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Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders November 29th, 2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,583
Posted By Charles Papert
What I would call "lightly paid"...we shot pretty...

What I would call "lightly paid"...we shot pretty quickly with minimal crew on DVX's. 4 of the 5 were shot on the same day (two crews) and "Birthday" was picked up the following day.
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders November 28th, 2005, 11:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,583
Posted By Charles Papert
We've done a series of pilots for AOL, haven't...

We've done a series of pilots for AOL, haven't hit gold with any of them yet. Have a peek if you like...pilots (http://homepage.mac.com/chupap/INSTANTFILMS/Menu108.html). My favorite is...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 28th, 2005, 12:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,496
Posted By Charles Papert
Regarding the time to take to rack focus--I...

Regarding the time to take to rack focus--I wouldn't recommend putting a stopwatch on such things, there are definitely times where a fast rack is the ticket and other times where a nice slow roll is...
Forum: Photon Management November 27th, 2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,074
Posted By Charles Papert
Agreed. I learned all of the basics and some of...

Agreed. I learned all of the basics and some of the intricacies of lighting from my PA days, by keeping my eyes open and asking questions (when appropriate!) of the camera dept., the gaffer etc.
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders November 27th, 2005, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,583
Posted By Charles Papert
Obin: I think the HVX will be an excellent...

Obin:

I think the HVX will be an excellent choice for green screen work which I have been doing a fair amount of lately via Instant Films (we are getting into online/mobile content of a commercial...
Forum: DV Info Net Announcements November 27th, 2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,357
Posted By Charles Papert
AJ and I will be there, looking forward to it.

AJ and I will be there, looking forward to it.
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems November 25th, 2005, 06:44 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 48,771
Posted By Charles Papert
Frank, to respond to your "lens on lens" post: ...

Frank, to respond to your "lens on lens" post:

I felt the same way as I had always used the Mini with the XL1/XL1s, poo-poo'ing the fixed zoom systems. Then I saw it on the DVX100a at a trade...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems November 25th, 2005, 06:37 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 48,771
Posted By Charles Papert
It has been my experience that most productions...

It has been my experience that most productions shooting on HD or lesser formats would have been shot on film if the budget warranted it. There are a few high-profile filmmakers like Lucas and...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood November 25th, 2005, 12:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,398
Posted By Charles Papert
See, and I thought it was because my cousin plays...

See, and I thought it was because my cousin plays cricket for Victoria.
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog November 25th, 2005, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,911
Posted By Charles Papert
Great lens, will not deliver any different DoF...

Great lens, will not deliver any different DoF characteristic than the stock lens. The P+S is a completely different situation altogether.
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders November 23rd, 2005, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,583
Posted By Charles Papert
Yes Chris, the Gimp has emerged from the...

Yes Chris, the Gimp has emerged from the basement, blinking his eyes against the harsh Cali sun...

The wounded hoof is doing pretty well, walking pretty normally and tentatively back to work...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 23rd, 2005, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,305
Posted By Charles Papert
Steve--the Dalsa records to hard drive as there's...

Steve--the Dalsa records to hard drive as there's too much data for any tape format, and I believe the camera is a rental-only item. And it's not cheap.
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders November 23rd, 2005, 09:16 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,583
Posted By Charles Papert
From your mouth to Jan's ears, Michael, I'm...

From your mouth to Jan's ears, Michael, I'm rarin' to go (and I'm off those damn crutches, nothin' holding me back this time)!
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders November 23rd, 2005, 09:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,459
Posted By Charles Papert
Nifty. Some immediate thoughts ergonomically...

Nifty.

Some immediate thoughts ergonomically speaking: that exposed P2 card area and flimsy door in the down position is a bit of a nightmare--opportunities for dirt to get into the card drives,...
Forum: Sony VX2100 / PD170 / PDX10 Companion November 23rd, 2005, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,731
Posted By Charles Papert
Maybe it's the difference between identifiable...

Maybe it's the difference between identifiable gear like camcorders and more obscure pro gear, but I've travelled with my umpteen Steadicam cases on airlines for years without a problem. Some of...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 23rd, 2005, 02:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,305
Posted By Charles Papert
The question is, will the indie filmmaking market...

The question is, will the indie filmmaking market be a large enough sector to justify this type of technology? It is very unlikely that a 35mm-size sensor will be a functional choice for the consumer...
Forum: Photon Management November 23rd, 2005, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,309
Posted By Charles Papert
Robert, by "adjustable" you mean...? ...

Robert, by "adjustable" you mean...?

Obviously both types are "activated" by being rotated to dial in the degree of polarization, not sure what other adjustment there is to a Pola.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 21st, 2005, 01:10 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,899
Posted By Charles Papert
I've done two takes, and I've done 37 takes,...

I've done two takes, and I've done 37 takes, depends on the shot, the director, the show etc. "The Shining" in particular had some record number of takes--GB reported that Kubrick rarely accepted...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 20th, 2005, 08:18 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,899
Posted By Charles Papert
That is a brilliant shot, certainly caught the...

That is a brilliant shot, certainly caught the eye of many including me as a 14-yr old when the movie came out--that the was beginning of my interest in Steadicam. FYI, the rig was mounted on a...
Forum: Photon Management November 20th, 2005, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,309
Posted By Charles Papert
This is a matter of long debate (try doing a...

This is a matter of long debate (try doing a search under "circular polarizer" and you'll see the results). Robert, is it that the manufacturers recommend circular polas or the sellers? If...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 19th, 2005, 08:36 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 49,518
Posted By Charles Papert
Leigh, I'm glad you are trying the exercise....

Leigh,

I'm glad you are trying the exercise.

One of the reasons you are finding this so tricky is that the topography is forcing you to walk very close to the side of the house. If you have...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 19th, 2005, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,627
Posted By Charles Papert
Ben, you guys are showing some solid chops and it...

Ben, you guys are showing some solid chops and it looks really good.

I clicked on the "No BS" section of your website and found it interesting. My freshman (and only) year of film school, I...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 19th, 2005, 12:13 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 49,518
Posted By Charles Papert
Leigh: That's a definite improvement--don't...

Leigh:

That's a definite improvement--don't you agree? Much more dynamic and interesting.

For whatever reason, you were walking about twice as fast this time, which would make this exercise a...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 18th, 2005, 07:30 PM
Replies: 282
Views: 49,518
Posted By Charles Papert
Here's another way to put it. When you are...

Here's another way to put it. When you are walking forwards, the side of the house occupies, let's say, 1/4 of the left side of the frame. Imagine (or even try this literally) if you were to draw a...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 18th, 2005, 10:55 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 14,899
Posted By Charles Papert
My opinion is that it is definitely different. It...

My opinion is that it is definitely different. It is entirely possible for someone without much photographic experience to take a great picture with the automatic setting of a digital still camera....
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