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Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable June 10th, 2004, 02:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,955
Posted By Charles Papert
Lemon Pledge is a standard item to be found in a...

Lemon Pledge is a standard item to be found in a dolly grip's kit. I will confirm that it is in use on big budget movies.
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 10th, 2004, 01:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By Charles Papert
Well, you could always pop by the G8 summit and...

Well, you could always pop by the G8 summit and throw your two cents in, while you are in the neighborhood.
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 9th, 2004, 06:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,435
Posted By Charles Papert
Apparently the new Panavision HD camera...

Apparently the new Panavision HD camera (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr/crafts/feature_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1000527854) is going to be unveiled at Cinegear. Another great reason to be...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News June 9th, 2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,869
Posted By Charles Papert
Just got this link also. It looks fabulous....

Just got this link also. It looks fabulous. Thankfully a workable form factor. It's going to be very interesting when both this and the Arri HD camera are field tested and out there working. Goodbye...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 9th, 2004, 01:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,210
Posted By Charles Papert
PVC pipe is fairly sturdy stuff, being a...

PVC pipe is fairly sturdy stuff, being a cylinder. Aluminum tubing is even better. With the kind of weight we are talking about, flex and resultant jitter shouldn't be a problem. I think you'd only...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods June 8th, 2004, 04:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,298
Posted By Charles Papert
I've gotten up to an 11 in testing with the 400...

I've gotten up to an 11 in testing with the 400 series (we haven't had to shoot at that aperture yet), which is great. A lot depends on the subject being photographed, whether the grain will show up...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 8th, 2004, 04:33 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
Posted By Charles Papert
Sounds great! One of my good buddies, Dave...

Sounds great!

One of my good buddies, Dave Chameides, did the Steadicam on "Donnie Darko". He's done some amazing work, especially on "ER" and "West Wing" a few years back. That reminds of another...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods June 8th, 2004, 01:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,298
Posted By Charles Papert
The current version (4th generation) Mini35 uses...

The current version (4th generation) Mini35 uses an oscillating ground glass rather than spinning, and it can be used with a deeper f-stop than the earlier versions.
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog June 8th, 2004, 01:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,247
Posted By Charles Papert
The only thing I'll say is that I wouldn't...

The only thing I'll say is that I wouldn't recommend the +6 db setting as a default when you have enough light to shoot at a lower gain setting. If you really want a noisy/grainy look, I'd recommend...
Forum: Sony VX2100 / PD170 / PDX10 Companion June 7th, 2004, 11:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,863
Posted By Charles Papert
The thing to know about shutter speed is that it...

The thing to know about shutter speed is that it has a visual effect. A short shutter speed has a somewhat stroboscopic look to it, most pronounced with fast action. Some may like it , some may not....
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 7th, 2004, 10:03 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
Posted By Charles Papert
Aaron, you pretty much pinned it. Lower back,...

Aaron, you pretty much pinned it. Lower back, generally focused on the same side as the arm is attached to the vest (some people fly on the right, others on the left). It's important to say that it's...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods June 7th, 2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,298
Posted By Charles Papert
<<So, an f/2.8 lens lets in half as much light as...

<<So, an f/2.8 lens lets in half as much light as an f/1.4 lens.>>

To be annoyingly scientific, each stop represents a halving (or doubling) of light. 2.8 is 2 stops down from a 1.4, thus it...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 7th, 2004, 03:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,940
Posted By Charles Papert
You and everyone else at the test screening,...

You and everyone else at the test screening, apparently!

I love that film. Great era of filmmaking. Lots to be learned from that stuff.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods June 7th, 2004, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,356
Posted By Charles Papert
I got that same email close to a year ago. Don't...

I got that same email close to a year ago. Don't remember if summer 2004 was the same target then.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 7th, 2004, 03:34 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 32,801
Posted By Charles Papert
Start studying classic Steadicam sequences! It's...

Start studying classic Steadicam sequences! It's a great way to get your mind into designing moving frames.

Here are some titles to get you started:

The Shining
Goodfellas
Point Break (Keanu...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods June 7th, 2004, 02:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 39,234
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Eric: The going rate for the Mini35 in...

Hi Eric:

The going rate for the Mini35 in town is $200-250, and a 3-day rental week is pretty standard. I would call Otto Nemenz and Birns & Sawyer to confirm this. Otherwise, I think you've got a...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2004, 08:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,562
Posted By Charles Papert
Pat: Can't help you with 1 or 2...but my...

Pat:

Can't help you with 1 or 2...but my recommendation for 3 is to use a little adhesive-backed velcro on the flap and as needed on the body so you can swing it up and fasten it for Steadicam...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2004, 08:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,496
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Pat!

Thanks Pat!
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2004, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,496
Posted By Charles Papert
The JR does the same job as the Glidecam, and was...

The JR does the same job as the Glidecam, and was in fact the original handheld stabilizer. Did the salesman steer you away from it?

For what I think you were describing as your useage (pre-viz?...
Forum: Area 51 June 6th, 2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 376
Views: 59,960
Posted By Charles Papert
I heard through someone who spoke to a prominent...

I heard through someone who spoke to a prominent 3rd party manufacturer that they had received assurance from Canon that the lens mount would be compatible.

How's that for Area 51...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2004, 08:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,496
Posted By Charles Papert
Nice site, Jonathan. Me, I haven't gotten around...

Nice site, Jonathan. Me, I haven't gotten around to putting together a true website; but if you're inclined you can see what I've done here (http://www.demoreelnetwork.com/chupap/index.shtml).

I...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,496
Posted By Charles Papert
As a follow-up: I looked on the Hollywood...

As a follow-up:

I looked on the Hollywood Lite website to get a sense of which rig this might be; is it the Ultra-Lite (http://hollywoodlite.com/_The_UltraLitx.html)? If so, I think I am starting...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software June 6th, 2004, 07:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,030
Posted By Charles Papert
What Jeff said, and in addition: If you are...

What Jeff said, and in addition:

If you are color correcting to your TV, you are shifting the original footage in one direction or another somewhat blindly. If your TV delivers an image that...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2004, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,496
Posted By Charles Papert
Re: Glidecam 2000 vs Hollywood lite

Wow Jonathan, that's quite a story.

<<<The Glidecam's smooth action made the thing virtually impossable to keep from moving while running, walking upstairs stc...you have to guide it with one...
Forum: Open DV Discussion June 4th, 2004, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,407
Posted By Charles Papert
I guess my curiousity about the need for a...

I guess my curiousity about the need for a director's finder in terms of noting focal lengths during a scout is this: if you are using a zoom lens on your DV camera, you'll just end up framing the...
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