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Forum: Open DV Discussion October 16th, 2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,064
Posted By Charles Papert
Begging to differ on this one. Shallow depth of...

Begging to differ on this one. Shallow depth of field can make mediocre footage look more filmic, but it is entirely possible to make filmic footage with a bare 1/3" to 2/3" camera. Framing,...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 10th, 2009, 11:17 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 123,014
Posted By Charles Papert
Hands-free will definitely teach one how to...

Hands-free will definitely teach one how to position their hips to get the rig to float where they want it, but there are still plenty of mistakes that could still be made, from head and neck...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software October 6th, 2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 80,288
Posted By Charles Papert
Haha Enzo, you did indeed have a few years on...

Haha Enzo, you did indeed have a few years on me--I flew for the first time in '83, took the workshop in '85, and bought a battered Model 1 in '89 (for the princely sum of $6K! it was with the...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD October 6th, 2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 16,599
Posted By Charles Papert
Shane is still shooting on "I am the Man"; I...

Shane is still shooting on "I am the Man"; I visited him today to pick up some gear of mine they have been renting and saw some footage and stills of what they've been up to. He's had a couple of...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production October 6th, 2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By Charles Papert
...with a remote head.

...with a remote head.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 6th, 2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 123,014
Posted By Charles Papert
If you are using the rig every weekend, your...

If you are using the rig every weekend, your March workshop is a long way off and you may well be adopting bad habits in the meantime. If you get the chance to have someone tape you in action, put it...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software October 6th, 2009, 02:59 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 80,288
Posted By Charles Papert
Regarding the reflective surface of the DP1--very...

Regarding the reflective surface of the DP1--very simple fix, a diagonal sunshade. I checked Hoodman's site and am shocked that they don't offer these for smaller LCD panels, very strange (old-style...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery October 5th, 2009, 11:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,576
Posted By Charles Papert
I watched a few of these lipdubs last week, seems...

I watched a few of these lipdubs last week, seems to be a popular concept in Canada. Really fun for all involved, from the looks of it.

The surreal version is the one shot at a hospital--can't...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition October 3rd, 2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,425
Posted By Charles Papert
If by "television" we are talking about news,...

If by "television" we are talking about news, EFP, sports etc., indeed those are generally 2/3" productions. There are still a number of prime time episodic series being shot on Varicams and F900's,...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software October 3rd, 2009, 12:39 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 80,288
Posted By Charles Papert
Trevor, I think it's great that you are delighted...

Trevor, I think it's great that you are delighted with your monitor but I have yet to see a 300 nit monitor perform adequately in daylight myself. This is of course a subjective response to some...
Forum: Photon Management October 2nd, 2009, 11:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By Charles Papert
Interesting Bill, thanks for that clarification....

Interesting Bill, thanks for that clarification. I've never seen the white on set yet but there's always a first time!
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD September 30th, 2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,468
Posted By Charles Papert
Chamois are great for comfort but I'm not sure...

Chamois are great for comfort but I'm not sure they will solve the fogging issue.

There is a great low-tech version of the heated eyepiece which involves running a tube from the your mouth to the...
Forum: Open DV Discussion September 29th, 2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,908
Posted By Charles Papert
The issue on the table is the arc of the arm as...

The issue on the table is the arc of the arm as it booms up and down. Easy to understand--picture it in a completely vertical position, where the camera is above the fulcrum (balance point), vs...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 27th, 2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,826
Posted By Charles Papert
It's a nice setup, but I imagine it would be...

It's a nice setup, but I imagine it would be difficult to use in an ENG setting due to limited, non-motorized zoom range (compared to his video setup) plus the intensive focusing requirements. Also I...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD September 27th, 2009, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,248
Posted By Charles Papert
K6 on a still camera, I would think it would be...

K6 on a still camera, I would think it would be pretty dramatic! (and of course, power hungry and loud). That technology sort of falls down in the face of OIS, no?
Forum: Photon Management September 27th, 2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks for clarification, Bill, although I still...

Thanks for clarification, Bill, although I still can't recall ever seeing white bobinette.

In black form, whether in loose or framed, it's still slightly hazy; a white version would be...
Forum: Photon Management September 26th, 2009, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By Charles Papert
Never seen a white net, Bill--are you thinking of...

Never seen a white net, Bill--are you thinking of something else?
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 26th, 2009, 03:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 24,216
Posted By Charles Papert
I tested the Hoodman and Zacuto loupes at DVExpo,...

I tested the Hoodman and Zacuto loupes at DVExpo, and my personal finding was that the Hoodman version was very specific in terms of your eye registration to the unit--if you shifted a small amount,...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 26th, 2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,470
Posted By Charles Papert
Swapping bearings for bushings, hmm? Sounds like...

Swapping bearings for bushings, hmm? Sounds like friction is being artificially introduced into the system--not the best plan. I'm not the engineering expert when it comes to arms, but all current...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 26th, 2009, 01:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,470
Posted By Charles Papert
I haven't had a chance to evaluate the X22 since...

I haven't had a chance to evaluate the X22 since NAB, and it was a quick visit with them even then.

The ideal setup for the monitor is a yoke with tension washers that let you adjust pan and tilt...
Forum: Private Classifieds September 24th, 2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 6,240
Views: 1,176,051
Posted By Charles Papert
They are all kind of knock-off's, Brian...!...

They are all kind of knock-off's, Brian...! Including the Sportster. Doesn't really make much difference at the end of the day (I have $25K arm that is arguably the best made, and yet is not...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD September 23rd, 2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,248
Posted By Charles Papert
There is another factor in what you are asking...

There is another factor in what you are asking about, Christopher: the longer the focal length, the more critical the operating ability to avoid over-controlling the rig (and adding unwanted movement...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques September 23rd, 2009, 04:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,400
Posted By Charles Papert
Zooms predate the title "prosumer"--they were...

Zooms predate the title "prosumer"--they were available on the first video cameras (such as the Sony Portapak) and of course before that, on film cameras of all sizes, including "amateur" formats...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD September 23rd, 2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,248
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm not sure whether you are asking about lenses...

I'm not sure whether you are asking about lenses or focal lengths here. I'm no expert on the particulars of current still lenses, along the lines of what Jon is describing here. However when it comes...
Forum: Photon Management September 21st, 2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By Charles Papert
Gotcha. I am often reminded that for every post...

Gotcha. I am often reminded that for every post we make, there are dozens (hundreds)? of silent readers absorbing this stuff, so I figured I would pre-empt the "where can I get this duvetyne?" post...
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