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Expertise
I`ve been involved in the technical aspects of the motion picture industry for the past 35 years. In 2007 I received a Scientific/Technical Academy Award for my contribution to archival film preservation.
Experience in the area
In late 2008, I retired from managing a small motion picture film laboratory in Hollywood, California. I have broad experience in many technical aspects of the motion picture business. I have worked as an animation cameraman, production manager, optical printing foreman, still photographer, color timer, sensitometry control foreman, video engineer, customer service foreman, analytical chemist, director of quality control.
Member, Society of Motion Picture/Television Engineers http://www.smpte.org/ - Member, American Radio Relay League http://www.arrl.org/ - Member, Quarter Century Wireless Assn. http://www.lockport-ny.com/radio.htm - President, Zen Nippon Airinkai, So Cal Chapter http://home.earthlink.net/~filmlabrat/ - Member, Maltose Falcons Homebrewing Society http://www.westval.com/mfalcons/ - Alumni, American Brewers' Guild http://www.abgbrew.com/
Education/Credentials
UC Davis, BS Zoology
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Prashant Akerkar | 12/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Chris Thank you. Thanks & Regards ..... |
| Melissa | 11/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much, this really helps ..... |
| Prashant S Akerkar | 11/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Chris Thank you. Thanks & Regards ..... |
| Prashant S Akerkar | 11/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Dear Chris Thank you. Thanks & Regards ..... |
| frank | 10/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks much. |
Recent Answers from Chris Bushman
2011-11-04 3D Films/Movies:
Unfortunately, Prashant, it's not that simple because there are some parts of the budget that are not affected by being 3D. Things like cost of actors, crew, travel, set decoration, props, lighting, etc
2011-11-02 3D Films/Movies:
Sounds like film school homework Prashant, but here goes 1. Action/Adventure/Horror is best suited for the thrill effect. 2. Anaglyphic 3D can be shown in any theater, polarized cannot because a lenticular
2011-10-21 avi, format compression:
Frank, I think you're pushing the reasonable expectation limits of the medium. Less than 1GB for 120 minutes of product will work but only with very low quality expectations. In Hollywood, the emphasis
2011-10-05 How did they perform the change of color in the scene mentioned below:
Good question Nemal! The rapid color changes were most likely done using what is called "Green Screen" or "Blue Screen" or "Chroma Key". The actors, the background, and the dress were all separate elements
2011-05-31 film production:
This question is not really my area of expertise, Kalyan, but let me comment a little on things that I do know. In the US, a one hour film is very unusual and difficult to market. There are many definitions
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