Dante’s view affords a magnificent view of Badwater. Imagine Cops crossed with Shaun of the Dead, and you have the premise for MTV’s new scripted horror comedy Death Valley. It would have been too abrupt. They are beautiful, but I have not walked away with a shot I’m satisfied with. I used this view to plan my shooting location for this, and future trips (. Don’t limit yourself to Badwater proper. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I have printed this photo at 40×50, and I can count the polygons all the way to the horizon. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. My second trip, February 2010, coincided with a very wet El Niño weather pattern. Genesis: Velvia 50 | Nikkor 150mm | Ebony RW810. Keep up the great work and greetings from the UK. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Here are two images I shot just over a year ago. Synopsis:Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. Bring an extra pair of laces just in case! Badwater was paved with fresh salt after the water evaporated. A year ago, vampires, werewolves and zombies mysteriously descended upon the streets of California's San Fernando Valley. Rent £2.49 Buy £3.49 View in iTunes. I’m know I can eventually find my truck in the dark (find the road, follow it south), but it sure is nice to follow that little arrow in the dark. Salt crystals in the eyelets of my boots sliced through the laces. If you arrive at Racetrack at noon under a barren blue sky, don’t be surprised if you have beautiful clouds at sunset. Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. Death Valley The Movie. TV Review: Death Valley (TV Series) (2011) The Undead Task Force (a branch of the LAPD, formed when the San Fernando Valley was overtaken by zombies, werewolves and vampires) must continue to get rid of the monsters and contain them in the valley. Technically, the exposure is spot on, and the grad is seamlessly placed. Officer Billy Pierce (12 episodes, 2011) Tania Raymonde. Synopsis:Rotten Tomatoes, home of the Tomatometer, is the most trusted measurement of quality for Movies & TV. A variety of focal lengths can be used to photograph dunes, but the compression of a long lens gives a layered appearance, and minimizes footprints. Views to the South, West, and East show looming mountains in the background, and that’s not what I wanted. Death Valley is a 1982 American slasher film starring Paul Le Mat, Catherine Hicks, Stephen McHattie, Wilford Brimley, Peter Billingsley and Edward Herrmann. Racetrack Sunset: Ebony RW810 | Nikkor 150mm | Lee 2 Stop Hard GND | Velvia 50 | 2 minutes @ f/45. Be prepared! The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets My camera was left in place overnight. klaus. Sadly, I don’t have a very long lens on large format. Viewers will be taken to a place they’ve never been before, with MTV’s new horror-comedy “Death Valley.” The scripted series follows the ‘Undead Task Force’ (UTF), a newly formed division of the LAPD, documentary-style, as they capture the monsters that roam the streets of California’s San Fernando Valley. For a sense of scale, look for the road in this photo. | The area just north of Badwater offered far better conditions. It was directed by Dick Richards and written by Richard Rothstein.It centered on a divorcee and her child being stalked by a serial killer after the boy picks up an object that can help tie the killer to his crimes. Hi Ben, I just bought myself a 4×5 Pacemaker Speed Graphic + Aero Ektar 1787mm f2.5 lens for my portraits. It’s simple, calm, and completely different from my other shots. A good scan of 4×5 film will print bigger than necessary. The Mesquite dunes have been a major frustration for me. No. Death Valley is a horror black comedy mockumentary television series broadcast on MTV.The series premiered on August 29, 2011. When using a digital SLR, I’ll usually have the camera bracket the exposure *just in case*, but often times my first judgment was best. I do think I will have to try large format now :o), Thanks Roger! 20 Mule Team (1940) 3 Godfathers (1948) ScreenDaily The Inn at Death Valley and the Ranch at Death Valley have provided accommodations for the actors and film crews during the filming of many of these movies or television shows. Here is the same photo with an overlay of my notes. I’m glad you enjoy the shot. With Texas Battle, Bryan Callen, Bryce Johnson, Caity Lotz. My second trip, February 2010, coincided with a very wet El Niño weather pattern. This northern view makes the mountains more distant, and places emphasis on the moving rocks. A strong El Niño storm brought more rain to the valley. Full Cast & Crew: Death Valley (2011) Series Cast (78) Texas Battle. Genesis is killer, and I think it compliments Approaching Storm in a “aftermath” kind of way. Warping the left side of the photo will surely decrease the sharpness in that region. It still looms over the composition. Maybe. "Going Stiff" Gets Lucky in Austin. Directed by Drew Daywalt. I’m really keen on it. I slid my camera side to side, but this mountain was unavoidable if I wanted a diagonal trail from this rock. If I was shooting a digital SLR, I would have used my 2 or 3 stop soft grad. DV is such an awesome place. