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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders January 2nd, 2009, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By Brian Boyko
Well, on the HV20 series, I'd just connect via...

Well, on the HV20 series, I'd just connect via firewire. You may have to try connecting via USB.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 2nd, 2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,334
Posted By Brian Boyko
Magnatune... isn't that cheap. I think you...

Magnatune... isn't that cheap.

I think you might be confusing the price for owning the MP3 file for personal enjoyment (about $8, as you said) and the price of using it in a project (around $150,...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders January 2nd, 2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By Brian Boyko
There's no "strain" on the camcorder from doing...

There's no "strain" on the camcorder from doing this. Many choose to record to a computer (specifically a laptop) so that it can act as a monitor while filming.

I'm not sure what your setup is,...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders January 2nd, 2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,470
Posted By Brian Boyko
When they say that the HG series editing is a...

When they say that the HG series editing is a pain, that's mostly because the HV30 records onto tape in HDV format, which is a type of MPEG-2 which has been standard for a while.

MPEG-2...
Forum: The Long Black Line December 31st, 2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,571
Posted By Brian Boyko
Going Tapeless - now what do I do with all these tapes?

I think I'm going to take the plunge and get an HF11. The Canon HV20 is great, but I am getting at least 1 dropout per tape in HDV mode. Also add the time lost in capturing...

I've been using...
Forum: The Long Black Line December 31st, 2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,416
Posted By Brian Boyko
I've had problems with Panasonic tapes in both of...

I've had problems with Panasonic tapes in both of my HV20s. Using PQ tapes when the shoot is important.

I had a two-camera set-up for my last interview simply because I knew I couldn't trust...
Forum: Photon Management December 22nd, 2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,668
Posted By Brian Boyko
There's also some other ideas. I'm thinking...

There's also some other ideas. I'm thinking about softening the overhead flourescents with some wax paper, then rigging up a softbox (clamp lights, compact flourescents + more wax paper) for an...
Forum: Photon Management December 22nd, 2008, 05:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,668
Posted By Brian Boyko
Maybe I should look into other options - do they...

Maybe I should look into other options - do they make grey or light blue whiteboards?
Forum: Photon Management December 22nd, 2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,668
Posted By Brian Boyko
The series is called "The Whiteboard Series." ...

The series is called "The Whiteboard Series."

I don't think I can get away from the whiteboard.
Forum: Photon Management December 22nd, 2008, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,668
Posted By Brian Boyko
To give you an idea of what we've been doing so...

To give you an idea of what we've been doing so far, here's some of the video we've been shooting.

Whiteboard Series: How To Manage QoS In Your Environment, Part 1 of 3Network Performance Blog,...
Forum: Photon Management December 22nd, 2008, 10:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,668
Posted By Brian Boyko
Guys, you have all given me good advice; and I...

Guys, you have all given me good advice; and I don't doubt any of it.

Indeed, I used a Riva on my last personal project and hired a pro lighting guy to handle it.

We're recording, however,...
Forum: Photon Management December 19th, 2008, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,668
Posted By Brian Boyko
Lighting kit for small studio

My boss has suggested that I turn one of the empty offices into a more or less permanent small studio. It's about a 9" by 9" room, whiteboard on one wall, painted white. Sound quality is pretty...
Forum: Private Classifieds December 19th, 2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 5,821
Views: 772,225
Posted By Brian Boyko
I have a 17" MBP w/4GB Ram, 2.4 dual-core C2D,...

I have a 17" MBP w/4GB Ram, 2.4 dual-core C2D, 8800 (not sure on that last one). The screen is 1920x1200, 16:10 ratio.

I'd be interested.
Forum: External Recording Various Topics December 8th, 2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,734
Posted By Brian Boyko
Best laptop for monitor/HD Capture (HV20) - Recommendations?

Quick question - I think I'm going to sell my MacBook Pro to get something smaller, more portable, and cheaper. I wanted to pick something up, though, that has enough power to capture HDV through...
Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew December 2nd, 2008, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,292
Posted By Brian Boyko
When I went around New Zealand doing my own...

When I went around New Zealand doing my own documentary, I took a Rode (Mono) Videomic, a Samson Zoom H2, an ATR55, a Sennheiser EW/GW pair and two AT-35s.

Here's what I would go for:

Zoom...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders November 28th, 2008, 03:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,607
Posted By Brian Boyko
The main advantages, generally of the Prosumer...

The main advantages, generally of the Prosumer cameras over the HV20/HV30:

* Better Low Light Performance
* XLR Input
* Focus Rings instead of a small, fiddly thingy on the side
* Better gain...
Forum: Private Classifieds November 24th, 2008, 03:58 AM
Replies: 5,821
Views: 772,225
Posted By Brian Boyko
Interested, but I need to find out if I'll be...

Interested, but I need to find out if I'll be taking a job half a world away or sticking with my higher paying one in the states first. Should know in a few days.

Would you be interested in...
Forum: Final Cut Suite November 19th, 2008, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,059
Posted By Brian Boyko
You can DO that? Holy crap, that's going to...

You can DO that?

Holy crap, that's going to make my work SO much easier.

-- Brian.
Forum: Final Cut Suite November 19th, 2008, 01:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,059
Posted By Brian Boyko
Split large movie files into little chunks?

This is a stupid question, perhaps - but if there's an answer it'll probably save me about 2 months of work.

Is there any way to use Final Cut Pro or some other Mac (or Windows!) utility to create...
Forum: Private Classifieds November 18th, 2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5,821
Views: 772,225
Posted By Brian Boyko
HV20 (NTSC) + tripod + shotgun mic - $600

Yeah, yeah, I know they're a dime a dozen these days. But I've got two and I really don't need two NTSC cameras when I might be moving to a PAL country.

Camera "B" is for sale, then. Comes with...
Forum: Private Classifieds November 18th, 2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5,821
Views: 772,225
Posted By Brian Boyko
MacBook Pro, 17" High Res/2.4GHz/4GB RAM

Bought it a year ago. Broke on a recent trip to NZ, frustrated that I couldn't fix the damn thing myself, decided to sell it, get a cheapy $300 laptop for travel and splurge on a Mac Pro (well, kind...
Forum: Final Cut Suite November 9th, 2008, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Posted By Brian Boyko
Tried all that. And there's no apple stores in...

Tried all that. And there's no apple stores in NZ. Closest one is in Australia. There are apple certified dealers but they can't repair the thing before I fly off.
Forum: Final Cut Suite November 9th, 2008, 02:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Posted By Brian Boyko
There's a couple reasons to get a hackintosh. ...

There's a couple reasons to get a hackintosh.

I DO like fixing computers, actually. My first job was fixing computers. My passion and hobby is fixing computers. I love it.

But more...
Forum: Final Cut Suite November 7th, 2008, 04:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,027
Posted By Brian Boyko
My Mac Pro is dead

I'm in New Zealand right now, and it conked out sometime during the 11 hour layover I had in LAX.

Tried everything, even reseating the RAM. I think it's a bad logic board. The computer does...
Forum: Documentary Techniques October 20th, 2008, 10:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,146
Posted By Brian Boyko
Hiring New Zealand Crew for day - taxes?

Anyone have experience hiring NZ crew for a day or a few hours? How do you deal with taxes and stuff - I know in America, you'd just give them a 1099 form.

-- Brian Boyko
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