Comments on: Cinema Style Lenses http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/ Create | Innovate | Educate Fri, 24 May 2013 17:20:03 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: sos http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-17663 sos Sat, 13 Oct 2012 02:10:40 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-17663 Hi Have you ever tried Contax Carl Zeiss 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 Vario Sonnar T I need zoom lens for fs100 with very comfortable manual control . I know this one is dark . Can you recommend any old zoom lens for reasonable price. http://www.shawnlam.ca/2011/sony-fs100-prime-lens-vs-zoom-lens/ Shawn Lam compare Prime lens vs Zoom lens for fs100 His test shows me that there is no big difference. I do not know what to think ,fs100 has 3.43M pixels ,canon 5dm3 much more . So maybe there is no point to use very expensive lens for fs100 because sensor has limit of resolution ?? I can get sony 16-50 , 70-200 all with f2.8 but I am afraid they do not give me good manual control . Hi Have you ever tried
Contax Carl Zeiss 24-85mm f3.5-4.5 Vario Sonnar T
I need zoom lens for fs100 with very comfortable manual control .
I know this one is dark . Can you recommend any old zoom lens for reasonable price.
http://www.shawnlam.ca/2011/sony-fs100-prime-lens-vs-zoom-lens/
Shawn Lam compare Prime lens vs Zoom lens for fs100
His test shows me that there is no big difference.
I do not know what to think ,fs100 has 3.43M pixels ,canon 5dm3 much more . So maybe there is no point to use very expensive lens for fs100 because sensor has limit of resolution ?? I can get sony 16-50 , 70-200 all with f2.8 but I am afraid they do not give me good manual control .

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-5720 Shane Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:23:12 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-5720 Danielle- My favorite still lenses for video are the Leica R series. Here is a blog post with other suggestions for still lenses for film. http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/still-lenses/ Danielle- My favorite still lenses for video are the Leica R series. Here is a blog post with other suggestions for still lenses for film. http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/still-lenses/

]]> By: Danielle Hoggard http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-5503 Danielle Hoggard Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:16:30 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-5503 *To all* I'm making a final major project at college and it's a post apocalyptic film. we've got Sony Ex1's and Canon 60D's but I'm trying to look for the best lens for the 60D to shoot with for the best look for this film, if there is any chance someone can reply to me as soon as possible with the answer, or any tips and guides I would be really appreciative *To all*
I’m making a final major project at college and it’s a post apocalyptic film.
we’ve got Sony Ex1′s and Canon 60D’s but I’m trying to look for the best lens for the 60D to shoot with for the best look for this film,
if there is any chance someone can reply to me as soon as possible with the answer, or any tips and guides I would be really appreciative

]]> By: Flavio http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-776 Flavio Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:55:50 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-776 Wow. That's a cracking work out there, Shane. Seriously. Congrats for the initiative of the blog. Helping people the way you do is something rare nowadays. You respond to every question with honesty in your words. Wicked. I'm particularly happy with your recommendation of using Zeiss lens. I just bought a Nikon D7000 and a Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens, as I can't (and won't) afford the Compact Primes. My next Lens will be the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZF.2 Lens when I get some money. I know 2 years have passes since your last comments. And the Compact Primes (CP2) came to revolutionise. everything again. But, for someone that is starting, but with a SERIOUS commitment to produce astonishing images, you think I will be in the right way to ? What other gear you recommend to complement the use of these lens and produce the closest "cinematic look" (overused term, I know), in a Digital SLR like the Nikon D7000 (not a full frame, but this will be okay for a couple of years). Although my main goal is to write and direct, Cinematography comes as a passion and as of same importance. I need cracking images to 'align' with the serious documentaries I intend to shoot soon. I have also 2 Bolex 16mm, a Rex-5 and a EL with 'okay' Kern lens, and two Arri 16s with 2 Schneider lens and also a Kinoptik 5.7mm (this Arri kit I will have to invest in fixing some stuff). The 16mm will be used to some narrative shorts I will shoot soon. Hope to talk to you through here anytime you can. At this moment in my life it would be of great help. And if you pop down in London anytime, let me know so we can arrange to meet in a pub and drink some beer (or whisky). All the best for you. Flavio Wow. That’s a cracking work out there, Shane. Seriously.

Congrats for the initiative of the blog. Helping people the way you do is something rare nowadays. You respond to every question with honesty in your words. Wicked.

