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Forum: Documentary Techniques June 3rd, 2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,690
Posted By Ash Greyson
You are in Charlotte correct? I shoot there a...

You are in Charlotte correct? I shoot there a couple times a year and for DV stuff, people are not getting $1250+ a day. I just called a producer I work with who does lots of stuff in Charlotte and...
Forum: Documentary Techniques June 3rd, 2007, 03:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,690
Posted By Ash Greyson
I didnt say I billed for 200 hours, I say I like...

I didnt say I billed for 200 hours, I say I like to average $50 per hour worked. That being said, I have billed for that many several times in the last year. I happen to be in the lucky position of...
Forum: Documentary Techniques June 3rd, 2007, 12:51 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,690
Posted By Ash Greyson
If that is indeed true, you wont ever work for...

If that is indeed true, you wont ever work for them again. I sometimes get emergency gigs where they dont even ASK how much I charge, they just ask for an invoice later. I could charge that much but...
Forum: Private Classifieds May 30th, 2007, 11:49 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 813,722
Posted By Ash Greyson
bump one more time

bump one more time
Forum: Awake In The Dark May 27th, 2007, 11:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,969
Posted By Ash Greyson
Yes, P&A can often equal or exceed the budget. ...

Yes, P&A can often equal or exceed the budget.



ash =o)
Forum: Open DV Discussion May 27th, 2007, 11:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,791
Posted By Ash Greyson
There is no answer to this... there are people I...

There is no answer to this... there are people I know who have done video for 20 years and are just average at best. There is a kid working with me now that had never touched a camera 18 months ago...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 27th, 2007, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,692
Posted By Ash Greyson
Seeing as how it is free... not sure there is...

Seeing as how it is free... not sure there is much to complain about. You can still manually enter in the settings, it takes me less than 30 seconds to customize a look on the fly.




ash =o)
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software May 26th, 2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,932
Posted By Ash Greyson
I think the main challenge is field durability...

I think the main challenge is field durability when it comes to homebrew stuff, best of luck, we are chomping at the bit.




ash =o)
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software May 26th, 2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,392
Posted By Ash Greyson
I dont think most people realize that the HD they...

I dont think most people realize that the HD they are shooting is not tack sharp. MOST the footage I see posted here and in other forums is footage that ranges from focused (not tack sharp) to very...
Forum: Private Classifieds May 26th, 2007, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 813,722
Posted By Ash Greyson
Cinevate Rails + Brevis to Rails Mount

Paid nearly $300 shipped but I am getting a Zacuto set-up (lot more expensive) so I need to liquidate these. Excellent condition, includes the riser for HVX user. Note that this is NOT the adjustable...
Forum: The Long Black Line May 26th, 2007, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,864
Posted By Ash Greyson
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/...

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/24738
Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant May 26th, 2007, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,317
Posted By Ash Greyson
Check the forums here and DVXuser, there are...

Check the forums here and DVXuser, there are often people liquidating well-cared for gear. I own an HVX as well and it does great progressive SD. There is a known bug with the HVX that will not allow...
Forum: Taking Care of Business May 24th, 2007, 07:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,284
Posted By Ash Greyson
Nearly half my work is either repairing or...

Nearly half my work is either repairing or re-doing something that someone either tried to do themselves or tried to save money on by going with the "cheap" guy.



ash =o)
Forum: Panasonic DVX / DVC Assistant May 24th, 2007, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,317
Posted By Ash Greyson
The 100b is a versatile and easy to use camera....

The 100b is a versatile and easy to use camera. The only real caveat is that is only shoots 4:3 natively and the faux 16:9 can get soft. I would not recommend HDV for water stuff. I would get an HVX,...
Forum: The Long Black Line May 23rd, 2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,328
Posted By Ash Greyson
This is a common problem with HDV and one of the...

This is a common problem with HDV and one of the reasons I avoid the format when possible. You should NEVER watch back HDV. Shoot, rewind, capture. In my experience, the more times you play an HDV...
Forum: Private Classifieds May 21st, 2007, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 813,722
Posted By Ash Greyson
I can do $400 shipped... ash =o)

I can do $400 shipped...



ash =o)
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 19th, 2007, 02:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,707
Posted By Ash Greyson
Canon will not confirm or deny. It may have...

Canon will not confirm or deny. It may have something to do with a weird patent thing... who knows. Remember they had to yank the "grain" feature off the XL2.



ash =o)
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 19th, 2007, 01:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,150
Posted By Ash Greyson
Better to wait... you dont want to put cheap...

Better to wait... you dont want to put cheap glass in front of the great Canon glass. Century is the minimum, the 3X is best.\



ash =o)
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 19th, 2007, 01:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,664
Posted By Ash Greyson
Zebras are the best bet unless you have a ton of...

Zebras are the best bet unless you have a ton of experience. I generally eyeball it but after shooting 5000+ hours of DV, I am the human meter =o) I recommend setting the zebras to 80 and making...
Forum: Taking Care of Business May 18th, 2007, 09:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,284
Posted By Ash Greyson
One more thing about job security... make sure...

One more thing about job security... make sure you widen your areas of expertise. Outside of the high end graphic guys, most the guys making a good living are doing it by being diverse. In the last 6...
Forum: Taking Care of Business May 16th, 2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,284
Posted By Ash Greyson
In this biz, it is a trade off. The more job...

In this biz, it is a trade off. The more job security you have, the less money you make. I ONLY do freelance work for other people and when I do, I generally make 2X to 5X what a staff person would...
Forum: Open DV Discussion May 16th, 2007, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,242
Posted By Ash Greyson
The XL2 lacks the color temperature adjustment...

The XL2 lacks the color temperature adjustment that the Panny cameras have so white balance is a critical and important tool. I dont remember the last time I actually balanced to white, I just dont...
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders May 15th, 2007, 12:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,664
Posted By Ash Greyson
The problem with the built in meter is that it...

The problem with the built in meter is that it does not take into account cinematic framing. If the subject is framed extreme left or right, the meter is pretty useless. It is VERY important to learn...
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders May 15th, 2007, 12:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,850
Posted By Ash Greyson
It is a testament to how difficult the P2 tech...

It is a testament to how difficult the P2 tech actually is. Each drive for the Cineporter must have custom firmware so you have to order the drives from them. The beta unit was very heavy and had a...
Forum: Open DV Discussion May 12th, 2007, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,134
Posted By Ash Greyson
Clicking is generally worse case scenario. Most...

Clicking is generally worse case scenario. Most the time, a specialty service like disksavers, etc. can recover much of the data but be prepared to spend $1000 - $5000. This is THE thing that is...
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