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Forum: Digital Video Industry News December 30th, 2003, 04:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,155
Posted By Charles Papert
Digitally projected, not digitally shot. When a...

Digitally projected, not digitally shot. When a digital camera can produce images as good as "Last Samurai", then perhaps there will be some true weight to the "Film is Dead" battle call.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 30th, 2003, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,936
Posted By Charles Papert
It's in the works, John. Dealing with the...

It's in the works, John. Dealing with the business end of this project is a whole new ball of wax for me. After the New Year things should start in earnest.
Forum: Photon Management December 30th, 2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Charles Papert
You can buy direct (http://www.meansst.com) as...

You can buy direct (http://www.meansst.com) as well. If you have questions, Chris Gyoury is there to help. He and his wife Sarah are very nice. Tell 'em I sent you!
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production December 30th, 2003, 02:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,542
Posted By Charles Papert
Bigger sensor=bigger optical system=bigger bucks....

Bigger sensor=bigger optical system=bigger bucks. How much is one willing to spend for a DV camera? Even the highest end Sony or Panasonic HD cameras still only use 2/3" sensors, just twice as big as...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 30th, 2003, 02:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,320
Posted By Charles Papert
David: 1) Without movement, the grain of the...

David:

1) Without movement, the grain of the ground glass is visible, like looking through a screen door.

2) How do you define "need"? If one is used to working in a cine environment, still...
Forum: Photon Management December 29th, 2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,754
Posted By Charles Papert
And here they are!...

And here they are! (http://www.studio1productions.com/warm_cards.htm)
Forum: Photon Management December 29th, 2003, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Brian: Yes, one dimmable unit with...

Hi Brian:

Yes, one dimmable unit with reflector will set you up nicely. The dimming function is great to quickly dial in the intensity, especially helpful if the unit itself is up high or...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media December 29th, 2003, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
Posted By Charles Papert
Sure, I remember that airplane incident--weird. I...

Sure, I remember that airplane incident--weird. I love flying out of Burbank, much quieter than LAX. When they can keep the jets inside the perimeter, that is.

Pass, of course, goes right pass...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders December 29th, 2003, 05:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,455
Posted By Charles Papert
Isn't it just a really short RCA cable...? Like 1...

Isn't it just a really short RCA cable...? Like 1 ft? In a pinch, you can get the shortest one from Radio Shack or equivalent and tie up the slack, or even chop it and electrical tape the remains.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media December 29th, 2003, 05:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
Posted By Charles Papert
Christopher, every time I shoot on a Burbank...

Christopher, every time I shoot on a Burbank soundstage with fake snow swirling around, I smile, because I remember all too well how unpleasant it is to work in real snow...that smile gets only wider...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 29th, 2003, 05:47 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,299
Posted By Charles Papert
Re: Low mode & Vehicle mount

<<<-- Originally posted by jonniesiri : Has anyone have any success with Magiqcam? I'm looking at Glidecam V-16 plus low mode and vehicle mount. If magiqcam support low mode and vehicle mount, I'll...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 28th, 2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By Charles Papert
Tom, Extension is better for fine tuning as...

Tom,

Extension is better for fine tuning as you noticed, and it doesn't add any weight which is better for fatigue reasons.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 28th, 2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By Charles Papert
Tom: What Ken said--and for the record, a...

Tom:

What Ken said--and for the record, a top-heavy rig will flip over and end up upside down. A neutral rig will have an "infinite" drop time, in other words it will just remain horizontal when...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media December 28th, 2003, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
Posted By Charles Papert
Funny the similarities--I too played in bands for...

Funny the similarities--I too played in bands for years and got very frustrated with the same things you guys experienced. Slowly I became more committed to my "day job" shooting corporate and...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 28th, 2003, 12:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,936
Posted By Charles Papert
I actually haven't seen the tape in question, but...

I actually haven't seen the tape in question, but I have taught with Jerry and he knows his stuff.
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media December 27th, 2003, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,887
Posted By Charles Papert
I've seen that sort of thing happen a bit more on...

I've seen that sort of thing happen a bit more on indies than on union jobs, but even there sometimes folk bop over the department lines to help. The more secure people are about how they do their...
Forum: Photon Management December 27th, 2003, 01:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Charles Papert
John: I have a Radio Shack inverter, nothing...

John:

I have a Radio Shack inverter, nothing fancy...keep meaning to replace it with another one that doesn't have a fan (it hasn't boned me yet, sound-wise, but it may one of these days). I don't...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 26th, 2003, 03:42 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 17,299
Posted By Charles Papert
Dave: As far as I've heard, the adjustments...

Dave:

As far as I've heard, the adjustments are in place in the current production model Magiqcam.

The gimbal does tilt, through a complete range as with the other axes.
Forum: Photon Management December 26th, 2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,254
Posted By Charles Papert
John: I've been running my Gyoury on a 12v...

John:

I've been running my Gyoury on a 12v inverter, using a variety of batteries depending on the job (including 12v belts and Anton Bauer with XLR plate). It works fine. I can't give you an...
Forum: All Things Audio December 25th, 2003, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,723
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm not really clear on this, Marco. What kind of...

I'm not really clear on this, Marco. What kind of strobe--a photo flash? Most strobes are pretty quiet, so you'd have to get the mike awfully close. I'm not really clear on what you are planning.
...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 25th, 2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,348
Posted By Charles Papert
Dave: That shouldn't be happening. I would...

Dave:

That shouldn't be happening. I would contact Tiffen customer service and describe the problem. You may have a bad unit. If the rig is balanceable without having to add external weights, it...
Forum: Photon Management December 25th, 2003, 07:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,457
Posted By Charles Papert
Usually there is a delay when you switch on a...

Usually there is a delay when you switch on a fluorescent, and they can be unpredictable. Of course, this might add to the randomness in a good way--but then again it might not! Could work, though....
Forum: Photon Management December 24th, 2003, 10:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,457
Posted By Charles Papert
Well, in the interest of providing my usual...

Well, in the interest of providing my usual "don't know if this of use to anyone here, but this is how it would be done in the industry" sort of thing (which I can justify since I gave a low-tech...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders December 24th, 2003, 06:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,611
Posted By Charles Papert
Noah, The subject of rails is fresh in my...

Noah,

The subject of rails is fresh in my mind as I am currently having a machinist build me a base for my XL1 that incorporates these ideas plus allows for some other unique capabilities....
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders December 24th, 2003, 05:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,611
Posted By Charles Papert
here's one approach: Take a solid...

here's one approach:

Take a solid rectangular chunk of Delrin or aluminum. Drill a hole in the center to acommodate the mounting screw for the camera and also include the small locating pin to...
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