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Forum: Taking Care of Business December 26th, 2009, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,172
Posted By Paul Mailath
That site on the SWOT analysis is pretty good - a...

That site on the SWOT analysis is pretty good - a lot of people seem to simplify the process to much and it's hard to be objective on your own.

if you're in that situation you can inlist your...
Forum: Taking Care of Business December 21st, 2009, 04:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,172
Posted By Paul Mailath
Strategic Planning for business

Objectives, Goals & Plans.

This post is in answer to a question on business planning. I've created a separate thread in case it's of use to the wider DVinfo community.


I was first introduced...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 21st, 2009, 03:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,747
Posted By Paul Mailath
I think the concept of a business coach or life...

I think the concept of a business coach or life coach etc etc is more successful to an american audience - maybe the Aussies & the Poms are too cynical.

I'm sure you'll find someone who'll be...
Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series December 16th, 2009, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,890
Posted By Paul Mailath
lens error message

Just trying out a FD lens adaptor and I keep getting the message
"please check that the lens is attached correctly"

if I press the front dial I can use the lens apature/focus but the message...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 16th, 2009, 01:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,144
Posted By Paul Mailath
The hoodman seems to do the job reasonably well -...

The hoodman seems to do the job reasonably well - you can't use the lens in sunlight though - just as a shade
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery December 13th, 2009, 10:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,476
Posted By Paul Mailath
Highlights with the wrong music?

I'm just finishing this up and the couple said they'd really like this song - I guess that makes it the right music, it's just that all the other songs were slow Nat King Cole type stuff so it smacks...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds December 8th, 2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,314
Posted By Paul Mailath
All you're doing is looking at the raw price &...

All you're doing is looking at the raw price & whinging - do some research and find out the real cost of getting the camera into the country!


Sony Ex1r from B&H = $6,300
cartage ...
Forum: Taking Care of Business December 1st, 2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,058
Posted By Paul Mailath
I don't see why you can't run one account but...

I don't see why you can't run one account but what name is going to be one that account and how will suppliers & customers deal with that? - what will their perception be?

Running 1 account can...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques December 1st, 2009, 12:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By Paul Mailath
okay gentlemen stop me before I go too far with...

okay gentlemen stop me before I go too far with this idea...

I want a mike close to the couple but protected from the wind (just for outside use)

Audio-Technica | Pro 24 Stereo Condenser...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 30th, 2009, 05:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,902
Posted By Paul Mailath
I really like Don's idea of a full price contract...

I really like Don's idea of a full price contract with a discount - it shows them the bargain they're getting.

The first 3 weddings I did for free to get some runs on the board but from day 1 I...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 29th, 2009, 04:07 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,902
Posted By Paul Mailath
If I was in that situation I would happily agree...

If I was in that situation I would happily agree to do the job for free. Of course that's on the understanding that I haven't got paid work on the day (perhaps they could cover the costs of the day...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 28th, 2009, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By Paul Mailath
doesn't that mean you're shooting from the wrong...

doesn't that mean you're shooting from the wrong angle? :-)

I found the answer on EBay - a blimp from India, they even include pictorial evidence that it's fine for wedding use!

How's that for...
Forum: Show Your Work November 28th, 2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,928
Posted By Paul Mailath
Great! - love the dueling hair!

Great! - love the dueling hair!
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms November 27th, 2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,770
Posted By Paul Mailath
that's lot of cash to blow on a crane - no...

that's lot of cash to blow on a crane - no wonder you want some comments.

I'm sure the Kessler Crane can go to 18' - 6m and it should cost less than 8k. I like the dual arm design for stability....
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms November 25th, 2009, 04:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,666
Posted By Paul Mailath
works like a charm! I can have the dolly on a 45...

works like a charm! I can have the dolly on a 45 degree angle and ever so slowly move the camera up - and using the winder with my finger as a brake let it slide down again.

I'm still working on...
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable November 24th, 2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,190
Posted By Paul Mailath
There are some really interesting designs around...

There are some really interesting designs around apart from the std doorway dolly - it really depends on what your needs are.

will the dolly be left in the studio? or is it mainly for location...
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms November 23rd, 2009, 11:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,666
Posted By Paul Mailath
you know when you get a new car and you just...

you know when you get a new car and you just can't help wandering outside and fiddling with knobs & buttons?

I keep doing that with the jib, it's set up in the garage and I must be out there 5...
Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms November 22nd, 2009, 09:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,666
Posted By Paul Mailath
Kessler pocket Jib & dolly combo

Guess what just arrived via courier - purchased on the 17th, advised by UPS on the 18th and here it is on the 23rd.

I think I'll have some lunch and have a little play!
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 22nd, 2009, 07:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By Paul Mailath
I agree with Don, most outdoor weddings give you...

I agree with Don, most outdoor weddings give you no cover for something like a blimp.

I have actually thought of an open folder type of arrangement that you give to the celebrant to hold (they can...
Forum: Digital Compositing and Effects November 22nd, 2009, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,849
Posted By Paul Mailath
The trainer actually suggested a temp colour but...

The trainer actually suggested a temp colour but I want to have a try at doing it in post first.

If the result is 'unrealistic' it may actually suit my purpose.

It's not 'a' black dog' - it's...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 22nd, 2009, 12:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,320
Posted By Paul Mailath
if you can get along to a dress rehearsal you'll...

if you can get along to a dress rehearsal you'll get better close up and you can move anywhere. Sometimes they'll run the play twice in a session and all you have to do is shoot the wide shot with...
Forum: Digital Compositing and Effects November 21st, 2009, 05:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,849
Posted By Paul Mailath
the black dog

I've got script that calls for a black dog - I have a trainer that has a large grey dog (the right price) and I'm wondering about making him black 'in post' - it doesn't have to look realistic -...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 19th, 2009, 05:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By Paul Mailath
there's actually a great little kit from B&H that...

there's actually a great little kit from B&H that copes with most colours:

BHDLAKM (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=BHDLAKM&N=0&InitialSearch=yes)
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques November 18th, 2009, 04:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,993
Posted By Paul Mailath
dealing with wind

I often make the mistake of having curry the night before a wedding shoot... no, not that kind of wind.

I do a lot of outside weddings and I've just finished a marathon effort trying to get rid of...
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 18th, 2009, 03:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,340
Posted By Paul Mailath
live lens

Have a look at this prototype - big possibilities!

Live Technologies - Prototype Demonstration (http://www.livetechnologies.com.au/prototype-demonstration.htm)
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