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Forum: Open DV Discussion July 25th, 2004, 11:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,552
Posted By Charles Papert
"Three Kings" used a number of different...

"Three Kings" used a number of different techniques, particular using reversal film stock, which is a type of film that records the images as positives rather than negatives (like slide film)....
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods July 24th, 2004, 10:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,861
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi chaps, I'm almost done shooting a...

Hi chaps,

I'm almost done shooting a high-end short with the Mini35/DVX and have really been stretching the capabilities for the camera, and for the most part I am impressed. I am however seeing a...
Forum: Great Deals from DV Info Net Sponsors July 24th, 2004, 12:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,564
Posted By Charles Papert
Agreed, recently bought a Mini35 and DVX100a...

Agreed, recently bought a Mini35 and DVX100a through them. Great purchase and follow-up. Kudos.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 23rd, 2004, 10:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,437
Posted By Charles Papert
True enough, Ed.

True enough, Ed.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods July 22nd, 2004, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,386
Posted By Charles Papert
The Seinfeld/Amex short films I worked on were...

The Seinfeld/Amex short films I worked on were shot with this setup and Frame mode, then uprezzed afterwards. It looked good. I still maintain that the Frame mode looks better than de-interlacing...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 22nd, 2004, 10:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,437
Posted By Charles Papert
Ed, suggest you search for threads under...

Ed, suggest you search for threads under "Magiqcam", there's been quite a few discussions on this already.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 20th, 2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,094
Posted By Charles Papert
<<<-- Originally posted by Stephen van Vuuren: ...

<<<-- Originally posted by Stephen van Vuuren:

Price/performance is a issue even without final quality results from the XL2 - DVX100a pushes the limits of DV, even with it's 16:9 limitations. ...
Forum: Helping Hands July 19th, 2004, 11:25 PM
Replies: 667
Views: 159,735
Posted By Charles Papert
Ed: You'll love the Flyer, she's a...

Ed:

You'll love the Flyer, she's a high-performance system. My sense is that for anyone who is used to every other rig (including Tiffen's earlier efforts like the Mini), the arm will be a...
Forum: All Things Audio July 19th, 2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,108
Posted By Charles Papert
Yeah...my Sony PVM-14M2U broadcast monitor has a...

Yeah...my Sony PVM-14M2U broadcast monitor has a tiny (and tinny!) little speaker in it. Jay suggested the same thing, simultaneous posts I guess! Any "bad" TV speaker will do. Most TV's sound too...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 19th, 2004, 07:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,420
Posted By Charles Papert
<<It can rotate fully in all axis. (of course...

<<It can rotate fully in all axis.
(of course the monopod limits this rotating)>>

That's what I was referring to.
Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant July 19th, 2004, 07:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,583
Posted By Charles Papert
PAL version of DVX100a, I believe.

PAL version of DVX100a, I believe.
Forum: All Things Audio July 19th, 2004, 07:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,108
Posted By Charles Papert
Josh: My memories of old VHS camcorders are...

Josh:

My memories of old VHS camcorders are that there was always a bit of handling noise in the earlier models. I would think that recording some bumps and fumbles that you can slug in when the...
Forum: Private Classifieds July 18th, 2004, 11:26 PM
Replies: 2,740
Views: 381,842
Posted By Charles Papert
For anyone thinking about buying an XL1s package...

For anyone thinking about buying an XL1s package with a 14x lens, I'm selling mine with everything BUT the lens...couple that with Stephen's 14x, and you've got a winner!
Forum: Additional Camera Support Topics July 18th, 2004, 06:45 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 70,419
Posted By Charles Papert
Interesting package, Ronan. I'm personally not a...

Interesting package, Ronan. I'm personally not a huge fan of the PV LW zooms for 35mm, other than their weight--they are a bit susceptible to flaring and not as sharp as other PV lenses, and at a...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 18th, 2004, 06:17 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,420
Posted By Charles Papert
Prech, yes, I saw that your bearing has some...

Prech, yes, I saw that your bearing has some movement in tilt and roll, although it looks like it tops out at about 15 degrees or so. I could see that under the best of circumstances it could trim...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 18th, 2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,420
Posted By Charles Papert
Prech: You are essentially correct--the...

Prech:

You are essentially correct--the principle here is that the further the weights are from the center of gravity, the greater the inertia, which results in more stability. Having the weights...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods July 17th, 2004, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,007
Posted By Charles Papert
Gerald, that does sound like a back focus issue...

Gerald, that does sound like a back focus issue to me. There is a small hex screw on the relay of the Mini35, you simply back it out a few threads and then you can fine tune the back focus. My...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... July 15th, 2004, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1,849
Views: 164,447
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi, At Instant Films we have been working...

Hi,

At Instant Films we have been working with SonicFire Pro for about a year for rescoring the 48-hour films in our library for distribution. The software is easy to use and works well. Can be a...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders July 15th, 2004, 10:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,349
Posted By Charles Papert
This is actually one of the few discussions on...

This is actually one of the few discussions on the XL2 that interests me, probably because it doesn't revolve around pure speculation. My personal take is that until I get the chance to test the XL2,...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 15th, 2004, 12:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,325
Posted By Charles Papert
Ben, the easy giveaway with anamorphic is that...

Ben, the easy giveaway with anamorphic is that highlights that are out of focus in the background will become ovals rather than circles. It is also susceptible to horizontal flares from really bright...
Forum: Open DV Discussion July 14th, 2004, 11:30 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,385
Posted By Charles Papert
Regarding this "are TV shows shot on 24p" issue,...

Regarding this "are TV shows shot on 24p" issue, every show that is shot on film is at 24 fps, not 30 fps as that wastes film unnecessarily. The only reason to go to 30 fps would be to execute a...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog July 14th, 2004, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,962
Posted By Charles Papert
I've got an XL1s that's going up on the sale...

I've got an XL1s that's going up on the sale block shortly (believe it or not, it's not just because of the XL2, just funky timing). The thing that is either bad or good about it is that it will be...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 14th, 2004, 06:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,325
Posted By Charles Papert
Actually I believe I have heard of that system,...

Actually I believe I have heard of that system, Dan, but not that I can recall anything about it.

3-perf has become very popular for obvious reasons: 25% film savings over 4-perf, with no image...
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads July 14th, 2004, 12:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,440
Posted By Charles Papert
Michael, drag adjustments are entirely personal...

Michael, drag adjustments are entirely personal and it often takes a lot of shooting time to figure out what works for you under all circumstances. For long lenses with little movement (such as...
Forum: Open DV Discussion July 14th, 2004, 12:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,385
Posted By Charles Papert
<<To the experienced eye 24p is noticeably...

<<To the experienced eye 24p is noticeably different then 30p>>

To this particular set of eyes, I can't say that I can always tell the difference, unless I see the same shot (with plenty of...
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