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Forum: Photon Management January 25th, 2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,971
Posted By Charles Papert
As indicated, "gray light" is not a very...

As indicated, "gray light" is not a very substantative description. Cameras read light as a function of the light itself plus the surface that it hits. If you have a red pillow, no ND gel will make...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD January 24th, 2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,855
Posted By Charles Papert
To further the concept of "intention"--practice...

To further the concept of "intention"--practice should be based around simple and repeatable concepts. Set up a target and walk slowly towards it, then back away from it, and repeat. Ad infinitum....
Forum: Photon Management January 24th, 2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,971
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Jim: To clarify: "gray" gels are ND, or...

Hi Jim:

To clarify: "gray" gels are ND, or neutral density.

My approach to this scene would be to light from outside the windows. I hope the apartment is on the first floor! A common approach...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD January 23rd, 2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,748
Posted By Charles Papert
There is one company I know that makes windblocks...

There is one company I know that makes windblocks specifically for Steadicam use: California Sunbounce (link to the Wind-Killer on their USA site (http://www.sunbounce.com/index.php?id=1308&L=1))....
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production January 21st, 2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,571
Posted By Charles Papert
This is not the sort of thing you want to cobble...

This is not the sort of thing you want to cobble together from hardware store items. A flying harness has to be built properly so that it doesn't put pressure on the wrong places, as common sense...
Forum: Photon Management January 21st, 2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,726
Posted By Charles Papert
Any light, to be truly useful, needs to be easily...

Any light, to be truly useful, needs to be easily controlled in terms of output and color temperature. Classic fresnels and open faces have designated scrims (and will work with line dimmers) and you...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD January 21st, 2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,748
Posted By Charles Papert
Kris: The trick with any gimbaled stabilizer...

Kris:

The trick with any gimbaled stabilizer in a windy situation is to use a windblock. The best stock item is a 4x4 double net which creates a baffle for gusts while allowing a certain amount of...
Forum: Canon XL H Series HDV Camcorders January 20th, 2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,928
Posted By Charles Papert
My honest assessment is that if money is not a...

My honest assessment is that if money is not a serious factor, a custom rebuild of the battery mount will be more critical than selecting the heaviest battery.

Keeping the center of gravity low is...
Forum: Final Cut Suite January 18th, 2011, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By Charles Papert
I had nothing to do with it. Just passing it...

I had nothing to do with it. Just passing it along. Sorry about the NSFW thing, I didn't notice.
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD January 17th, 2011, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,479
Posted By Charles Papert
Yes, it shows everything, because the 5D image...

Yes, it shows everything, because the 5D image pillar- and letterboxes on an external monitor when viewing live as well as recording. You will easily see the full raster within this.

When playing...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 15th, 2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,874
Posted By Charles Papert
Lovely video Sean. Glad you made it to the...

Lovely video Sean. Glad you made it to the workshop and I know you will never forget it. 25 years later I still remember mine vividly. Now get practicing! (straighten up! loosen your grip! etc)
Forum: Photon Management January 13th, 2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,267
Posted By Charles Papert
The technique of adding blacks all around the...

The technique of adding blacks all around the area seen in the shot is a good and inventive one, so congratulations on solving that equation.

That said: I love the fact that in the Netherlands,...
Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series January 11th, 2011, 03:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,911
Posted By Charles Papert
We've had this discussion here many times before....

We've had this discussion here many times before. Other reasons to go with a mattebox are french flag and siders to control flare, use of grad filters...
Forum: Final Cut Suite January 11th, 2011, 02:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By Charles Papert
You must watch this (WARNING: NSFW lyrics)

YouTube - EightclipAnonymous "I The Pro Res Maker" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-ksVjYvxUM)
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 10th, 2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,851
Posted By Charles Papert
I don't even know where to go with this.

I don't even know where to go with this.
Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads January 8th, 2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,638
Posted By Charles Papert
More than likely its the head itself. Many...

More than likely its the head itself. Many inexpensive heads are not particularly smooth which will hinder your efforts. You can try adding weight--you don't need to use a baseplate and rod system...
Forum: Show Your Work January 7th, 2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,592
Posted By Charles Papert
Don't worry, I'm back to my normal mode of...

Don't worry, I'm back to my normal mode of shooting! I don't expect to be going extra shallow again any time soon...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD January 6th, 2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,332
Posted By Charles Papert
I've seen my footage projected (digitally, so...

I've seen my footage projected (digitally, so far) on a 25 foot commercial theatre screen--looks good!

Where you will see the most issues are the same places that they show up on your edit...
Forum: Show Your Work January 6th, 2011, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,592
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks all. I agree Matt (and others), the...

Thanks all. I agree Matt (and others), the message behind this one is powerful--starts in the song and reflects in the video. The shot on crutches gets to me too--it's intense the way Crystal hits...
Forum: Private Classifieds January 2nd, 2011, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4,281
Views: 843,271
Posted By Charles Papert
Canon wide angle lens is what makes this package...

Canon wide angle lens is what makes this package special--you'll use it a lot and be glad you didn't get a cheap version.

Feel free to make me a reasonable offer.
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD January 1st, 2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,891
Posted By Charles Papert
I personally think that it's better to have more...

I personally think that it's better to have more cards of a lower capacity. Since the camera forces a cut every 12 minutes/4GB, it's not that big a deal to swap cards after 48 minutes of shooting. If...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 31st, 2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 50,414
Posted By Charles Papert
Haha, thanks. I guess the point is a good...

Haha, thanks. I guess the point is a good one--anyone who has already ordered doesn't really need the review, but for those waiting to see (and hear), it would be worthwhile to gather opinions.

We...
Forum: Photon Management December 31st, 2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,245
Posted By Charles Papert
We usually use a flexible metal material over...

We usually use a flexible metal material over lights in the rain, like a very fine mesh--sadly I couldn't tell you where to get it.

I think you should be fine in the shower with just ambient...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 31st, 2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 50,414
Posted By Charles Papert
Unfortunately Tiffen had a holdup at the factory...

Unfortunately Tiffen had a holdup at the factory and they don't have any demo units for me to review (they are all going out the door right now) so I wasn't able to review the Zephyr and Scout as...
Forum: Convergent Design Odyssey December 31st, 2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,192
Posted By Charles Papert
OK Dan, thanks!

OK Dan, thanks!
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