Essential The Official Photography Thread

[GoldenGlove]

These are some photos I took on a feature film set I crewed on last week, I was 1st AC. The film is called E-14, it'll be coming out later this year. The film follows multiple characters who all live on/work on International Blvd (E-14th) and looks at how the prostitution and poverty that the strip is notorious for intersects with gentrification, immigration and the multiple ethnic groups that live on the street. The film is micro-budget (i.e. less than $100,000) and the crew on the project is predominantly Oakland/Richmond natives including the screenwriting team. the DP is somebody with an extensive documentary and commercial project background, this is his first narrative feature film along with the majority of the crew. I've worked on one narrative feature before this but this project is lightyears more ambitious and better-written than the last project I was on lol.

The film won't be edited for another couple months but since I was pulling focus and etc. on the majority of the set-ups I can definitely say that most of the material we got was from a visual standpoint.

This is dope, I have some ideas for some stories that I want to bring to life, but I know I have to really dig in and actually write it out.

How long have the writers been working on the script/screenplay?

 

[FruitOfTheVale]

This is dope, I have some ideas for some stories that I want to bring to life, but I know I have to really dig in and actually write it out.

How long have the writers been working on the script/screenplay?

It took them 3 years to write it, it was funded in part by a large non-profit endowment group in LA so the project was written in a way that addressed multiple hot button issues going on in CA right now. It’s an Oakland story for sure though and was filmed on-location everywhere from 99th & international to Mack House to downtown. By design it’s probably the most comprehensive look at the Flatlands of Oakland portrayed in a movie ever. It includes significant documentary and narrative components in the story, all the characters are based on real people and there’s a lot of guerilla-style filmmaking to capture the city as it is. It’s a little bit like “Crash” minus the hollywood aesthetic.

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

Got the business taxes out the way.
Made out way better than I thought we would.

Looking at some gear to invest in for 2019:

Canon EOS 5D MKIV
Canon LP-E6N Battery
Rode NTG3 Shotgun Mic
Glidecam Devin Graham
Neewer 2 Pack 660 LED
Matthews C-Stand
Canon Speedlite Portrait Kit
Manfrotto 502A Video Head, 546GB Tripod

 

[kevlar kohleone]

canon t6i
18-55mm
2yrs on & off
I mainly do videos no photos

 

[Cadillac]

thinking of picking up photography to go along with my writing just to get somewhere.\

Where do you guys suggest I start.?

 

[8WON6]

 

[Kamikaze Revy]

thinking of picking up photography to go along with my writing just to get somewhere.\

Where do you guys suggest I start.?

Pick up a relatively cheap DSLR and start experimenting.
Get familiar with the basics of camera technology (frame rates, F-stops, iso, focal lengths, etc.) as well as proper framing and lighting.
I'd say start by developing an eye for what looks good. No point spending a lot of money on something if you can't even tell what makes a great image.

 

[shutterguy]

Incoming photo collection........ How many of you have photog peeps that you kick it with when you are out shooting for fun? I have a few, usually hit a city and a few spots with gear, walk the area for a few hours grabbing random shots.

 

[Smokee Robinson]

Some shots I took at some car shows just trying out the camera no edits or anything
Sony a6300 kitlens

 

[shutterguy]

Some shots I took at some car shows just trying out the camera no edits or anything

Nice ones!

That 918 Spyder , I love that damn car.

I used to shoot the tuner car/model show scene for 5 years, worked with Hot Import Nights, DUB Magazine, Extreme AutoFest, traveled quite a bit coast to coast, had my own coverage website, I still miss it. Them outdoors shows can be hell if them skies aint right.

 

[Smokee Robinson]

Nice ones!

That 918 Spyder , I love that damn car.

I used to shoot the tuner car/model show scene for 5 years, worked with Hot Import Nights, DUB Magazine, Extreme AutoFest, traveled quite a bit coast to coast, had my own coverage website, I still miss it. Them outdoors shows can be hell if them skies aint right.

Dope,, that’s what I’m trying to do if I get really good with this photography thing especially in the import/tuner scene but I wanta showcase more black drivers/models or create my own outlet for that

 

[GoldenGlove]

Untitled by Ken, on Flickr


Untitled by Ken, on Flickr

 

[shutterguy]

Dope,, that’s what I’m trying to do if I get really good with this photography thing especially in the import/tuner scene but I wanta showcase more black drivers/models or create my own outlet for that

I tell you what I did it from 2003-2008 and had a great time, met a lot of cool people and contacts, it helped me get more into and better with my model portrait photography. Used to hit the shows with a media press pass, meet the models in their booth, and set up shoots with them within the weekend of the event in the same city. I will say, now the scene is a lot more diverse than it was back when I was in it, good chance you will find quite a few black drivers and models nowadays. Definitely push for that outlet for yourself, would be nice to see! I'll have to dig up some old event photos and put them in here.

 

[Majestyx]

Incoming photo collection........ How many of you have photog peeps that you kick it with when you are out shooting for fun? I have a few, usually hit a city and a few spots with gear, walk the area for a few hours grabbing random shots.

i got a couple. when i moved to LA, found out i had a cousin out here. linked up wit him and he a photographer. and met other folks on the random. MOST people out here that i run into be on BS tho. went to like 2 photographer meet ups, couldnt fukk with that type shyt.

 

[Smokee Robinson]

I tell you what I did it from 2003-2008 and had a great time, met a lot of cool people and contacts, it helped me get more into and better with my model portrait photography. Used to hit the shows with a media press pass, meet the models in their booth, and set up shoots with them within the weekend of the event in the same city. I will say, now the scene is a lot more diverse than it was back when I was in it, good chance you will find quite a few black drivers and models nowadays. Definitely push for that outlet for yourself, would be nice to see! I'll have to dig up some old event photos and put them in here.

True compared to then it more diverse now, we already got the muscle car game, exotic so I think a switch up would be dope.. but yea find those old event photos bruh