Forum: CineForm Software Showcase
February 3rd, 2019, 05:13 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,610
Uhd to hd. Is there a dynamic range improvement
I have heard in conversation that originating in UHD then converting down to HD for assembly and edit confers an apparent improvement in a HD deliverable in terms of colour and dynamic range, versus...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
October 9th, 2018, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,617
ANGENIUX 16-44mm ( 16m film lens ).
As a long shot, does anyone have or know anyone who has a machinist's diagram for either an ARRI B/Standard Mount or preferably a PL-Mount for the Angeniuex 16-44mm T1.1 zoom lens? Being of a lazy...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
July 28th, 2018, 11:33 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Re: Vinten magic friction fluid
It seems there are two systems provided by Vinten, one referred to as "thin film" and another as "low friction". Beyond those definitions I have little idea as to the difference. Vinten's prmotoion...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
July 25th, 2018, 08:33 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Re: Vinten magic friction fluid
In this image you will observe the thin nylon inlay in the aluminium disk. It's centrepoint is slightly offset relative to the centrepoint of the aluminium disk itself.
The aluminium disk with...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
July 25th, 2018, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Re: Vinten magic friction fluid
Simon. I have placed some of Alistair's Viscosil on the tilt friction surfaces of the Vinten 22 and it seems to have improved it. The tilt friction remains very light but there is drag when the tilt...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
July 5th, 2018, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Re: Vinten magic friction fluid
Thank you for your respective responses. I ended up being generously gifted some material used on Miller heads called "Viscasil" by Alistair Traill. It may turn out to be not as temperature-agnostic...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
June 20th, 2018, 02:50 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Re: Vinten magic friction fluid
Hello again Alistair.
Thank you for your further response. I remain interested in the Viscasil material.
I have not received any emails. Maybe try
bh_2252@yahoo.com
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
June 17th, 2018, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Re: Vinten magic friction fluid
Alistair.
Thank you for your kindly response and information. If you have some of the Viscasil 600,000 left over I would be interested in something proven to work. As to how to supply, pack and...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
June 16th, 2018, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 8,921
Vinten magic friction fluid
Does anyone have any clue as to what is in the Vinten fluid for the thin-film heads.
Much of the magic brew had undertaken an escape and evasion exercise in an old Vinten 22 I have been repairing....
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Forum: Under Water, Over Land
June 9th, 2018, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,147
Re: IR video problem solved?
Alistair.
In regard to IR illumination, security outfits used to sell small lamps with about 15 IR LED emitters inside of them. It worked well on a CCD B/W 1/3" CS-Mount security camera which...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
May 30th, 2018, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,019
Re: Vinten Vision 22 head.
For those who have curiosity in Vinten Vision 22 repair work.
The baseplate lock tongue slides in a milled space. On my specimen which has lived a hard life, the casting had cracked upwards and...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 28th, 2018, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,593
Re: Sound Devices SD302
Thank you for all your responses. Yes it is a great mixer. The noise issue arose after about 12 months.It also became a bit finicky about turning on in cold weather.
I've gone through all manner...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
May 27th, 2018, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,019
Re: Vinten Vision 22 head.
Michael. This response is made for sake of anyone else who has been reading as we have since contacted direct via email.
I did have the Vinten head working fine. The repair to the deck with a...
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Forum: All Things Audio
May 22nd, 2018, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,593
Sound Devices SD302
Does anyone have any tech knowledge of the SD302?
The mixer has developed self-noise which is most severe when CH1 mic is selected. It sounds like the sort of noise you sometimes get with old amps...
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Forum: Under Water, Over Land
May 5th, 2018, 01:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,147
Re: IR video problem solved?
Alistair.
You are probably already aware of the issue of mixed IR and visible light sources. Depending upon the relative power of the IR and visible spectrum light sources, you may have soft and...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
April 30th, 2018, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
April 28th, 2018, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,324
METABONES 0.71x Optical cell in BM URSA 4K PL
For the curious, the Metabones "Ultra" 0.71x Speedbooster optical cell can be fitted within the throat of the "big" URSA camera.
I initially sought only to add one into the optical path for my...
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Forum: All Things Audio
April 19th, 2018, 12:44 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,238
Re: I need some mic advice!
For curiosity sake, here is a clip of a public event I recorded pro-bono. It is indeed a frustrating exercise when you cannot get desk audio.
For perceived reasons of public liability by the...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
March 20th, 2018, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 9,872
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Forum: Adobe Creative Suite
March 16th, 2018, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Re: Adobe CS5 unusual problem
Please wait for another more up to date and valid response from another user before taking my following comment seriously.
I recall that a few years back, there was an issue with anti-virus...
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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods
January 3rd, 2018, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 1,551
Views: 588,616
Re: Homemade 35mm Adapter
It would seem there is life in the old adaptor dog yet. A young guy has taken the "Coatwolf" camera setup a notch furthur. Interestingly, he has used a reflective relay arrangement rather than a...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
November 29th, 2017, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,070
Hounds of love
Western Australian actor and director, Ben Young has been honing his craft over the past decade or so, with short indie films, music videos TVCs and finally stepped into the deep pool with his debut...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
November 29th, 2017, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,426
Re: You know it's been a tough gig when ...
I can relate to that. I operated two cameras in near to the same workspace with the tripods knitted together on top of a cafe table. Both were SI2Ks doing a music event, chosen for the long...
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
October 14th, 2017, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,290
His Father's Son (2017)
This short indie movie is a heartful piece, shot in my backyard and near neighbourhood but not by me.
https://orlandofilmfest.com/movies/his-fathers-son/
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Forum: BlackMagic Cinema Camera
August 14th, 2017, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,626
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