Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 7th, 2003, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,273
Great tip, Boyd, and that reminds me to remind...
Great tip, Boyd, and that reminds me to remind everyone out there using stabilizers that you must be fanatical about tying down anything loose on the camera--no flopping cables, lens caps on leashes,...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
September 7th, 2003, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 6,789
Alex:
The blue moonlight look is only one...
Alex:
The blue moonlight look is only one way to go--it's considered almost a cliche at this point. Many films these days use a more neutral moonlight color, very slightly cool or white rather...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
September 6th, 2003, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,198
Barry:
What a smart, smart idea. I love it....
Barry:
What a smart, smart idea. I love it. Best of luck with it!
I couldn't load your website (?) but in case you are shooting material like this for your advertising, may I be so bold as to...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 6th, 2003, 02:00 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
In the same way that it is suggested that you...
In the same way that it is suggested that you switch it off while using a tripod, the OIS will make your Steadicam moves a bit slushy--you end up fighting the effect. It's not needed while using a...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
September 5th, 2003, 12:57 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,735
Hi gang. Thanks for considering my thoughts on...
Hi gang. Thanks for considering my thoughts on this, and I'm delighted to see you guys are hooking up to discuss this project. That's the absolute best result of this board, bringing people together...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 5th, 2003, 12:52 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,879
Paul:
The answer is, very possible.
The...
Paul:
The answer is, very possible.
The JR is a quality unit, capable of much subtlety. Plus your camera is light enough that you will be able to wield the whole package for long enough without...
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Forum: DV Info Net Announcements
September 4th, 2003, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,150
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
September 4th, 2003, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,735
<<Blown out whites can easily be avoided by an...
<<Blown out whites can easily be avoided by an experienced videographer>>
Yes, under controlled circumstances. This is why I listed two situations where it is extremely difficult to control the...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
September 4th, 2003, 02:02 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 11,735
<<HDTV might work for an initial time lapse...
<<HDTV might work for an initial time lapse sequence and would certainly be beautiful for the rest, which is largely set on wooded roads and a lake, with one final interior scene.>>
Alan, I'm very...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
September 3rd, 2003, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,273
Boyd:
The reason for the 2-3 second drop...
Boyd:
The reason for the 2-3 second drop time is that it is a generally accepted compromise between "too bottom heavy" and "not bottom heavy enough". In the first instance, such as you have it...
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Forum: Panasonic DV / MX / GS series Assistant
September 3rd, 2003, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,122
Devin:
You guys are funny!
Please tell...
Devin:
You guys are funny!
Please tell Spence that he's doing just fine. The rig itself is producing some impressive results, and he if keeps at it and practices hard, you guys are going to be...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
September 3rd, 2003, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 5,621
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Forum: Helping Hands
September 3rd, 2003, 11:22 AM
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Replies: 403
Views: 103,559
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Forum: Monopods (incl. FlowPod)
September 3rd, 2003, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 63,770
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Forum: Photon Management
September 1st, 2003, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,119
Barry:
To achieve the sort of result you are...
Barry:
To achieve the sort of result you are looking for, you'll need to use harder light. The shot from the X Files looks like a hard source like a fresnel, possibly through a light diffusion...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
September 1st, 2003, 03:29 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,552
Hi Jim.
I checked out that Riddle monitor...
Hi Jim.
I checked out that Riddle monitor setup at NAB but ultimately decided it wasn't for me...the only type of hood that I've found works in the harshest sunlight conditions is a diagonal...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 31st, 2003, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,106
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 30th, 2003, 11:30 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,656
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
August 30th, 2003, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,479
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 30th, 2003, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,254
Devin and Spencer, congratulations on your...
Devin and Spencer, congratulations on your project! It's looking really good.
Kudos on going after a back-mounted vest design, it's much harder to do but if you can make it work comfortably,...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 30th, 2003, 11:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,656
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
August 30th, 2003, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,826
Matt:
I may be missing the point here, but...
Matt:
I may be missing the point here, but I'm just wondering if your right hand is busying zooming, what is your left hand doing that it couldn't be focusing right on the barrel (or with that...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
August 29th, 2003, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,411
Last year they used Sony Cinealtas here's the...
Last year they used Sony Cinealtas here's the thread from last year (http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?s=&threadid=3448&perpage=15&pagenumber=2), and downcoverted live. I imagine they did the...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
August 29th, 2003, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,479
Some incredible press...
Some incredible press (http://www.calendarlive.com/movies/cl-et-crust29aug29,2,4060735.htmlstory?coll=cl-home-top-blurb-right) for us today...
This was in the print version of the Times as well as...
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Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable
August 29th, 2003, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,329
Jim:
Yes, I started off with the one section...
Jim:
Yes, I started off with the one section of track, and the simple 3 wheel version of the dolly. It's easy enough to add the other parts when and if I need them. That's the benefit of living in...
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