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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production August 19th, 2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,501
Posted By Marc Myers
I think Anthony Bourdain has two camera people,...

I think Anthony Bourdain has two camera people, maybe a separate sound person, a producer and maybe even a second producer. It can take way too long to shoot with a single camera. You must shoot all...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 18th, 2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,575
Posted By Marc Myers
Doesn't this relate to the subject being recorded...

Doesn't this relate to the subject being recorded in these situations? If you don't get a recognizable picture of Grandma, even a noisy one, won't you hear about it? I've videotaped nocturnal tree...
Forum: Home, Away From Home August 18th, 2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,592
Posted By Marc Myers
For storage I use my carry case but I place all...

For storage I use my carry case but I place all the items in sealed plastic bags and add some desiccant. Never hurts to keep things as dry as possible. I avoid the attic or basement or other...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 17th, 2010, 07:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,157
Posted By Marc Myers
You're absolutely right about color space and the...

You're absolutely right about color space and the bit depth of recording but you've missed my point. Even if you record uncompressed by some method you face significant limitations if you are using...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 16th, 2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,788
Posted By Marc Myers
I was unwilling remove the microphone holder for...

I was unwilling remove the microphone holder for fear I'd strip the screw heads. Today I took my camera to Sony in New Jersey along with four EX1's I needed to have flashed. They took the mic holder...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 16th, 2010, 01:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,157
Posted By Marc Myers
I'm sure one would like to have 4:2:2 color,...

I'm sure one would like to have 4:2:2 color, etc., on principle but I'm trying to figure out why really one needs it. I understand when you intend to do a lot of additional work, color grading and...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD August 13th, 2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,645
Posted By Marc Myers
So if it's cheaper than going out to dinner like...

So if it's cheaper than going out to dinner like Zach said, maybe it's better just to go out to dinner? Another portly guy here. Like this thread.
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 13th, 2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,891
Posted By Marc Myers
I very seriously looked at the JVC. I'm a one man...

I very seriously looked at the JVC. I'm a one man crew often working in rugged terrain. The size and simplicity of the JVC were very appealing. I've used JVC cameras in the (distant) past and I have...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 13th, 2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,157
Posted By Marc Myers
I'm hoping so, taking mine to Vietnam next month...

I'm hoping so, taking mine to Vietnam next month expressly for nature work. It's longer zoom than the competition and the GPS that were the deciding factors for me.
Forum: Documentary Techniques August 10th, 2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,020
Posted By Marc Myers
I've done what Brian suggests but it's nothing my...

I've done what Brian suggests but it's nothing my lawyer would recommend. Best, obviously, is a signed release. I favor blurring the folks in the background as insurance.
Forum: Documentary Techniques August 10th, 2010, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,959
Posted By Marc Myers
Not entirely sure what you mean by a shot list....

Not entirely sure what you mean by a shot list. Do you mean locations? Or do you mean a shot list of the sort you'd develop from a script or a story board? Nature video you pretty much shoot what's...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds August 5th, 2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,943
Posted By Marc Myers
And have you set the levels for your external...

And have you set the levels for your external inputs in the menu?
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 5th, 2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,005
Posted By Marc Myers
I think at present the choice is best defined by...

I think at present the choice is best defined by what you do. If you shoot high ratios (documentary, long interviews, nature, etc.) I think the balance still favors tape. You do have to "nurse" the...
Forum: Home, Away From Home August 3rd, 2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,749
Posted By Marc Myers
I appreciate your dedication to purpose....

I appreciate your dedication to purpose. Truthfully, I think making a space should not be a first priority. It commits too many resources that can't be recouped even at a discount. This is old advice...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds August 2nd, 2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,519
Posted By Marc Myers
I use 416 all the time. No trouble.

I use 416 all the time. No trouble.
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders August 2nd, 2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,186
Posted By Marc Myers
And because I am a paranoid, I use more 16 gig...

And because I am a paranoid, I use more 16 gig cards rather and fewer 32s. Price is about the same and I only loose half as much stuff when one of the cards goes missing or craps out.
Forum: Home, Away From Home July 30th, 2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,749
Posted By Marc Myers
That's not a lot of space or height. Take a 6'...

That's not a lot of space or height. Take a 6' tall man standing. Can you shoot shoes to hat? Can you shoot shoes to hat without catching shadows on the back wall? Can you hang lights and keep them...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders July 28th, 2010, 09:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,788
Posted By Marc Myers
Open up the clasp, remove the microphone and look...

Open up the clasp, remove the microphone and look down into the assembly where you'd expect screw to be attached. they are down there just a little hard to see.
Forum: Under Water, Over Land July 26th, 2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,383
Posted By Marc Myers
Try these sites: Battery Life...

Try these sites:
Battery Life (http://www.climber.org/gear/batteries.html)
http://www.discover-energy.com/files/shared/Discover_temperature_effects_charging.pdf
Neither are exactly what you want...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 23rd, 2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,007
Posted By Marc Myers
Before I switched over from P2 to XDCAM EX, I'd...

Before I switched over from P2 to XDCAM EX, I'd look at my workflow. Good paths for both but they are different and have gotchas in terms of third part software, your acquisition methods, your...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land July 15th, 2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,421
Posted By Marc Myers
No shotgun, no matter how good will be as good as...

No shotgun, no matter how good will be as good as a microphone placed very near the subject. Since this is a fairly specialized application, I would use a remote microphone. Does it have to be...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders July 15th, 2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,788
Posted By Marc Myers
I agree. I can see the screws but haven't tried...

I agree. I can see the screws but haven't tried it yet. Seem easy to strip.
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders July 2nd, 2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,723
Posted By Marc Myers
I can see it for loooong shoots but jeepers, how...

I can see it for loooong shoots but jeepers, how many shoots have any of us done that requires more than ten hours of continuous shooting from a single field camera? Seems a capability looking for...
Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders July 2nd, 2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,939
Posted By Marc Myers
Very helpful. I only shoot single camera so not...

Very helpful. I only shoot single camera so not so much of an issue with me.
Forum: Home, Away From Home July 1st, 2010, 02:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,283
Posted By Marc Myers
I've not shot in Rwanda but have shot in...

I've not shot in Rwanda but have shot in neighboring Kenya and Uganda. Working with an NGO is great advice. You really can't get anything done on your own. Don't offer money ever unless its through...
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