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The Virtual Bolex 2.0 16mm Camera Tutorial
An Interactive Guide for Beginning Film Students & for those New to the Bolex. Produced by Robert F. Arnold, Associate Professor
of Film, Boston University.
The Virtual Bolex is an interactive tutorial and reference guide for the 16mm Bolex reflex movie camera, commonly used in
beginning filmmaking classes at many universities. The tutorial is designed to permit students to get virtual hands-on practice
with the camera, to become familiar with the film loading procedure, controls for setting frame-rate, exposure, focus, before
and in-between the limited time they may have access to the camera for actual shooting. Once the student becomes familiar
with the camera, the reference material supplants the limited Bolex camera manual and reference works that cover this camera
in detail. Additional information includes using the Variable Shutter to control exposure,in-camera special effects, prime
and zoom lenses, filters for color and black and white film and more.According to Sam Kauffmann, film professor at Boston
University and author of the most popular book on Avid editing, "The Virtual Bolex is like having the camera and the instructor
right there in front of you." For Mac, OSX and Windows.
Program Highlights: Bolex Anatomy - Camera Controls - Lenses & Filters - Loading Tutorial.
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F1105
$ 69.95
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Double Exposure - The Voice Of The Camera
An Introduction For Film Studies
This program preserves a remarkable body of informational films with movie and media pioneers, contemporary film technicians
and screen artists. It explores how films work technically and artistically and provides insight into the Hollywood camera
and crew system. This program teaches students to develop an image from initial inspiration into a coherent and well-reasoned
scene, to build camera skills and to enhance their ability to think, speak and write critically in an increasingly visual
and technological culture. It provides significant role training and illustrates the collaborative craft of film and media
pre-production, production, postproduction and distribution using pioneers, contemporary technicians and screen artists. Featured
speakers include: Ed Di Giulio, Designer. Owen Roizman, ASC, Cinematographer. Victor J. Kemper, ASC, Cinematographer. Fred
J. Koenkamp, ASC, Cinematographer. William A Fraker, ASC, Cinematographer. Ben Kufrin, Cinematographer. Tak Miyagishima, Engineering
Panavision. Leonard Chapman, Chief Engineer, Chapman. Comes complete with detailed work book. The DVD features additional
behind the scenes, filmographies, camera techniques and show specifications.
Program Highlights This program links historical film pioneers and Hollywood Directors of Photography with on camera interviews
revealing format analysis of the following:The Steadicam - The Responsibilities of a Director of Photgraphy - Camera Framing
- A Brief History of Panavision - Camera Movement - Drawing the Audience into the Film - Crossing the Line.
26 min.
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F1108
$ 39.95F1108DVD
$ 44.95
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Conducting Light On A Shoestring
Hosted by David Lee Cuthbert
Ideal for college & high school design/production classes as well as introduction and appreciation courses.This new release
clearly illustrates the creative process of 'conducting light' to the stage within the confines of limited space and budget.
What does a stage lighting designer actually do? This "Experts in Action" program follows professional lighting designer David
Lee Cuthbert through his design process from initial ideas to the final production at the award winning Sledgehammer Theatre
in San Diego.
33 min.
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F1112
$ 119.00
F1112
$
139.00
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Lighting Technology For Theatrical Lighting CDROM
Interactively explore the world of theatrical lighting technology in this CD that teaches all about the basics and more! Learn
at your own pace about the physics of light, how electricity works, how different lighting instruments are used to manipulate
light, how to safely use electricity and even how to troubleshoot problems in your lighting system. Not only do you get loads
of great information but there are hundreds of full-color, interactive illustrations and great 3-D animations that let you
see and understand how color really works, the anatomy of instruments, dimmers, control boards and many other useful topics.
The CD even includes a reference section with handy information such as a glossary, charts of beam and field angles, power
formulas to determine safe electrical loads, photometrics, lamp information and more. Great for those who need to train lighting
technicians but don't have the time or perhaps the expertise to do so. It's like having a text and a lighting lab on your
desktop!
