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Forum: Private Classifieds February 25th, 2009, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,268,922
Posted By Ethan Cooper
$4350 seems like one heck of a price. How did...

$4350 seems like one heck of a price. How did you manage that? It's not like the 1289 hours are wearing out heads or anything.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 25th, 2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,590
Posted By Ethan Cooper
It's scary that you even took the time to look...

It's scary that you even took the time to look and see if it was available.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 25th, 2009, 01:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,590
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Vito gets my vote. Best one so far, perfect on...

Vito gets my vote. Best one so far, perfect on many levels.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 24th, 2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,590
Posted By Ethan Cooper
You could just look at the names of countless...

You could just look at the names of countless cut-rate places in your area and call yours:

Imjustasbadas(insert name here)

or use one of these:

IncompetenceMemories.com...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 24th, 2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,586
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Philip - I say try it. The worst that can happen...

Philip - I say try it. The worst that can happen is that you realize that your plan isn't working and you have to scrap it on the fly and resort to your former method that has worked for you thus...
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 23rd, 2009, 10:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,566
Posted By Ethan Cooper
I think that the current Mac version is Adobe AE...

I think that the current Mac version is Adobe AE CS3 & CS4 compatible only so if you're running FCP you're out of luck. I've been dying to get my hands on Neat Video for FCP and hope it's coming...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,211
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Lukas and Don are both right. I've seen guys low...

Lukas and Don are both right. I've seen guys low ball a job only to have the expenses out weigh the pay and those same guys never see another dime in future jobs while being saddled with the label...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,211
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Yang - I still think it best if you work out a...

Yang - I still think it best if you work out a real quote based on an hourly rate and estimated hours for the job then you can always work down from there if they balk at the price. If you're going...
Forum: Private Classifieds February 20th, 2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,268,922
Posted By Ethan Cooper
The cost of HMI's never ceases to amaze me. What...

The cost of HMI's never ceases to amaze me. What does one of those go for new?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 03:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,520
Posted By Ethan Cooper
I've recently gone back to working more off a...

I've recently gone back to working more off a tripod for that same reason. I like having the freedom of handheld but the benefits of a well composed, non-shakey shot outweigh my aversion to being...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,211
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Unless it's a friend or someone who you need as...

Unless it's a friend or someone who you need as an ally for strategic business purposes, then treat it like any other non-wedding job should be treated namely, charge by the hour.

The best way...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 20th, 2009, 11:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,165
Posted By Ethan Cooper
.... and people think producing a quality video...

.... and people think producing a quality video is easy.... and they want to pay accordingly...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 19th, 2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,469
Posted By Ethan Cooper
We have an option for brides to order more copies...

We have an option for brides to order more copies but I'm up front with anyone who asks about additional copies that we can't do anything to stop them from making their own. Like others have said...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery February 19th, 2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,996
Posted By Ethan Cooper
I loved it, but was it a mafia wedding? Who can...

I loved it, but was it a mafia wedding? Who can afford a Ferrari?

The only other minor, and I mean minor thing I had a problem with were the overly red skin tones, especially in the prep section...
Forum: Private Classifieds February 18th, 2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,268,922
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Mike - I'm not in the market for your camera, but...

Mike - I'm not in the market for your camera, but I thought I'd ask a question that might help those who are.

Just to clarify, the $3000 is for what exactly? Body, original accessories, and 2...
Forum: Photo for HD Video (D-SLR and others) February 18th, 2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,949
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Chad - I'm over simplifying and I'm sure someone...

Chad - I'm over simplifying and I'm sure someone else can break it down far more scientifically but generally speaking the lower your f-stop, the shallower your DOF for a given lens. Also generally...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 17th, 2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,986
Posted By Ethan Cooper
I'll let you know how this works out. We haven't...

I'll let you know how this works out. We haven't officially posted it on our website yet, but we're raising our current prices roughly 70% for 2010. Either I go broke or we start getting paid...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 February 11th, 2009, 03:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,653
Posted By Ethan Cooper
I never said it was impossible, just that I find...

I never said it was impossible, just that I find the little guys harder to fly. My uneducated theory is that it's a mass issue, the greater mass of the larger cams tends to hold them in place better...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 February 11th, 2009, 01:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,653
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Since you've used both heavier and smaller cams...

Since you've used both heavier and smaller cams with the Merlin I'd be interested to get your thoughts on the differences between the two.

I've found that smaller cameras are harder to control...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News February 11th, 2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,417
Posted By Ethan Cooper
I had wondered the same thing about Red Giant but...

I had wondered the same thing about Red Giant but since nothing has been mentioned thus far I don't think they are affected in any way. I don't know their complete history, but is Red Giant even...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 February 11th, 2009, 09:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,653
Posted By Ethan Cooper
But if you've got the metal gimbal and I'm...

But if you've got the metal gimbal and I'm reading their specs correctly then you may be able to buy an additional weight or two and get it to balance properly. Maybe...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 February 11th, 2009, 07:59 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,653
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Well to be fair, most of the cost is the Arm and...

Well to be fair, most of the cost is the Arm and not the Vest. Have you ever strapped one on at a show or anywhere? It's really slick. I haven't bought one yet cause I'm cheap and can get the job...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 February 11th, 2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,653
Posted By Ethan Cooper
When you say the Merlin is maxing out with the...

When you say the Merlin is maxing out with the FX1000 and a 760 are you talking about the plastic or metal gimbal? It was my understanding that the plastic supports a max or 5lbs but the metal tops...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News February 6th, 2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,417
Posted By Ethan Cooper
This is sad news. I know them by name and...

This is sad news. I know them by name and reputation only, but it's sad to see them go.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 6th, 2009, 09:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,336
Posted By Ethan Cooper
Executing either medium with repeatable...

Executing either medium with repeatable excellence requires skill, and although the two fields are closely related, they require different skill sets.

I've made the argument in the past that...
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