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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 14th, 2004, 08:26 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,756
Posted By Charles Papert
Believe it or not, Norman, we shot that in...

Believe it or not, Norman, we shot that in exactly 35 minutes (seriously, we timed it)...! The opening part was actually filmed on the set while it was being lit, and I "snuck away"; I had the dolly...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 14th, 2004, 05:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By Charles Papert
Yup, Panavision started modifying CineAltas for...

Yup, Panavision started modifying CineAltas for Lucas on Episode 1. They changed out the mount, started building their own series of lenses, beefed up the top and bottom to be better compatible with...
Forum: Helping Hands June 14th, 2004, 05:41 PM
Replies: 667
Views: 159,738
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Ed, which rig are you flying?

Hi Ed, which rig are you flying?
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 14th, 2004, 01:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,756
Posted By Charles Papert
Priorities, baby, priorities!

Priorities, baby, priorities!
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 14th, 2004, 01:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By Charles Papert
Pictures from Cinegear

Some quick snaps (http://homepage.mac.com/chupap/Cinegear/PhotoAlbum18.html) of a few eye-catchers at the Cinegear show. Nothing earth-shattering on the DV front, plenty in the HD and film worlds.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 14th, 2004, 01:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,756
Posted By Charles Papert
Guys, here's proof positive...

Guys, here's proof positive (http://homepage.mac.com/chupap/GBThankyou/iMovieTheater17.html) that flying a stabilizer is irresistible to women! Enjoy...
Forum: Private Classifieds June 13th, 2004, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2,740
Views: 381,847
Posted By Charles Papert
Mark, how much for your time machine??! ...

Mark, how much for your time machine??!

<<Perchused in August 2004>>

I'll assume 2003...

So this would be a DVX100, not a DVX100A, right?
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 13th, 2004, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,982
Posted By Charles Papert
Gotcha! Steve, if I told you those flares were...

Gotcha! Steve, if I told you those flares were caused by a phenomenon known as...lens flare, would it be a disappointment??!

Seriously, that's all it is, and it's not due to a filter. It's just...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 13th, 2004, 01:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,579
Posted By Charles Papert
One giveaway that intrepid sleuths like...

One giveaway that intrepid sleuths like yourselves may want to look for is TV's/monitors in the shots. The "proper" way to shoot monitors on film is to use 24 fps converted video on modified monitors...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 13th, 2004, 02:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,982
Posted By Charles Papert
Steve: I couldn't load the clip, but from...

Steve:

I couldn't load the clip, but from your description I believe what you are talking about is a side effect of using anamorphic (2:1) lenses, also known as Cinemascope or Super Panavision....
Forum: Still Crazy June 12th, 2004, 12:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,646
Posted By Charles Papert
Mazel Tov Ken, enjoy the camera. I look forward...

Mazel Tov Ken, enjoy the camera. I look forward to hearing about your results with it.
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable June 12th, 2004, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,955
Posted By Charles Papert
Good for you for noticing that visual motif Matt!...

Good for you for noticing that visual motif Matt! That was something that was specifically discussed on set, and it was agreed that the shot had to be exact to have the proper effect.

That was an...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 11th, 2004, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,658
Posted By Charles Papert
Stay tuned for my stabilizer instructional...

Stay tuned for my stabilizer instructional video--I sound like a freakin' broken record, but I'm working on it, really I am!
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable June 11th, 2004, 10:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,955
Posted By Charles Papert
Rob, the decision to use Steadicam or dolly is...

Rob, the decision to use Steadicam or dolly is based on many factors. Some directors or DP's like to use Steadicam as much as possible; others, as least as necessary. I actually fall into the latter...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods June 11th, 2004, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,157
Posted By Charles Papert
So I can't figure out if you guys agreed on the...

So I can't figure out if you guys agreed on the RAW issue or not??

Knowing that the existing high-end HD systems (Viper, Dalsa) record an unprocessed signal and require on-set color correction...
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable June 11th, 2004, 12:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,955
Posted By Charles Papert
I wouldn't worry about being secretive about an...

I wouldn't worry about being secretive about an overhead cable system Matt...I just saw an amazing screening of the 1927 classic silent film "Sunrise" last night (restored print and accompanied by a...
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable June 10th, 2004, 08:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,955
Posted By Charles Papert
Aaron, there are a bunch of great dolly grips out...

Aaron, there are a bunch of great dolly grips out there (and quite a few of not so great, but that's true of all of our jobs). The best of them are almost operators in their own right; they...
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable June 10th, 2004, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,955
Posted By Charles Papert
Gents: For what it's worth: in my...

Gents:

For what it's worth: in my experience, I would say I have worked on straight track 95% of the time. Most of the time that curve tracks works is for doing a 360 or partial circling in which...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 10th, 2004, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By Charles Papert
OK, there's two different things going on there. ...

OK, there's two different things going on there.

Acceleration will definitely cause the unit to swing forewards and backwards. That's physics in action. Think about walking with a punchbowl--when...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 10th, 2004, 04:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,869
Posted By Charles Papert
I'll take you all on! Gimme your best shot! ...

I'll take you all on! Gimme your best shot!

Hardly...

Actually, George, I think I would like to start bringing in replacements to do the harder shots, that way I can ease myself into the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 10th, 2004, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By Charles Papert
Reinis, I wasn't meaning any disrespect, believe...

Reinis, I wasn't meaning any disrespect, believe me. I see now what you were getting at. My frustration is that there is precious little documentation given by any of the manufacturers on how to...
Forum: Open DV Discussion June 10th, 2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,673
Posted By Charles Papert
depends what you mean by "rough draft"...is this...

depends what you mean by "rough draft"...is this a down and dirty version that you shot on video? In the commercial world they call such an assembly a "ripomatic" or "videomatic".

As Keith says,...
Forum: Still Crazy June 10th, 2004, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,076
Posted By Charles Papert
Harry: I deliberated between the two and...

Harry:

I deliberated between the two and ultimately settled on the 10D. I will admit getting a fabulous deal on a factory refurbished unit that negated the price difference, but I think in...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 10th, 2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,847
Posted By Charles Papert
*sigh* please tell me that the Glidecam comes...

*sigh* please tell me that the Glidecam comes with instructions that at least MENTION where to put your hands to operate it?

Reinis, the hand that is not holding up the system should indeed...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 10th, 2004, 02:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,869
Posted By Charles Papert
Having used the Millenium XL extensively (the...

Having used the Millenium XL extensively (the camera that Panavision is using as a weight comparison to their HD camera in handheld mode), I can say that it is a comfortable operating weight for...
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