Alec Colley, from Panavision, was our September Guest
Speaker.
Alec gave us a very informative program about Panavision and the Panaflex 35mm
Camera. Below are some pictures from the event.
There are 21 pictures from our September meeting below.
Alec Colley, Southeast Regional Operations Manager, from
Panavision came from Orlando to be our September Guest Speaker
Alec brought a Panaflex 35mm Camera with him.
That's it in all those boxes.
Alec demonstrated how to "Build" the camera.
Here, he has setup the Tripod and mounted the "Shoe".
Alec demonstrating how the Shoe operates and how smooth and quiet
it is. This is important as any Director of Photography or Camera Operator will
tell you
Three students from Mark Robert's Television Production class at
Flemming Island High School.
Some of our audience members. (L to R):
Art Riccio, Simon Manses, Amy Copeland, Charlie Tullington (Frank H. Peterson
Academy), Kathy Ford (LaVilla Middle School) and Jonathan Chambers.
Chris Ranung, local Kraft Services Guru and all around supporter
of the FMPTA.
Alec adding another piece to the camera
Alec adding the body of the camera.
Alec demonstrating features of the "XL" model 35mm Camera body.
Alec speaking about one of the many lenses that can be used with
the camers.
Another shot of our audience. See how intently they are paying
attention? Education is Good!
From L to R: Josette Mandela, Chuck Baxter, Nick D'Castro, JD
Moores and Samantha from Flemming Island
Charlie Tullington; Jonathan Chambers and Simon Manses.
(I believe the young lady in the middle is Jessica from Jacksonville Universiety)
Alec explaining how to thread film from the magazine to the body
of the camera.
Alec demonstrates how the film magazine can be placed on the back
of the body
Alec with the completed camera including: the film magazine, the
lens hood,
eye piece and the 50 pound battery on the floor.
Ralph Cahill and Art Smitt (Art came up from Orlando with Alec).
From all of these being full to...
All of these being empty and a Camera ready to shoot in about 30
minutes.
Mac McDonald presenting Alec with a Certificate of Appreciation.
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