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How to Film the Solar Eclipse | Hey.film podcast ep28

3,171 views · Published 2 August 2017 · 47:19 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: Griffin Hammond · 2017 · Film & Animation

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Griffin and Nick learn what it takes to photograph the upcoming solar eclipse, and each make a new hard drive purchase. Plus, your questions about anamorphic lenses, false color, and adjusting the flange distance on your lens.

Listen to the “Hey Indie Filmmakers” podcast at http://hey.film

Map—August 21 solar eclipse: http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2017_GoogleMapFull.html

Equipment to Film a Solar Eclipse:
Black polymer solar filter (for your lens): http://amzn.to/2uXrI5P
Solar eclipse glasses (for your eyes): http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-solar-eclipse-glasses-and-filters/
A telephoto lens. I’m considering renting the new Panasonic 100–400mm Leica lens: https://bhpho.to/2vh4kmf

Useful Solar Eclipse Photography Articles:
Debunking the Myths Surrounding the Sun and Your Camera: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/debunking-myths-surrounding-sun-and-your-camera
How to Photograph a Solar Eclipse: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/proof/2017/07/how-to-photograph-solar-eclipse/

8TB Hard Drive:
Independently, Nick and I each purchased the same 8TB hard drive from Best Buy, because it was 50% off: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wd-easystore-8tb-external-usb-3-0-hard-drive-black/5792401.p?skuId=5792401

Related to Viewer Questions:
I found Shane Hurlbut’s article on False Color helpful: http://www.thehurlblog.com/using-false-color-on-a-flanders-scientific-monitor-cinematography-online/

Gurmeet is considering buying this SLR Magic 25mm T0.95 lens: https://bhpho.to/2vhvx8t
I recommend comparing to the native Panasonic 25mm f/1.4: https://bhpho.to/2uXjuuk

In 2013, I manually adjusted the flange distance on my Canon FD 35–105mm f/3.5: https://youtu.be/SsgrpSRWW1M?t=4m49s

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