I will be the DP on a feature next month and the director wishes to use a stedicam for several day time ext. walk and talk scenes in NYC. I have only shot one feature with the Varicam before and we never used a stedicam on that one.
I would like to be able to have a somewhat intelligent conversation with the director about useing the Varicam with a stedicam rig. Answers to any or all of the following would be beautiful. As well as any other pertinent info.
How about useing the Fujinon zooms? Does the thing just become too much of a task to operate with the zoom? I assume you all would prefer something like a DigiPrime.
One of our issues is trying to get as shallow depth of field as possible. We plan on using long lenses. Whats' the longest focal legnth you guys feel comfortable working with?
What other issues should I be aware of?
Sorry for the ignorance but even dwarves start off small...
thanks
Frank Barrera
