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Forum: Show Your Work October 19th, 2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,330
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Redwoods

Rudy,
I am a huge a fan of your work. It inspires me in many ways. First, I have been an outdoorsman all my life. I have been to many of the places in your videos. I go into the the wilderness...
Forum: Non-Linear Editing on the PC October 13th, 2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,050
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: New Computer system for Editing

+1 on what Chris said. I would love to see it. Around 15 to 20 years ago this board was a thriving resource for those of us that almost had to build their own systems if you wanted a capable NLE. ...
Forum: Open DV Discussion October 11th, 2019, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,680
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Edit after edit after .......

Been there done that. Here is what I learned.

First, my number one priority is client satisfaction so I am pretty good about going the the extra mile. Occasionally that can be a problem but not...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition September 12th, 2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,898
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Viewfinders for outside shooting in bright conditions

Well, I am certainly out of ideas for you. Your photo of the drop gave me a "are you kidding me?" reaction. From the plane to the ground with the 2X engaged I would be shooting a lot of pretty blue...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition September 11th, 2019, 08:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,898
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Viewfinders for outside shooting in bright conditions

A Jib? Wow, your obviously much better at it than I am. I would not even think about a 360 shot without a known repeatable pattern like your motorcycle track. I have covered a lot of motorsports....
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition September 10th, 2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,898
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Viewfinders for outside shooting in bright conditions

I am a huge proponent of tripods whenever possible, thats a given. But...there comes a time when it just cant be done and you just described one of those scenarios. Once a fast moving subject has...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition September 9th, 2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,898
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Viewfinders for outside shooting in bright conditions

I live in one of the brightest and hottest environments in the USA. The desert around Phoenix, AZ poses many challenges for video shooting.

To deal with the constantly bright sun I have to bite...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition August 26th, 2019, 11:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,813
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Question about Grass Valley Cameras

+1 on what Paul said. All I can add is it is very likely that camera has a high quality parfocal lens on it. Once focus is set it will stay infocus as you zoom the lens in and out. Step one in the...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production August 26th, 2019, 12:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,680
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Interview Lighting

Hey Pete,

To me....the key words in your post are "next week" and "no soft box". I love my LED light kits, but, when I converted the first thing I had to learn to deal with is what has been said...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production August 25th, 2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,347
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: information for editors

I couldn't care less about duration. How are you going to know that when slating before you roll anyway? But slating is critical, especially if all cameras and audio recorders are not jam synced...
Forum: Show Your Work July 18th, 2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,058
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Short film for your critique

Hey David,

I was able to see the whole thing. I like the shooting, well done for this type of flic. I would be critical of the audio mix though. It is over the top. There are times when the...
Forum: All Things Audio July 1st, 2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,980
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Headphone audio

Over the years Rick, Paul, Richard and I have probably written volumes on this board about "What should a video guy do when he needs a board feed." It is an important question with no one single...
Forum: Documentary Techniques June 10th, 2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,100
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: What is your "mental process" when editing?

Editing is all to often a solo experience. If you taught yourself and learned from watching others finished work it is hard not to stagnate quickly. Whenever possible gain experience from another...
Forum: Sony Alpha Mirrorless and DSLR May 31st, 2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,301
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Sony a7siii coming soon? (Rumor)

Hey David, FWIW I am really enjoying my A7III. I don't shoot video with still cameras. This is my first venture into anything like this. I avoided the entire DSLR revolution for all these years....
Forum: All Things Audio May 30th, 2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,459
Posted By Steven Digges
Audio Post Mixer & Colorist Needed

I do not double post but I hope Chris won't mind if I post a link to my other post. I made a post in helping hands about looking for help mixing audio in post and I don't want you guys to miss it:
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Forum: Helping Hands May 30th, 2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,675
Posted By Steven Digges
Audio Post Mixer & Colorist Needed

I have recently completed production of a 50 minute sitcom pilot to the point where finish work is what's left. All edit point decisions have been made. I am coming up on tight deadlines so I am...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land May 20th, 2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,590
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Myakka River State Park, Florida

Wow, thats one hell of a state park. What blows me away is the amount of quality footage "while camping for a couple of days". Great job Doug! I have been camping all my life and have never seen...
Forum: Under Water, Over Land May 20th, 2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,511
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Super Bloom: Anza-Borrego desert

Ray,

I love to see your stuff. Mostly because it motivates me. I am an old pro who has been doing commercial work for many years. It has been my occupation for so long I rarely shoot a frame...
Forum: Open DV Discussion May 16th, 2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,700
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Selling Stock Video Footage.

I just finished watching the last chapter of the course. I am super busy lately so I did it a few chapters at a time over several weeks. First, I want to say thank you for putting so much work and...
Forum: All Things Audio May 6th, 2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 33,738
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Should I be using multiple mics to record dialogue and sound effects?

Seriously Ryan, Buy the book Bruce recommended. Best $34.00 you will ever spend. I have the old first and second editions right here in my edit suite. Jay Rose spells everything out in a simple...
Forum: All Things Audio May 5th, 2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 33,738
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Should I be using multiple mics to record dialogue and sound effects?

The number one hallmark of quality audio is "consistent quality of sound." Consistent quality dialog requires consistent proximity of mic technique. A proper understanding of proximity is basic...
Forum: Open DV Discussion April 24th, 2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,592
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Question about how to shoot TV screens in a movie.

Like Seth said, Block it and light it properly first.

The most common problem with a live screen on set is the possible exposure difference between the video playback and the actors exposure. You...
Forum: All Things Audio April 9th, 2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,813
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: A question about Blue Snowball USB mic

The latency problems with some USB mics is in the mic. The codec is in the mic and you are stuck with it's level of efficiency no matter what. The analog to digital conversion happens in the mic so...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 3rd, 2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,783
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: More footage from the Z280

Nice job Doug, Both shooting and cutting. What was your mode of transportation? You obviously were not on foot or those firefighters would not have let you have your way like that? You covered some...
Forum: Open DV Discussion March 29th, 2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 193
Views: 35,700
Posted By Steven Digges
Re: Selling Stock Video Footage.

Doug,

Just one chapter of the course has saved me what would have been countless hour of lost time and work. Your information on "stock & logos" is perfect for me. It is contrary to everything I...
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