Forum: All Things Audio
July 7th, 2003, 02:06 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 5,964
I'm not sure I can describe the fabled...
I'm not sure I can describe the fabled "over-under" technique, but it involves twisting the wrist on every alternate loop to keep the cables from getting bound on itself. A properly coiled cable...
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
July 7th, 2003, 01:42 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,531
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Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
July 6th, 2003, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 8,599
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 6th, 2003, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,224
Michael,
I seem to keep hearing on this...
Michael,
I seem to keep hearing on this forum that most folks find that an XL1 on a handheld stabilizer is just too heavy to comfortably carry for any length of time (and with the AB batteries and...
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Forum: Photon Management
July 6th, 2003, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,254
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
July 6th, 2003, 03:01 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,407
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 5th, 2003, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 5,118
One of the guiding principles of the Tiffen...
One of the guiding principles of the Tiffen Steadicam systems is "no-tools" operation. Some of the lower end rigs require a hex wrench to adjust the gimbal, but all allow for quick and easy x-y...
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Forum: Photon Management
July 5th, 2003, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,070
Matt, singles and doubles are unquestionably...
Matt, singles and doubles are unquestionably useful with fresnels. Half-scrims are, in my opinion, somewhat less so. It depends how you use the lights, and Wayne's thoughts are 100% valid, but very...
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Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC
July 5th, 2003, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,487
<<Chas: "choice"/"rule"--it's not as if someone...
<<Chas: "choice"/"rule"--it's not as if someone legislated it, as a real law, because people were getting hurt without it. It's a law more akin to the sense of "law" we signify when we refer to the...
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Forum: Photon Management
July 4th, 2003, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,679
Hi John:
They are remarkably bright, but I...
Hi John:
They are remarkably bright, but I don't have specific stats on them. However, I'm confident that a single wand in the Chinese lantern would be adequate illumination at 6 ft for DV...
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Forum: Photon Management
July 4th, 2003, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,679
Gents:
The gaffer on my current feature is a...
Gents:
The gaffer on my current feature is a bigtime Gyoury fan and we have used up to 12 of them at a time on lighting setups. At any time, they might appear as eyelights, facial fill (the lead...
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Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC
July 4th, 2003, 05:00 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,487
Robert, this is something that comes up nearly...
Robert, this is something that comes up nearly every day for me. The "line" is rapidly becoming a choice rather than a rule, and it's getting harder to know when to observe it vs. just ignore it...
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Forum: Helping Hands
July 3rd, 2003, 02:20 AM
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Replies: 403
Views: 103,559
Aaron, by HB do you mean Hermosa Beach...?
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Aaron, by HB do you mean Hermosa Beach...?
If so, you may want to check out the Instant Films festivals that are presented every few months in LA. We are always building a database of skilled and...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
July 3rd, 2003, 02:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,857
The original "Filmlook" process had a jitter...
The original "Filmlook" process had a jitter component that could be switched on or off in various steps. I used it on a music video about 10 years ago but wasn't sure it made much of a difference on...
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Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC
July 3rd, 2003, 02:07 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,487
I must disagree with Robert about episodic...
I must disagree with Robert about episodic editors ignoring continuity. My experience has been that they are very aware of and concerned about continuity, however it usually will take a back seat to...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
July 2nd, 2003, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,055
For years I used New Balance mid-tops for...
For years I used New Balance mid-tops for Steadicam and hand-held work (little bit of ankle support is good) but of late I have been using Nike's. I do agree that Clark makes a comfy but ugly shoe...
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
June 26th, 2003, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,407
Barrett, please bear with me if that's OK.
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Barrett, please bear with me if that's OK.
If I understand correctly, you are suggesting that the adaptor has a 2x magnification of field of view. Let's imagine we place a 25mm Cooke S4 on an Arri...
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Forum: Additional Camera Support Topics
June 25th, 2003, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,603
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Forum: Taking Care of Business
June 25th, 2003, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
June 24th, 2003, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 61
Views: 14,407
Barrett:
I'm intrigued by the PL adaptor and...
Barrett:
I'm intrigued by the PL adaptor and the minimal magnification effect, but I am curious about the field of view differences between a 16mm and 35mm designated lens. For instance, a 16mm...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
June 24th, 2003, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,619
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
June 23rd, 2003, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,619
Jacki, it may be worth noting for your purposes...
Jacki, it may be worth noting for your purposes that the Marzpak is best thought of as a way to transfer the weight of a handheld camera onto your body, allowing one to shoot handheld with much less...
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
June 23rd, 2003, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 252
Views: 43,088
I will fully admit to being biased about film...
I will fully admit to being biased about film schools, having dropped out of NYU after my freshman year and remaining convinced that it absolutely did not hinder my career ascension. However, I have...
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Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
June 23rd, 2003, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,172
As a testimony to the bizarre ergonomics of the...
As a testimony to the bizarre ergonomics of the XL1, I would estimate that I can shoot longer with a 60 lb configuration of Steadicam on my body than with an XL1 on my shoulder. Someday I will extend...
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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders
June 21st, 2003, 02:25 PM
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Replies: 404
Views: 166,399
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