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F1103
$ 89.95
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Shedding Some Light
Teach basic stage lighting without hauling tons of gear into the classroom. Host Michael Lamirand, Theater Director at Ball
State University, examines common types of lighting units, reviews light boards and accessories, provides basic principles
of electricity and shows how to lay out and read a light plot. Tricks and techniques are divulged which are used to achieve
extremely difficult effects while maximising the number of takes each day.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Demonstrations Include: Hanging, Circuiting, Focusing Of The Lighting Instruments.
95 min.
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F645
$ 119.00
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Shedding Some Light CDROM
For PC Only. Platforms required 95, 98, NT, ME,2000 or XP.
95 min.
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F645CDROM
$ 149.00
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Shedding Some Light DVD
95 min.
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F645DVD
$ 149.00
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Conducting Light With Lighting Designer David Cuthbert
"This video realistically captures the hard work and creative thought process used by lighting designers." - Karin Filijan,
Professional Lighting Designer.
Presented by David Cuthbert this program takes the hassle out of demonstrating the "how to's" of stage lighting. Subjects
covered include basic stage lighting equipment, cabling, hanging and focusing procedures, lighting accessories, essential
maintenance, color media, color temperature area lighting and safety. Ideal for college level, secondary / middle school
students. Topics covered include: studio practice, lighting design, color temperature, lighting metering and use of practical
lamps.
30 min.
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F982
$ 129.00
F982DVD
$
149.00
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Feature Film Lighting
Russell Boyd, director of photography on such films as "Picnic at Hanging Rock", "Tender Mercies" and "White Men Can't Jump",
discusses the lighting of scenes from his work in technical terms, including such specific problems as rain scenes and the
use of nets in interiors and exteriors. Examples range from his near-documentary work on Philip Noyce's "Backroads" to the
elaborate musical numbers of Gillian Armstrong's "Starstruck".
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: This program shows and discusses generous excerpts from more than half a dozen of Boyd's films. This
is a program for professionals, as well as, serious student's of cinematography.
56 min.
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F718
$ 149.00
F718DVD
$
149.00
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The 16 mm Camera
In Part 1 of this program cinematographer Bill Constable demonstrates all the major systems and operations of the 16mm camera.
In Part 2, Constable examines twelve major camera systems, providing a virtual out-of-the-box manual and an evaluation of
the advantages and disadvantages of each system. Cameras demonstrated include the Eclair NOR and AWL, the Arriflex STY, BY
and SO, the Cinema Products CP16 and CP16 single system, the Aaton, Bolex, Beaulieu and others. For classroom use, the program
is divided into 27 segments.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS: Topics include: Viewing systems, Motor types and running speeds, Magazine types and camera loading technique,
Turret types & lens mounts, Camera noise and how to avoid it, Claw mechanisms, Variable shutters, Metering systems.
195 min.
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F719
$ 299.00
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Introduction to TV Lighting
Lighting director Bob Forster Demonstrates 3-dimensional lighting for one or more people on a set. Split screens and graphics
show changes to the lighting setup and the effect on a close up. Learn how to create both day and evening lighting effects
for an interior and color correction alternatives for scenes combining interior and exterior lighting.
20 min.
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F757
$ 149.00
F757DVD
$ 149.00
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Digital Cameras Made Easy
A Complete Guide to Purchasing & Using your Digital Camera.
Learn how a digital camera works, what you can do with a digital camera, the best way to get quality pictures and how to buy
the camera that's right for you. Step-by-step lessons include: using digital film cards, camera settings, close ups, portraits,
landscapes, camera pixels, mega pixels, camera settings, re-sizing, photo software & more.
40 min.
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N9710DVD
$ 29.95
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Understanding
Digital Cameras
Ideal for photography, photojournalism and photographic art courses.
This program is an outstanding introduction to the many features and
capabilities of digital still cameras. Covers the importance of megapixels,
image capture speed, optical versus digital zoom, image storage, storage
media, printing issues and more.
15
min.
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F1148
$
149.00
F1148DVD
$
169.00
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Understanding
Lighting for Video, Film and Photography
Ideal for video field production, film and photography courses. This
fast-paced program covers the importance of light for quality images
in any medium. Includes dozens of creative tips for using natural
light, existing interior light, standard lighting fixtures and professional
lighting equipment. Also covers the use of gels, reflectors, filters,
and other tools to create interesting images and programs.
20
min.
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F1147
$
149.00
F1147DVD
$
149.00
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