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Forum: Photon Management September 21st, 2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By Charles Papert
Because it isn't an expendable, we usually use a...

Because it isn't an expendable, we usually use a large double net for this purpose. It will add a bit of a haze, which has the dual purpose of diffusing as well as knocking down exposure in the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 20th, 2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,934
Posted By Charles Papert
I would argue that while the form factor of these...

I would argue that while the form factor of these cameras allow them to be flown on handheld stabilizers, there are many other factors in play.

For applications such as wedding/event use, where a...
Forum: Awake In The Dark September 19th, 2009, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1,953
Views: 407,327
Posted By Charles Papert
Really, Garrett? I thought "Session 9" was pretty...

Really, Garrett? I thought "Session 9" was pretty good actually (and not just because I worked on it). Creepy and it kept you guessing. Even though it has the "people getting picked off one by one"...
Forum: Photon Management September 14th, 2009, 10:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,849
Posted By Charles Papert
1/48th works fine also. You still have to be...

1/48th works fine also. You still have to be aware of your shutter speed/angle, but I have yet to encounter an unworkable situation with an LCD even while overcranking in a scene.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 14th, 2009, 01:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,774
Posted By Charles Papert
that would work for me...my 2-day advanced course...

that would work for me...my 2-day advanced course (http://www.steadicamoperators.org/sgworkshop.html) could easily be expanded. Think there would be interest?
Forum: Photon Management September 13th, 2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,849
Posted By Charles Papert
mmm...I've never seen ND used on a screen, you...

mmm...I've never seen ND used on a screen, you can achieve this via brightness and contrast controls.

Many modern panels have quite extensive control over color as well. It might be possible to...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production September 13th, 2009, 11:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,134
Posted By Charles Papert
I used 85N6 as an example--that will cut 2 2/3 of...

I used 85N6 as an example--that will cut 2 2/3 of a stop out of the window light, but you may want more or less depending on what time you are shooting, how the sun hits the exterior viewable outside...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD September 13th, 2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,994
Posted By Charles Papert
Useless comparison. I don't know how and when it...

Useless comparison. I don't know how and when it became more important to present camera tests as music videos (or even more pretentiously, "films") and make it about the editing and soundtrack...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 13th, 2009, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,774
Posted By Charles Papert
Ha, if Phil doesn't want to do it I'll come out!...

Ha, if Phil doesn't want to do it I'll come out! (Melbourne, Auckland, all good!)

Glad you enjoyed your workshop, Paul. It's a shame that so many folks who buy small stabilizers all tend to do the...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 12th, 2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,485
Posted By Charles Papert
OK, this poor thread has been officially hijacked...

OK, this poor thread has been officially hijacked by all things Papert...!

Ian, the fight portion of that scene did escalate into an all-out brawl which culminated in my much larger opponent...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 12th, 2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,365
Posted By Charles Papert
You can buy the Merlin arm/vest (same as the...

You can buy the Merlin arm/vest (same as the Pilot, incidentally) for around $1600. The armpost is not immediately compatible with the Glidecam, but I think you can get one (or have one made, not...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 11th, 2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,988
Posted By Charles Papert
Tony: There are Tiffen Pilot/Flyer workshops...

Tony:

There are Tiffen Pilot/Flyer workshops (http://www.thesteadicamworkshops.com/programs2Day.shtml) throughout the year, these are only $500 (the 6-day workshop oriented towards the full-size...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production September 11th, 2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,134
Posted By Charles Papert
If the storefront has plenty of windows and you...

If the storefront has plenty of windows and you light for tungsten inside, you will certainly have a mix of color temperatures that will have a good chance of looking amateurish, or "indie" as you...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 11th, 2009, 08:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,485
Posted By Charles Papert
It's called "The Ward". Psychological thriller....

It's called "The Ward". Psychological thriller. Should be out in a year or so. Check IMDB for details.

John has never worked in HD--in fact this is his first non-Panavision anamorphic feature (we...
Forum: Open DV Discussion September 9th, 2009, 11:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,337
Posted By Charles Papert
If by "cutaway" you mean something like an insert...

If by "cutaway" you mean something like an insert shot, those should be slated as part of the same scene. Any clip is a "take", regardless of whether actors are in it or not. Certainly this may be...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) September 8th, 2009, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,680
Posted By Charles Papert
I'll agree with everyone here Sean, very nice...

I'll agree with everyone here Sean, very nice work on the Blackbird and in putting the video together.
Forum: Show Your Work September 8th, 2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,584
Posted By Charles Papert
Burning Down the House...

Thought you guys might like this pic, shot on the set of the feature I'm on currently.

It was a battle to get permission to burn down a 100-year old farmhouse but it was a pretty spectacular burn...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production September 7th, 2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,134
Posted By Charles Papert
Since we have now moved into the theoretical (I...

Since we have now moved into the theoretical (I was going to make some comments on this sort of thing but was keeping it within the description of the actual shot also):

Yes, it is true that when...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production September 7th, 2009, 05:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,134
Posted By Charles Papert
Establishing shots with no actors do not create a...

Establishing shots with no actors do not create a line.
Forum: Helping Hands September 4th, 2009, 12:49 PM
Replies: 490
Views: 158,660
Posted By Charles Papert
I used to work for a producer in Northampton when...

I used to work for a producer in Northampton when I lived there years ago, very nice lady name of Marion Judd. She had an Arri kit and I assume still does. Might try giving her a call at 413-585-5755...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 4th, 2009, 03:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,485
Posted By Charles Papert
Yes, it's been a great experience operating for...

Yes, it's been a great experience operating for him on this movie.

Just so I don't feel like I've hijacked this thread, maybe I'll tell him about the 7D tomorrow...!
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 3rd, 2009, 12:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,565
Posted By Charles Papert
Well, me, for instance, as I detailed earlier in...

Well, me, for instance, as I detailed earlier in this thread. I also described why this has interesting ramifications for those of us who work with these lenses to begin with. OK, I'm certainly in...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 3rd, 2009, 01:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,485
Posted By Charles Papert
Hard for me not to comment on the fact that I...

Hard for me not to comment on the fact that I spent today operating Steadicam, then dolly, then crane shots for none other than John Carpenter!
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 2nd, 2009, 12:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,863
Posted By Charles Papert
Dan, thanks for correction, of course it is...

Dan, thanks for correction, of course it is APS-C, not APC. I had one of the Canon Elph's when they first came out (the short-lived APS film format). Seemed pretty slick at the time for a pocket...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD September 1st, 2009, 11:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 24,863
Posted By Charles Papert
Confirmed that APC chip is quite close to 35mm...

Confirmed that APC chip is quite close to 35mm cine. I have been using an APC camera for years on scouts for film shoots (and more recently, full-size sensor HD shoots) and the focal lengths are very...
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