I’m particularly happy with your recommendation of using Zeiss lens.
I just bought a Nikon D7000 and a Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens, as I can’t (and won’t) afford the Compact Primes. My next Lens will be the Distagon 35mm T* f/2 ZF.2 Lens when I get some money.

I know 2 years have passes since your last comments. And the Compact Primes (CP2) came to revolutionise. everything again.

But, for someone that is starting, but with a SERIOUS commitment to produce astonishing images, you think I will be in the right way to ? What other gear you recommend to complement the use of these lens and produce the closest “cinematic look” (overused term, I know), in a Digital SLR like the Nikon D7000 (not a full frame, but this will be okay for a couple of years).

Although my main goal is to write and direct, Cinematography comes as a passion and as of same importance. I need cracking images to ‘align’ with the serious documentaries I intend to shoot soon.

I have also 2 Bolex 16mm, a Rex-5 and a EL with ‘okay’ Kern lens, and two Arri 16s with 2 Schneider lens and also a Kinoptik 5.7mm (this Arri kit I will have to invest in fixing some stuff). The 16mm will be used to some narrative shorts I will shoot soon.

Hope to talk to you through here anytime you can. At this moment in my life it would be of great help.

And if you pop down in London anytime, let me know so we can arrange to meet in a pub and drink some beer (or whisky).

All the best for you.

Flavio

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-775 Shane Thu, 30 Dec 2010 01:22:10 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-775 David Jaure, I highly recommend Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. It is the ultimate. Check below I have listed all of the web based places and books on how to use it. If you have edited on FCP it will not be a big change other than you will not be rendering and ever looking at another scroll bar or watch your h.264 codec come crashing down 3 times while you output. You are very welcome and Happy New Year to you. David Jaure, I highly recommend Adobe Premiere Pro CS5. It is the ultimate. Check below I have listed all of the web based places and books on how to use it. If you have edited on FCP it will not be a big change other than you will not be rendering and ever looking at another scroll bar or watch your h.264 codec come crashing down 3 times while you output. You are very welcome and Happy New Year to you.

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-774 David Jaure Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:16:29 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-774 HI Shane I forgot to ask you a very important question. I see you recommend CS5 for editing...I presently have Final Cut Studio and i am very familiar with it, except the pain it is to render. I see that not only do you recommend it, but you dont need to render and change the codec. This is a very important decision and would like to ask you if you recommend me changing it? Since i am very familiar with FCS, will it be difficult to learn CS5? Well, I really appreciate you help and knowledge. All the best and Happy New Years David HI Shane

I forgot to ask you a very important question.
I see you recommend CS5 for editing…I presently have Final Cut Studio and i am very familiar with it, except
the pain it is to render. I see that not only do you recommend it, but you dont need to render and change the codec.
This is a very important decision and would like to ask you if you recommend me changing it?
Since i am very familiar with FCS, will it be difficult to learn CS5?

Well, I really appreciate you help and knowledge.
All the best and Happy New Years
David

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-773 David Jaure Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:24:44 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-773 hi Shane Hope you are having a great Holiday and wish you a happy new years! I am writing to ask for your opinion on a music video a shot with NO budget at all. Since i began a little over a year ago, I learned everything through the net and your page and blog helped so so much. From buying my equipment, lighting, sound, etc,...In other words, you have been my teacher through the web. Anyways, I am putting the Music Video I shot with my Canon 7D, Zeiss lenses and all the equipment you recommended. I would really appreciate if you can watch it and give me your feedback? I don't mind criticism at all. It's actually better, as to help me learn more and do it better next time. I will be waiting for your answer and wish you and your closest a very Happy New Years! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPe4nApBIPo PS: unfortunately i couldnt use my girlfriend on this one. jajaja let me know if you want more of our wines, i would be delighted to send you some. it would be a pleasure for you to drink them. Thanks (David) hi Shane

Hope you are having a great Holiday and wish you a happy new years!
I am writing to ask for your opinion on a music video a shot with NO budget at all.
Since i began a little over a year ago, I learned everything through the net and your page and
blog helped so so much. From buying my equipment, lighting, sound, etc,…In other words, you have been my
teacher through the web.

Anyways, I am putting the Music Video I shot with my Canon 7D, Zeiss lenses and all the equipment you recommended. I would really appreciate if you can watch it and give me your feedback? I don’t mind
criticism at all. It’s actually better, as to help me learn more and do it better next time.

