 3:13PM
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t_rob
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Do you have Illustrator? I'd import it into that and live trace it to make it a vector. It'll make it look smoother and super easy to manipulate.
Dec 14 2012 3:39PM
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Ethan.G
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great choice, I'm sure you know this though haha. The way the d4 feels in your hands is amazing and shooting it is soooo nice. I was seriously considering the d4, but d800 will suit my needs a little better for what I shoot.
Dec 14 2012 7:43PM
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eheath
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Meh, not much to see. I have two 27" monitors and a tower haha
Dec 14 2012 7:43PM
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goodiepocket
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exactly what I just put together. so fun.
Dec 14 2012 8:02PM
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eheath
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You gonna spill your stats or what
Dec 14 2012 8:52PM
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HWW
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must be beastly
Dec 14 2012 9:10PM
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SSteezle
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stoked on continuing work with a new client! also just stoked on video work in general, love it
Dec 14 2012 11:16PM
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Downtofilm
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Stoked I just finished up my reel
Dec 15 2012 12:46AM
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Sklar
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Front page!
Dec 15 2012 12:50AM
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Brock.
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OOOOoo show us
Dec 15 2012 2:02AM
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jeano
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yeah man, the d800 is a fuckin great camera, you could even argue its better than the d800 in some ways. but yea, i need something more machinegun like and a bit more weatherproof than the d800. was definitely considering the d600, also an insane camera for the price
Dec 15 2012 8:12AM
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Ethan.G
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Yeah definitely all good cameras, and all cater to different aspects. Would be nice to own a d800e and d4
Dec 15 2012 1:30PM
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[J_Gasper]
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loved this. amazing image the GH2 produces, especially during the golden hour.
Dec 15 2012 1:30PM
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1337
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stoked that despite the sun hiding behind the mountain at 1230 this time of year, and sun setting at 4, the lighting on the mountains across the valley (bigalow, for you sugarloafers) is so prime and sunsets can be money. Strobe sessions ftw
Dec 15 2012 4:55PM
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family_vacation
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Stoked to get the hell off that shadow mountain for a couple weeks.
Dec 15 2012 5:10PM
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t_rob
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ANyone want this? You pay shipping. 35mm point and shoot. Hasn't been used in 10 years. Don't know how it's working.

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Dec 15 2012 6:41PM
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McFellon
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No, and gimp was a free download. If I ever use the logo for anything other than intros i'll probably go back and use Illustrator do a better job
Dec 15 2012 10:36PM
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Sklar
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Another front page!
Dec 16 2012 1:42AM
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Balto
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could go +2 easy, all those shots have been kind of dark
Dec 16 2012 1:47AM
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BolderPro
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Stoked on finishing the first episode of the webisode, its not my best shooting but i think the whole thing turned out pretty good.

Dec 16 2012 10:02AM
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