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Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods January 2nd, 2006, 07:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By Declan Smith
I have some more photos of the setup, but due to...

I have some more photos of the setup, but due to the holiday season I haven't had a chance to do any more shots. I am hoping to get some more done in the next week or so.

Latest Pictures of setup...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 29th, 2005, 09:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By Declan Smith
Contact member Wayne Kinney direct from this...

Contact member Wayne Kinney direct from this board or see his homepage.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/wayne.kinney/sg35.htm
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... December 28th, 2005, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1,555
Views: 277,316
Posted By Declan Smith
This is all probably just part of my Vegas...

This is all probably just part of my Vegas learning curve (having come from MSP Pro). I am editing a dialogue sequence that has the same thing shot from 3 angles. I am not finding it easy to split...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders December 28th, 2005, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,370
Posted By Declan Smith
Try using Scenalyzer software. You have total...

Try using Scenalyzer software. You have total control of time lapse settings and can get excellent results. Good thing is it records direct to disk. Obviously relies on your camera to be connected...
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... December 28th, 2005, 06:43 AM
Replies: 1,555
Views: 277,316
Posted By Declan Smith
Getting the Audio Back

Hi

If I import a clip into vegas and then delete the audio track, is there anyway to get that audio back without having to re-import the original clip ?

This may be a workflow thing, but I...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood December 28th, 2005, 06:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,268
Posted By Declan Smith
Dursley, Glos

Hi all

I am based in Dursley, Gloucestershire. XL2, XM2, Vegas, Letus35A, SG35 adapters, 28mm, 50mm, 75-105mm 35mm FD lenses, XL2-3x, XL2-20z, Fujinon 14x Manual, homemade dolly, lights etc....
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 28th, 2005, 06:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,501
Posted By Declan Smith
Not sure about it being a standard or not. I...

Not sure about it being a standard or not. I would have thought it's more likely because you can get hold of fast FD lenses 2nd hand that are 55mm.

Personally I have three , lens; 28mm, 55mm, &...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 28th, 2005, 06:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,125
Posted By Declan Smith
I believe to get that effect you need the largest...

I believe to get that effect you need the largest aperture that your lens will support and get as close as you can to the nearest subject. This allows a very shallow DOF on the nearest objects. I...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 27th, 2005, 05:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By Declan Smith
Currently, the FD lens is fixed at it's widest...

Currently, the FD lens is fixed at it's widest aperture, so the f-stops I quoted were the widest ones. I believe that previous posts on this board suggest methods to engage the mechansism to allow...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 26th, 2005, 03:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,994
Posted By Declan Smith
Quinn That's excellent footage. It makes...

Quinn

That's excellent footage. It makes you feel that this was not taken by a consumer grade camera and really adds production value. Curious as to which lens you used ?
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 19th, 2005, 06:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,800
Posted By Declan Smith
At last, the 35mm world is not upside down

I have just tried mounting the FU-1000 on the other side, not problem at all, although the MIC lead doesn't reach, at last I should be able to frame easily with a 35mm adapter !!.

I don't see...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 19th, 2005, 01:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By Declan Smith
New XL2 Test Video

Ok, another test of the SG35 with the XL2. Again, fairly rushed, but contains a mixture of follow focus and pull focus shots and no coffee cups! This time with plenty of colour.


The first...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 18th, 2005, 05:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Declan Smith
I agree. The SG35 comes with rods and is very...

I agree. The SG35 comes with rods and is very smooth to use, makes all the difference to stability.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 18th, 2005, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,083
Posted By Declan Smith
I have the letus on the XL2 and also found that...

I have the letus on the XL2 and also found that the video shakes when focussing. This is due to the letus outer body not being fixed to the thread that screws into the Camcorder lens, thus when you...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 17th, 2005, 07:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By Declan Smith
SG35 Versus Letus35A

I have just done a high contrast test between the SG35 & The letus35A. The XL2 setup was in full manual and didn't change between the two clips, neither did the position of the camera. The same...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 17th, 2005, 05:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,735
Posted By Declan Smith
SG35 - XL2 initial test footage

Just received the SG35 today and gave it a quick roadtest before the sun went down. This was done with the standard 20x lens on the XL2, and a Canon FD f/1.4 50mm lens on the adapter.
...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 13th, 2005, 06:37 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 60,044
Posted By Declan Smith
Assuming I get the adapter on Saturday, I will do...

Assuming I get the adapter on Saturday, I will do some test footage over the weekend and post to my website.
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders December 9th, 2005, 06:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,879
Posted By Declan Smith
With the FU-1000 black & white viewfinder, you...

With the FU-1000 black & white viewfinder, you see the whole picture (underscan 'n all).
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 6th, 2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,905
Posted By Declan Smith
Ok I have the Sportster, but didn't realise that...

Ok I have the Sportster, but didn't realise that you require a stabalizer as well. I have a Steady Tracker, but there doesn't seem to be a way to connect it to the Sportster.

Question is, do I...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods December 3rd, 2005, 06:07 PM
Replies: 323
Views: 60,044
Posted By Declan Smith
That was excellent Wayne. What lens did you have...

That was excellent Wayne. What lens did you have hooked up to the DVX100 ?

Also, what matte box did you use ? Interested in getting one for the XL2.
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 29th, 2005, 02:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,277
Posted By Declan Smith
I was probably one of the 'pippers'. won a 1.4...

I was probably one of the 'pippers'. won a 1.4 on ebay two days ago. £49 (sigh)

still, look forward to it arriving!
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 29th, 2005, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
Posted By Declan Smith
The white stuff is there to challenge my...

The white stuff is there to challenge my exposure settings !
Forum: Canon XL and GL Series DV Camcorders November 29th, 2005, 09:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,672
Posted By Declan Smith
Go into the menu when in rec mode, and select the...

Go into the menu when in rec mode, and select the following:

VCR Menu
Power Save
and then change from "shut off" to "VCR Stop".

This will then just stop the tape after 5 mins so as not to...
Forum: Alternative Imaging Methods November 29th, 2005, 08:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
Posted By Declan Smith
More footage

Had a chance to do a little bit more footage.

http://www.xlr.demon.co.uk/media/letus2.wmv
Forum: What Happens in Vegas... November 29th, 2005, 05:59 AM
Replies: 1,555
Views: 277,316
Posted By Declan Smith
Batch Processing in Vegas

Is there a way to apply a bunch of settings to a group of avi files in Vegas as a batch process ?

I am using the Letus35A 35mm adapter on my footage, which has all the images flipped vertically (a...
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