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Forum: Final Cut Suite July 23rd, 2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,519
Posted By Duane Smith
I bought a 15" MBP in early June, but was too...

I bought a 15" MBP in early June, but was too busy to even open it up and set the thing up for two weeks. When I finally got around to turning it on and setting it up, I noticed that it was...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 5th, 2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,553
Posted By Duane Smith
I have no problems whatsoever using my A1U with...

I have no problems whatsoever using my A1U with FCP
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion June 20th, 2006, 07:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,077
Posted By Duane Smith
Hmmm...you know, I might have to try that,...

Hmmm...you know, I might have to try that, Laurence. I have the wide angle lense too, so I should have the same light blocking condition as you do.

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Open DV Discussion June 20th, 2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,962
Posted By Duane Smith
We've learned to make sure we take a shower every...

We've learned to make sure we take a shower every evening after a shoot to check for ticks. Used to be, we'd go camping -- and I simply wouldn't shower for days. My wife HATED my outdoor hygiene...
Forum: Open DV Discussion June 19th, 2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,962
Posted By Duane Smith
I shoot in the woods and outdoors all the time...

I shoot in the woods and outdoors all the time (that's what I do) and I've found that the BEST product is "Deep Woods Off"...regular "Off" simply isn't strong enough. I coat myself pretty heavily...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion June 19th, 2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,077
Posted By Duane Smith
Since the A1U downconverts in-camera to standard...

Since the A1U downconverts in-camera to standard interlaced DV, the final resolution between the two cameras in DV mode is *exactly* the same (720x480 with a 1.2 pixel aspect ratio).

But...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion June 19th, 2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 21,077
Posted By Duane Smith
I have both a PDX10 and an A1U, and to be...

I have both a PDX10 and an A1U, and to be perfectly honest there are some things that I prefer about the PDX10 and there are other things I prefer about the A1U. In general, the PDX10 wins in regards...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 19th, 2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,860
Posted By Duane Smith
The G5 Quad *is* a PPC-based Mac (as opposed to...

The G5 Quad *is* a PPC-based Mac (as opposed to an Intel-based Mac).
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 15th, 2006, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,103
Posted By Duane Smith
First of all, GREAT POST. Thanks for sharing your...

First of all, GREAT POST. Thanks for sharing your experience.

Second, like Ron said, look into Apple Qmaster (comes with DVD SP, SHAKE and FSC) and use every available Mac you can muster up. I've...
Forum: All Things Audio June 5th, 2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,218
Posted By Duane Smith
I am by no means an audio expert (in fact, I'd...

I am by no means an audio expert (in fact, I'd say I'm at the opposite end of the spectrum--ha-ha!) but I can tell you that for Doc-style interview work, I do not like the sound captured by my...
Forum: Awake In The Dark June 1st, 2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,882
Posted By Duane Smith
Blade Runner is and always has been one of my...

Blade Runner is and always has been one of my favorite films, and it's by one of my favorite directors (Ridley Scott) and it's (loosely) based off a book by my favorite author (Philip K. Dick).

I...
Forum: Final Cut Suite May 31st, 2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,164
Posted By Duane Smith
I now exclusively use Mercury Elite Pro external...

I now exclusively use Mercury Elite Pro external FireWire hard drives from OWC because of the 100% reliability of the Oxford chipsets, but I've used drives from G Tech, Lacie, and Granite Digital in...
Forum: Awake In The Dark May 31st, 2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 18,227
Posted By Duane Smith
For me, top honors would go to Stanley...

For me, top honors would go to Stanley Kubric...but I'd have to put Akira Kurosawa and Ridley Scott up there in my list of favorites as well. I'm also quite partial to Francis Ford Coppola's work...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion May 21st, 2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 11,193
Posted By Duane Smith
I was just shooting with my PDX10 yesterday,...

I was just shooting with my PDX10 yesterday, along with my A1U. Now granted, I was initially disappointed with the A1U, but now that I've got it and am shooting with it, I actually prefer it to the...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series May 18th, 2006, 10:21 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,208
Posted By Duane Smith
Well I just received my LH77 from Cavision a few...

Well I just received my LH77 from Cavision a few minutes ago; looks like a good product, but I don't have my A1 here with me to test fit; I'll do that tonight.

I also went ahead and purchased the...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series May 17th, 2006, 12:10 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 38,208
Posted By Duane Smith
Lou, the answer you're looking for is on the...

Lou, the answer you're looking for is on the FIRST PAGE of this thread. Lawrence used that very same sunshade (the Century Optics DSFA8200) and this item:

7) Stepdown ring from www.cavision.com...
Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports May 15th, 2006, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,791
Posted By Duane Smith
Hey Danny, thanks for the chance to win! So...

Hey Danny, thanks for the chance to win!

So when will we find out what the price is? I'm certainly interested!
Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports May 7th, 2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,791
Posted By Duane Smith
Entry sent via email; thanks for the...

Entry sent via email; thanks for the opportunity...the product looks great!


- Duane
Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC May 7th, 2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,232
Posted By Duane Smith
Here's one that I've used before: ...

Here's one that I've used before:

http://tinyurl.com/9oa33

That's the Sony GVD-1000 which runs $999.95 and it DOES have a screen. I don't know for sure, but think I recall hearing that SONY...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series April 28th, 2006, 01:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,580
Posted By Duane Smith
Stu - I use the crappy stock SONY...

Stu - I use the crappy stock SONY mic....shocking, I know! LOL!


And I use the FG cutoff on camera because:

#1 - Losing those freqs really doesn't affect what I'm shooting;

#2 - The wind...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series April 28th, 2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,695
Posted By Duane Smith
I choose the A1 over the HC1 because the A1 was a...

I choose the A1 over the HC1 because the A1 was a natural progression from my PDX10. I use the XLR box constantly with both a Sony Wireless Lav and the Sony mic. Plus, I use the "low Freq Cutoff" on...
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series April 27th, 2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,580
Posted By Duane Smith
Dave - If you're looking at the HC1, then...

Dave -

If you're looking at the HC1, then I'd recommend you go ahead and get the A1 instead. The weight difference isn't going to be enought to matter...you're really only talking about the...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood April 26th, 2006, 09:10 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,393
Posted By Duane Smith
Ugh....I'm going on a shoot in Oklahoma that...

Ugh....I'm going on a shoot in Oklahoma that weekend. I'm scheduled to leave on the 19th around noon, dangit! I just won't be able to squeeze the event in that morning; got too many ducks to line up...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood April 26th, 2006, 02:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,393
Posted By Duane Smith
Pat, you're darn close to me (I'm on the east...

Pat, you're darn close to me (I'm on the east side of White Rock Lake in the Casa Linda area). I shoot outdoor videos of a sort, but not animals...Jeeps! LOL!

All us Dallas folks really should...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood April 9th, 2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,393
Posted By Duane Smith
I live in Dallas proper near White Rock Lake, so...

I live in Dallas proper near White Rock Lake, so I'm probably a good hour from McKinney...but if y'all ever want a to have a "local" get-together, I'm always up for a drive. Heck if you get together...
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