Forum: Open DV Discussion
September 22nd, 2004, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,970
Michael, try doing a search under "depth of...
Michael, try doing a search under "depth of field" or "DoF"--we've beaten this particular issue into the ground many times over!
Other things to look at/search under: "softscreen" and "mini35".
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 21st, 2004, 09:45 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 11,096
Probably!
I'm not a Glidecam expert per se...
Probably!
I'm not a Glidecam expert per se so I can't tell you the specifics down to the screw and bolt, but all stabilizers have a similar process for balancing:
Hold it horizontally and make...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
September 21st, 2004, 09:26 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,897
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
September 21st, 2004, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,789
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 21st, 2004, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
Thanks gents!
OK Tony, so which two...
Thanks gents!
OK Tony, so which two exactly...?
I'll take a guess--American History X and the destruction of the copier from Office Space?
p.s. Velcro is a Steadicam op's best friend; one of...
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Forum: Show Your Work
September 20th, 2004, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Yes Dylan, I have to say that is one of the...
Yes Dylan, I have to say that is one of the things that we pride ourselves on regarding Instant Films--by inviting the writers, directors and actors via a pre-screening process, we are able to...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 20th, 2004, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
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Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms
September 20th, 2004, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,037
Mark:
Fair enough, I'll take my operating...
Mark:
Fair enough, I'll take my operating knocks for the backpanning issues you noticed in that clip! It sure ain't perfect. But it was a really tough shot, even at the feature level I would have...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
September 20th, 2004, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,864
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Forum: Show Your Work
September 20th, 2004, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
September 20th, 2004, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,864
<<<-- Originally posted by Peter Jefferson :
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<<<-- Originally posted by Peter Jefferson :
Oh one other thing, the DVX is slightly cleaner than the XL in low light..>>>
After having used an XL1 for years and moved over to a DVX100a for my...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
September 18th, 2004, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,828
Ed:
From what I'm reading around here...
Ed:
From what I'm reading around here lately, a number of members would likely throw the XL2 back in Chris' face since it doesn't say "HDV" on the side...
(not me, though!)
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Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders
September 18th, 2004, 12:13 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,233
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
September 17th, 2004, 02:15 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,468
Paul:
The "European" standard for features...
Paul:
The "European" standard for features is 1.66, which is still a bit more cropped than 14:9. The "American" standard is 1.85. In between these falls 1.78 (16:9)
Keep in mind that if you do...
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Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms
September 17th, 2004, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 6,037
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
September 17th, 2004, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 39,234
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Forum: Photon Management
September 17th, 2004, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,249
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
September 16th, 2004, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,705
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 16th, 2004, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 49,518
Leigh:
I have some thoughts, but first, I'm...
Leigh:
I have some thoughts, but first, I'm wondering what your intentions are for continuing to post your footage. You originally asked for comments about the steadiness of the video; I would...
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Forum: Private Classifieds
September 16th, 2004, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 2,740
Views: 381,847
Just a quick note:
Low mode can be achieved...
Just a quick note:
Low mode can be achieved without the dedicated bracket by simply flipping the rig over (a top to bottom rebalance is usually required to achieve the proper bottom-heaviness)....
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
September 15th, 2004, 12:49 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,092
Ten years ago I shot a short that involved one...
Ten years ago I shot a short that involved one character looking at his reflection in a spoon, with another character in the background, and both were to be in focus. I can't remember the specifics...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 14th, 2004, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 49,518
Never mind, I got it going through Explorer.
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Never mind, I got it going through Explorer.
Leigh, seeing as you posted about this here and in the Steadicam Forum (and maybe other places as well) for your commercial interests, I think it would...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 14th, 2004, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 282
Views: 49,518
OK, now you've got my curiousity Leigh.
I've...
OK, now you've got my curiousity Leigh.
I've tried downloading the latest divx and all I get from downloading your clips is a 1 sec audio blip.
(using Mac OS 10.3.5, Safari)
any thoughts?
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 14th, 2004, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
By "enclosure" do you mean sunshade? My...
By "enclosure" do you mean sunshade? My experience has been that simple wraparound sunshades don't do an awful lot to cut down light. Until you get to the diagonal-type Hoodman enclosures, which...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 14th, 2004, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
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