Comments on: In-depth Look at Amazon’s “Transparent” with Cinematographer Jim Frohna

By: Vjtk

Vjtk — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 03:17:38 +0000

This show is good, but it looks terrible. The frame rate is obviously high, making for very “digital” like motion. Way too videoish. Surprised at how badly it compresses too. Specifically looked up this article to see why it looks so bad, i guess its the c500s fault…

By: Shane

Shane — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:56:48 +0000

In reply to Vance. That's excellent Vance. Glad to hear that you were able to achieve a simple setup for your shoot!

By: Vance

Vance — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:38:56 +0000

Learned a lot here. Although the more elaborate lighting techniques are fantastic, I love that quote “Light the room not the actors”! On a shoestring budget, for shooting a party scene in a living room with only 2 lights, using Shane’s lesson on top light along with this quote, we bounced the daylight balanced lights off the white ceiling in combination with the large window light. The actors and cameras could move around freely in the natural looking light. Sometimes simple works best!

By: Blaine Dunkley

Blaine Dunkley — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 00:41:45 +0000

I LOVE this show, and LOVED this post. Some friends who work on the show say it’s the best experience on a set they’ve ever had. Had the pleasure to meet Jim (and Jill – actually) in LA after their LA film fest screening of “Afternoon Delight”. Wonderful guy, talented shooter; part of an inspired team of storytellers any filmmaker would be happy to be a part of. Thanks so much for making this and sharing with us, Shane!

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 23:35:39 +0000

In reply to Blaine Dunkley. Thank you so much Blaine. Jim is a great friend and our team had a great time interviewing him. This show is fantastic, he does a phenomenal job.