I will be waiting for your answer and wish you and your closest a very Happy New Years!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPe4nApBIPo

PS: unfortunately i couldnt use my girlfriend on this one. jajaja
let me know if you want more of our wines, i would be delighted to send you some. it would be a pleasure for you to drink them. Thanks (David)

]]> By: Jet http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-772 Jet Sat, 18 Dec 2010 10:14:35 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-772 Hey. I'm Jet. The more I research on the 5D, the more your website/blog comes up and then I realize, "It's the DoP from Terminator: Salvation. Cool!" I personally thought the film was one of the best in franchise -- second only to T2, in my opinion -- because I honestly thought the way it was shot/lit helped saved the script (sorry, if that offended anyone, but the story had more potential). So, I guess I'm an admirer of your work. Kudos! I'm basically a no-budget filmmaker from the Town and I own a Canon HV20. I want to get a 5D, but I may settle on the t2i whenever I may get $800...lol. Wanted an expert opinion on how well does the t2i stack up against the 5D? Also, I recently finished a no-budget feature with my HV20, RODE VideoMic, and whatever lighting I had access to (lamps and clouds). But I recently purchased two 1600 softbox lights for my next project (a neo-noir aspiration). What I'm saying is, I'd like an opinion on what I could improve on so my next feature won't look/feel amateurish. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2vYQ2zoiE Thank you for your time! Hey. I’m Jet.

The more I research on the 5D, the more your website/blog comes up and then I realize, “It’s the DoP from Terminator: Salvation. Cool!” I personally thought the film was one of the best in franchise — second only to T2, in my opinion — because I honestly thought the way it was shot/lit helped saved the script (sorry, if that offended anyone, but the story had more potential). So, I guess I’m an admirer of your work. Kudos!

I’m basically a no-budget filmmaker from the Town and I own a Canon HV20. I want to get a 5D, but I may settle on the t2i whenever I may get $800…lol. Wanted an expert opinion on how well does the t2i stack up against the 5D?

Also, I recently finished a no-budget feature with my HV20, RODE VideoMic, and whatever lighting I had access to (lamps and clouds). But I recently purchased two 1600 softbox lights for my next project (a neo-noir aspiration). What I’m saying is, I’d like an opinion on what I could improve on so my next feature won’t look/feel amateurish. Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2vYQ2zoiE

Thank you for your time!

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-771 Shane Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:36:25 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-771 David Jaure, yes I did and loved it. Peace David Jaure, yes I did and loved it. Peace

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-770 David Jaure Thu, 03 Jun 2010 19:49:08 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-770 Thank you so much! I was doubting myself and wanted to get your thoughts. Thanks again Did you drink the Malbec yet? Thank you so much!
I was doubting myself and wanted to get your thoughts.
Thanks again
Did you drink the Malbec yet?

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-769 Shane Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:24:23 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-769 David Jaure, I would use a 5D hands down, far more cinematic than the XL. There are many lenses you can mount on the Canon's with right adapters. David Jaure, I would use a 5D hands down, far more cinematic than the XL. There are many lenses you can mount on the Canon’s with right adapters.

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-768 David Jaure Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:14:47 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-768 Hello Shane I want to thank you very much for Gene's contact. He really helped me out. I have a different question. IF you had to use a cam for an Independent Film or Commercial, which cam would you use: Option 1 Camcorder Canon XL-H Models? Option 2 Canon SLR Cam 7D or 5D? I have the 7D and really like it. But are there many differences in using one or the other, except the Zeiss Lenses Choices i have. Best regards David Hello Shane

I want to thank you very much for Gene’s contact. He really helped me out.
I have a different question. IF you had to use a cam for an Independent Film or
Commercial, which cam would you use:

Option 1
Camcorder Canon XL-H Models?

Option 2
Canon SLR Cam 7D or 5D?

I have the 7D and really like it.
But are there many differences in using one or the other, except the Zeiss Lenses Choices i have.
Best regards
David

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-767 Shane Tue, 01 Jun 2010 06:05:25 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-767 David Jaure, no thank you . You are very welcome. David Jaure, no thank you . You are very welcome.

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-766 David Jaure Mon, 31 May 2010 21:48:28 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-766 Shane I really appreciate it! Thank you so much. Best regards David Shane

I really appreciate it!
Thank you so much.

