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Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 November 15th, 2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,593
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Will you ever be able to capture from the V1U...

Will you ever be able to capture from the V1U with the 1080p24HDV preset like you can with Canon 24F footage?
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders November 8th, 2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,591
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Really magical. The third shot of the dog walker...

Really magical. The third shot of the dog walker is breathtaking.

Really impressive. I hope you get a lot of success from your talent.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods October 14th, 2007, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,536
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
www.red.com The Red Camera has a 35mm...

www.red.com

The Red Camera has a 35mm sensor. Bargain basement price of about 30K for a package with lens.

I think the Viper and Genesis have 35mm sensors. I also think we will be waiting...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders October 13th, 2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,804
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
I shoot with the XDCAM 350 a bit, and it is a...

I shoot with the XDCAM 350 a bit, and it is a fantastic camera but I don't get nearly as shallow DOF on that with a fantastic lens and 1/2" chips as I do with my XH-A1 and my Brevis 35 (or really any...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders October 1st, 2007, 08:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,010
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Old thread, but.....

I am in Somerville, MA and just got an A1 for some required 1080 content. I usually shoot with a JVCHD100. I also have a Brevis 35mm adapter with Canon FD lenses.
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems June 7th, 2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,879
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Your work never ceases to amaze me. Excellent. ...

Your work never ceases to amaze me. Excellent.

The Brits know how to do news stories!!
Forum: All Things Audio May 25th, 2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,284
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
If you have 2k for a mic, I would really check...

If you have 2k for a mic, I would really check out the new Schoeps. The blue metallic one, don't know the model number. In my experience the Schoeps are some of the best sounding mics I have used. ...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods May 9th, 2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,706
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
While you might be able to achieve a similar DOF...

While you might be able to achieve a similar DOF without the Letus I think in a production you either use it or not. I like this shot. I have to look closely to see the red fringing and I promise...
Forum: Final Cut Suite April 5th, 2007, 05:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
The deliverable will be a projected HD program...

The deliverable will be a projected HD program (720p cause that is what we are shooting) and then SD DVDs and web video from there. I opened Cinema Tools and found it confusing but I imagine I can...
Forum: Final Cut Suite April 4th, 2007, 08:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
720/24p Project with other resolution assets?

I am about to be shooting a project for a client with the JVC HD100 and we are planning to shoot 24p (720). It is possible that there will be a few assets that end up in the final project (less than...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods April 1st, 2007, 08:11 PM
Replies: 288
Views: 78,248
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Phil, Great work, as always, with Syon footage....

Phil,
Great work, as always, with Syon footage. Absolutely lovely and beautiful. I think it is inspiring to remember that tools alone do not make for great work.

(That said), with all the tools...
Forum: Sony ENG / EFP Shoulder Mounts February 23rd, 2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,897
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Allan, I have no direct comparisons...I have...

Allan,
I have no direct comparisons...I have used the 350 and Z1s for narrative and corporate work, and from my experience with most HD cameras is that they are all less sensitive in low light...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems February 21st, 2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,338
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
I will add to this discussion with another...

I will add to this discussion with another question. Do any of these rails options (Chroszeil, DVtec, etc.) work with multiple camera types? I am ordering a Brevis and mattebox from Cinevate but I...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems February 16th, 2007, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,458
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Thomas, Fantastic. These adapters are such a...

Thomas,
Fantastic. These adapters are such a revolutionary change in the look of HD and it really makes it possible to achieve as close to a film look as we have yet to see in video.

What lenses...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems February 16th, 2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,996
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
One more thing

Phil,
I notice some vignetting in a lot of the shots on your Brevis demo? Was this just with some of the lenses? Am I just making this up. The stuff looks awesome otherwise....and the vignetting...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems February 16th, 2007, 01:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 20,996
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Phil, Your experience and advice is superbly...

Phil,
Your experience and advice is superbly helpful. It seems most of us are using Nikons and I was going to go that route with the Brevis that I plan to order soon, but I realized my old SLR that...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production February 13th, 2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,355
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
First off, great video. I had not seen that and...

First off, great video. I had not seen that and that is an excellent music video.

You pretty much have the gist of what needs to be done as far as shooting slow -mo and with real time music...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods February 10th, 2007, 05:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,518
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Your not going to use both the Digiprimes and the...

Your not going to use both the Digiprimes and the mini 35 together correct?[/QUOTE]


No the question is that I am considering 2 issues:

1 is XDCAM with the DigiPrimes using the mechanical...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods February 6th, 2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,518
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
mini35 vs. DigiPrimes

First off, I have never used either.

I am lensing a spot next month and we are most likely using the XDCAM HD, on my recommendation as we need overcrank capabilities as well as the fact that the...
Forum: Photon Management January 25th, 2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,778
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
First off, makeup is always advisable. I always...

First off, makeup is always advisable. I always bring several tones of light powder to help eliminate the shine on people's skin that can come from lights, sweat, etc. It just makes people look...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition January 21st, 2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 25,734
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Not entirely on topic, but since things have...

Not entirely on topic, but since things have strayed a bit, and now we are back onto the CMOS sensors.....

How would the V1 and Z1 match up in a multi-cam environment? I shoot a lot for docs and...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 January 20th, 2007, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
Tony, I did see Brian's workflow, and that seemed...

Tony, I did see Brian's workflow, and that seemed clear. My question was less about workflow though, and more about why do we need to remove pulldown then add pulldown back in if the final result is...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 January 20th, 2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
So is the assumption, then, that FCP will at some...

So is the assumption, then, that FCP will at some point release an update to support native 1080 24p HDV editing and this headache will go away? I would assume they would have to as cam makers are...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 January 19th, 2007, 12:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 29,898
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
I was disappointed to see the normal ENG-type...

I was disappointed to see the normal ENG-type switches for gain/wb are missing on the V1, but I see they are located differently as you describe Tony. My question is, though, can you have gain on...
Forum: Sony HVR-V1 / HDR-FX7 January 18th, 2007, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,312
Posted By Benjamin Eckstein
24p Newbie Question (FCP/V1U related)

I have been reading posts for the last couple months in preparation to maybe buy a camera (leaning towards the V1U), and it has raised a lot of issues about 24p in general as well the post...
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