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Forum: 2nd Unit Television February 2nd, 2007, 11:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 19,560
Posted By Charles Papert
Just for clarification, the "opera...

Just for clarification, the "opera binoculars/radar" system is the Panatape, which uses sonar to measure distance. It can deliver the results to large LED readouts that are placed on the camera, or...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders January 31st, 2007, 12:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 14,347
Posted By Charles Papert
This camera on a Merlin--mind-blowing. Much...

This camera on a Merlin--mind-blowing. Much better form factor for this use than the HV10.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 30th, 2007, 01:52 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,524
Posted By Charles Papert
Turns out I wasn't kidding about chasing her...

Turns out I wasn't kidding about chasing her around, we were doing full-on running scenes through an alley. That gal has wheels on her, boy--we were mostly tracking her with the rig on an ATV and the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 30th, 2007, 01:39 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,524
Posted By Charles Papert
Nick: Various things are being discussed for...

Nick:

Various things are being discussed for the Merlin in terms of upgrades or revisions, but it's too early to know what will be an immediate reality, a down-the-road thing or never happen at...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders January 28th, 2007, 11:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,517
Posted By Charles Papert
Mmm...personally, I feel like all of the...

Mmm...personally, I feel like all of the tradeoffs in a camera like this are justified by the tiny size, so you can pocket it when necessary. It's pretty easy to build a camera out when you need it...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 27th, 2007, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,452
Posted By Charles Papert
I would imagine that a 1.5 to 2lb weight plate...

I would imagine that a 1.5 to 2lb weight plate mounted between the camera and stage would do wonders for this combination.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 26th, 2007, 07:31 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,075
Posted By Charles Papert
The reason that the 50mm focal length is commonly...

The reason that the 50mm focal length is commonly thought of as the closest to human vision is that it is essentially a neutral focal length, or 1:1 magnification--if you look through an SLR with...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 25th, 2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,524
Posted By Charles Papert
Chris will be posting the writeup on this site...

Chris will be posting the writeup on this site shortly--stay tuned.
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders January 25th, 2007, 09:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,517
Posted By Charles Papert
Chris, would this not have been a great...

Chris, would this not have been a great opportunity to haul out "sic transit gloria mundi" because let's face it, there's just not enough Latin in use here at DVI (in other words, carpe diem!)
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 25th, 2007, 01:21 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 10,075
Posted By Charles Papert
Many people who shoot film also have used these...

Many people who shoot film also have used these adaptors, and also have worked with 1/3" cameras by themselves. One of my first experiences with the P+S was on a shoot that otherwise would have...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 24th, 2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,463
Posted By Charles Papert
A good gimballed stabilizer can deliver smoother,...

A good gimballed stabilizer can deliver smoother, more controlled shots than a weighted stick (i.e. tripod or monopod or pipe rig). It does require a certain amount of expertise and practice to...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 23rd, 2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,231
Posted By Charles Papert
Todd: Last year I had to do some Steadicam...

Todd:

Last year I had to do some Steadicam work on ice for the opening of the HBO series "Big Love", and my research led me to Icers (http://www.joneakes.com/html/snow&icecleats.html), a strap-on...
Forum: Photon Management January 22nd, 2007, 03:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,495
Posted By Charles Papert
FYI, to keep in mind...the mired shift values...

FYI, to keep in mind...the mired shift values that are often printed on a chart on the back (i.e. green-magenta correction) are tuned for film emulsion--video will read the mired shift differently...
Forum: Private Classifieds January 21st, 2007, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 710,704
Posted By Charles Papert
Bill, can you list more specs or a link to same,...

Bill, can you list more specs or a link to same, or at least post pix/name and model number etc.? Thanks so much.
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders January 21st, 2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Charles Papert
To answer this question specifically, chances are...

To answer this question specifically, chances are that this would actually be more forgiving than other types of moving shots, in that you would likely be using a fairly wide angle lens which helps...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 21st, 2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,524
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm going over the Tiffen factory to test out the...

I'm going over the Tiffen factory to test out the new vest and arm on Monday, so I will post my thoughts shortly thereafter.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 21st, 2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,449
Posted By Charles Papert
Incidentally, will be testing the Merlin vest and...

Incidentally, will be testing the Merlin vest and arm at the factory on Monday, so I will post my thoughts on it here shortly thereafter.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 20th, 2007, 06:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By Charles Papert
It does say in the description that it fits the...

It does say in the description that it fits the 501/503 heads.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 20th, 2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Charles Papert
Not sure what's going on inside that arm, but...

Not sure what's going on inside that arm, but it's big enough to store your bag lunch, or perhaps a bottle of schnapps to sneak between takes.
Forum: Photon Management January 20th, 2007, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,115
Posted By Charles Papert
The basic trick of shooting night work is to keep...

The basic trick of shooting night work is to keep your predominant light source backlit or mostly backlit. The classic approach is to set a large source as high to the rear as possible which will rim...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 19th, 2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,308
Posted By Charles Papert
Charles, am I reading those pictures right in...

Charles, am I reading those pictures right in that it uses a ball joint as a gimbal...? If so (especially after doing the same thing in my venerable Cineglide back in the day), it's safe to say...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 18th, 2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,449
Posted By Charles Papert
That's a good girlfriend! Maybe she wants to play...

That's a good girlfriend! Maybe she wants to play around with it too?

The design of the Merlin arm, incorporating the same concepts as the Flyer arm, means that it will have a far smoother...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 18th, 2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By Charles Papert
Gotcha, I thought that seemed to simple. Yes,...

Gotcha, I thought that seemed to simple. Yes, that assembly will work according to the specs, and you get an extra plate with it!

Note that this sucker is not light when you are talking about...
Forum: Private Classifieds January 18th, 2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 710,704
Posted By Charles Papert
I've got a Canon 14x manual lens going for $675...

I've got a Canon 14x manual lens going for $675 if you have any interest in that. I personally never missed the long end of the lens, and I feel that the continuous iris control ring on this lens is...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 18th, 2007, 09:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,911
Posted By Charles Papert
How about this...

How about this (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=details_accessories&A=details&Q=&sku=162661&is=REG&addedTroughValue=326579_REG&addedTroughType=accessory_detail)?
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