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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 12th, 2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,974
Posted By Charles Papert
Oh, and as far as whether or not a Merlin can...

Oh, and as far as whether or not a Merlin can approach the smoothness of a body-mounted rig: it should come very close. In fact, it may even do better than some of the lower-end bodymount rigs, as...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 12th, 2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,974
Posted By Charles Papert
The footage looks what I would expect from a new...

The footage looks what I would expect from a new operator, in fact it's not bad at all. As I'm sure you've heard here and elsewhere, Steadicam (from the Merlin up to the Ultra) requires a skill that...
Forum: Awake In The Dark October 8th, 2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,055
Posted By Charles Papert
Gee, I wonder which one is being shot in HD??!!

Gee, I wonder which one is being shot in HD??!!
Forum: Awake In The Dark October 8th, 2006, 10:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,363
Posted By Charles Papert
The interesting thing about all of these re-do's...

The interesting thing about all of these re-do's is that we are bringing them up to our current level of technology, but what will happen in 20 years when we may have a whole new set of interfaces?...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News October 5th, 2006, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,630
Posted By Charles Papert
Fanciful. Of course the big issue with splitting...

Fanciful. Of course the big issue with splitting up facilities would be apportioning lenses and accessories, since many are shared between the digital and film divisions.

Honestly, I didn't think...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News October 5th, 2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,630
Posted By Charles Papert
Very interesting. I wonder how that will work...

Very interesting. I wonder how that will work organizationally.
Forum: Open DV Discussion October 5th, 2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,189
Posted By Charles Papert
Nate, this is what happens when you sit around...

Nate, this is what happens when you sit around the damn house smoking ganja all day. I keep telling you this, but do you listen?

p.s. how's the XDCAM? loving it?
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms October 5th, 2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,438
Posted By Charles Papert
Pan and tilt are the standard two axes. Adding...

Pan and tilt are the standard two axes. Adding the roll capability (horizon) is a 3-axis head. This capability will add to the weight and expense of the head, but often it is a removeable option...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems October 4th, 2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,947
Posted By Charles Papert
Sounds great Jim, see you on Tuesday. uh...

Sounds great Jim, see you on Tuesday.

uh...
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms October 4th, 2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,438
Posted By Charles Papert
The Scorpio is a great gyro-stabilized head. I've...

The Scorpio is a great gyro-stabilized head. I've used that along with the Gyron Stab-C and the Lev head (as well as the Libra which I don't like as much). They all work on cranes and jibs as needed....
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms October 4th, 2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,438
Posted By Charles Papert
The head will generally be a separate item from...

The head will generally be a separate item from the arm itself, except in the case of the Triangle from Jimmy Jib (jimmyjib.com). That's something you should look into as being probably the most...
Forum: All Things Audio October 4th, 2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,761
Posted By Charles Papert
Spot, are the 7506 the same as the venerable V6?...

Spot, are the 7506 the same as the venerable V6? And how do they compare to the V600? I think it's time to replace my ratty V6 from the late 80's...! Still pumping out good sound but falling apart...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 4th, 2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,392
Posted By Charles Papert
Simon, a lot of this has to do with how...

Simon, a lot of this has to do with how fastidious you are about framing and movement. In the case of the roundy-round at the table you describe, indeed that is best tackled with a dolly; but if it...
Forum: Awake In The Dark October 2nd, 2006, 10:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,950
Posted By Charles Papert
So what do you guys think of the remastered HD...

So what do you guys think of the remastered HD Star Trek episodes that are currently airing late night on NBC? I can't get over the color saturation myself--the reds pop so hard I almost can't hear...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 2nd, 2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,392
Posted By Charles Papert
A lot of people base their stabilizer decision on...

A lot of people base their stabilizer decision on what seems like economic sense, i.e. if the camera costs $6K (or even $10K in this case), why on earth would you pay $7K for a stabilizer? The...
Forum: Private Classifieds September 29th, 2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4,976
Views: 577,438
Posted By Charles Papert
...and 462 of them will be suddenly realizing...

...and 462 of them will be suddenly realizing they aren't going to be able to afford to own all the gear they've been dreaming of!
Forum: Photon Management September 25th, 2006, 01:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,016
Posted By Charles Papert
If you have interest in buying a classic Spectra...

If you have interest in buying a classic Spectra Pro (http://www.clubfree.com/spectra/spec_cls.htm) or a Cinemeter II, I have both and would sell either ($100 or $250 respectively).
Forum: Private Classifieds September 21st, 2006, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4,976
Views: 577,438
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Jean-Philippe, sorry I didn't respond to...

Thanks Jean-Philippe, sorry I didn't respond to your email--you hit me at an extra busy time. Just coming up for air now.

If anyone wants to jump on the lens by itself right now, great, and then...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems September 20th, 2006, 02:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,639
Posted By Charles Papert
Greg: Yes, it should show 3 plus a complete...

Greg:

Yes, it should show 3 plus a complete pie when fully charged. I haven't had this problem with mine yet, but I have heard something about the Dionics (and Hytrons) needing their meters reset...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 18th, 2006, 06:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,191
Posted By Charles Papert
When it comes to DV-sized body-mounted...

When it comes to DV-sized body-mounted stabilizers, the primary reason that the Flyer stands apart for me is the arm, which has no equal in this market and rivals the performance of the best arms...
Forum: Private Classifieds September 6th, 2006, 01:03 AM
Replies: 4,976
Views: 577,438
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm also interested. If Patrick doesn't end up...

I'm also interested. If Patrick doesn't end up buying it, please let me know.
Forum: Private Classifieds September 4th, 2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4,976
Views: 577,438
Posted By Charles Papert
bump: still available.

bump: still available.
Forum: Private Classifieds September 4th, 2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4,976
Views: 577,438
Posted By Charles Papert
WTB: stabilizer gimbal assembly

Looking for a gimbal and yoke assembly from either Steadicam Mini/Flyer, Glidecam 2/4K or greater, etc. Needs to be functional. Please include pix if you have one to sell. Don't need center posts or...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 2nd, 2006, 09:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,289
Posted By Charles Papert
If you think about it, the Merlin and various...

If you think about it, the Merlin and various other handheld rigs have a boom range as much if not more than the AR, and in a straight line too--but of course there's a weight limit on the payload.
...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 2nd, 2006, 11:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,289
Posted By Charles Papert
Using a longer arm post (from the gimbal to the...

Using a longer arm post (from the gimbal to the arm) will help shift the boom range higher to achieve above-the-eyeline lens heights, or conversely, offset posts to lower it for children's eyeline...
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