Wyno

Jun 21, 2010 #1

Hi Guys,
one of the Aussie APUG members who lives near me in Geelong is thinking about buying a Wista 4x5 and he was saying that we need an Aussie video of how to use a LF camera.
If you guys think it's a good idea, I'd be willing to do such a video. I've got access to a hard disk camcorder through work. They've been telling me I need to learn how to use it so I can show the students, so it's probably about time I did.
Let me know what you think.
cheers
Mike

 

SMBooth

Jun 22, 2010 #2

How would it differ from any other video on how to use a LF camera.... don't get me wrong it a good idea. you could do a series, opening it up and basic set up, applying tilts etc

 

Yamaotoko

Jun 23, 2010 #3

Hmmm... well, my Wista is currently just around the corner from you Mike, and from the end of this week, I'll be there too, with aaall the time in the world in my hands... until I find a job

I was thinking earlier this year that I would love to get back into short film making, I used to make promos for a couple community groups around here, was always great fu, so I'd be glad to help. However, Shane has a point, would it really be any different from any of the other video's around? I can appreciate that a familiar accent could possibly make it a little more accesible.

 

OldBikerPete

Jun 23, 2010 #4

What other videos are around showing how to use a LF camera?

Nobody ever showed me how to use an LF camera, I had to read books, grovel at the feet of experts, carry al their gear for them, polish their dark slides and clean all the mud of their shade cloths.

It isn't easy if you come from Yorkshire, y'know.

 

Yamaotoko

Jun 23, 2010 #5

There's actually quite a few floating around the web, of course, they have nothing on actually learning from a REAL person with real experience, but they are out there. Jason Brunner (an Apug Mod) has made a few, all injected with his quirky sense of humour (ie, measuring a lenses focal length in tortellini and Cheetoo's).

 

Kevin Caulfield

Jun 23, 2010 #6

I think it's a great idea, Mike. It would be a help to an LF novice like me.

 

Wyno

Jun 24, 2010 #7

I think we need to collaborate Steve.
Mike

 

Yamaotoko

Jul 8, 2010 #8

Well Mike, I am now officially a resident of Geelong (West), I've even got a sticker for the back of my licence and everything, now that's commitment Have you been flicking through the instructions for the video camera while it's quiet there (assuming it's quiet during these holidays, of course)?

 

Wyno

Jul 8, 2010 #9

It's been kind of....dead is the only word that springs to mind. I'm going to take one home next weekend and play with it, but seeing as you used to make short films, you'd probably be better using than me.
Hey Pete, the line you used seems suspisciously like something from some very old English comedy, Pete and Dud, or Monty Python perhaps. We were so poor,etc,etc.
Mike

 

largeformat pat

Group owner

Jul 10, 2010 #10

Hey guys I have a video from Calumet on using a large format camera, I will try and a mate to put onto DVD. It shows tilts swings and all the set up. I have been so busy as you may have noticed.

 

Wyno

Jul 13, 2010 #11

That'd be great Pat. One of the guys from Geelong (Gary Higgins who goes by the name of Poisson du Jour) is seriously thinking about getting into LF work and something like that would really help him along.
Mike

 

largeformat pat

Group owner

Jul 20, 2010 #12

Have given the tape to my mate to copy. Now we wait............................................................

 

Yamaotoko

Jul 20, 2010 #13

Great, I'd be really interested to have a look at this video. All of my large format use (and most of my photography in general, I think... other than the early days with my Dad) has been self taught, as in experimenting, reading, trying to disect other peoples pictures etc. I'd always thought a video would be a great teaching tool, or even better, to be able to go out shooting with someone else now and then! I bet after five minutes of watching this video, I will have thought "Oh damn, is that what I've been doing wrong?!" at least twice...

 

largeformat pat

Group owner

Oct 21, 2010 #14

Guys,
Have been so busy, However. The other day I got home and there on the front porch was the video and DVD. Hands up for copies and I will burn.
Pat

 

Wyno

Oct 21, 2010 #15

I'll pass this on to Gary. Thanks Pat
Mike

 

Poisson Du Jour

Oct 21, 2010 #16

Yep! Roger that for x1 DVD please!
PM for address when you're ready.

 

Yamaotoko

Oct 22, 2010 #17

+1 on the dvd, would love to have a gander

 

Kevin Caulfield

Oct 23, 2010 #18

I'd love to have one too, please. Let me know how much moola.

 

OldBikerPete

Oct 26, 2010 #19

I'll put my hand up too, thanks. As for the others, please PM me for an address and with payment information.

Pete.