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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD August 2nd, 2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,341
Posted By Eric Darling
There would be issues when you wanted anything...

There would be issues when you wanted anything other than a close-up of your subject. Shooting wide shots indoors would be next to impossible - even with a fisheye lens.
Forum: All Things Audio July 4th, 2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,982
Posted By Eric Darling
Hi Stuart - you may want to check out the good...

Hi Stuart - you may want to check out the good review that Dan Brockett did last year on Ken Stone's web site...

As I Hear It - Choosing the Right Microphone...
Forum: All Things Audio June 26th, 2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,219
Posted By Eric Darling
This is true... The mixer does seem to respond...

This is true... The mixer does seem to respond better to a hotter power source. You will face a lot less noise on the floor. Just be careful you don't overdrive the unit, of course. You can...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition June 9th, 2009, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,966
Posted By Eric Darling
Yes, indeed. On both accounts. There's not...

Yes, indeed. On both accounts.

There's not just one difference between the different formats. There are three separate things at work here... 1) pixel resolution 2) progressive vs. interlaced ...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition June 9th, 2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,966
Posted By Eric Darling
Not anytime soon. There will be a home for 720p...

Not anytime soon. There will be a home for 720p for a long while. Key broadcasters have elected 720p60 as their transmission format - namely: Fox, ABC and the ESPN networks. There is an argument...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software June 8th, 2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 83,723
Posted By Eric Darling
I disagree. The buttons are not elegant. First...

I disagree. The buttons are not elegant. First of all, they are unlabeled. That alone would be easy to overcome if they had a model that followed any other panel I've ever used. But instead, they...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD June 6th, 2009, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,019
Posted By Eric Darling
What do you owners of the 5D Mk II use for...

What do you owners of the 5D Mk II use for converting your H.264 media to an editable format?
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD June 3rd, 2009, 05:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,284
Posted By Eric Darling
I would like to piggy-back on this thread as I'm...

I would like to piggy-back on this thread as I'm in the same boat - thinking of jumping into the 5D MK II for similar reasons. I understand the new firmware is much improved on the video side of...
Forum: Final Cut Suite May 30th, 2009, 02:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,077
Posted By Eric Darling
Having been a long-time Media 100 user myself, I...

Having been a long-time Media 100 user myself, I think I can add a bit of helpful perspective. The timeline in Media 100 is very similar to the FCP sequence. But, FCP sequences are more flexible. ...
Forum: Final Cut Suite May 19th, 2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,952
Posted By Eric Darling
WMV would be the best bet in terms of...

WMV would be the best bet in terms of compatibility and quality. You can use Flip4Mac components to export directly out of FCP, or for better control and more professional results, you could invest...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 10th, 2009, 10:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,952
Posted By Eric Darling
Likewise - but specifically speaking about the...

Likewise - but specifically speaking about the quality of StackTraxx, I haven't been able to match the production quality at the bundle deal price points from any other company ever. I use it all...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software April 23rd, 2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 83,723
Posted By Eric Darling
Is anyone else having a hard time getting the...

Is anyone else having a hard time getting the email subscription on their site to work? Seems like a bad omen...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds April 22nd, 2009, 07:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,705
Posted By Eric Darling
Better late than never, I suppose. Version 2 of...

Better late than never, I suppose. Version 2 of Bitrate Calc is now completed and available for free download for either Mac or Windows. The new version supports Terabits and Terabytes. Just visit...
Forum: Adobe Creative Suite April 15th, 2009, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,099
Posted By Eric Darling
"Best" is a subjective word. It will depend on...

"Best" is a subjective word. It will depend on your criteria. For me, I'm never satisfied with results that any non-professional could achieve with minimal knowledge and basic tools. I think...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems March 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,503
Posted By Eric Darling
eBay is a very good indicator of the value of...

eBay is a very good indicator of the value of used video cameras, usually. There are often one or two listed there. Currently, the going rate for a good condition unit (one with a functioning FW...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems March 7th, 2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,823
Posted By Eric Darling
Typically, I mount the recorder on the hot shoe...

Typically, I mount the recorder on the hot shoe using a cheap hot shoe mount with the common thread that fits the bracket that ships with the Firestore. It's high to view when you're on a tripod,...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds March 4th, 2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,859
Posted By Eric Darling
Most typical shooting scenarios would call for a...

Most typical shooting scenarios would call for a 180 degree shutter. So, if you're rolling 30p, you'd have a shutter setting of 1/60. You have to think of a shutter setting as you would with a...
Forum: Sony HVR-Z5 / HDR-FX1000 March 2nd, 2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,416
Posted By Eric Darling
Progressive is good. In a world of...

Progressive is good. In a world of ever-increasing convergence and progressive displays, why do you want to add interlacing artifacts? However, if your main interest is slow-motion, 24 frames is...
Forum: All Things Audio March 1st, 2009, 01:34 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,614
Posted By Eric Darling
The audio can be recorded onto the computer if...

The audio can be recorded onto the computer if you have a device that will convert it into a computer input. There are lots of choices in that space. You basically need to match something that your...
Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood February 28th, 2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,537
Posted By Eric Darling
So that's where the General Lee is being kept... ...

So that's where the General Lee is being kept... Them Duke boys is gonna be mighty peeved.
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems February 21st, 2009, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,503
Posted By Eric Darling
I'd get the new JVC GY-HM700 instead. Tim...

I'd get the new JVC GY-HM700 instead. Tim Dashwood wrote a good preliminary review here (http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/jvcprohd/hm700firstlook.php).
Forum: Photon Management February 21st, 2009, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,033
Posted By Eric Darling
You could have popped her off the background...

You could have popped her off the background better with a backlight. Just sayin'...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog February 19th, 2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,676
Posted By Eric Darling
As a used item, it will necessarily depend on...

As a used item, it will necessarily depend on condition and market. There's not too much of a market these days, since better cameras can be had for well less than the original cost of the XL1S. ...
Forum: Canon XL1S / XL1 Watchdog February 19th, 2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,676
Posted By Eric Darling
It's probably a good deal for the pawn shop. The...

It's probably a good deal for the pawn shop. The last Canon XL1S rolled off the assembly line in 2004 or so... It cost $5000 brand new. A lot has changed in the past 5 years.
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 12th, 2009, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,790
Posted By Eric Darling
Beware of this part of the job. You're going to...

Beware of this part of the job. You're going to DVD, so make sure you keep all the contents of the slides within the safe zone of an SD 4:3 screen. Also, certain slides will just plain look bad on...
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