Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion
February 16th, 2017, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 8,462
Re: Finally got one
Up until a few years ago, the old Sony VX1000 was still a popular choice for skate videos. It was legendary when it first came out, because of the small form factor and the top-handle which allowed a...
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Forum: Atomos Ninja / Samurai / Shogun
February 13th, 2017, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,101
Re: Atomos Shogun Inferno?
I've only used the Inferno on non-commercial shoots so far, due to the firmware bug that limits you to shooting in 50/60p for 4K (which means burning through SDD's at twice the rate compared to...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
January 29th, 2017, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,139
Re: Fatal gun safety fail at a music video shoot
History has told us otherwise. There have been a number of high profile deaths from guns on set, even with professional handlers present.
You can't say the same about pot plants, or lowball...
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Forum: Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta
January 24th, 2017, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,401
Re: FS700R and 4K over HDMI?
Sorry I didn't see this thread earlier. No, the FS700 cannot output 4K over HDMI at all. It can only output 4K over SDI.
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
January 23rd, 2017, 12:56 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 12,139
A reminder about safety on set
Man shot dead on Brisbane movie set (http://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/man-dead-after-shooting-on-brisbane-movie-set/news-story/334c74c9a204d1374584c29cb876a0c2)
This one hits close to...
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Forum: Sony NXCAM NEX-FS700 CineAlta
December 21st, 2016, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,896
Re: Shogun Inferno and FS700R?
I've got a brand new Inferno sitting in my PO box - unfortunately it arrived the day I left for holidays, so it won't be till early next year that I actually get to put it through it's paces with my...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
December 10th, 2016, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,410
Re: Wireless Lav System Recommendations
Have you ruled out physical damage to the unit? If you're tried out multiple frequencies, my next step would be to test with a different lav mic.
I know with the current Sennheiser G3's (which...
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Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD
December 8th, 2016, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,621
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Forum: SPC - Single Person Crew
December 7th, 2016, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,629
Re: SPC, Necessity or Choice?
Usually when I've asked for a 2nd person in the budget I've been granted it, but I also know when to push my luck and when to keep my mouth shut. I agree sometimes you're better off paying help out...
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Forum: Taking Care of Business
December 5th, 2016, 09:34 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 6,991
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
December 5th, 2016, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,437
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
December 5th, 2016, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,437
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Forum: Atomos Ninja / Samurai / Shogun
December 5th, 2016, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,101
Re: Atomos Shogun Inferno?
Well, turns out I couldn't wait much longer before making a purchase decision after having a few 4K requests - so I've gone ahead and purchased the Inferno.
I'll try to do a quick write up on it...
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Forum: Atomos Ninja / Samurai / Shogun
November 24th, 2016, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,101
Re: Atomos Shogun Inferno?
Looks like the first firmware update for the Inferno has been released... and still no mention of HFR recording, which they said would be included in the first firmware update.
Sigh.
Looks...
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Forum: Adobe Creative Suite
November 2nd, 2016, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,574
Re: Making a Broadcast Master
2nd that - export to DNxHD then get someone with a Mac to transcode to ProRes.
I'm surprised that the broadcaster will only accept ProRes - I've found they normally prefer DNxHD or even an XDCAM...
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Forum: Adobe Creative Suite
November 2nd, 2016, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,136
Re: Editing tip needed (Premiere or others)
If I'm understanding it correctly, then the best way to handle it would be to export a high-res version of your original 3 hr timeline as a good quality intermediate codec (Cineform, ProRes, or...
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Forum: Canon Cinema EOS Camera Systems
October 17th, 2016, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,542
Re: C100 Slow Motion Advice
I'd avoid shooting 60i. Shoot 50i as it will give you a lot less to think about in post - just simply slow it down to 50%. It also means you can run the footage in real time if you choose to, where...
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Forum: All Things Audio
October 16th, 2016, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,174
Re: Legal rights and responsibilities -- revisited
Lots of info here; I'll add my $0.02 worth with the disclaimer that I have never studied or placticed law so take it all with a grain of salt!
a) If you obtained the video/photos/audio legally (eg...
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Forum: Atomos Ninja / Samurai / Shogun
October 15th, 2016, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,101
Re: Atomos Shogun Inferno?
Just did a quick web search and it seems that several sites have published the same info which I assume is regurgitated from an Atomos press release:
4-5 Weeks for the first firmware update, which...
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Forum: Atomos Ninja / Samurai / Shogun
October 15th, 2016, 01:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,101
Re: Atomos Shogun Inferno?
You can go into your cameras menu's and check the firmware version to find out if it needs the upgrade or not. Firmware version 3.00 or above already has the 4K output; numbers below that will need...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
October 9th, 2016, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,087
Re: Cartoni Focus HD Head
I've had the Cartoni Focus 8 sitting around my house for a week now but my camera is currently in at Sony's service centre for maintenance. So while I can't comment on it's use in the field, I do...
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Forum: Adobe Creative Suite
September 5th, 2016, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,388
Re: Premiere CC default transition behaviour
I also find this new behaviour really frustrating.
Another way of selecting the edit points is by using trim mode. I have custom shortcuts setup to enter trim mode, which highlights the nearest...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
September 3rd, 2016, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,087
Re: Cartoni Focus HD Head
Well, after a few more days of scouring forums and the wider web, it looks like I'll have to pull the trigger blind on this one!
If I can find the time I might even do a proper write up on it here...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
August 31st, 2016, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 10,087
Re: Cartoni Focus HD Head
Anybody here ever used the Cartoni Focus 8? I've not been able to find any reliable reviews online for it at all. Other options in my price range are the Sachtler Ace L or the Miller DS10. I like the...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM PXW-FS7 / FS5
July 28th, 2016, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,929
Re: FS5 Frame Rates
One thing often overlooked with inter-frame codecs is that when the frame rate increases, the amount of difference between frames decreases. Hence the amount of data required to record the per-frame...
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