Forum: Awake In The Dark
April 11th, 2003, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,432
OK, it was too tempting to dig out my slightly...
OK, it was too tempting to dig out my slightly dogeared but precious American Cinematographer August 1980 issue, here's some excerpts from Garrett's article.
"One of the most talked-about shots in...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
April 11th, 2003, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
April 7th, 2003, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,432
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
April 6th, 2003, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Andrew:
I got a prototype .7x adaptor...
Andrew:
I got a prototype .7x adaptor directly from Century Optics as I have a friend there. There actually may be a couple more of these available if anyone is interested. The standard adaptor...
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Forum: Photon Management
April 6th, 2003, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,591
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Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog
April 6th, 2003, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,444
Robert:
I am a very happy 14x user. I bought...
Robert:
I am a very happy 14x user. I bought mine a few months ago, long after the 16x was available. For me, the added focal length at the long end of the zoom wasn't much of a big deal; if it...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
April 5th, 2003, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,425
Surely Teo, you can appreciate that even if a...
Surely Teo, you can appreciate that even if a camera can produce stunning pictures, if it is not built well enough to survive the rigors of standard production (i.e. being left on for 8 hours...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 4th, 2003, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,607
Chris, here is a page...
Chris, here is a page (http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/steadicam3.htm) that you might find some useful info. The whole section on Steadicam is worth reading.
In terms of a simple design...
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Forum: JVC GR-HD1U / JY-HD10U
April 4th, 2003, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 445
Views: 173,216
Re: Comparison to Varicam and CineAlta
<<<-- Originally posted by Joseph George : You’ll pay 20x more for same 720/30p, but at 2.5x the rate. The JVC is definitely a lot better bargain. No comparison.>>
No comparison in the image...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 4th, 2003, 08:15 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,590
Josh:
A fogger will help a lot. There are...
Josh:
A fogger will help a lot. There are battery operated units available and also ones called Hudson sprayers that use a hand pump.
Filter-wise, try white Promists in strengths between 2-4...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
April 4th, 2003, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 12,607
<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Simmons : Is...
<<<-- Originally posted by Chris Simmons : Is there a thread tha explains the physics behind balancing and counter-balancing cameras? -->>>
If not, Chris, maybe I can kick in some thoughts--which...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
April 4th, 2003, 02:56 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,425
Nate:
To clarify, I think that Matty's...
Nate:
To clarify, I think that Matty's reaction to the camera was based on its apparent fragility and tempermental nature as he experienced it, not on the image quality. Even though I was pleased...
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Forum: Show Your Work
April 4th, 2003, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
April 4th, 2003, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,220
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Forum: Show Your Work
April 4th, 2003, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,984
Dylan,
I'm weak-kneed imaging how it could...
Dylan,
I'm weak-kneed imaging how it could be pulled off on 16mm...I've spent some time thinking about how to manage it for Instant Films, which has a 48 hour turn-around (36 hours for actual...
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Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant
April 4th, 2003, 01:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,425
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
April 3rd, 2003, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,095
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
March 29th, 2003, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,018
Century Optics is based in Hollywood, in fact I...
Century Optics is based in Hollywood, in fact I just spent a few hours over at their factory. They are owned by Schneider, but still manufactur in this country. Interestingly enough, while they have...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
March 29th, 2003, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,718
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Forum: Shoulder & Handheld Supports
March 26th, 2003, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,952
The center of gravity of a stock XL1 is way...
The center of gravity of a stock XL1 is way forward; start adding accessories like wide-angle converters, especially the chunky Century Optics ones, and it keeps moving forward. Shifting the...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
March 25th, 2003, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 91
Views: 36,060
Instant Films #007
A special "Secret Agent" themed-Instant Films, in honor of our seventh festival, this weekend in Los Angeles.
Information and all the previous films available on the website (www.instantfilms.tv)....
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
March 25th, 2003, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,029
Robert:
It's possible to use the XL1 on a...
Robert:
It's possible to use the XL1 on a full-size Steadicam, yes...we just add weight to the camera platform. Since we are used to carrying a certain amount of mass on our rigs, it's not much of...
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
March 24th, 2003, 02:34 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,029
Robert:
What level of the Steadicam are you...
Robert:
What level of the Steadicam are you looking for...if it's professional operators, check the Steadicam Operator's Association website (http://www.steadicam-ops.com/operators.shtml).
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
March 23rd, 2003, 02:22 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,718
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
March 21st, 2003, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,991
Zac:
The Eastman 7250 stock is, as you...
Zac:
The Eastman 7250 stock is, as you guessed, pretty grainy. It has an exposure curve not unlike digital video in that highlights will blow out fairly quickly, but it doesn't retain the shadows...
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