Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
December 10th, 2003, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,184
Dave:
With a Steadicam-type of stabilizer,...
Dave:
With a Steadicam-type of stabilizer, the more spread out from the center the components are, the more inert the system (exponentially!) and thus the more stable the unit. It makes a big...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
December 10th, 2003, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,773
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
December 10th, 2003, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,991
Ech. I wrote a response to this and posted it a...
Ech. I wrote a response to this and posted it a while back...so I thought.
Tiffen should make a weight plate but it is probably not worth the $ for such a simple part, if you have a machinist that...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
December 10th, 2003, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
December 10th, 2003, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,773
The Mini35 is a great tool, but one has to...
The Mini35 is a great tool, but one has to understand the limitations and particulars of working with it. The most recent version has an oscillating ground glass which will help with the visible...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
December 10th, 2003, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,312
Kevin:
I can't speak for "everyone", but in...
Kevin:
I can't speak for "everyone", but in the case of the Amex spots, it was a complicated issue. The intended medium for the product was the web, so much of the resolution and quality...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
December 9th, 2003, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 5,245
Matthew:
Try Boston Camera at 617-277-2200,...
Matthew:
Try Boston Camera at 617-277-2200, a jaunt down the Pike. They rent the DVX-100 for $150 a day, and as Glenn indicated they would probably do a 3-day week.
Alternately, you might try...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
December 9th, 2003, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 9,582
I've used the 14x Canon with absolutely no...
I've used the 14x Canon with absolutely no problems. Will, it sounds like you got a bad one, it's the first time I've heard complaints about it.
On the 16x Canon, the front element doesn't rotate...
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Forum: Still Crazy
December 8th, 2003, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,205
Well, I've been waiting for this particular...
Well, I've been waiting for this particular camera since August, and now it appears the November release date is pushed back to January--damn.
Has anyone seen any actual images from the camera, or...
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Forum: Photon Management
December 8th, 2003, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 75
Views: 16,535
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Forum: Photon Management
December 7th, 2003, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 75
Views: 16,535
I've owned a set of 4 Ultracons for close to 10...
I've owned a set of 4 Ultracons for close to 10 years. While I think they can be very handy for particular types of high contrast, overall I think they may be a bit too sophisticated for the casual...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
December 5th, 2003, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,712
Yup, "Russian Ark" takes the prize for longest...
Yup, "Russian Ark" takes the prize for longest Steadicam shot in a narrative film. To me, the amazing thing is that not only did operator Tilman Butner survive that ordeal, he also functioned as the...
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Forum: Photon Management
December 5th, 2003, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,917
Gents:
Mixing color temperatures is a...
Gents:
Mixing color temperatures is a choice, not a rule. No-one ever said that you have to make all of your sources match, that's sort of like insisting on painting with only primary colors...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
December 5th, 2003, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,790
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Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software
December 3rd, 2003, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,026
Wayne:
Knowing Panavision, they'd be more...
Wayne:
Knowing Panavision, they'd be more into designing a "bug" that read the height of the pedestal and the tilt of the camera, then motorizing the LCD mount and having it tilt automatically to...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
December 3rd, 2003, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,047
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
December 3rd, 2003, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,796
Don't fret, Arthur! Help is on the way!
The...
Don't fret, Arthur! Help is on the way!
The Kenlab gyros spin at a high RPM, creating a resistance to movement in two out of three axes. Think of a child's gyroscope and how it resists falling...
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Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software
December 3rd, 2003, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,026
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Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software
December 3rd, 2003, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,026
Carlos:
My feelings are this: there's no...
Carlos:
My feelings are this: there's no question that CRT monitors have all of the negatives you listed. However, there are no LCD's or equivalent technology on the market that can provide as...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
December 3rd, 2003, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,574
True enough Dave.
I've played a little bit...
True enough Dave.
I've played a little bit with the Hollywood Lite products. The VS-1 is simple and sturdy and should work fine for basic stabilizing needs. I think it's somewhat limited in its...
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Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
December 2nd, 2003, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,611
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
December 2nd, 2003, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,181
I'm afraid I can't agree with Frank on this....
I'm afraid I can't agree with Frank on this. Linear polarizers are designed to be turned to increase or decrease glare of reflected light. Despite the name, both are made in square and round shapes....
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
November 30th, 2003, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,380
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
November 30th, 2003, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,380
Richard:
Thank you so much!
I really...
Richard:
Thank you so much!
I really must point out that I was one of seven operators that passed through the West Wing in the first season. I was the second; I was there for two months (the...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
November 30th, 2003, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,380
Thank you Ken. I'm starting to think I should...
Thank you Ken. I'm starting to think I should enlist the services of the DVinfo Net community as my press agents!
Rick mentions two wonderful shots that should be studied by anyone interested in...
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