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better off with more conventional lenses rather than these vintage-look ones, and then get my footage graded with a vintage look and add some flares in post? - Ed Ward, Leicester A. While there is much that can be done in post to give vintage character to a clean image – check out the Mindhunter VFX breakdowns on YouTube as an example – there are also some things that cannot be added. There’s a reason why so many large-budget features are using vintage cinema glass or even rehoused stills lenses over the VFX route. So, the safe answer is no. Shooting with a set of lenses you know match the feel and tone you are going for will give you excellent results, without having to spend a fortune on post-production. The Sumires are really only super-wacky wide open and the Classics are easy to flare, but still hold a clinical look. The choice comes down to what you personally think fits with the production.
with that. However, they are much more flexible fixtures, as you can turn them into several different lights, just by using modifiers. It also depends on how soft you want the light to be, as even a 2x1 soft panel may not produce soft enough light for some people’s needs. Q. I’ve used my Rode NTG1 mic for many years, and it has served me well. Do mics like this degrade with age? Should I A. There’s nothing specific about a microphone that will wear differently from any other piece of electronic equipment. If you haven’t noticed a degradation of sound quality, the only real reason to invest in a new one is if you want a sound upgrade. Q. I’ve been checking out Canon Sumire Primes and Sigma Classics to rent for a special job I have coming up. Would I be invest in a new one? - Will McGarry, Kent
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