Browsing Archive: June, 2013

Now you see it, now you don't

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Wednesday, June 26, 2013,

Hey, we all have our much-deserved dumbass moments. After more than twelve years of doing this for a living I still have mine. I actually had one right here (above). See how nicely I framed the shot, with the windsock growing out of the top of his head? Yes. I know. How did I not notice that..?

Anyway after I stopped kicking myself I fired up After Effects and opened up the paint tools. The repair is, fortunately, absolutely spotless.

Flying high...with a new Sony NEX-FS100

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Tuesday, June 18, 2013,

Above: Shooting interviews with the designers of the Jonker Sailplanes' JS1 Revelation

I have the best job on earth. Seriously. I've only had my new (okay loan unit, not new; my new unit is still en route from the factory in Japan) Sony NEX-FS100 for two weeks when this job came up. Project brief: shoot the manufacturing process for a high performance glider aircraft and oh, be at the airfield Saturday morning really early because you're shooting some serious air-to-air footage as well. Br...

No really..

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Thursday, June 6, 2013,

Having come from a rather insignificant video background I find the new world of cine-style shooting fascinating. Especially the tools. Accessory attachment plates are called cheese plates. And you get Israeli arms. Step down lens rings are called donuts.

Pictured here is a lens hood that covers the gap between my new matte box and the camera lens to keep out light. What's it called? Nun's Knickers. Even in the product catalogue.

Arrived last night..

Posted by Corne Scheepers on Wednesday, June 5, 2013,

Yes, it is new! Sony NEX-FS100 with a (partially assembled) Genus matte box, rail system and follow focus unit. And yes a rig like this has been on my wishlist for more than two years.

Actually the camera is a loan unit because mine is on backorder with Sony and is still sitting on a factory workbench in Nagasaki. The Genus cine kit arrived in SA last Friday. Obviously I can't wait to put this to work.

More to follow soon, watch this space.