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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 26th, 2004, 12:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,919
Posted By Charles Papert
That is a 16mm lens. I would fully expect it to...

That is a 16mm lens. I would fully expect it to vignette on a 35mm target.

That is a venerable lens, but not phenomenal optically; it breathes a LOT and doesn't have particularly good coating so...
Forum: Awake In The Dark January 25th, 2004, 11:30 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,809
Posted By Charles Papert
Yup, the skies were fixed in the opening scenes,...

Yup, the skies were fixed in the opening scenes, amongst others. One very good reason for this was that on the budget of the film, there was no waiting around to get the right skies. Digital...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 25th, 2004, 11:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,388
Posted By Charles Papert
Start off with this (http://zgc.com/zgc.nsf), and...

Start off with this (http://zgc.com/zgc.nsf), and also try searching within this forum for feedback on the system.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 25th, 2004, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By Charles Papert
I think that when you get into a Mini35 setup,...

I think that when you get into a Mini35 setup, you automatically propel into a different monetary realm. Matteboxes, follow focus etc. for 35mm front ends just cost a truckload, as do heads. It's a...
Forum: Awake In The Dark January 25th, 2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,809
Posted By Charles Papert
<<Costner is the man>> Well, he certainly...

<<Costner is the man>>

Well, he certainly thinks so. I wasn't too crazy about him from working with him, but I do like his work. For my money, his best performance was "A Perfect World"--sort of a...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog January 25th, 2004, 03:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,848
Posted By Charles Papert
And there I was thinking that someone actually...

And there I was thinking that someone actually was using the 3D lens for the XL1...or did I just dream that such a thing existed?!!
Forum: Final Cut Suite January 25th, 2004, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,823
Views: 309,736
Posted By Charles Papert
Three video layers, each with a simple matte...

Three video layers, each with a simple matte layed in to create the proper shape, and probably position adjusted left and right to place the faces in the right spots. My guess is that it would be far...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 25th, 2004, 02:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,747
Posted By Charles Papert
You got it, Charles.

You got it, Charles.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 25th, 2004, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,499
Posted By Charles Papert
One of these fine days I'll get my reel up on the...

One of these fine days I'll get my reel up on the web. It's a truly embarrassing reality that I don't have a web site, but I do have one planned for the near future. This was a good reminder.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 25th, 2004, 12:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,013
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi David (and David's folks)! First off, I...

Hi David (and David's folks)!

First off, I like Aaron's advice best of all of those represented here, so I won't repeat those thoughts which neatly encompass my perspective.

Instead I will...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 24th, 2004, 08:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Charles Papert
That works!

That works!
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 24th, 2004, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Charles Papert
John: Please tell me that you were not much...

John:

Please tell me that you were not much older than her when "A Little Romance" came out--otherwise, y'know!

It was "Streets of Fire" for me, I think. I remember thinking "can a girl be THAT...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production January 24th, 2004, 02:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,331
Posted By Charles Papert
Kevin: 1) How long is a piece of...

Kevin:

1) How long is a piece of string--it's hard to quanitfy. The 2 is not double the effect. maybe 1.5x the effect?

2) I would guess that stacking would work, but I've never tried it.
...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 23rd, 2004, 03:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,419
Posted By Charles Papert
So do we assume that "high-def transfer" is a...

So do we assume that "high-def transfer" is a misnomer?
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 22nd, 2004, 11:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,852
Posted By Charles Papert
Soon, baby! Soon!

Soon, baby! Soon!
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 22nd, 2004, 11:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Charles Papert
Another TOTEM anecdote from that time: I was...

Another TOTEM anecdote from that time: I was hanging out on the lot on night chatting to other West Wing crew when a lady with a little girl clutching her hand approached me and asked directions to...
Forum: Taking Care of Business January 22nd, 2004, 11:41 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,473
Posted By Charles Papert
One thing to consider about a motor home that is...

One thing to consider about a motor home that is they have a bathroom--barring that, you need to make sure that there is bathroom access at all of your locations. A motor home is thus something of a...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media January 22nd, 2004, 02:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,255
Posted By Charles Papert
I feel like finding out Pete's email address--I...

I feel like finding out Pete's email address--I wonder if he'd be flattered by this!

I saw the dump tanks but not in operation, sadly. Really an impressive operation. Too bad the movie wasn't that...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 22nd, 2004, 02:26 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,852
Posted By Charles Papert
Haven't thought about this course thing since...

Haven't thought about this course thing since this thread was active, but stay tuned...mebbe once the video is out there, this will be a logical step.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 22nd, 2004, 02:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,347
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Jim, looking forward to seeing your results...

Hi Jim, looking forward to seeing your results also.

I should clarify that I don't see the use of still lenses as being a novelty--I do agree that optically they are more than worthy. It has more...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 21st, 2004, 12:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,708
Posted By Charles Papert
Taylor: The arm should be fine, but I think...

Taylor:

The arm should be fine, but I think you are looking at building a whole new vest rather than modifiying the present one.

What exactly are you experiencing with your front mounted vest,...
Forum: Photon Management January 21st, 2004, 02:32 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 57,024
Posted By Charles Papert
Depending on the look you want, it may be...

Depending on the look you want, it may be possible to have the hairlight just to the side of the frame, avoiding shooting the stand. Or you can get a boom stand--Manfrotto makes a decently priced one.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 20th, 2004, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,061
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi guys, thumb-typing on my Treo from the set...

Hi guys, thumb-typing on my Treo from the set today, so I must be brief...Peter, my initial concerns about the system turned into an appreciation for the look it creates, not just the Dof but the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 20th, 2004, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,970
Posted By Charles Papert
Taylor: Video transmitters (or tx) are...

Taylor:

Video transmitters (or tx) are standard equipment for Steadicams. We try to avoid cabling of any kind. Most use an RF transmitter that works on the TV band, some use a dedicated microwave...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 20th, 2004, 11:17 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,708
Posted By Charles Papert
The arm snakes around to the side and ends up...

The arm snakes around to the side and ends up with the arm finding the exact same position by the time it gets to the front. This arm, because it is so long, needs to be extremely rigid. On the Suave...
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