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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 26th, 2005, 12:36 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 49,512
Posted By Charles Papert
Rob: The spotter is usually either the key...

Rob:

The spotter is usually either the key grip, the dolly grip or sometimes one of the camera department. They guide the operator around obstacles when backing up, lead them through doors etc. A...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 25th, 2005, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
Posted By Charles Papert
Not at all. Natural light is often the most...

Not at all. Natural light is often the most beautiful, it's all about picking the time and direction. And truth be told, I miss my Xl1 sometimes--I thought it had a great look.
Forum: Still Crazy June 25th, 2005, 01:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,886
Posted By Charles Papert
Thinking about moving from Canon to Nikon...

I bought a Canon 10D last year, and I've been perfectly happy with it. I bought it with a long and short zoom. It's been sort of nagging at me that I don't have any primes for use with it, primarily...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood June 25th, 2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,878
Posted By Charles Papert
On a related note: ...

On a related note:

http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?p=278246#post278246
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 24th, 2005, 10:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
Posted By Charles Papert
Josh, the reel looks terrific. I especially like...

Josh, the reel looks terrific. I especially like the look on "Soldier's Farewell".
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders June 24th, 2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,656
Posted By Charles Papert
Not as well as Ricardo--but it was actually "Fine...

Not as well as Ricardo--but it was actually "Fine Corinthian Leather". However, you were close with the Cordoba reference....

http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Fine%20Corinthian%20leather
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders June 24th, 2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,656
Posted By Charles Papert
Well, actually a 400 ft mag for Super 16 lasts 11...

Well, actually a 400 ft mag for Super 16 lasts 11 minutes, and there are 800 ft mags available these days for a 22 minute run time...interestingly, the exact same time available at 720/24p on an 8...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders June 24th, 2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,158
Posted By Charles Papert
There are specific reasons to shoot a given shot...

There are specific reasons to shoot a given shot at a given focal length. It's not really about "learning" to shoot everything on a long lens if that isn't appropriate to the shot. I prefer to...
Forum: Photon Management June 23rd, 2005, 12:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By Charles Papert
If one is attempting to balance tungsten film...

If one is attempting to balance tungsten film lights with existing fluorescents or sodium vapor lights, for instance, reading the color temperature and then interpreting the results will determine...
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders June 22nd, 2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,656
Posted By Charles Papert
Alessandro, I'll assume this statement is...

Alessandro, I'll assume this statement is directed towards my post. I agree, I wouldn't want to rely on a test like this; but I wasn't looking to rely on it, it was a preliminary comparison. The...
Forum: Photon Management June 22nd, 2005, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By Charles Papert
This is the one...

This is the one (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=35492&is=USA) I usually use.
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 22nd, 2005, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks gents. The footage is coming in via...

Thanks gents. The footage is coming in via Digibeta, it's full-res animation that needs to be converted to Flash and anti-aliased in the process.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 22nd, 2005, 09:26 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 84,398
Posted By Charles Papert
As I said, I'm getting the VP12S4L, which is the...

As I said, I'm getting the VP12S4L, which is the long throw version of the S4 projector. $38K--that's a bit rich for my blood!
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 22nd, 2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,136
Posted By Charles Papert
As I recall, Garrett will be making a new video...

As I recall, Garrett will be making a new video for it.
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders June 22nd, 2005, 09:21 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,656
Posted By Charles Papert
Since nobody's seen the image from the HVX, it's...

Since nobody's seen the image from the HVX, it's a bit hard to say but empirically, a 2/3" camera will win out over a 1/3" camera every time. It's just a smoother image. Especially if you are able to...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 22nd, 2005, 12:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
Posted By Charles Papert
Charles has done many, many indies over the...

Charles has done many, many indies over the years...however, his days of shooting other people's indies are essentially over as he moves into directing. I have this on good authority from the man...
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders June 22nd, 2005, 12:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,184
Posted By Charles Papert
Guess the petition must have worked.

Guess the petition must have worked.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 22nd, 2005, 12:48 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 84,398
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm selling off a bunch of film gear to pay for...

I'm selling off a bunch of film gear to pay for the Marantz and accoutrements--it has a neat symmetry in the big scheme of things (film acquistion giving way to digital exhibition...?) As painful as...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 22nd, 2005, 12:40 AM
Replies: 282
Views: 49,512
Posted By Charles Papert
Stairs are, unfortunately, a staple of Steadicam...

Stairs are, unfortunately, a staple of Steadicam shots since they net shots that can't be done any other way (outside of a Technocrane, and then only if there's room for it). I personally find...
Forum: Photon Management June 21st, 2005, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,237
Posted By Charles Papert
The digital Spectra is an industry standard;...

The digital Spectra is an industry standard; there are also the dual mode (spot and incident) Sekonics.

For what it's worth, I almost never meter for digital, unless I have to pre-light the set...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 21st, 2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 84,398
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm in the midst of a home remodel which includes...

I'm in the midst of a home remodel which includes the home theatre I've been dreaming of for countless years...the major components are the Marantz VP12S4L long throw DLP projector and an 8 foot...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 21st, 2005, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Posted By Charles Papert
The original footage is animated, so I believe...

The original footage is animated, so I believe this is applicable.
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 20th, 2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,468
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Matt. Incidentally, I have just had a...

Thanks Matt. Incidentally, I have just had a revision to the Steadicam reel go online via that same link--added footage from "Mr. 3000" and "Intolerable Cruelty" plus a few small tweaks.

The shot...
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders June 20th, 2005, 03:28 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,656
Posted By Charles Papert
Richard: We actually didn't shoot the 16mm...

Richard:

We actually didn't shoot the 16mm footage--the film-out house had it from another project that had gone through their post process. They weren't able to tell me what stock was used, but...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 20th, 2005, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,784
Posted By Charles Papert
regarding Flash, FCP, After Effects...

A project I'm involved in has elements that need to be converted from QT's to Flash files. There is discussion that the files need anti-aliasing, which was previously done in After Effects. My...
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