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets The Undead Task Force (UTF) was created to combat the emergence of monsters. Death Valley MTV trailer. Looking forwards to reading through all your other trips, keep up the good work! I focused my attention on a more pristine area to the north. Blog at WordPress.com. The UTF is called to a porn shoot when one of the actors goes werewolf on the cast and crew, and Kirsten is sent on werewolf lockdown. All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer View All . I think I watched about another 10 episodes last night! This made the mountains smaller. Moments after taking this photo, the storm swept overhead. Those clouds are killer! My first visit was in March of 2009. A large mountain loomed over the left side of my composition. Although not as striking as my Badwater shots from 2010, the submerged cracks have an almost electric appearance. If I get on well with LF I may then get a camera with a tiltable back so I can shift perspective of foreground and horizon as you describe. Soon after my trip, I learned from fellow photographer David Patterson that the Badwater Basin completely flooded just after my departure. My first visit was in March of 2009. Has anyone else had this happen? 86 min And a seemingly routine zombie kill in a doughnut shop leads to a death among the TV crew. Trailer Cast & Crew. While this occurs, scientists work to find out what caused the outbreak. Thanks Klaus! I shot many other photos at Badwater this year, but Genesis was my favorite. Directed by Eric Appel. Watch Death Valley - Season 1 (2011) Online Free On Solarmovie | 123movies Trailer Watch movie A mockumentary following a police force as they deal with various perpetrators who are mostly supernatural in nature. I used a two stop hard graduated filter to help control the tonality of this scene. #DeathValley directed, written by TJ Scott &Brad MacPherson, stars Victoria Pratt, Katrina Law, Lochlyn Munro, Nick E. … The surprise came in December when the jet stream dipped south, subjecting southern California to an endless barrage of storms. With a drier than usual weather forecasted for the 2010/2011 winter season, there wasn’t much hope for water at Badwater this year. | Perhaps this is the source of my frustration. Darwin (2011) Darwin. Four strangers on a drunken trip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas hit a woman in the desert and must overcome injuries, the elements and each other to survive. Death Valley is a desert valley in Eastern California, in the northern Mojave Desert, bordering the Great Basin Desert.It is one of the hottest places on Earth, along with deserts in the Middle East and the Sahara.. Death Valley's Badwater Basin is the point of lowest elevation in North America, at 282 feet (86 m) below sea level. The definitive site for Reviews, Trailers, Showtimes, and Tickets Star Wars Tour of Death valley The following list of movie or television film/video productions were either shot on location in or near Death Valley, or, the subject matter/plot includes Death Valley (real or perceived in italics.) After experiencing a great sunset on my second day, I knew my job was done there. Although I didn’t walk away from that trip with any portfolio shots, it was an excellent scouting trip. The distance between my shooting location and the road is one mile! This next shot ( “Approaching Storm”), shows Badwater as a storm rolled through. Darwin is a documentary feature about an isolated community at the end of a weathered road in Death Valley, California. I hadn’t thought about it being a before/after type shot, but that totally works! I shot both sunset, and the following sunrise. Even though we shoot different subjects I can really appreciate your skill and work. That’s why I spend 10 days at a location. I just had that transparency on my light table today, and it was fun viewing it under a loupe. ( Log Out /  Death Valley, TV Series, 2011 Pictures provided by: sandwad2 , antp Display options: Display as images Display as list Make and model Make and year Year Category Importance/Role Date added (new ones first) Episode Appearance (ep.