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Forum: Photon Management January 31st, 2004, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,713
Posted By Charles Papert
Hmm. What about those adaptors for cell...

Hmm.

What about those adaptors for cell phones that plug into the wall and offer a 12v cigarette lighter socket? That is a 110vAC to 12vDC adaptor. Can't see why that wouldn't work with this...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 31st, 2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By Charles Papert
I stayed in the apartment complex next to the...

I stayed in the apartment complex next to the Continental Club while shooting "Office Space" in '98. Fond drunken memories of that place.
Forum: Still Crazy January 31st, 2004, 12:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,622
Posted By Charles Papert
Benjamin: Thanks for posting--I've been VERY...

Benjamin:

Thanks for posting--I've been VERY close to buying the Rebel and also considering the Canon 10D, all the while being disappointed about those Nikkor lenses that sit molding with my...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 30th, 2004, 08:38 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,299
Posted By Charles Papert
Dave, if by "rotate the two counterbalances to...

Dave, if by "rotate the two counterbalances to get a level position" you mean you are rotating the monitor and/or battery around the post, I wouldn't recommend that. Your best results will be to keep...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production January 30th, 2004, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By Charles Papert
Just found it...

Just found it (http://www.arri.com/news/ibc/ibc03_ab/), this must have gone up recently. Second item down.
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production January 30th, 2004, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,336
Posted By Charles Papert
New ArriHD prototype

Very informative article in the February 2004 issue of American Cinematographer detailing the prototype of the Arri D-20 HD camera. It appears to be the first practical HD camera to incorporate an...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 30th, 2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,299
Posted By Charles Papert
Joe: <<Do you start with getting the monitor...

Joe:

<<Do you start with getting the monitor and battery in balance, then add the camera?>>

Yes, that is a good start. The easiest way to do this is to place the bottom of the post on a fulcrum...
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 30th, 2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,950
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks all, Good to know that the DVD...

Thanks all,

Good to know that the DVD players add setup. After posting, I burned a DVD and was DELIGHTED to see that it played properly on my home set. I'll have to test the output to VHS to see...
Forum: Still Crazy January 30th, 2004, 10:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,072
Posted By Charles Papert
Gents: I sniffed out a very attractive deal...

Gents:

I sniffed out a very attractive deal on a refurbished 10D for the same price as a new Rebel, and am now considering lenses...can you weigh in on the seemingly endless...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production January 30th, 2004, 01:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,331
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm sure there is some application for this,...

I'm sure there is some application for this, certainly at this price...it would be more of a cheap rental than a purchase in my mind. Actually it looks like a good choice in a crash housing for...
Forum: Open DV Discussion January 29th, 2004, 03:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,950
Posted By Charles Papert
Gaahh...oy vey. I've just finished a project...

Gaahh...oy vey.

I've just finished a project in FCP that has a variety of kinds of media in it, and I've been battling the setup issue.

I've read a bunch of posts here as well as the section on...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 29th, 2004, 02:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,766
Posted By Charles Papert
I think it's a matter of taste, Marco. As you...

I think it's a matter of taste, Marco. As you pointed out, there's a lot of showy camera moves in old Marty's work, and it's a matter of taste which work and which don't. In general, the "zolly" is a...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 29th, 2004, 01:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,376
Posted By Charles Papert
Yes indeed. I can't imagine that swapping a drive...

Yes indeed. I can't imagine that swapping a drive takes as long as reloading a mag, which usually takes about 45 seconds.

I mentioned 400 ft mags, but those are generally reserved for handheld or...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production January 28th, 2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,331
Posted By Charles Papert
That's a wild looking camera. Not too entralled...

That's a wild looking camera. Not too entralled with the viewing system, but my guess is that it's intended for uber-lightweight applications as a wacky point-of-view cam. It's an interesting...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 28th, 2004, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,376
Posted By Charles Papert
The Viper is much smaller than the Cinealta, and...

The Viper is much smaller than the Cinealta, and last time I saw it (at NAB) this spring, there was a small hard-drive recorder on top with a 2 minute capacity. It's reasonable to assume that is up...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 28th, 2004, 04:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,661
Posted By Charles Papert
Ahh, that is a goodie. Sorry I wasn't making...

Ahh, that is a goodie. Sorry I wasn't making myself clear, even after my attempts at clarification!

It looks like 1.6 is a good number then, give or take a bit. I'm still wondering if there is a...
Forum: Final Cut Suite January 26th, 2004, 10:02 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 309,736
Posted By Charles Papert
Aha and oho. My editing guru (who is, damn his...

Aha and oho. My editing guru (who is, damn his talented soul, all of 21) just stopped by and pointed out that I needed to switch from Unlimited RT to Safe RT, even when looking at still frames....
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 26th, 2004, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,555
Posted By Charles Papert
...and now Michael Mann is shooting his current...

...and now Michael Mann is shooting his current film "Collateral" 80% on HD.

The dual lipstick cam setup was used a couple of times on Seabiscuit and it drew me right out of the movie. I've got no...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 26th, 2004, 09:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,661
Posted By Charles Papert
Thank you, gents. I should have been more...

Thank you, gents.

I should have been more specific here, I was only referring to the Mini35 in practical use. So when I said that the still lens delivers a narrower field of view than a cine lens...
Forum: Final Cut Suite January 26th, 2004, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 309,736
Posted By Charles Papert
FCP4 Color correction--advanced question

Hi folks:

I'm doing some multi-filter 3-way color corrects, and when I attempt to do a "limit effect" layer that focuses on a particular color/section of the frame, I am able to see the changes on...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 26th, 2004, 04:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,661
Posted By Charles Papert
Mizell: Is there a formula that defines the...

Mizell:

Is there a formula that defines the relationship between the stated focal length of a given still lens with the resulting equivalent focal length of a 35mm cine lens? Assuming that the DV...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 26th, 2004, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By Charles Papert
<<within reason I'd expect an xl1 with the...

<<within reason I'd expect an xl1 with the adaptor, tripod plate with a support for an angenieux 20-250... weighs what? 15+lbs?

Would that even work with a 15lb steadicam? Any model...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 26th, 2004, 01:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,561
Posted By Charles Papert
Mike: The Tiffen rigs (i.e anything with the...

Mike:

The Tiffen rigs (i.e anything with the official Steadicam name) have, in general, the cleanest machining and design, which partially explains the elevated prices. The biggest nitpick I have...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 26th, 2004, 12:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,499
Posted By Charles Papert
Much obliged Taylor. I do actually have folks who...

Much obliged Taylor. I do actually have folks who are ready to do it locally as soon as I can get them the materials. I'm a real stickler (aka pain in the arse) to work with when it comes to graphic...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 26th, 2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,747
Posted By Charles Papert
It's a bit confusing because we didn't actually...

It's a bit confusing because we didn't actually define if we were discussing gimbals in general or those used on a Steadicam in general.

If one were to consider a true three axis gimbal, with the...
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