Did you ever watch a movie and wish...

06/21/2005 09:02:38 PM · #1

you could have been on the set as a still photographer?

I am watching The Machinist right now and I would have loved to have been on this set as a still photographer. The sets, lighting, makeup are so great. Not sure about the movie - a little distrubing, or maybe it is just Bale that is disturbing - but the stills that you could have gotten would be awesome I think.

06/21/2005 09:06:07 PM · #2

Have you ever seen Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Stills"? Really cool work, and the shots weren't even taken on set, they just "look" like they were taken on a set.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR

06/21/2005 09:09:02 PM · #3

The Chinese flm 'Hero'..an excellent film in itself, but the cinematography (sp?) made me cry...

aznym

Fujifilm X-T3

06/21/2005 09:12:25 PM · #4

There are a few. On top of the list is 'The Man Who Wasn't There'.

06/21/2005 09:16:27 PM · #5

I hate the term "still photographer". Makes it sound like photography has nothing to do with movement. They need to come up with a better term.

06/21/2005 09:20:15 PM · #6

Originally posted by nfessel:

I hate the term "still photographer". Makes it sound like photography has nothing to do with movement. They need to come up with a better term.

My tutor calls himself a 'photographic artist'..which I kinda like.

06/21/2005 09:25:04 PM · #7

Originally posted by nfessel:

I hate the term "still photographer". Makes it sound like photography has nothing to do with movement. They need to come up with a better term.

Not my favorite term either actually, but I wanted to make sure I was clear what I was saying.

The man who wasn't there, yes I can see that. Good for portrait study too.

Tranquil

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Canon

06/21/2005 09:26:03 PM · #8

Blair Witch ... 2? ;)

06/21/2005 09:27:07 PM · #9

Originally posted by Tranquil:

Blair Witch ... 2? ;)

lol

Chinabun

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

06/21/2005 09:27:56 PM · #10

anyone can photograph snot

Originally posted by Tranquil:

Blair Witch ... 2? ;)

06/21/2005 09:28:19 PM · #11

Originally posted by nfessel:

Have you ever seen Cindy Sherman's "Untitled Film Stills"? Really cool work, and the shots weren't even taken on set, they just "look" like they were taken on a set.

Not before your post. I just did a google on the name came up with some very good stuff. The few images I just viewed were exactly what I was thinking, only digital of course.

Off to explore more - thx!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/21/2005 09:29:13 PM · #12

Originally posted by queanbeez:

anyone can photograph snot...

Originally posted by Tranquil:
Blair Witch ... 2? ;)

....but only an artist can photograph snot well. Anyone know any snot photographers?

Chinabun

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

06/21/2005 09:30:02 PM · #13

true but not me. i'll pass!!

Originally posted by nfessel:

Originally posted by queanbeez:
anyone can photograph snot...

Originally posted by Tranquil:
Blair Witch ... 2? ;)

....but only an artist can photograph snot well. Anyone know any snot photographers?

eqsite

Nikon D7100

06/21/2005 10:08:28 PM · #14

Originally posted by amber:

The Chinese flm 'Hero'..an excellent film in itself, but the cinematography (sp?) made me cry...

One of the most stunningly filmed movies I've ever seen!

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

06/21/2005 10:11:45 PM · #15

Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by amber:
The Chinese flm 'Hero'..an excellent film in itself, but the cinematography (sp?) made me cry...

One of the most stunningly filmed movies I've ever seen!

Thank goodness, someone else saw what I saw;) I've bought the DVD but haven't watched it yet..I know it sounds daft, but I want to hold on to that 'first viewing' feeling for as long as possible - if that makes sense?

eqsite

Nikon D7100

06/21/2005 10:13:18 PM · #16

I understand. I just saw it for the first time last week on DVD. Wish I'd seen it on the big screen.

06/21/2005 10:16:21 PM · #17

Originally posted by amber:

Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by amber:
The Chinese flm 'Hero'..an excellent film in itself, but the cinematography (sp?) made me cry...

One of the most stunningly filmed movies I've ever seen!

Thank goodness, someone else saw what I saw;) I've bought the DVD but haven't watched it yet..I know it sounds daft, but I want to hold on to that 'first viewing' feeling for as long as possible - if that makes sense?

That sounds daft. :)

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Canon

06/21/2005 10:23:47 PM · #18

Originally posted by nfessel:

Originally posted by amber:

Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by amber:
The Chinese flm 'Hero'..an excellent film in itself, but the cinematography (sp?) made me cry...

One of the most stunningly filmed movies I've ever seen!

Thank goodness, someone else saw what I saw;) I've bought the DVD but haven't watched it yet..I know it sounds daft, but I want to hold on to that 'first viewing' feeling for as long as possible - if that makes sense?

That sounds daft. :)

You can never relive that first kiss; that first love; the first time you taste your favourite wine..etc...;)

RKT

Canon EOS-60D

06/21/2005 10:35:23 PM · #19

Originally posted by amber:

I found that when I watched the movie for the first time on DVD...I would pause the movie and just stare at the "still" images for the longest time...the movie has truly left a lasting impression I think will stay with me always.

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

06/21/2005 10:53:37 PM · #20

Originally posted by rktdesign:

Ditto;) Thanks Rachel, you've just given me the reason I needed to watch it - this time I can pause it and enjoy it in a different way;)

RobotBanjo

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

06/21/2005 11:28:19 PM · #21

Stills is my dream job right now in life since filmmaking is what I love. Luckily, I have kind people I know in the industry who have seen some of my stuff (of course they didn't see anything else next to mine, which was lucky for me because if they had, I wouldn't have got the job) and want me to take stills on the set of their major motion picture when production starts next spring. It's not something you can make a career on alone (unless you're brilliant which I am not) but since I'm still young I can do it for a while with little pay.

Message edited by author 2005-06-21 23:29:47.

sabphoto

Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+

06/21/2005 11:35:19 PM · #22

They shot parts of the new Batman movie in Chicago and some up north where I used to live. One night coming home they were doing the scenes with a helicopter flying over (haven't seen the movie yet so not sure what all was going on) and the next day they were HAND carrying those road barriers that are usually concrete only these were so light two men were carrying them. Wish I could have found a spot to shoot or been involved.

kaush

Olympus C-5060WZ

Carl Zeiss 35mm f2.4 Jena/Flektogon MC

06/21/2005 11:42:34 PM · #23

The last samurai - would have been asweome to work on.

mesmeraj

06/21/2005 11:55:03 PM · #24

oh god yes! i Wished i was photographing on the set of Carnivale (RIP dear beloved) for every second of every moment of ever scene!!