+time, if avail.) It’s great to hear that you were able to experience Death Valley this year as well. shyla-m-robinson-1 5 September 2011. Regular socks are useless after just one use (Boomerang!). And a seemingly routine zombie kill in a doughnut shop leads to a death among the TV crew. I am new to LF so was searching on YouTube for videos and found you. Zurich launch pad for Swiss films, 12 November 2013 My longest lens is equivalent to about 70mm on a 35mm camera. On another note, this is the second time my GPS has gone haywire at Racetrack. This year, Badwater proper was a muddy mess. In this blog post, I’ll recap my trip, compare it to my 2010 trip, and discuss the lessons I’ve learned. Though not submerged in water, this portion of the salt was moist and reflective. The UTF was created just one year before to combat the mysterious appearance of zombies, vampires, and werewolves in California's San Fernando Valley. Needless to say, I’ll be skipping Badwater on my next trip. If I didn’t post the original photo (below) you likely wouldn’t have noticed this. Officer Joe Stubeck (12 episodes, 2011) I also did the Racetrack some time ago. By all means, give LF a shot. I questioned my metering decisions, but my first instinct was spot on  — no pun intended. This northerly view is ideal for both sunrise and sunset, which gives me more opportunities to shoot. S1, Ep2 5 Sep. 2011 I knew where to place the filter, and was able to do so in the afternoon when the ground glass was very bright. For an enhanced browsing experience, get the IMDb app on your smartphone or tablet. In the end, I stretched the upper left corner to pull the mountain from view. A cool option to have. From a technical standpoint, this image is absolutely tack sharp from foreground to background. It was a novelty to see so much water in this desert environment. I placed the grad below the horizon – an unconventional way to use a hard grad. The above shot was planned after having viewed a sunrise and sunset. This results in them getting hopelessly lost in the most stunning, but unforgiving topographical terrain on the planet. I used rear movements to enlarge the rock in this composition. The story of Darwin itself, along with the lives of the people living there currently are woven together in a way that presents the documentary as a drama filled soap opera. | ( Log Out /  Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Cops and Zombies. I have never owned a large format camera, but shot a lot of medium format 5-6 years ago. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Thanks Will! The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia, 27 September 2014 As an added bonus, the mountains to the north create excellent uplift, which lends nicely to cloud formation. Propelled from society by tragic turns, the people of … I relied on my notes for positioning the filter, then waited for sunset. 422 likes. Can I get away with this on a large print? Matt. I now have three portfolio shots from Badwater. Based on my previous experience, I knew that the northern sky would be most productive. With Texas Battle, Bryce Johnson, Caity Lotz, Tania Raymonde. View production, box office, & company info. Yes. I love shooting trips. Those flooded salt flats sure are great for photography. A great look at a few of the 35 people who live in Darwin, California, a former mining town. On 8×10, a hard stop grad becomes a soft grad, and a soft grad becomes nearly invisible. Indiewire You’ll also notice that the rock gets a bit stretched. , Hi Ben – read/watched through the entire DV blog over the last few days and loved every bit of it. I went to Badwater a few days before you did this year, and it was great reliving the experience through your blog. Following your blog for the last months, including your Zion trip has made me realize that I miss shooting fully manual. (2011) G | 86 min | Documentary, Drama, History. Great work, entertaining as well! Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Four strangers on a drunken wedding dash from LA to Vegas hit a mysterious woman in the desert and must overcome injuries, the … I made a note of which lens to use, and returned later that day to setup my camera for a sunset/sunrise photo. These back-to-back storms dropped nearly 4 inches of rain in Death Valley. ( Log Out /  Nature doesn’t always cooperate. You brought home some definite winners. Officer John 'John John' Johnson (12 episodes, 2011) Bryce Johnson. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. This entry was posted on March 10, 2011 at 8:38 pm and is filed under 8x10, Death Valley, January 2011, Photo Trips, Photography. Thank you for a lot of inspirational posts and great images. Those who decided to stay behind when the silver mine closed down (and even stranger - those that decided to move there afterwards) are profiled in a way that is empathetic to them and their situation but at the same time allows for humorous circumstances. I plan on returning next year as well. Perhaps this will force the large mountain out of view. These photos suffered technical issues, but I can return to the same location and try again. Many actors have returned again and again to enjoy the luxurious AAA Four Diamond, Inn at Furnace Creek for some necessary rest and relaxation after the filming has completed. Cheers Matt. I was very fortunate to spend 10 days in Death Valley this year. You guessed it… Badwater was filled with water. It was calm one moment, and the wind was gusting at nearly 50MPH only a few minutes later. Trailers See All. The desire to go anywhere but there prompts her to agree to join her brother on a road trip out to Death Valley. Does this technique work all the time? The Badwater Experience ( 2010 vs. 2011) This was my third visit to Death Valley. We've curated a list of lesser-known films to help you explore the space-time continuum from the comfort of your couch. As expected, the salt ridges were gone this year.   |  cheers   |  I stuck around for two days — which is less time than I prefer to spend at a location. I especially love the shot in your flickr account from new years day. Medora Movie Review, 23 October 2011 Next year, I’ll skip the Mesquite dunes, and spend several days at the Eureka Dunes. The first photo (“Inundated”) features a partially flooded basin. The very thought of getting out in nature, and burning some film is beyond words. 4×5 is honestly all that’s needed these days. When I return, I’ll use rear movements to make the rock smaller and the mountains larger. Loving Velvia colours. After a vampire is killed in a prostitution sting, Billy is kidnapped. Hey Ben, I particularly enjoyed coming back to this post, really nice shots! Water gathered between the salt ridges, reflecting a colorful sunset. Valley of Love is a 2015 French film directed by Guillaume Nicloux, starring Gérard Depardieu and Isabelle Huppert.It tells the story of two French people who used to be a couple and had a son 25 years ago. This was my second visit to Racetrack. Officer Carla Rinaldi (12 episodes, 2011) Charlie Sanders. Though these dunes receive good light at both sunrise and sunset, the sun is much lower on the horizon at sunrise. Trust your instinct. It was a productive trip, and I learned a lot from my experience. G They reunite after the son's death, having received a letter asking them to visit five places in Death Valley, which will make the son reappear. It’s a stunning location, but I need to spend more time elsewhere in the park. There is still so many shots that I haven’t captured yet. Digital trickery? The series follows the Undead Task Force (UTF), a newly formed division of the LAPD, as they are filmed by a camera news crew documentary-style, as they capture the monsters that roam the streets of San Fernando Valley in California. I just do 8×10 because I like to punish myself. Thanks Ben, keep up the great work with you videos . Post was not sent - check your email addresses! From a technical standpoint, this photo was difficult. Placing a grad filter based on notes sounds strange, but it worked for this shot. Propelled from society by tragic turns, the people of Darwin (... See full summary ». I was intrigued by the wonderful yellow light on the horizon, and sketched its relation to the mountain ridge. ShockYa Documentary, Drama, History, Darwin is a documentary feature about an isolated community at the end of a weathered road in Death Valley, California. I’ll cross my fingers, hope for clouds, and try to scoot those mountains out of the way with camera movements. If I was shooting a digital SLR, I don’t think my grad placement would have worked. This was my third visit to Death Valley. Contrary to the teaser message for my Death Valley trip (, Bring a folding chair when photographing the flooded salt flats  —. Instead, cracks were visible beneath the shallow water. I had some compositional reservations when setting up this shot. After a vampire is killed in a prostitution sting, Billy is kidnapped. The best part of it all though is that it is real. As many of you know from my Zion trip, I take careful notes when scouting a location. I visited them in 2009, and found some very nice compositions on the crest of a dune. Strong winds can come from nowhere. You’re going to have a lot of fun with the LF camera! Visit Tatooine! When I return to Racetrack next year, I hope to shoot the same rock. It hasn’t been drum scanned yet, so it would take some time, but I’ll give you all the details. ( Log Out /  Death Valley in Movies and Television. It’s amazing how the same location can yield such different photos. Although I didn’t walk away from that trip with any portfolio shots, it was an excellent scouting trip. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS). Change ). I’ll shoot you an email with pricing for this image. A mix of Reno 911 and Zombieland, MTV's new mocumentary Death Valley follows the Undead Task Force. Everything will feel awkward at first, but you’ll get the hang of it soon enough, and it’ll be a matter of muscle memory. Ben Horne Photography: Contemporary Large Format Landscape & Nature Photography, It’s best to wear neoprene socks when wading in the water at Badwater. The fragile salt ridges disolved as water filled the basin. A year ago, vampires, werewolves and zombies mysteriously descended upon the streets of California's San Fernando Valley. Shooting LF is a very rewarding experience. I hoped this would minimize the peak on the left, but I was wrong. That year, I saw large amounts of water in the Badwater Basin. 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