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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 27th, 2006, 12:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,626
Posted By Charles Papert
What aspect of balancing is causing you the most...

What aspect of balancing is causing you the most grief, Victor? i.e. which axis?
Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series October 26th, 2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,780
Posted By Charles Papert
Yup. It amazes me how many people have followed...

Yup. It amazes me how many people have followed that model, considering it has inherent flaws in the design that have nothing to do with cost.
Forum: HD and UHD ( 2K+ ) Digital Cinema October 26th, 2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,716
Posted By Charles Papert
Interesting...the system I have is pretty damn...

Interesting...the system I have is pretty damn smokin', but I can't say that it beats the look and sound I'm used to when I go to the movies. Indeed, I do live in Hollywood so I'm seeing theatrical...
Forum: Silicon Imaging SI-2K October 25th, 2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,771
Posted By Charles Papert
Earlier this summer I did a feature with the...

Earlier this summer I did a feature with the Panavision Genesis with the recorder remoted to a backpack worn by one of the assistants. I had to manage dual solid-core BNC's off the rig that were...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production October 25th, 2006, 04:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,984
Posted By Charles Papert
This has turned into an interesting discussion. ...

This has turned into an interesting discussion.

The film student may have a master plan that may serve him well, or he may just be another arrogant film school shmuck who will find himself...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems October 22nd, 2006, 01:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,773
Posted By Charles Papert
The shot of the girl is too washed-out (whether...

The shot of the girl is too washed-out (whether intentional or not, it looks like an uncorrected image) and the wide shot of the police car is overexposed and thus "video-ish".

Possibly both can...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 October 19th, 2006, 05:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,807
Posted By Charles Papert
I would guess that a lot of the shallow DOF craze...

I would guess that a lot of the shallow DOF craze that has permeated the small-format world has been partially flavor-of-the-month, and also because it allows users to further simulate the look and...
Forum: All Things Audio October 18th, 2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,695
Posted By Charles Papert
Just an update--this thread finally got me to...

Just an update--this thread finally got me to deal with my annoyance at having to use the previously mentioned T-power outboard box, so I went and picked up one of the PCS adaptors. It works...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 18th, 2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,974
Posted By Charles Papert
Born in London, family moved when I was six to...

Born in London, family moved when I was six to Boston; left there ten years ago to go after higher-end work.



That is probably one of the hardest things to nail on any stabilizer regardless of...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 17th, 2006, 03:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Note: previous advice about having spare hot...

Note: previous advice about having spare hot batteries may also be applied to laptops...!
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 October 17th, 2006, 03:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,056
Posted By Charles Papert
There are two kinds of Hoodmans, ones that...

There are two kinds of Hoodmans, ones that resemble an open-ended box and the diagonally slanted ones. The slanted ones perform much better in that they eliminate any surface reflection on the face...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 17th, 2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Another good point Jaron. Accessories are pricey...

Another good point Jaron. Accessories are pricey and will add up quickly. A good rule of thumb with batteries is to have 3 complete sets, which may simply consist of 3 batteries if you use the Flyer...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 17th, 2006, 05:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Handily, there's a discussion about just this...

Handily, there's a discussion about just this issue going on over at the Steadicam Forum (http://www.steadicamforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3640&hl=).

p.s. I'm not really making a good...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 17th, 2006, 04:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Good post Jaron. Now that flip-out screens...

Good post Jaron.

Now that flip-out screens are starting to show up even on larger cameras, going without a viewfinder is more doable (it can be an issue sometimes to get the alerts and menu items...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 16th, 2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Mikko, not that I've put such things on a scale,...

Mikko, not that I've put such things on a scale, but I would have thought that it would be a bit dicey to include all those as Flyerable; just a peek at the Sony 709/790 Digibetas show them at 15 lbs...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 16th, 2006, 03:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,974
Posted By Charles Papert
Phil: Some beautiful natural light in that...

Phil:

Some beautiful natural light in that bedroom!

Hope you've got yourself sorted out with the top heavy/front heavy business. One way to tell which sort of pickle you are in is if the rig is...
Forum: All Things Audio October 16th, 2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,695
Posted By Charles Papert
For those who might benefit, here...

For those who might benefit, here (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=275819&is=REG&addedTroughType=search) is the phantom power to 12T adaptor.

Out of...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 16th, 2006, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Sounds like fun! My teaching run was largely...

Sounds like fun!

My teaching run was largely '95 to '01, only a couple of appearances in the last few years. I miss it a little. I hadn't had the chance to be the lead instructor, was always...
Forum: All Things Audio October 16th, 2006, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,695
Posted By Charles Papert
If I may add or clarify to Ty's explanation, the...

If I may add or clarify to Ty's explanation, the T power mike will require an outboard power supply (uses a 9 volt) that needs to be added in line between it and the camera, whereas most cameras...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 16th, 2006, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,166
Posted By Charles Papert
Not stupid, many people do the workshop...

Not stupid, many people do the workshop absolutely cold. The advantage is that you will be learning the proper technique right off the bat rather than potentially learning bad habits. However, if you...
Forum: Taking Care of Business October 15th, 2006, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Ash, Yeah, the current version of my...

Thanks Ash,

Yeah, the current version of my Steadicam reel is a few years old so Mr. 3000 is still up front--I'm trying to get around to a recut but I've been focusing more on the DP reel which...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 15th, 2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,956
Posted By Charles Papert
I've flown the Mini35 on a few different size...

I've flown the Mini35 on a few different size rigs. Obviously there is a major difference in weight between different flavors of adaptor, but the trick is to make sure that your total payload is...
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms October 15th, 2006, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,370
Posted By Charles Papert
Looks good! A really low-tech but effective...

Looks good!

A really low-tech but effective way to increase stability for this rig may be to attach a horizontal pole with weights on each end, mounted perpendicularly to the camera body (so it...
Forum: Taking Care of Business October 15th, 2006, 01:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,040
Posted By Charles Papert
Multiple reels are preferable. A corporate client...

Multiple reels are preferable. A corporate client could easily be put off by the nude scene on a business level, or at the very least unsure if you are simply the right person to shoot what THEY are...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 13th, 2006, 07:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,974
Posted By Charles Papert
Nice "death lens" you're using on that recent...

Nice "death lens" you're using on that recent clip!

Hallways are great to practice in because the horizontals and verticals make it abundantly clear when you are dipping in the roll axis. Do the...
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