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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 3rd, 2009, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,163
Posted By Mike Petrucco
I use it for text, scrolling credits, logo,...

I use it for text, scrolling credits, logo, better slo mo, and best of all, it can work wonders on stabilizing shaky footage, a bumped tripod, a not so smooth zoom, etc. when you can not cut to...
Forum: Photon Management August 19th, 2009, 10:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 32,633
Posted By Mike Petrucco
I just got a Comer 900, and am really impressed. ...

I just got a Comer 900, and am really impressed. The light is much brighter than I anticipated and the build quality is solid. I will likely be testing it this Friday at a wedding. I am very glad...
Forum: Final Cut Suite August 10th, 2009, 12:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,419
Posted By Mike Petrucco
One thing I found about FCP and slideshows is...

One thing I found about FCP and slideshows is that it does not like overly large files. You have to think a little about your resolutions, and how much extra you need for zooming and panning over...
Forum: Final Cut Suite August 10th, 2009, 12:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,651
Posted By Mike Petrucco
I am having the same error here (and it so...

I am having the same error here (and it so happens to be with HMC150 footage to prores in L&T as well). I've never had a problem, but now do. I had just recently installed the latest update from...
Forum: Final Cut Suite August 6th, 2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,636
Posted By Mike Petrucco
So were you able to burn an actual BD disc and...

So were you able to burn an actual BD disc and get good playback in a blu-ray player?
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 14th, 2009, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Mike Petrucco
I just did a test and recreated part of moving...

I just did a test and recreated part of moving text sequence in Motion, but also used a NTSC DV preset and the differnce was huge over what I got out of Livetype. It's crystal clear for all but one...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 14th, 2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Right, that's the easy part. I was curious if I...

Right, that's the easy part. I was curious if I should do that from within a 720 timeline, or in the 1080p timeline and then export as 720p. It looks pretty good going right from the 1080p timeline...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 14th, 2009, 04:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Mike Petrucco
I think I was half asleep when I posted these...

I think I was half asleep when I posted these questions. Setting up a first play is not actually my issue, that is straightforward. I don't even know why I put that in there other than sleep...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 13th, 2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Confused about HD to SD Downconversion for DVDSP

My source media is 1080p30 from a Panasonic HMC150, with all my editing, titling, motion, etc. done in ProRes 422. I exported from FCP using compressor, and used it's best default SD DVD preset, and...
Forum: Final Cut Suite June 13th, 2009, 06:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Using Stabilize, cropping out black edges HD to SD

I am trying to sort out the cleanest workflow on this. My original footage is 1080p and final delivery will both 720p, and 480 on SD DVD. I have some clips that I sent to motion to stabilize (which...
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders May 13th, 2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,578
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Scott- I think you are OK. It sounds to me like...

Scott- I think you are OK. It sounds to me like the 4GB FAT32 file size thing. There is a way to stitch the files back together. I am in a hurry right now, but I know I have seen threads on this...
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders April 22nd, 2009, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,952
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Mine took 4 weeks, but I called them after 3 and...

Mine took 4 weeks, but I called them after 3 and inquired on the status. The customer support person asked if I was in a hurry, and told her that I had a shoot the next week and she (without me...
Forum: Photon Management April 15th, 2009, 10:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,791
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Thank you to everyone for your comments. I can...

Thank you to everyone for your comments. I can raise that key light another 4 feet or so from where I had it that day, and that will probably be the biggest help. It will also help the speaker as...
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders April 14th, 2009, 08:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,336
Posted By Mike Petrucco
I know that FCO is very picky about what folder...

I know that FCO is very picky about what folder in the card structure you pick for L&T. I generally copy my SD card to one drive (as original backup) and then L&T from that drive. Look at this copy...
Forum: Private Classifieds April 13th, 2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,194,490
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Small Flood/Spot like Lowel Pro Light

I am looking for a small light like a Lowel Pro light. It doesn't need to be that brand specifically, but needs to be able to take barn doors and be 150W to 250W. Beat-up but workable condition is...
Forum: Private Classifieds April 13th, 2009, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,194,490
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Thanks, but that is too big for me. I just...

Thanks, but that is too big for me. I just picked up an Arri 650, which is going to be a great light for what I need.

I am going to put up another WTB for a small spot/flood like a Lowel Pro.
Forum: Photon Management April 10th, 2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,791
Posted By Mike Petrucco
What if I put some cheapo spots (like 150W PARs)...

What if I put some cheapo spots (like 150W PARs) on the back wall from the sides? I think having that back wall brighter would soften the shadow.
Forum: Photon Management April 10th, 2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,791
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Lighting Rx

I am going to be shooting a speaker in a week at a church, and got into to look at what the lighting is like. I have very little in the way of lighting to take with me. I set up an Arri 650 fresnel...
Forum: Photon Management April 10th, 2009, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,830
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Yup, it is upside down in that photo. I just...

Yup, it is upside down in that photo. I just tried one in a store and looks like it will work. I am going to be getting one at some point to do just what you are doing.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 9th, 2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,554
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Looks really harsh too. It would need some...

Looks really harsh too. It would need some diffusion to be useable.
Forum: Private Classifieds April 9th, 2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,194,490
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Not that anyone really cares, but I have this bag...

Not that anyone really cares, but I have this bag and love it. It fits my HMC150 (same basic size and shape as an xha1 and fx1000/z5, and there is plenty of room left for a longer lens with DOF...
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders April 9th, 2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,579
Posted By Mike Petrucco
There of course is the headphone jack, but as for...

There of course is the headphone jack, but as for levels, there is a bar graph (or whatever you call it) level meter on the lower part of the LCD and EVF. In my limited experience with the cam, it...
Forum: Private Classifieds April 6th, 2009, 01:06 PM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,194,490
Posted By Mike Petrucco
1k Fresnel (arri, Mole, etc.)

I am looking for Fresnel like an Arri 1k or similar. A 650 may work, but I think 1k might be the trick. Anybody thinking on selling?
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders March 30th, 2009, 04:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,561
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Wow. I think I just finally contributed...

Wow. I think I just finally contributed something useful here. 'bout time.
Forum: Panasonic AVCCAM Camcorders March 29th, 2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,561
Posted By Mike Petrucco
Brian- I just checked some clips. I have a...

Brian- I just checked some clips. I have a directory on on HDD that is called "Raw Footage". Inside of that I have folders that have the date that I copied the card contents. So for example, I have...
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