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Forum: Flying Cameras February 7th, 2004, 07:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,955
Posted By Charles Papert
UHF transmission is ALWAYS spotty at best with a...

UHF transmission is ALWAYS spotty at best with a minature transmitter/antennae. I again recommend microwave band as something of an improvement, affordable versions exist.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) February 6th, 2004, 09:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,302
Posted By Charles Papert
For those interested, here are those pictures...

For those interested, here are those pictures (http://www.steadicamforum.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=196&hl=) of the original Steadicam prototypes featuring a custom fiber optic viewfinder.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 6th, 2004, 09:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
Posted By Charles Papert
Not just yet gents, not just yet...strapping on...

Not just yet gents, not just yet...strapping on the ol' torture device for a little West Wing action tomorrow. At least I have some solid DP work coming up, I get to hire an operator to do the heavy...
Forum: Photon Management February 6th, 2004, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,278
Posted By Charles Papert
John: I wrote a response to this but it...

John:

I wrote a response to this but it appears to have been lost in a crash recently.

Chris travels a lot working but his wife Sarah is usually responsive via email/phone. So this is...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production February 6th, 2004, 09:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,259
Posted By Charles Papert
Agreed Imran (although I think you stole that...

Agreed Imran (although I think you stole that last line from "Kung Fu" or something)

I can't keep up with the latest developments in de-interlacing technology, nor have I shot anything on the XL1...
Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant February 5th, 2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,116
Posted By Charles Papert
You guys are doing cool stuff! Any chance of...

You guys are doing cool stuff! Any chance of seeing the standard rez DVX footage inserted into that sequence so we can see the "before and after"?
Forum: Flying Cameras February 5th, 2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,955
Posted By Charles Papert
A casual Google turns up a few versions of this...

A casual Google turns up a few versions of this idea, although none are likely as cheap as you suggest, Kevin.

If I may, rather than use a "tap" camera that rephotographs the camera's viewfinder...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production February 5th, 2004, 04:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,861
Posted By Charles Papert
Gents, all really cool stuff. However: I...

Gents, all really cool stuff. However:

I sound like a one-trick pony on this issue, but I do feel it's always worth mentioning: --achieving shallow focus is one thing; delivering footage that...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) February 4th, 2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By Charles Papert
John: I recommend you pass on your comments...

John:

I recommend you pass on your comments to Hollywood Lite, if you haven't already done so. Address them to Garry Tull, and if you like you can mention that I suggested you do so.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 4th, 2004, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,918
Posted By Charles Papert
"stranger" rather than "stronger", I think. ...

"stranger" rather than "stronger", I think. Although I think the more common version of this phrase substitutes "truth" for the first word.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 3rd, 2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
Posted By Charles Papert
Dylan: It appears that you may have...

Dylan:

It appears that you may have responded to the wrong auction--JB is also selling a 3/4" deck and was actually trying to give you serious answers about that item rather than non-sequiteurs...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 3rd, 2004, 12:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
Posted By Charles Papert
Sounds like he may be getting tired--it's been a...

Sounds like he may be getting tired--it's been a long day of responding to emails for him...!
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 2nd, 2004, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,927
Posted By Charles Papert
Hmmm...snow...freezing....no, sorry, not...

Hmmm...snow...freezing....no, sorry, not following you.


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Forum: Private Classifieds February 2nd, 2004, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2,740
Views: 381,847
Posted By Charles Papert
This confirms many of my suspicions about the...

This confirms many of my suspicions about the monitor-less JR, Bryan. Suffice to say that as I understand it, many more of the version with the monitor are sold than the one without.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 2nd, 2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
Posted By Charles Papert
The beat goes on--some 37 bids have been logged...

The beat goes on--some 37 bids have been logged today on this item. Folks have been firing questions over to JB, who firmly believes that all of this is due to a spontaneous viral campaign...some of...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media February 2nd, 2004, 02:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
Posted By Charles Papert
Invitation to prank

A dear friend of mine, Jon Brown (son of Steadicam inventor Garrett Brown and a fierce DP in his own right) was testing a piece of software that aids in creating eBay ads, and he placed this fanciful...
Forum: Photon Management February 2nd, 2004, 12:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By Charles Papert
It depends on how stylized you want it to look....

It depends on how stylized you want it to look. Personally, I think unless the window is heavily featured you are best off just blacking it out. Here's a thread...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) February 2nd, 2004, 12:19 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,302
Posted By Charles Papert
Turning the rig 90 degrees is my preferred way to...

Turning the rig 90 degrees is my preferred way to shoot a circling shot also. In general, I always prefer to have the rig oriented the same way as my body except when it's not logical to do so. I'm...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) February 1st, 2004, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By Charles Papert
Not necessarily, I just like to mix up my...

Not necessarily, I just like to mix up my recommendations! I think it's a nice little piece, good for small cameras and inexpensive. I think the JR allows more flexibility.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) February 1st, 2004, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,548
Posted By Charles Papert
This is a good design...

This is a good design (http://www.hollywoodlite.com/VS1_Hand_Heldx.html)for very small cameras.
Forum: Still Crazy February 1st, 2004, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,622
Posted By Charles Papert
<<<-- Originally posted by Rob Belics : And...

<<<-- Originally posted by Rob Belics : And Charles, when you decide to give that junk away, let me know. I'll even pay shipping! -->>>

Junk! oh...it hurts....!

Maybe some Agus/Aldu35 builder...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 31st, 2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,302
Posted By Charles Papert
Joe: Again, sounds like you have a good...

Joe:

Again, sounds like you have a good grasp of what you are up to, cheers to that.

I agree that the Dewalt setup is not ideal, I just like the pricing (my work setup includes 9 batteries at...
Forum: Photon Management January 31st, 2004, 03:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,713
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Helen, I forgot to consider the current...

Thanks Helen, I forgot to consider the current draw. Off to flail myself.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 31st, 2004, 02:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,302
Posted By Charles Papert
Good job reading the DB white paper. It's heady...

Good job reading the DB white paper. It's heady stuff, yeah? The interesting thing about dynamic balance is that there are various schools of thought about interpreting within the professional...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News January 31st, 2004, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,961
Posted By Charles Papert
I started a thread on this camera here...

I started a thread on this camera here (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20637) yesterday. I was thinking of posting in here as well, but this cameras not HDV, and well, it's...
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