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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant July 15th, 2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,833
Posted By Charles Papert
Understood, but why exactly must insurance be out...

Understood, but why exactly must insurance be out of the question? I've had my camera gear insured since before I was a "working professional"--my aged Nikon FE and lenses have been continuously...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 15th, 2003, 11:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
Anytime Rob, of course I took no offense. It's...

Anytime Rob, of course I took no offense. It's hard for me to remember my impressions when I was on the outside looking in--but then again, the union conditions have eroded considerably since those...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 15th, 2003, 10:58 PM
Replies: 1,516
Views: 287,816
Posted By Charles Papert
Jeff, when will we see a revised 15" G4 Powerbook...

Jeff, when will we see a revised 15" G4 Powerbook that will have the same feature set and construction as its bigger and smaller brothers? I've been waiting because I have a Goldilocks-type...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 15th, 2003, 10:54 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,855
Posted By Charles Papert
Andrew: I have taught in the past at the...

Andrew:

I have taught in the past at the Steadicam workshops in Rockport ME and Malibu CA, but it's been a few years. I have thought about a travelling DV version, maybe after the training video...
Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant July 15th, 2003, 10:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,833
Posted By Charles Papert
Yes Jeff, and yes Ken. I'm with you. If one is...

Yes Jeff, and yes Ken. I'm with you. If one is serious about achieving the best photographic quality from their lenses, going naked is the way to go. The assumption is that one takes care of their...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 15th, 2003, 12:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,855
Posted By Charles Papert
Re: Glidecam/Steadicam folk

<<<-- Originally posted by Andrew Petrie : Can anyone direct me to good online literature re: rig operation, tuning, etc... Are there any online short videos? Is there a video I can buy?>>>
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 14th, 2003, 11:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,409
Posted By Charles Papert
This listing (http://us.imdb.com/Goofs?0250224)...

This listing (http://us.imdb.com/Goofs?0250224) was just pointed out to me. The "crew or equipment visible" item was something that I was certainly aware of from the first time I saw the movie, but...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 14th, 2003, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
<,What was the name of the Scrubs episode with...

<,What was the name of the Scrubs episode with the cool steadicam shot?>>>

Why,all of them!

I kid, of course. I'm not THAT arrogant (close, though!)

Rob, the union thing is a bit bizarre...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 13th, 2003, 01:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks again, Jeff. I have tried all that and...

Thanks again, Jeff. I have tried all that and successfully logged in as "root", but the Installers just won't do anything on a variety of software disk images. I'll have to look deeper, I guess. At...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 13th, 2003, 01:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
Many directors prefer to have the AD call...

Many directors prefer to have the AD call "action" and "cut" for them as a standard procedure. Others just have them call "action", while they call the cut themselves. Often the "action" call will be...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 13th, 2003, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
True enough. In fact, the lead actor of "Scrubs",...

True enough. In fact, the lead actor of "Scrubs", Zach Braff, is currently in post on his first feature on which he was a triple hyphenate...writer, director and actor. It was produced by Jersey...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 13th, 2003, 03:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
Brad, that's an excellent question and your...

Brad, that's an excellent question and your observations are astute.

Every DP is different in their approach. Some like to be very hands on with the camera, prefering to operate themselves. I have...
Forum: Photon Management July 11th, 2003, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,426
Posted By Charles Papert
I worked on the first couple of episodes of the...

I worked on the first couple of episodes of the 1st season of "Six Feet Under", before Alan Caso came on board. He does a beautiful job with the lighting. I think he excels at recreating the look of...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media July 11th, 2003, 11:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
Rob, did you notice that the "cold open", the...

Rob, did you notice that the "cold open", the introductory section before the credits, was one long Steadicam shot that took the lead actors from the parking lot, through the hospital, up an...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 10th, 2003, 11:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Charles Papert
sigh... Following that setup (root user)...

sigh...

Following that setup (root user) hitting save, it tells me that I already have a user named "root", but it doesn't show up in the user list, and I never set that up myself.

I am running...
Forum: Photon Management July 10th, 2003, 06:37 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 57,026
Posted By Charles Papert
I have used it a bit. It's a clever, flexible...

I have used it a bit. It's a clever, flexible design. It has been made to deliver a broad, even beam rather than a hot, spotty one like many small onboard lights which makes it more useful in my...
Forum: Photon Management July 10th, 2003, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,383
Posted By Charles Papert
I just have say that Brian Wood's signature quote...

I just have say that Brian Wood's signature quote slays me (in a good way). What prompted that, Brian??! All I can say (sorry for the off-topic) is that it athleticism is not a requirement for being...
Forum: Photon Management July 9th, 2003, 11:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,383
Posted By Charles Papert
Matt, you are correct, and perhaps I wasn't clear...

Matt, you are correct, and perhaps I wasn't clear when I delineated my specific response to you vs my response to elements of the different posters here.

You would probably be amazed at the...
Forum: All Things Audio July 9th, 2003, 11:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,071
Posted By Charles Papert
I mentioned this thread to the boom op on my...

I mentioned this thread to the boom op on my current show, and his first advice above all was to maintain the absolute lightest touch on the boompole possible. It hadn't really occurred to me but...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 8th, 2003, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Charles Papert
Thank you Bud and Jeff. I tried fixing...

Thank you Bud and Jeff. I tried fixing permissions (hope I did right, there wasn't any confirmation at the end of the process such as "permissions are fixed!") but the problem persists.

Jeff, I'd...
Forum: Photon Management July 8th, 2003, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,383
Posted By Charles Papert
Matt: Regarding the Diva light as you...

Matt:

Regarding the Diva light as you mentioned earlier: I strongly recommend you take a look at the Gyoury (www.meansst.com/gyoury/default.htm)light. Uses essentially the same tubes as the Diva,...
Forum: All Things Audio July 8th, 2003, 09:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,071
Posted By Charles Papert
Absolutely true Mike. A great, experienced boom...

Absolutely true Mike. A great, experienced boom operator is just that--I tend to take it for granted until I work with one (on the rare occasion) who isn't. Sure is frustrating when the boom dips...
Forum: All Things Audio July 8th, 2003, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,071
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm no expert on sound, but all the boom guys I...

I'm no expert on sound, but all the boom guys I work with will cue the boom exactly to the movements of the subject, or between two subjects if they are having a conversation, all without handling...
Forum: Photon Management July 8th, 2003, 06:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,467
Posted By Charles Papert
That is truly innovation John. The only way...

That is truly innovation John.

The only way to find out is to try it. Making sure you are using top-grade XLR cable that is extremely well shielded is a good start. I would also recommend keeping...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 7th, 2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,676
Posted By Charles Papert
Installer not working while attempting FCP4 install

OK, I apologize here because this turns out to be not just a FCP4 issue, I also tried unsuccessfully to install a Quicktime upgrade. I double click on the little "package" icon, the Installer opens,...
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