Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
April 28th, 2003, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 28th, 2003, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,499
Brendan:
I referenced such a setup earlier...
Brendan:
I referenced such a setup earlier in this thread.
Ideally the camera operator doesn't even have to worry about focus, just framing--focus should hopefully be covered by a camera...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 28th, 2003, 01:23 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,607
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 25th, 2003, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 6
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I taught a one-day seminar there years ago and...
I taught a one-day seminar there years ago and had some peripheral experiences with them, but not so much that I could really comment on what they are like at present. Naturally it would hinge on who...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 24th, 2003, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,499
Thanks Keith. I don't want to get too far...
Thanks Keith. I don't want to get too far off-subject here, but yes, it probably is at least half as much fun to work on as to watch. The cast is a lot of fun and there's quite a bit of geniune belly...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 24th, 2003, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,499
That makes sense, I was always impressed with...
That makes sense, I was always impressed with Hitchcock's precision doing that effect in "Vertigo" (which I understand was shot using a forced-perspective miniature on its side).
I've only done it...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
April 24th, 2003, 01:59 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,301
Brad:
1) The only disadvantage I found (and...
Brad:
1) The only disadvantage I found (and still find) with Frame Mode is the loss of resolution, which as I think I mentioned here just meant that I didn't need to use any diffusion. I'm used to...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
April 24th, 2003, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,432
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 24th, 2003, 01:50 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,499
I always steel myself when this type of shot...
I always steel myself when this type of shot comes up, because I know it requires a lot of takes to get it right, and it is tedious. One night on "Scrubs" we did three of them in a row, each on...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
April 21st, 2003, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,301
Brad:
We created a Photoshop matte in the...
Brad:
We created a Photoshop matte in the 1:85 ratio, then exported to FCP, ran it out to tape and played the tape in the XL1. Then we matched up the edge of the Scotch tape (which had been...
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Forum: Taking Care of Business
April 21st, 2003, 06:39 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Don:
Every now and then I think about...
Don:
Every now and then I think about knocking back a huge plate of ribs at Redbone's along with a nice pint or seven of microwbrews, and it makes me a little homesick!
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
April 21st, 2003, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 11,301
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Forum: Taking Care of Business
April 21st, 2003, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,977
Used to ride the Green Line to high school in...
Used to ride the Green Line to high school in Brookline...!
The Film Bureau should be able to point you in the right direction. Also, I'm thinking about the film "Next Stop Wonderland" which shot...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
April 21st, 2003, 12:10 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,327
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Forum: The TOTEM Poll: Totally Off Topic, Everything Media
April 20th, 2003, 01:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
<<<Reminds me of the building in the movie...
<<<Reminds me of the building in the movie Session 9>>>
I only post this to tease Chris Hurd, who is convinced I've worked on every movie ever made (obviously not true)! But as it turns out--I DID...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 19th, 2003, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,149
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 19th, 2003, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,149
Michael:
I have not used the Running Rig,...
Michael:
I have not used the Running Rig, but have occasionally tried the Hollywood Lite products at trade shows.
Looking at the pictures on the website, it seems like a well-designed machine...
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Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software
April 18th, 2003, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,370
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 18th, 2003, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,149
James:
There are probably 20 manufacturers...
James:
There are probably 20 manufacturers of stabilizing rigs that would be appropriate to fly an SRII. Some things to consider:
Will you be flying primes or a zoom? Will a clip on mattebox...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 18th, 2003, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,124
Jaime:
Cables will most certainly impair...
Jaime:
Cables will most certainly impair the performance of any camera stabilizer. You are right in thinking that shooting "double system" with an external recorder will make it much easier to...
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Forum: Special Mounts and Applications
April 15th, 2003, 11:49 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,875
George:
A double-articulated arm has a range...
George:
A double-articulated arm has a range of approximately 3 feet of vertical travel, which is a lot of bump (although one has to remember that this means 1.5 feet "up" or "down").
The...
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Forum: Special Mounts and Applications
April 15th, 2003, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,875
George:
I operate a PRO...
George:
I operate a PRO (http://www.pro-gpi.com/) rig, which is a competitive system to the Steadicam as licensed and manufactured by Tiffen.
Glidecam does make a vehicle mount...
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Forum: Special Mounts and Applications
April 15th, 2003, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,875
George:
Yes, you can hard-mount a Steadicam...
George:
Yes, you can hard-mount a Steadicam to an ATV. I have done it many times.
Depending on the version used, you need to attach some bracketry or hardware to the ATV to allow the Steadicam...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
April 14th, 2003, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,432
Footage of same is sadly brief in the Vivan...
Footage of same is sadly brief in the Vivan Kubrick documentary on the DVD, but the documentary on a whole is EXTREMELY interesting as a candid look at the behind-the-scenes dynamic with Stanley and...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
April 11th, 2003, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,432
Easier...in some ways:
There are many more...
Easier...in some ways:
There are many more practical options for sound cameras than the Arri BL available, lighter weight and better viewing (also the coaxial mags on the BL shift during the roll...
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