Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
May 25th, 2005, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,584
Fun image from recent shoot
I did an additional photography day yesterday for a feature I shot at the end of last year titled "The Perfect Sleep" at the wind generators near Palm Springs. Those familiar with "Rain Man" may...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 25th, 2005, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Merged Thread
I have merged the previous threads "P+S Mini35 and director's viewer history" and "Mini 35 and FX/Z1, XL1/2, DVX, what focal length you set zoom to?" into this single one.
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
May 25th, 2005, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,834
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 25th, 2005, 11:09 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,327
Dietmar:
I'm putting the finishing touches...
Dietmar:
I'm putting the finishing touches on my version of the badly-needed box you described (although mine sandwiches between two Anton Bauer gold mounts). Mine also incorporates a video DA to...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
May 24th, 2005, 12:54 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,834
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 23rd, 2005, 02:32 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
DVX is set fully zoomed in. Not sure about the...
DVX is set fully zoomed in. Not sure about the others.
You might want to compile a list of questions and send them to christine@zgc.com, then repost her answers (with her permission), rather than...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 23rd, 2005, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 49,512
The reason I asked about whether your rig has...
The reason I asked about whether your rig has changed was that you are always seeking out demo footage from other rigs, as you once said so that you could compare them to your own rig. My contention...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 23rd, 2005, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,618
Since the Movietube has not yet been truly...
Since the Movietube has not yet been truly introduced to the market and the Mini35 has been around a while (4 years, I think?) and gone through 4 generations, obviously there aren't grounds for...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 22nd, 2005, 11:43 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 49,512
Leigh:
Yes indeed, the operating is looking...
Leigh:
Yes indeed, the operating is looking solid. Your horizons are looking better every time.
It would be helpful for you to start using a subject again, perhaps you have some friends that...
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
May 19th, 2005, 11:52 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,158
Xander:
I've been essentially taking on the...
Xander:
I've been essentially taking on the challenge you describe for about 4 years now, since I was asked to shoot a short on DV rather than film for budgetary reasons, but with a film look....
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
May 19th, 2005, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,851
True enough Robert, there is an...
True enough Robert, there is an emotional/historic connection to the Chinese as far as Star Wars is concerned (I myself saw the re-release of Ep. 4 there, really fun). But the Cinerama Dome is an...
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Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition
May 19th, 2005, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
Most cameras have 180 degree maximum shutters....
Most cameras have 180 degree maximum shutters. Some are mechanically adjustable down to 22 or 11 degrees (you have to physically crank the leaves of the shutter closed), others are electronically...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 19th, 2005, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,178
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Forum: Sony HVR-A1 and HDR-HC Series
May 19th, 2005, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,403
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
May 17th, 2005, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,103
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 17th, 2005, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,470
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Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition
May 17th, 2005, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,476
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
May 16th, 2005, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,285
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 14th, 2005, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,489
Another possibility is to use just the camera...
Another possibility is to use just the camera mounting section (aka sled) of a stabilizer without the vest and arm, and just hard-mount the gimbal handle to the deck. This will act similar to a...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
May 14th, 2005, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,285
As the Jerky Boys once said, "Sue everybody!"
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As the Jerky Boys once said, "Sue everybody!"
A friend of mine that I occasionally play with in a band had a gig at Genghis Cohen on Fairfax, and he called me up to ask me to sit on his cover of...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 12th, 2005, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,111
Well, sort of but not specifically.
The post...
Well, sort of but not specifically.
The post is part of the sled as it is usually referred to, meaning the entire assembly that the camera mounts to including counterweights, monitor, post, etc....
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
May 12th, 2005, 09:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,408
Watched 'em all. Now I get where you are going...
Watched 'em all. Now I get where you are going with this framing thing--it's fun. I love the shot in the gym with just a little bit of a head in the foreground representing the audience in the...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
May 11th, 2005, 08:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,103
Cinegear Expo: June 3-4 in LA
You know all those supremely cool camera rigs, cranes and toys you see on behind-the-scenes DVD documentaries? Ever wish you had a chance to examine them up close? Yup, we are talking all the hot HD...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
May 11th, 2005, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,602
Instant Films 18: This weekend in LA!
Come one, come all to the third anniversary of Instant Films! Our 18th festival will include some pretty amazing surprises, including a whole new take on the 48-hour filmmaking concept. Meet and...
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Forum: Photon Management
May 11th, 2005, 07:36 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 17,546
Luis:
"Session 9" was lit pretty minimally,...
Luis:
"Session 9" was lit pretty minimally, not just because of the low budget but partially for the look. The DP wanted to experiment with not "protecting" the HD image; letting backgrounds blow...
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