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Topic: Bought a Bolex!
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filmguy15
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posted 11-26-2000 09:14 PM
I finally bought a bolex! What basic equipment will I need to get started? (besides editing equipment, film)-Chase |
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posted 11-26-2000 10:36 PM
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Gamecat
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posted 11-26-2000 11:18 PM
well what did you get with camera? Lenses? Tripod? Get a lense cleaning kit as soon as you can they aren't expensive, and they help keep your lense in top shape  |
filmguy15
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posted 11-27-2000 06:17 PM
All I have is a camera, editor, 3 lens, and a lens cleaning kit. I have a tripod but I don't know if it will work with the old bolex. oh, and a case.-Chase |
Gamecat
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posted 11-27-2000 07:12 PM
well a working camera lense and film are pretty much all the basic equipment you need to start doing stuff... |
Pheral
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posted 11-27-2000 08:01 PM
What model is it? H-16? |
filmguy15
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posted 11-28-2000 11:00 AM
It is an H8 |
Erik S
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posted 11-28-2000 06:03 PM
Welcome to the wonderful world of film! You made the right descision! It sounds like all you need now is some film and maybe a good book on shooting. Oh, do you have a lightmeter? You'll need one! |
lyvewyer
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posted 11-28-2000 06:50 PM
you now only need film and if you want it, some form of sound recording setup. watch the movie bowfinger for some ideas.------------------
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Actor
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posted 11-29-2000 12:35 AM
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I have a tripod but I don't know if it will work with the old bolex
Every camera and tripod I have ever seen uses 1/4 - 20 thread, available at any hardware store.
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Actor
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posted 11-29-2000 12:37 AM
You realize don't you that the H8 is an 8mm camera, not 16mm. |
Gamecat
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posted 11-29-2000 07:44 AM
Actor, some camera use a 3/8 thread, so he'd need to get an adapter. They are only a couple of bucks though. |
filmguy15
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posted 11-29-2000 10:40 AM
Yeah I know it's 8mm also, what kind of sound setup would I need?Special recorder? I'll get a light meter!Bowfinger was great!  -Chase |
Erik S
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posted 11-29-2000 07:20 PM
I never saw Bowfinger, but I wouldn't use a movie as a guide. Unfortunatly, the camera you bought cannot, I repeat CANNOT, record sync sound. That is, film people talking and record people talking at the same time. But never fear! That's OK, you'll have enough to learn anyway. Besides, movies aren't about people talking, there about pictures. You can certinly get a good sound recorder and record sound effects, music or narration and splice it in where ever you want on your mag stock. That's how millions of movies are made...just not the one's you usualy see. |
