Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
September 14th, 2003, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 8,378
Underexposure is absolutely better than...
Underexposure is absolutely better than overexposure with video. You may pick up a touch of noise by having to boost the levels back up in post, but the tradeoff is easily worth it.
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
September 14th, 2003, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,299
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
September 14th, 2003, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,299
White balance not holding? Is it the Mini35?
I did a shoot yesterday with the Mini35 on my XL1s (phenomenal looking stuff), but all day long I was suffering because the camera would not hold the white balance. Every time we went to VTR mode or...
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Forum: Photon Management
September 14th, 2003, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,517
Matt:
I think it's great that you built your...
Matt:
I think it's great that you built your own lights and are happy with them.
When you refer to the color temperature being the same between different tubes and setups, I'm curious how you...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
September 14th, 2003, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,434
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Forum: Additional Camera Support Topics
September 12th, 2003, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,464
Hi Charles:
I've stuck my head into your...
Hi Charles:
I've stuck my head into your forum but really, I already spend too much time in here along for my own good! Absolutely nothing personal (and I know you are kidding around) but I gotta...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
September 12th, 2003, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,552
Thanks Hugh and Rick.
Again, I only did two...
Thanks Hugh and Rick.
Again, I only did two months on that show which resulted in something like 4 episodes before I moved on. There was a regular revolving door on that show the first season,...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
September 12th, 2003, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 7,811
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Forum: Photon Management
September 12th, 2003, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 7,517
I had a recent conversation with Chris Gyoury...
I had a recent conversation with Chris Gyoury just prior to my recent purchase of his system where he described part of the custom spec'ing being done with the tubes/wands. I'll see if he can send me...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
September 11th, 2003, 05:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,913
As I have posted before, the Ultra Cons are...
As I have posted before, the Ultra Cons are tricky and need to be used carefully. You have to guard against flare religiously, i.e. check the front of the lens and bring the eyebrow and side flaps of...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
September 11th, 2003, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 7,811
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
September 11th, 2003, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 7,811
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
September 11th, 2003, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 54
Views: 7,811
I haven't seen an 8000 fps video setup, but...
I haven't seen an 8000 fps video setup, but here's (http://www.photosonics.com/Sales%20HTLM/phantom5.htm) a 1000 fps version.
The problem is, will it match your primary camera used to shoot the...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
September 10th, 2003, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 7,811
Seen clips of it projected. It did look good....
Seen clips of it projected. It did look good. Cleverly, Rodriguez has figured out that warm skin tones look good on digital--but what if you aren't going for a warm look overall? And what if you need...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 10th, 2003, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
Two that I know of are the Handyman by ABC...
Two that I know of are the Handyman by ABC products and the Magiqcam. I think that the Hollywood Lite, Steadicam Mini and the Glidecam V8 are all more expensive than that price point. These are all...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 10th, 2003, 07:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,415
I'm more of a fan of the JR than the 2000,...
I'm more of a fan of the JR than the 2000, particular in terms of the delicacy of the top stage adjustments on the JR. Many find it a bit more "finicky" to balance, but that is part of the equation...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 10th, 2003, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,682
OK AUGUSTINE I'M ANSWERING!
Sorry, couldn't...
OK AUGUSTINE I'M ANSWERING!
Sorry, couldn't resist.
I'm afraid I can't really recommend a single unit. Perhaps if you list which camera you intend to use, I can offer a short list of...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
September 10th, 2003, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,597
Re: JY-HD10u vs DVX-100 report
<<<The DVX is much wider than the JVC (at it's widest). In fact, the JVC is not very wide (about equivalent to 25-30 in 35mm) as the DVX looks more like a 14 to me. ->>>
The DVX specs call the...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 9th, 2003, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,898
Yeah, "Stockholm" was killer.
Bikini...
Yeah, "Stockholm" was killer.
Bikini girl--Jenna Fischer is her name, she's married (sorry big guy) and her career is on the way up--small part in "Gigli", a guest spot on the Alicia Silverstone...
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Forum: Show Your Work
September 9th, 2003, 08:57 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,485
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 9th, 2003, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,898
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 9th, 2003, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,898
Thanks, Matt!
I was delivered a tough script...
Thanks, Matt!
I was delivered a tough script this time around. The story was set in present day, and the sister and boyfriend were just plain--mean. Even with the "payoff" at the end, it was still...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 9th, 2003, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,898
Matt:
Welcome to the "brotherhood" (we used...
Matt:
Welcome to the "brotherhood" (we used to call ourselves the "Knights of the Green Screen" when all of the Steadicams had green monochrome monitors).
"possessed owl"--that's a hoot.
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
September 9th, 2003, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,555
Andreas:
To answer your first question,...
Andreas:
To answer your first question, which is a bit exotic:
1 foot of 35mm 4 perf film running at 24 fps is .6 seconds on screen.
1 foot of 16mm running at 24 fps is 1.7 seconds on...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 8th, 2003, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,149
Glad to hear things are working out with the...
Glad to hear things are working out with the Running Rig. That's great that you are using a Preston, doesn't get any better than that. Sorry to hear about the issues with the pitch of the arm. This...
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