Studio Testing

In the studio testing mostly for shot 21. Good news is that this shot can be accomplished with the aid of the green cloth, and will not require a fully painted studio. A production day will no longer be delayed for this reason. That's the good news...

The challenge I've yet to solve is how to assist and confirm optical lineup in production. I can't shoot until I have a proven method. Possibilities include:

• Getting gfx7 functioning with a multibridge for use in the studio. Seems like it currently doesn't have an operating system...
• Using gfx3 as a means of importing camera footage for test composite. Either of these methods present the problem of getting the camera feed into a box, which I've not successfully accomplished. Seems to be a sync problem? Check w/ Quinto...
• Getting a studio switcher with A/B inputs to mix two images

If I can get the footage into a box, the method of drawing outlines on a plastic sheet over the monitor seems to help. I just need to see how close it gets me...

Though shot 21 can be done on the floor, I will also need to shoot some table top shots, which will require a surface large enough to accommodate the length of track needed. Acquiring all materials for production should now be a top priority, as should scheduling a production weekend.

I'll also remind myself here that the "gifts" will be shot at 60 fps for clarity, and I ought to test this variable footage rate in my workflow using the footage I shot last semester. I also need to revisit my notes regarding shutter angle, fstop, etc. Remember that it will take a lot of light...