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Forum: Sony VX2100 / PD170 / PDX10 Companion December 2nd, 2008, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,351
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Many classic movies were shot in aspect ratios...

Many classic movies were shot in aspect ratios very like 4:3. Classic TV shows too, obviously. The ability to watch something in 4:3 is not going to go away any time soon. Tom was winking at you by...
Forum: Home, Away From Home November 4th, 2008, 10:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,244
Posted By Shawn Mielke
The timing of this post could not have been more...

The timing of this post could not have been more perfect for me as I too shall be going to India, in January, probably with a DVX100b, a mic, and a small cheap tripod, as a tourist (who wants to...
Forum: Awake In The Dark May 30th, 2008, 03:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,542
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Between swallows of whiskey, yes.

Between swallows of whiskey, yes.
Forum: Awake In The Dark May 29th, 2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,542
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Loved it. I was in shock for at least a day after...

Loved it. I was in shock for at least a day after seeing it the first time. I wept more the second time, and also realized how over the top the final scene is. Saw it the second time with a...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition April 28th, 2007, 12:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,981
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Hmmm, I haven't posted on DVINFO in a long time. ...

Hmmm, I haven't posted on DVINFO in a long time.

I like 4:3. It's close to the square, much closer than, say, 16:9. It has it's own qualities and asks to be used in a way that is quite different...
Forum: Sony VX2100 / PD170 / PDX10 Companion September 1st, 2005, 02:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,189
Posted By Shawn Mielke
I have yet to see Steadyshot lag on the tripod...

I have yet to see Steadyshot lag on the tripod with the PDs. I remember seeing severe bouts of it with the XL1S a few years ago, but that's with a rather long lense. Maybe I just don't spend a lot of...
Forum: Awake In The Dark August 18th, 2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,996
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Netflix is definitely your friend, and is how...

Netflix is definitely your friend, and is how I've been able to view these works, one after the next.

Wow, fantastic to see appreciation of filmmaking of this kind on this forum.

Dovchenko is...
Forum: Awake In The Dark August 15th, 2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,996
Posted By Shawn Mielke
October and Arsenal are two of my favorite films!...

October and Arsenal are two of my favorite films!
Along with Dziga Vertov's Man With A Movie Camera (1929), which I just recently bought. The first two films were very much made for an audience very...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion July 11th, 2005, 02:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,202
Posted By Shawn Mielke
An out-of-hand condemnation of edge enhancers on...

An out-of-hand condemnation of edge enhancers on my part, but one I stand by whole heartedly. "Sharpness" accentuates noise in low light conditions and isn't actually adding real sharpness to an...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion July 5th, 2005, 08:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,202
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Oh, forgot to add: slower shutterspeeds are...

Oh, forgot to add: slower shutterspeeds are generally much easier to use when shooting from a tripod.
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion July 5th, 2005, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,202
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Auto white balance is ok to use. It will do the...

Auto white balance is ok to use. It will do the job well enough, and you can always tweak things later in post.

Beware of auto focus. Don't be afraid of it, but pay close attention to framing....
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion July 5th, 2005, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,075
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Generally you get what you pay for, so pricey...

Generally you get what you pay for, so pricey lavaliers by either Sony or Sennheiser should be of quality.

Sennheiser shotguns are great. I use an ME64. I chose it specifically as an on camera...
Forum: Open DV Discussion April 4th, 2005, 01:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,948
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Don't know if you got your questions answered...

Don't know if you got your questions answered elsewhere in the last few days but here are a few remarks.

Mixing dry and wet tape lubes from different manufacturers is indeed a known...
Forum: Sony VX2100 / PD170 / PDX10 Companion April 2nd, 2005, 10:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Stick with the cam that you have if you feel the...

Stick with the cam that you have if you feel the 170 is hardly an improvement over it, and/or get hands-on experience to help clarify and/or verify. There isn't much we can do from over here,...
Forum: Open DV Discussion March 6th, 2005, 09:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,065
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Unless you're going to be shooting weddings or...

Unless you're going to be shooting weddings or otherwise intend on shooting at ridiculously low light levels, the dvc30 is a great looking little camera. For short films, it's the one I would go...
Forum: All Things Audio February 27th, 2005, 05:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,064
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Thanks all, good to hear. Proper handling is a...

Thanks all, good to hear. Proper handling is a given, you're absolutely right. Guess my decision is made!
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 25th, 2005, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,403
Posted By Shawn Mielke
It was a suicide, a self inflicted gun shot to...

It was a suicide, a self inflicted gun shot to the head. It's totally in keeping with the man, and I completely respect his choice (no doubt did it with an excellent gun too!).

A paraphrase from...
Forum: All Things Audio February 25th, 2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,064
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Rycote pistol grip systems

Hi! Does anyone have experience with the Rycote pistol grip systems for outdoor and indoor field audio applications?
I'm working with the Senn K6 family of capsules and plan on walking around and...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 20th, 2005, 07:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,064
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Think: dead reckoning! ;>

Think: dead reckoning! ;>
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 20th, 2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,064
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Solution: Ignore it and it will go away! :-]

Solution: Ignore it and it will go away! :-]
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 20th, 2005, 06:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,064
Posted By Shawn Mielke
All good points here, as Mr Hardwick would say....

All good points here, as Mr Hardwick would say. The smear is tough for me personally, though, because I love my fast shutterspeeds, which are a challenge to use in normal daytime situations.

Ian....
Forum: Distribution Center February 20th, 2005, 06:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By Shawn Mielke
That's great, thank you Rob.

That's great, thank you Rob.
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 20th, 2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,851
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 19th, 2005, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,851
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Best mpeg2 encoder?

Hi. Is BitVice the best dvd encoder for Mac users, and/or are there others comparable, or....?

Thanks,

Shawn
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 19th, 2005, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,064
Posted By Shawn Mielke
Be aware of light sources falling within or just...

Be aware of light sources falling within or just above the frame.
This can include windows, headlights, stadium lights, and candles... You will get used to what sets off the smear, and you will...
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