Forum: Additional Camera Support Topics
August 22nd, 2003, 12:01 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,543
Randall:
I think overall I'd agree with...
Randall:
I think overall I'd agree with Bryan although I'm not an expert on all of the options out there.
Regarding a Steadicam-type system, once you have set up your own rig to your own camera...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 21st, 2003, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,106
Dave,
The main problem with this statement...
Dave,
The main problem with this statement is the phrase "pro Steadicam operators". Someone who uses a stabilizer for a wedding video and gets paid for the video is thus a pro...
If one is to...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 20th, 2003, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,688
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Forum: Photon Management
August 20th, 2003, 09:01 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,520
Marcia, for the type of shooting you are...
Marcia, for the type of shooting you are describing, an 18x24 size with a 650 Fresnel should do fine. If you are intending to balance with daylight (i.e. using CTB gel) you will need to move up to a...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 19th, 2003, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,372
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 19th, 2003, 12:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,184
Dave,
The gimbal isolates the operator's...
Dave,
The gimbal isolates the operator's movements from the camera assembly. It does this by allowing each axis to swivel on bearings, meaning that you can move the support handle around in any...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 19th, 2003, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,372
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Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable
August 19th, 2003, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,329
I spent quite a bit of time with their gear at...
I spent quite a bit of time with their gear at NAB this year, as I am considering the dolly system. I like the design and construction of their products very much. It's smart and innovative. The...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
August 19th, 2003, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,920
Devin,
Your reference to "Saving Private...
Devin,
Your reference to "Saving Private Ryan" makes me think that part of what you are referring to as the look you desire may be due to the "skinny shutter" look used in the opening sequence of...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 19th, 2003, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,184
Dave,
Since it doesn't have a gimbal (unlike...
Dave,
Since it doesn't have a gimbal (unlike the Flowpod, Glidecam, Steadicam JR) etc., it would have limited axial stabilizing ability, especially for slow moves. You could easily achieve the...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
August 19th, 2003, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,708
Hi Imran:
I met Brad when we both lived in...
Hi Imran:
I met Brad when we both lived in Boston, before he did Wonderland (which I agree is a very fine film). I think it was Super 16. His DP on that and Session 9 was Uta Briesewitz, who now...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
August 19th, 2003, 02:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,920
Not that you would probably want to spring for...
Not that you would probably want to spring for this rental item, but as an FYI on how this effect (http://www.clairmont.com/cci/2001/spec_items/spec_pages/image_shaker_btm.html) is sometimes achieved...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 18th, 2003, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,372
There was an old Glidecam product that used...
There was an old Glidecam product that used handles like a bicycle, and required TWO operators--that one seems to have disappeared!
All gimballed handheld stabilizers require one hand to support...
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Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC
August 17th, 2003, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,880
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Forum: Helping Hands
August 16th, 2003, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 403
Views: 103,559
The DVD project is buried deep in my "must get...
The DVD project is buried deep in my "must get to" pile. And I MUST get to it. I'm planning on keeping it non-rig specific though, which will aid in marketing it through many manufacturers rather...
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Forum: Helping Hands
August 16th, 2003, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 403
Views: 103,559
John,
With a light setup such as the V16 and...
John,
With a light setup such as the V16 and an XL1, I think you would be OK with a mid-duty light stand that can easily be compacted and strapped to your backpack. I'm thinking of the Avenger...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
August 15th, 2003, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
August 15th, 2003, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
August 15th, 2003, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Hmm...not sure if I got the question Keith, so...
Hmm...not sure if I got the question Keith, so I'll try to lay out the routine.
During the rehersal, the assistant will pull the tape from the focal plane on the camera to the subject's eyes. If...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 15th, 2003, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,054
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
August 15th, 2003, 01:11 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 15th, 2003, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,054
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 14th, 2003, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,054
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 14th, 2003, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,054
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Forum: Helping Hands
August 14th, 2003, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 403
Views: 103,559
Hi John.
I'm not an expert on Glidecam,...
Hi John.
I'm not an expert on Glidecam, having only tried them on at tradeshows. I had to look at the website to understand what mechanism is specifically used for the adjustments to the camera...
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