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Technical Info for Cinematography Classes

This is gold. Go to 1:09;07 for my fave bit

"if the lens is what's interesting about the shot, maybe it's not an interesting shot."

RED Komodo main webpage (click here)

I have an issue with this otherwise good video on tripod and lens mounting. He refers to a "video" tripod at around :40 seconds. This "video" tripod as opposed to a still photography tripod. This video is mentioned in the 2nd edition of Tania Hoser's Cinematography textbook.

Arri SRII Tutorials 

WATCH THESE VIDEOS!

READ THESE MANUALS!

I have a major issue with this otherwise good video on loading. Ask me what it is and I'll tell you.
Excellent video explaining why and when we use a reflective meter vs an incident meter.
Start at :53
A good "why use a meter" video worth your time. Watch this one and the one to the left for some solid meter lab prep.
Start at :21, unless you love medival vibes 

Nanlite Mixpanel 150 

Zoom H6 Recorder

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Lens Test Example

Bit Depth Basics Explained

What distorts your face? 

Lens Compression Doesn't Exist - Here's Why

(perspective distortion)

ARRI Signature Primes – Focal Length Demo

ARRI Signature Primes – Perspective Demo

ARRI Signature Primes – Perspective Demo

ARRI Signature Primes – Focus and Bokeh Demo

ANAMORPHIC VS SPHERICAL LENS COMPARISON      

     HOW TO TEST: ARRI SIGNATURE PRIMES EXAMPLES       

Lighting with Book Light + examples of tests (and how to share them.) 

Does sensor size matter?

Example of a Kodak Vision 3 500T test

Cleaning up your shadows when shooting dark scenes.

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