Our Bloghttp://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/Wed, 05 Jun 2013 09:42:49 +0000en-USSquarespace V5 Site Server v5.13.166 (http://www.squarespace.com)Pain and GainCanonGoPro Hero3Red Epic CameraTeam PJTue, 04 Jun 2013 15:25:33 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/6/4/pain-and-gain-1.html475720:8521324:33850911

The all star team of Miguel, Govinda, and I were reunited this weekend on set.  We shot with the same camera packages as the recent Michael Bay film, Pain and Gain - the Red Epic and GoPRo Hero3.  But unlike Bay's set, we had 3 Mark Wahlberg's.

This was my first shoot with the Red Epic camera and it performed great.  Both days were hot, outside shooting, and the camera didn't have any issues with overheating.  We kept the fan at 100% since we weren't recording audio, which helped a lot I'm sure.  We used Canon L series prime lenses, relying on the 50mm (1.2) over half of the time.  Screw on variable ND filters were a must and allowed us to keep the Epic at native ISO 800 while setting the Canon lenses at wide open.

The shoot was a lot of fun and I look forward to shooting on the Epic more.

-Dave

 

 

 

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33850911.xml"Savour Every Moment" hits the interwebsTeam PJMon, 29 Apr 2013 13:04:20 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/4/29/savour-every-moment-hits-the-interwebs.html475720:8521324:33514657The pet video that Keith, CJ, and I were shooting over the last two months just went online.  It has a lot hits.

Pics from the shoot

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33514657.xmlPro on the GoTeam PJThu, 18 Apr 2013 00:22:33 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/4/18/3000-miles-of-experience.html475720:8521324:33401117

When asked at breakfast if he knew how to attach a Go Pro camera to the van, Miguel laughed. He drove a GoPro from New York to San Diego on the roof of an RV and flew another over the jungles of Ethiopia. So yeah, a minivan in Portland is no problem.

-Dave

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33401117.xmlJFK at dawnTeam PJTue, 16 Apr 2013 07:22:34 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/4/16/jfk-at-dawn.html475720:8521324:33394064

It basically looks the same as in the middle of the day, but everyone is a little more tired. I'm heading to Portland this morning (the one with hipsters as opposed to lobsters).

My love of Lowepro Travel Cases is at an all time high. In two bags, I managed to pack an FS-700 camera, 4 lenses, TV Logic onboard monitor, 2 Litepanel 1 by 1s, a Dedo 150, 4 Anton Bauer bricks, and a bunch of accessories.

-Dave

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33394064.xmlNew rough cut for pampers specTeam PJMon, 01 Apr 2013 02:39:45 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/3/31/new-rough-cut-for-pampers-spec.html475720:8521324:33177078

Pampers spec spot shot with the Sony FS-700 from Production Junction on Vimeo.

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33177078.xmlGoing Back to CaliCanon EF LensMetabones Canon EF to Sony E mount adapterSony NEX FS-700 cameraTeam PJSat, 23 Mar 2013 03:08:33 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/3/22/going-back-to-cali.html475720:8521324:33097436Keith, CJ, and I headed out to LA this week to shoot more scenes on the Petcurean short film project.  Our kit is pretty well streamlined at this point with the Sony NEX FS700 camera, the Cinesaddle, the Litepanel MicroPro onboard (for eye light), and the Canon 24-105mm zoom for most shots along with the Canon 50mm prime for portrait shots.

On the first day we filmed up in the hills below the Hollywood sign.  On another afternoon, we managed to get some sun in Echo Park, ending with a great sunset.

-Dave

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33097436.xmlopen casting call/random party at production junctionTeam PJThu, 14 Mar 2013 18:39:23 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/3/14/open-casting-callrandom-party-at-production-junction.html475720:8521324:33045129Save the date: March 20th.
TIME: From 6pm - 10pm

 

Can you make a funny face? One that can make babies laugh?! Do you like beer and wine? Pizza? Bugging out with filmmakers? Then send us a snapshot of your funny face! If we pick you, and you've got a good chance because the more the merrier, you will be invited to party with us next Wednesday...during which time you will jump in front of the camera for 10 seconds and we'll capture your funny face to be used in a spec spot! HOW FUCKING AWESOME IS THIS! Send your photo to info@productionjunction.com

Here is a test we did to give you an idea:

 

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33045129.xmlSnow Dogs 2: Part II, Chickens Ride GoatsTeam PJThu, 14 Mar 2013 02:21:47 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/3/13/snow-dogs-2-part-ii-chickens-ride-goats.html475720:8521324:33016818Days 2 and 3 were at a Bed and Breakfast East of Albany.  They have dogs, cats, sheep, and a chicken who rides around on the goats.  It's pretty great.

 

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-33016818.xmlSnow Dogs 2: Snow more Mr. Nice GuyCanon EF LensSony NEX FS-700 cameramMetabones Canon EF to Sony E mount adapterTeam PJSat, 09 Mar 2013 00:28:08 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/3/8/snow-dogs-2-snow-more-mr-nice-guy.html475720:8521324:32944982Keith, CJ, and I are upstate filming a short film for Petcurean.  We had snow all morning, which was great for camera and...cold for us.  We shot a lot of 240 fps slow motion on the Sony NEX FS-700 camera with Canon lenses.  Bruce was nice enough to check in on us as well. 

-Dave

 

]]>http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/rss-comments-entry-32944982.xml"The Rock, has become a tourist attraction?"Team PJSun, 03 Mar 2013 23:32:10 +0000http://www.productionjunction.com/-the-set/2013/3/3/the-rock-has-become-a-tourist-attraction.html475720:8521324:32909334

During our off day, we made our way to the infamous prison of Alcatraz. Nic Cage was not there and there were oddly few official references to Navy Seals or VX poison gas.

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