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Forum: All Things Audio May 17th, 2006, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,131
Posted By Michael Carter
That aurelex isn't too great as the frequencies...

That aurelex isn't too great as the frequencies drop.

I'd look into a book like "home studio blueprint" or other low budget home studio construction books. They go into some length regarding room...
Forum: All Things Audio May 17th, 2006, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,177
Posted By Michael Carter
I know what you mean... there's a really distinct...

I know what you mean... there's a really distinct difference.

I'd record some dialog audio from movies you feel are good examples, and listen to it a LOT with no picture. I'd also suggest...
Forum: Photon Management May 16th, 2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,860
Posted By Michael Carter
One cool thing about B&W shooting is playing with...

One cool thing about B&W shooting is playing with black and white photo filters.

Filters in the red, pink, light magenta range are flattering for women; they tend to mask out blemishes and lines...
Forum: All Things Audio May 16th, 2006, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,044
Posted By Michael Carter
My #1 rule of thumb for audio, photoshop...

My #1 rule of thumb for audio, photoshop retouching, effects, etc:

"Nothing's as real as reality"

So yep, the re-record it deal fits.

Myself... I'd record it stereo or multitrack, with one...
Forum: Awake In The Dark May 10th, 2006, 02:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,616
Posted By Michael Carter
Have you heard about the doco. that the Keifer's...

Have you heard about the doco. that the Keifer's in?? Follows his favorite indie band as he helps them out and acts as their tour manager.

Yeah, I know ya think I'm joking, here's the scoop:
...
Forum: Final Cut Suite May 9th, 2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,894
Posted By Michael Carter
Actually, that's "Sorta true". As others posted,...

Actually, that's "Sorta true". As others posted, many software packages must be installed on the drive you're currently booted from (or the drive partition... in the old days of OS 8 or 9, with all...
Forum: All Things Audio May 9th, 2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,414
Posted By Michael Carter
One of the handiest things I own is a Peavey...

One of the handiest things I own is a Peavey phantom power box. It's about 3" x 4" x 2", has two XLR ins & outs, and uses two nine volt batteries. (The 2nd battery is a backup, so if the first gets...
Forum: All Things Audio May 9th, 2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,550
Posted By Michael Carter
Hey man-- not sure on this but the wording of...

Hey man-- not sure on this but the wording of your post suggests you still plan to use microphones only and bypass the soundboard?

I'd really advise you to rethink that; having a soundboard feed...
Forum: Photon Management May 1st, 2006, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,782
Posted By Michael Carter
This will vary from different models and...

This will vary from different models and manufacturers. The best thing to do is play with the individual lights in a dark studio and see what looks you get depending on the zoom amount.
Forum: Photon Management May 1st, 2006, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,640
Posted By Michael Carter
I've had a few theatrical fresnels in my lighting...

I've had a few theatrical fresnels in my lighting kit for years; I've done two things to adapt them to the photo world:

I add an in-line power switch and a regular three-prong "edison" plug (for...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production April 28th, 2006, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,994
Posted By Michael Carter
If you watch how a good director paces a dialog...

If you watch how a good director paces a dialog scene... often it's like this:

Longer shot establishes setting.

As intensity of conversation increases, the angles move to medium, then to close...
Forum: Final Cut Suite April 11th, 2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,184
Posted By Michael Carter
I have both apple and dell 20" -- get the Dell. ...

I have both apple and dell 20" -- get the Dell.

The Dell and the Apple both use the same Samsung LCD, but the electronics differ. The Dell tests brighter in comparisons.

The SWEETEST thing? The...
Forum: Additional Camera Support Topics March 29th, 2006, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,801
Posted By Michael Carter
God, I love me some superclamps! As long as...

God, I love me some superclamps!

As long as you have a couple, check out the different accessory spuds for 'em. They have a 6"-ish octaganal stud, they have matthews-style spuds, a long arm with a...
Forum: Photon Management March 23rd, 2006, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,256
Posted By Michael Carter
I have a pile of fabrics I choose from; my...

I have a pile of fabrics I choose from; my favorite open-white is some kind of fine netting; it's a polyester-ish fabric, got it at the big fabric store, and had velcro sewn to it to fit my big...
Forum: Photon Management March 22nd, 2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,361
Posted By Michael Carter
Those dimmers are also great for making your...

Those dimmers are also great for making your angle grinder variable speed (for the concrete countertop fans out there...)

OK, since Harbor Freight has hijacked this thread...handy place if you...
Forum: Photon Management March 21st, 2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,256
Posted By Michael Carter
I once did a (still) shoot inside "The Pizza Hut...

I once did a (still) shoot inside "The Pizza Hut Mobile Unit"... which is basically a semi trailer with an expanding side, outfitted as a mobile commercial kitchen. EVERY surface was stainless,...
Forum: Photon Management March 3rd, 2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,815
Posted By Michael Carter
Wouldn't hurt to do a test if you have the time. ...

Wouldn't hurt to do a test if you have the time.

In still B&W photography, filters are very important; if you're shooting men and you want a rugged look, a green filter will darken skin details...
Forum: All Things Audio February 3rd, 2006, 08:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,243
Posted By Michael Carter
Just curious... I see next-to-no discussion of...

Just curious... I see next-to-no discussion of using limiters or compressors on the DV boards. Having a hard compressor in-line is certainly going to sound unnatural. But some soft-knee compression,...
Forum: Awake In The Dark February 3rd, 2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,371
Posted By Michael Carter
Not a perfect fit for thiscthread, but man......

Not a perfect fit for thiscthread, but man... about once a year I still have a "night of the living dead" dream... it's black & white, I'm boarding up a house and arms keep bursting through...
Forum: Awake In The Dark February 3rd, 2006, 01:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,395
Posted By Michael Carter
CRASH & KK (and Clooney)

Crash-- pissed me off. Manipulative & preachy, tired stereotypes... but heck, maybe L.A. is a hotbed of unending, blatant racism. (Funny how divided the critics are on this one... really a love-hate...
Forum: Awake In The Dark February 3rd, 2006, 12:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,032
Posted By Michael Carter
Man, AD is such a great example of re-thinking...

Man, AD is such a great example of re-thinking the TV sitcom and taking it to a new level. Absolute perfection, from writing & acting to production design. No wonder it's been cancelled, huh?

I...
Forum: Photon Management January 25th, 2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,713
Posted By Michael Carter
Think about what it looks like when you're...

Think about what it looks like when you're outside at night and can tell a TV is on in a window. Bluish with subtle flickering.

If it were me, I'd use a blue-gelled light aimed from somewhat low,...
Forum: Awake In The Dark January 25th, 2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,248
Posted By Michael Carter
Ha, I was there... and 8 years old to boot. A...

Ha, I was there... and 8 years old to boot. A couple years later I got the excellent "making of" book. Amazing what they could do in the pre-CGI world.

Someone above posted about "the thing"...
Forum: Awake In The Dark January 25th, 2006, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,093
Posted By Michael Carter
I never saw "1000 corpses", but the "rejects"...

I never saw "1000 corpses", but the "rejects" reviews all pointed out how it was a huge stylistic shift. I'm unfamiliar with RZ's music (other than his one hit) and have never been a fan of that...
Forum: Awake In The Dark January 24th, 2006, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,093
Posted By Michael Carter
A, ummm, "polarizing" selection...

Not sure why... guess I was in that "need to see some stuff blowing up" mood that leads me to rent stuff like "The Transporter" (and my SO was out with her girlfriends)... but I rented Rob Zombie's...
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