Best regards
David

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-765 Shane Thu, 27 May 2010 17:27:45 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-765 David Jaure, can you contact my Elite Team member Sound Guru Gene "the machine" Martin. Here is his info. gene@audiodepartment.tv; and fieldaudio@yahoo.com>; He will set you up. Thanks for your support. David Jaure, can you contact my Elite Team member Sound Guru Gene “the machine” Martin. Here is his info. gene@audiodepartment.tv; and fieldaudio@yahoo.com>; He will set you up. Thanks for your support.

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-764 David Jaure Thu, 27 May 2010 04:37:36 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-764 HI Shane Sorry to bother you, just needed a little help with Sound. I purchased the NTG-3 Boom Set, the Rode Mic and the H4N Zoom. As you can see, your recommendations have been great! I need some help with the set up when you record sound for a short film. What would be the set up for the H4N? I dont want to learn by making mistakes and always appreciate your help. The other thing, after i record each scene with the H4N, how do you know what scene it pertains to? would i need to use a slate for the H4N as well? Cause i will probably download this Sync program called SINGULAR. Sorry for the long Essay, Best regards David HI Shane

Sorry to bother you, just needed a little help with Sound.
I purchased the NTG-3 Boom Set, the Rode Mic and the H4N Zoom.
As you can see, your recommendations have been great!

I need some help with the set up when you record sound for a short film. What would be
the set up for the H4N? I dont want to learn by making mistakes and always appreciate your help.

The other thing, after i record each scene with the H4N, how do you know what scene it pertains to?
would i need to use a slate for the H4N as well? Cause i will probably download this Sync program called SINGULAR.

Sorry for the long Essay,
Best regards
David

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Shane Sun, 23 May 2010 05:44:15 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-763 David Jaure, thank you for your support. When my next project calls for that, I am definitely calling. All the best. David Jaure, thank you for your support. When my next project calls for that, I am definitely calling. All the best.

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-762 David Jaure Sat, 22 May 2010 19:48:51 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-762 Jajajajaj if there is any project in the future and u need a sexy girl and somewhat sexy guy , we are available! Jaaaa well I did see the difference in the zeiss lenses to the canon. The color and depth of feel is so much richer in the zeiss. It is day and night . But you are right, If I had a chubby girl laying on that chaise, The lens might have cracked! Ja best regards David Jajajajaj
if there is any project in the future and u need a sexy girl and somewhat sexy guy , we are available! Jaaaa
well I did see the difference in the zeiss lenses to the canon. The color and depth of feel is so much richer in the zeiss. It is
day and night .

But you are right, If I had a chubby girl laying on that chaise, The lens might have cracked! Ja

best regards
David

]]> By: Shane http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Shane Sat, 22 May 2010 02:35:10 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-761 David Jaure, the Zeiss lens only looks good because your girlfriend is hot as hell. Holy S*&%. You are very lucky man. You are welcome. David Jaure, the Zeiss lens only looks good because your girlfriend is hot as hell. Holy S*&%. You are very lucky man. You are welcome.

]]> By: David Jaure http://www.hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/2010/02/cinema-style-lenses/comment-page-1/#comment-760 David Jaure Sat, 22 May 2010 02:10:34 +0000 http://hurlbutvisuals.com/blog/?p=782#comment-760 Hello Shane I am very glad you enjoyed the Wine. It is my pleasure to send you our Wines and happy you liked it. I really appreciate your help with the blogs and recommendations. Since i am in love with being in front and behind the camera, it really helps me on what product to buy and also educates me in the technical aspect. By the way, i just did a small project for our Wines on my own, and put my girlfriend as the model. It was shot with a 28mm lens Zeiss ZE Prime that you recommend for Canon 7D. I did a little color corrected. Please let me know if there is anything i could improve on. But i must say, there isnt much of a story, except looking sexy and drinking and enjoying a good glass of wine. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb-s7eEcA2o Thank you once again and hope you enjoy the 2nd bottle. David Hello Shane

I am very glad you enjoyed the Wine.
It is my pleasure to send you our Wines and happy you liked it.
I really appreciate your help with the blogs and recommendations.

Since i am in love with being in front and behind the camera,
it really helps me on what product to buy and also educates me in
the technical aspect.

By the way, i just did a small project for our Wines on my own, and put my girlfriend as the model.
It was shot with a 28mm lens Zeiss ZE Prime that you recommend for Canon 7D. I did a little color corrected.

Please let me know if there is anything i could improve on. But i must say, there isnt much of a story, except looking sexy and drinking and enjoying a good glass of wine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb-s7eEcA2o

Thank you once again and hope you enjoy the 2nd bottle.
David

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