Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 16th, 2014, 05:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,511
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
April 16th, 2014, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,538
Re: What sticks adjust height the quickest?
Well, the old O'Conner Hot Pod which is still the newsmans favorite. O'Connor though is now Sachtler and they have a newer updated version of the Hot Pod called the Soom. there are 3 versions I think...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 13th, 2014, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Re: wireless systems
It looks like a decent system. Personally I use the Audio Technica Dual channel receiver with 2 mic paks and a plug in transmitter. I also use Countryman EMW lavs in place of the stock mics. With the...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 13th, 2014, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,306
Re: may I CHAIR something with you?
Josh,
To be honest, it's just a pillow that has been around my house for a long time. My wife gave it to me about 5 years ago, has a thin foam (about 3 inches) inside and is so worn now it's like...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 13th, 2014, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,306
Re: may I CHAIR something with you?
I use the Ikea chair, don't know if it's exactly the same but I have a seat pillow for it and it makes all the difference. Otherwise it was too hard to sit on comfortably for too long.
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 9th, 2014, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Re: This tickled me :)
Actually that's not 100% true. Depending on the priest, I've had unmanned cameras on the altars probably about 25 to 30% of the weddings I've done and most of that happening during the last 10 years...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 9th, 2014, 01:10 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,375
Re: Bride and Groom entrance
Hey Peter, I agree with you. I'm just sounding off especially now since I'm not doing weddings anymore. Heck I hated when they stuffed so many tables in the room there wasn't enough room for the B&G...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 9th, 2014, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 6,375
Re: Bride and Groom entrance
I've had that probably 5 times a year. Too many tables in a room that isn't made for that many but it is what it is.
If they get to the tables and have to walk single file then I can only get what I...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 9th, 2014, 05:30 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,784
Re: This tickled me :)
I love this piece of music and THIS is fantastic. EXCEPT, well you know what I'm going to say...I had to stop watching because the camerawork was making my dizzy. I hope this was just a friend of...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 4th, 2014, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 6,096
Re: Worst mistake you made while shooting?
The worst mistake I've ever made? Hmmmm, probably taking this one particular job in the first place.
Pressing the red button on my B camera 2X without realizing it.
Asking the president of a...
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Forum: Show Your Work
April 4th, 2014, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,094
Re: Check Groupon First (TV spot)
Yeah I've seen that one a number of times and I remember you saying you did that. I told my wife that and she asked if you got paid in cans or bottles. I think she was kidding.
Holy comedy! 22...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 4th, 2014, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,901
Re: How long do you hold a date open?
Money talks, BS walks. Old saying in sales but it's true. No money, no date. If they want the date they'll give you a retainer...cash, check, credit card, puppy, whatever.
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 4th, 2014, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,069
Re: Do you protect your ears?
James,
I shot NASCAR racing and sometimes you flip a coin and end up being the camera tech instead of an operator. I'm talking about the remote controlled cameras that are along the wall of the...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 4th, 2014, 07:44 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,859
Re: Rain Cover
These are listed at B&H :
Porta Brace RS-EA50 Compact HD Rain Slicker for Sony RS-EA50 B&H
camRade Protective Rain Cover/wetSuit for the Sony WS NEX EA50
I prefer Portabrace stuff myself but...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 4th, 2014, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,731
Re: Changing signature
Mick,
Go into CONTROLS in the menu bar above. After you click on that on the LEFT side is a sub header "settings and options" and just below that is the "Edit Signature" button.
Easy Peasy. Don't...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 4th, 2014, 05:02 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,214
Re: A 360 degree microphone ?
Mark, I get all the ambient room sounds I need from the hyper on the camera. The drum mic get's me a clean track of whatever comes from the DJs speaker and the hyper get's me fill, room and the music...
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Forum: Show Your Work
April 3rd, 2014, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,094
Re: Check Groupon First (TV spot)
Nice but I have to admit, I was waiting for Key and Peele to jump out. ;-)
I liked the segment where she was parking the plane. Having a scissors for the pizza is something I keep telling my wife...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 3rd, 2014, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,214
Re: A 360 degree microphone ?
I ran my wireless system for many many years at receptions and tried different shotgun mics, different lav mics with placement from here to there and back again. Different audio settings on the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 2nd, 2014, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,811
Re: DVD and Bluray disc printers
On my 1400 I've had trouble when I print Jewelbox cases. It's a heavy matte paper and the printer rollers just don't like the paper. It'll pull 1 then unless I wipe the rollers down it doesn't like...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 2nd, 2014, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,069
Re: Do you protect your ears?
This is what I've been trying to explain to my wife for 45 years. She doesn't buy it BUT with the precise scientific explain perhaps I can convince her. If she'll only listen to me.
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 2nd, 2014, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,345
Re: New Support Rod and Belt
Chris, thanks for the link. The rig doesn't look like it will work on my camera so I think
I'm just going to bite the bullet and get the Cavision plate and work it in with the current ENG rig for...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
April 2nd, 2014, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 5,069
Re: Do you protect your ears?
What? I can't hear you! ;-)
You bet I protect my ears. After years of beating them up and NOT using protection at all times I started wearing my headphones about 20 years ago at all times at...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 2nd, 2014, 05:46 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,345
Re: New Support Rod and Belt
Chris,
Can you post some pics of the various parts and pieces and especially the mounting plate. I'd still like to figure out something for my 700. The only thing I can find is a mounting plate from...
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Forum: What Happens in Vegas...
April 2nd, 2014, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,817
Re: Am I Stupid, or does Vegas suck for multicam
This is why I recommend either Excalibur which I love and does way more than just multicam or VAAST Ultimate S. Not only will they set the screen for the proper number of cameras but they number each...
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
March 31st, 2014, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,013
Re: Ok I give up with weights!!
Heh, No worries Chris. I'm always being told where to go so I just pay it forward whenever I can. ;-)
When I sold my DV Multirig I also included the belt so for the ENGRig I only have the clip on...
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