Forum: All Things Audio
May 24th, 2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 12,865
Re: Camera Mounted Wireless Lav Mics for HD100?
Hi Lisa,
I would not recommend using that Azden VHF mic at all. One it is VHF, that can be problematic. Two, it is only $200.00 because it is made cheaply. There is no new tech there to lower...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 24th, 2016, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,893
Re: Record in HD or SD for DVD?
Good advise guys. The exception would be event time length. Six months ago I shot a four day medical conference. Every one hour presentation was authored to DVD. I put my cameras in SD mpg mode...
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Forum: Streaming A View
May 24th, 2016, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,969
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Forum: Streaming A View
May 24th, 2016, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,969
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
May 24th, 2016, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,626
Re: Lightest Light Stands 2.5 lbs or less
Don't forget about Norman light stands. I have two of then that have lasted me well over ten years. I hang everything Lowel on them including Riffa soft boxes.
Norman Mini Compact Light Stand...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 20th, 2016, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Re: Around ear, closed back headphones
Nope, no mistake: $1,499.99 and for an additional $299.00 you can replace the stock cable with a balanced one. Of course the kind of guy that buys these is the guy that wants to waste your time...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 18th, 2016, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Re: Around ear, closed back headphones
I don't have a problem with the HD 280s because I adjust them like this. If I want them run n gun tight I keep the side head size adjusters all the way retracted. At that place they are FIRM with a...
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Forum: Streaming A View
May 18th, 2016, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,242
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Forum: Streaming A View
May 18th, 2016, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,689
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 17th, 2016, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Re: Around ear, closed back headphones
Jon,
Noisy environments like trade shows are where isolation shines. At least for setting your levels. You can make sure your signal is strong enough not to be blended in with the background...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 17th, 2016, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Re: Around ear, closed back headphones
Agree with Seth and Greg 100%
This is what I am doing right now. I am editing clips sent to me by a client. He is out of state so I do his big important shoots but he also has two young men that...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 16th, 2016, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 10,857
Re: Health/Back Concerns
David,
First, please don't think about quitting. You can do this! I tore up my back over twenty five years ago when I was a firefighter/medic. I will spare the long story my life of back pain...
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Forum: Streaming A View
May 16th, 2016, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 9,696
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 15th, 2016, 01:02 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 8,746
Re: Around ear, closed back headphones
+1 for the 280 Pro, Love mine! When shooting in noisy environments that outstanding isolation can save you.
But, I too use them in combination with Shure in ear buds (don't remember model but ran...
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Forum: Photon Management
May 12th, 2016, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,565
Re: How to light a medical clinic
Johnathan,
Here is one of the type of old threads Mike is referring to:
http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/photon-management/526888-help-me-assemble-my-new-lighting-kit-repurpose-my-old-ones.html
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 3rd, 2016, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,565
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Forum: Sony NEX-EA50 (all variants)
April 28th, 2016, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 11,731
Re: Considering a 2nd EA50. Seeking advice.
Tom,
If it is just a "B" camera you can get a VG30 body for cheap on e-bay. That will be your perfect match. It has the same sensor as your EA50 and the same lens mount. It is a far cry from...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 28th, 2016, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,316
Re: VGA Switch
Get an Extron passive (unpowered) VGA switcher. You will not have to worry about resolution. Passive means it is a mechanical switch, it will always output the same signal you put into it. There...
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Forum: All Things Audio
April 21st, 2016, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,470
Re: Old Audio-Technica Mics, Your Thoughts?
I got a chance to test these mics a little bit. The lavs will work out well for sit down interviews. Not quite as sensitive as I would like but thats ok. I think they sound good, I will know more...
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Forum: All Things Audio
April 19th, 2016, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,470
Old Audio-Technica Mics, Your Thoughts?
Unfortunately a friend of mine passed away recently. His wife asked me to take a box of his "old AV stuff" off of her hands. The box was full of mostly low end consumer gear and some very nice...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 17th, 2016, 02:21 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 12,859
Re: Was Asked to Shoot Commercial...
What a great thread. These guys are spot on with all of the advise. My two cents:
In Chris and Will the black background shots fall flat. they need back lighting from both sides for separation....
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Forum: Photon Management
April 15th, 2016, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,387
Re: Bouncing light off celings
I am in the "it must be an arrow in your quiver camp". One of my primary uses for bouncing off of a ceiling or wall is to soften or eliminate shadows on a wall after I have lit the subject the way I...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 12th, 2016, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,928
Thumbs UP to CMR, Manufacturer of the Blackbird
I recently had a problem with my Blackbird stabilizer. Sometimes things just happen. The good folks at Camera Motion Research were amazing with their fast and effective support. The problem was...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 12th, 2016, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,565
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Forum: Sony NXCAM / AVCHD Camcorders
April 11th, 2016, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 5,224
Re: NX5U record to Laptop?
I bought a Black Magic Design Intensity Shuttle to be a HDMI to PC lap top interface via thunderbolt for my interface needs. I can not say enough bad things about it. I hate it because it does not...
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