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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 7th, 2003, 10:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,118
Posted By Charles Papert
Andrew: I think it's a smart idea to buy a...

Andrew:

I think it's a smart idea to buy a system that can accomodate heavier cameras than one is currently using to "grow into". The only thing to think about is that you will need to add weight...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 7th, 2003, 02:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
Thankfully on this show I'm managing to stay off...

Thankfully on this show I'm managing to stay off the craft service treats--so far!

Actually, the back mounted vest does put a certain pressure on the abdomen--not uncomfortable, but certainly a...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 7th, 2003, 02:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,097
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Rob. Glad you liked it. That particular...

Thanks Rob. Glad you liked it. That particular episode was our third to air, and it is one of my favorites in the way that it blended the laughs with real emotion and serious scenarios without being...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 6th, 2003, 09:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
Cosmin: It's a little early to tell, because...

Cosmin:

It's a little early to tell, because I (thankfully) haven't yet done a marathon shot that will push me to the point of muscle failure, which is the best test of "where is the weight...
Forum: Private Classifieds June 5th, 2003, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1,278
Views: 177,252
Posted By Charles Papert
So Cosmin, what do you have planned for your new...

So Cosmin, what do you have planned for your new rig?

I remember the separation anxiety I experienced when I moved on from each of my early rigs (Model 1, Model 3)--of course, I didn't build them...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 5th, 2003, 11:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
Cinema Products (the original manufacturer of the...

Cinema Products (the original manufacturer of the Steadicam) had a fair amount of quality control and customer service, and went out of business not long ago. Tiffen bought the Steadicam license and...
Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U June 5th, 2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,038
Posted By Charles Papert
The Canon manual lenses for the XL1 are the real...

The Canon manual lenses for the XL1 are the real deal, purely mechanical focusing. If you can still find the discontinued14x out there new, it's quite reasonable (probably around $6-700). It's pretty...
Forum: Read About It June 5th, 2003, 11:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 45,447
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm down with Jack and Jill...

I'm down with Jack and Jill (http://www.cbhi.org/magazines/jackandjill/index.shtml), but I swear I read it for the articles.
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders June 5th, 2003, 08:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,009
Posted By Charles Papert
Photosonics (www.photosonics.com) is the first...

Photosonics (www.photosonics.com) is the first name in motion picture high speed, and I see they have moved into digital high speed as well, although their specs in that area seem to be a bit below...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 4th, 2003, 11:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
John Jay: I'm a little fuzzy on what I...

John Jay:

I'm a little fuzzy on what I heard, it's been a couple years, but I think a lot of them went back to the factory with problems, and the design in general, while good-looking, didn't fly...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 3rd, 2003, 10:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Charles Papert
I heard there were no less than three studio...

I heard there were no less than three studio features currently shooting around the city, Kevin--I don't think your friend worked on ours (utility worker not ringing a bell). I'm on "Mr. 3000", a...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 3rd, 2003, 10:03 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
Wayne: After a year of waffling, I finally...

Wayne:

After a year of waffling, I finally ordered the back-mounted vest you mentioned, the DSD (http://www.danielsauvedesigns.com/)--it's arriving in a couple of days. The health aspect of it is...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 2nd, 2003, 09:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,381
Posted By Charles Papert
Hey Kevin, I'm currently in N.O. working on...

Hey Kevin,

I'm currently in N.O. working on a feature--how about this lightning storm, huh! Glad you got it on camera.

Luckily we are shooting interiors this week! Yikes!
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 2nd, 2003, 09:18 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
I should probably state for the record that my...

I should probably state for the record that my preferred device for handheld stabilizing is the Steadicam JR (own one of the earliest ones, paid it off in two jobs). The DV model, while sexy looking,...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 1st, 2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,047
Posted By Charles Papert
The Glidecam (and all similar stabilizers) can...

The Glidecam (and all similar stabilizers) can remove out the typical effects of handheld camera; jitter, shake, footsteps in walking shots. With an inexperienced operator at the helm, it can also...
Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media June 1st, 2003, 04:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,125
Posted By Charles Papert
Nice cameo for the XL1 in "The Italian Job". It's...

Nice cameo for the XL1 in "The Italian Job". It's being used for surveillance in a couple of scenes with a whopping Canon telephoto attached.
Forum: Open DV Discussion June 1st, 2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,861
Posted By Charles Papert
<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : I...

<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : I believe Tiffen is still in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. Delivery from Tiffen has always been slow and inventory levels spotty, but the Chapter 11 just makes...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production June 1st, 2003, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,607
Posted By Charles Papert
The thing is, the idea of owning a single filter...

The thing is, the idea of owning a single filter that "makes video look like film" has always been a fallacy. Filters of this type were always meant to be used in sets (multiple strengths of a given...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) June 1st, 2003, 09:51 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,744
Posted By Charles Papert
John L: Congrats on finishing your segment!...

John L:

Congrats on finishing your segment! Looking forward to seeing it. I'm away from home and sorely missing that DSL line--the hotel is presenting me with a whopping 28K connection, so I'll...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production May 31st, 2003, 02:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,919
Posted By Charles Papert
Mmm, the fog machine can indeed be a good tool. I...

Mmm, the fog machine can indeed be a good tool. I used one on one of my Instant Films (Hollywood & Valentine, I'm too lazy to post the specific link!!) and I mostly liked the results.

The only...
Forum: Open DV Discussion May 29th, 2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Charles Papert
Josh, I looked up the light and only found...

Josh, I looked up the light and only found pictures, not much in the way of explanations. That's an odd setup. The adaptor looks too small to be an inverter, it must just pass the DC through the...
Forum: Open DV Discussion May 29th, 2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,646
Posted By Charles Papert
Josh: It would probably be helpful to post...

Josh:

It would probably be helpful to post the brand/model number of the monitor to determine for sure if it doesn't accept DC.

If it is truly an AC only monitor, your best hope is to purchase...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) May 28th, 2003, 07:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,456
Posted By Charles Papert
The meeting never happened, scheduling problems &...

The meeting never happened, scheduling problems & I'm out of town for a few months.

What I saw of the Magiqcam was a work in progress. Some solid value for the money, but in dire need of revamping...
Forum: Photon Management May 27th, 2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,206
Posted By Charles Papert
In the interest of disclosure, I should point out...

In the interest of disclosure, I should point out that I once set a ceiling panel on fire using one of these clips!!! You won't have any such concerns with your Arri's, but I thought (at the time)...
Forum: Photon Management May 27th, 2003, 08:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,206
Posted By Charles Papert
Brad, to add to Ken's comments (which are, as...

Brad, to add to Ken's comments (which are, as usual, dead on):

The scissor clip is used to attach the lights to a drop ceiling (such as you'd find in most offices). Rotate the spud (the pin...
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