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Forum: Photon Management April 30th, 2005, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,087
Posted By Eric Wotila
Our problem is budget. We can't bring in a...

Our problem is budget. We can't bring in a professional gaffer for the film, so I'm just trying to figure out what lighting I should pick up that I could work with. Though I'm starting to wonder, if...
Forum: Photon Management April 30th, 2005, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,087
Posted By Eric Wotila
Well, I looked around a bit and couldn't really...

Well, I looked around a bit and couldn't really find any particularly relevent threads.

I really have no idea where to start--if I can get something basic for about $250, that would be ideal.
...
Forum: Photon Management April 30th, 2005, 06:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,087
Posted By Eric Wotila
Thanks. I'll look around some more. I guess I...

Thanks. I'll look around some more. I guess I just didn't search well enough to find anything!
Forum: Photon Management April 30th, 2005, 05:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,087
Posted By Eric Wotila
Advice for a (cheap) basic lighting kit?

Hey,

I'm new to any sort of lighting for video. I'd like to pick up a basic/starter lighting kit, but I have no idea what to get. My budget is abou $500. Could someone here point me in the right...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion April 29th, 2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,907
Posted By Eric Wotila
xl1 vs. pdx10?

Hey,

Just wondering--which produces a better picture quality? The XL1 (original, not the XL1s), or the PDX10? Looking into replacing or supplementing my PDX10, but I'd like to know which provides...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 29th, 2005, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Eric Wotila
Thanks for clearing that up! It's good to know!...

Thanks for clearing that up! It's good to know! Now, just to save up $3200, and pick up m FX1 :D
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 26th, 2005, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By Eric Wotila
I've got the story down, and we're finishing up...

I've got the story down, and we're finishing up pre-production. You have a good point--the story is much more important than the medium it's shot on. If you have an awesome story that sucks viewers...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 26th, 2005, 08:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By Eric Wotila
Well, in terms of other accessories, I have a...

Well, in terms of other accessories, I have a Bogen-Manfrotto tripod that supports studio camerass, so I'm good there. I'm editing on a Dual 2.5Ghz G5, so that works fine. 900GB of storage should be...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 25th, 2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,215
Posted By Eric Wotila
To go HD or not to go HD...That is the question

Hey everyone,

I'm debating whether to go HD for an indie film I'm shooting this summer. Right now, I'm shooting with a Sony PDX10. It's a great camera, and I love it, but I've been thinking about...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 21st, 2005, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By Eric Wotila
Again, those are nice, but I can live without...

Again, those are nice, but I can live without them. It's great to get a good comparison between the two cams--and from the sound of it, the FX1 will suit me fine. Can't wait to get it! You'll be...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 21st, 2005, 10:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By Eric Wotila
Thanks for the advice. I really don't need any of...

Thanks for the advice. I really don't need any of the above features, and I never need to do PAL work, so it sounds like the FX1 should work just fine for me.
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 21st, 2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,504
Posted By Eric Wotila
FX1 vs. Z1... A Couple Questions

Well, as I mentioned in a previous thread, I'm looking at getting an FX1 to replace my PDX10. I do a lot of professional videography (running a small production company), and I'd like to start...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 19th, 2005, 02:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Eric Wotila
Thanks for the clarification! Can anyone...

Thanks for the clarification!

Can anyone here confirm whether the FX1 can play DVCAM?
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 19th, 2005, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Eric Wotila
Sorry if I sound incompetent... but what's nice...

Sorry if I sound incompetent... but what's nice to know?
I didn't really think I gave any information, I asked a question...

It sounds like you're saying that the FX1 should play back the mini...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 April 19th, 2005, 01:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,190
Posted By Eric Wotila
DVCAM Playback?

Hey, I'm looking to upgrade from my current PDX10 to the FX1 (It should be noted I can't afford the Z1U.)

I won't miss the XLR inputs too much, and I don't mind the lack of DVCAM recording. My...
Forum: Panasonic P2HD / DVCPRO HD Camcorders April 17th, 2005, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,660
Posted By Eric Wotila
Details Announced!

Watching the text feed of Apple's presentation at NAB, a suprise move--the details on the HVX200 were announced! Looks like the cam is going at an MSRP of $5995. It has 2 P2 slots, a miniDV tape...
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions April 11th, 2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,464
Posted By Eric Wotila
HDV Broadcasting...Solution?

I'm working with our local cable company to start Northern Michigan's first all-local, all HD station. This is basically going to be a high-def local access station, and as such, we have quite a low...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 14th, 2005, 12:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By Eric Wotila
<<<-- Originally posted by Paul Tauger : I've...

<<<-- Originally posted by Paul Tauger : I've shot in the Caribbean without problem.

As another poster pointed out, your concern is more humidity than salt -- some cameras, particularly...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 14th, 2005, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By Eric Wotila
Thanks for the help! I'm less concerned...

Thanks for the help!

I'm less concerned about the water than the salty air. Is that something I should be concerned about, or not a problem?
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion February 13th, 2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By Eric Wotila
Going to the Carribean... Question

For spring break, we're going on a trip to the Carribean, and my familiy has hired me as the trip videographer. We're going to be sailing around the Virign Islands, and I'm concerned that the salty...
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 2nd, 2005, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By Eric Wotila
Re: Language

<<<-- Originally posted by Monty Markland : I'd make a phone call. I'd be curious to know, as they have some killer stuff on their site. I'd never visited it until now.

Monty Markland -->>>
...
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 1st, 2005, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By Eric Wotila
<<<-- Originally posted by Richard Alvarez : That...

<<<-- Originally posted by Richard Alvarez : That is EXACTLY what it means. Most buy-outs have certain restrictions, especially when it comes to feature length films. They all differ though, so...
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 1st, 2005, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,054
Posted By Eric Wotila
Royalty Free/Buyout Music?

I'm looking in to purchasing a buyout music collection, and I'm looking for suggestions as to what some good or well known collections are. I do a lot of news production, so I could use a collection...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion January 7th, 2005, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Wotila
<<<-- Originally posted by Nigel Garvey : Cheers...

<<<-- Originally posted by Nigel Garvey : Cheers Eric
Nice to know someone else is in the "hard to get anything" situation!!! But it makes us resourseful and inventive.
Have fun
Cheers -->>>
...
Forum: Sony TRV950 / PDX10 Companion January 4th, 2005, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,451
Posted By Eric Wotila
<<<-- Originally posted by Nigel Garvey : Eric I...

<<<-- Originally posted by Nigel Garvey : Eric I can confirm Boyds comments.

Due to location I can rarely obtain DVCam Tapes, so use miniDV constantly in both DV and DVCAM mode. To date I have...
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