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Forum: Show Your Work July 30th, 2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,236
Posted By Frank Ladner
Southern sci-fi mockumentary feature

Hey guys!

I recently completed a feature and wanted to share it with you all.

Here's the trailer:
Hickory Never Bleeds - Official Trailer - YouTube

About
Fearing an unseen threat in their...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods March 4th, 2012, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,357
Posted By Frank Ladner
Re: Cheap Anamorphic Flare/Streak Filter

Yessir, that is correct.

P.S. I've been away from DVInfo for a while. Glad to see you're still here, Mr. Hart!
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods March 3rd, 2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,357
Posted By Frank Ladner
Cheap Anamorphic Flare/Streak Filter

Hey guys!

I wanted to share a super-cheap, plugin-free method of getting anamorphic lens flares:

Cheap DIY Anamorphic Lens Flare Filter ...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods March 3rd, 2012, 07:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,531
Posted By Frank Ladner
Re: 35mm adaptors dead?

I use a Canon 7D and t2i, but I feel the same way. Particularly for camera-tracking / effects applications (even with care in camera movement). In these cases, rolling shutter skew really messes...
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery July 10th, 2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,157
Posted By Frank Ladner
Hi Aaron! Thanks for checking it out and...

Hi Aaron!

Thanks for checking it out and commenting! I appreciate the tips!

I've done some conversion to 18fps recently and that helps sell the old home movie look even more. Lots of fun to...
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery July 1st, 2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,583
Posted By Frank Ladner
Very slick feel overall. Crisp footage and...

Very slick feel overall. Crisp footage and smooth camera movement!
Forum: EOS Crop Sensor (APS-C) Sample Clips Gallery July 1st, 2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,157
Posted By Frank Ladner
Low-Fi 7D Test

Hey guys!

Wanted to share this short test video I recently completed.

The goal here was to emulate a low-fi look with some Canon 7D footage which was taken during a recent vacation.

Low-Fi...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders December 22nd, 2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,218
Posted By Frank Ladner
Very pretty footage, Robin! Thanks for the...

Very pretty footage, Robin!

Thanks for the info, Paul! Have not heard of that method yet, so will give it a look! Sounds very nice.
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders December 15th, 2008, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,218
Posted By Frank Ladner
Just purchased a Canon VIXIA HF-100 from Amazon. ...

Just purchased a Canon VIXIA HF-100 from Amazon. I set it to 24p and Cinemode right out of the box, and really like the results.

I go the route of converting to AVI (Lagarith Lossless) and...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 21st, 2008, 08:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,069
Posted By Frank Ladner
Cheap GG: Lexan & Hole-Saw

Hey guys!

I haven't really been active in the DIY-adapter scene for a couple years, so please forgive me if something similar to this has already been posted.

In the process of building our...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 2nd, 2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 623
Views: 102,548
Posted By Frank Ladner
I ran hot water over the glass long enough for...

I ran hot water over the glass long enough for the wax to become soft, which made it easier to remove.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods May 1st, 2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,793
Posted By Frank Ladner
Tatsuya, The footage shot from the camera's...

Tatsuya,

The footage shot from the camera's view looks nice and smooth. Good job!

What are the wheels from?
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 30th, 2007, 08:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,776
Posted By Frank Ladner
Tomasz: Seems like you would get more of a...

Tomasz: Seems like you would get more of a hotspot with this. I'm familiar with Nivea but not sure exactly how it looks, so maybe it does work better than, say, vaseline or similar smeared on the...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 25th, 2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 102,548
Posted By Frank Ladner
Wanted to update the URL: (On port 81 now, not...

Wanted to update the URL: (On port 81 now, not 80.)

http://70.147.193.182:81/mwtest/
Forum: DVD Authoring April 25th, 2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By Frank Ladner
This workflow sounds similar to mine, as I use...

This workflow sounds similar to mine, as I use Twixtor to convert to 24p.

I was also wondering about whether or not to output 24p source files to DVD. I haven't been able to test it because I'm...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 24th, 2007, 07:47 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,904
Posted By Frank Ladner
Actually, I don't think any of those had a...

Actually, I don't think any of those had a condenser except the one that mentions it in the file name. ("MicrowaxAdapter_Test_Condenser.mpg") So they could have actually been better as far as not...
Forum: Focus Enhancements FireStore April 24th, 2007, 07:33 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 152,294
Posted By Frank Ladner
Thanks, Jim! Yep, I did that as the manual...

Thanks, Jim!

Yep, I did that as the manual shows but it still wouldn't work. However, I used a cable other than the one supplied with the FS-4 and that did the trick. When plugged in with the...
Forum: Focus Enhancements FireStore April 23rd, 2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 152,294
Posted By Frank Ladner
I'm now familiar with the differences between the...

I'm now familiar with the differences between the two types (6-pin carries DC current for device power/charging), and have also gotten feedback that 4pin/6pin should work, so I'll just have to try it...
Forum: Focus Enhancements FireStore April 23rd, 2007, 01:46 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 152,294
Posted By Frank Ladner
Seems that 6-pin to 6-pin connections are more of...

Seems that 6-pin to 6-pin connections are more of a Mac thing, and PCs typically use 6-pin to 4-pin.

I hooked my firewire cable up to the FS-4, 6-pin into the unit, and 4-pin into the PC (my...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 23rd, 2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,904
Posted By Frank Ladner
Good question, Dale. In the case of a...

Good question, Dale.

In the case of a standard non-flip adapter, the lens' viewing angle, focal length, etc. aren't affected by the adapter, because the diffuser is basically just catching a...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 21st, 2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,904
Posted By Frank Ladner
Dale, Your idea of how the condenser works...

Dale,

Your idea of how the condenser works is correct; It basically distributes or "spreads" the light/image over the diffuser, whether it be static, virbrating, rotating, etc. as Wayne...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 20th, 2007, 03:14 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 24,904
Posted By Frank Ladner
Dale, Microcrystalline wax is a good way to...

Dale,

Microcrystalline wax is a good way to go for a static solution. It's not too fun to work with, but I think the process has been streamlined since I've tried it. Thickness of the wax is...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production April 17th, 2007, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,214
Posted By Frank Ladner
Lyndon: As you mentioned, frame movie mode helps...

Lyndon: As you mentioned, frame movie mode helps give a more "cinematic" look. These aren't pure progressive frames, but instead the camera does some type of field blending on the green channels to...
Forum: Focus Enhancements FireStore April 16th, 2007, 07:14 AM
Replies: 405
Views: 152,294
Posted By Frank Ladner
FS-4 and GL2

Hey guys!

First, a little background info...

I just purchased the Firestore FS-4 from VideoGuys.com, to use with my Canon GL2.

I was up in the air with this, as it didn't seem to make sense...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production November 15th, 2006, 11:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,776
Posted By Frank Ladner
James - I also wanted to mention some tools by...

James - I also wanted to mention some tools by http://www.revisionfx.com/.

Twixtor and FieldsKit for After Effects are both excellent. I have done many 60i to 24p conversion with them.

I have...
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