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Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders April 27th, 2005, 09:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,590
Posted By Patrick Pike
To take it a step further, is it possible to...

To take it a step further, is it possible to change the way the GL@ resets its settting to default if the camera turns off? I film a lot of live events and like to set all of my cameras up...
Forum: Final Cut Suite April 18th, 2005, 09:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,053
Posted By Patrick Pike
Personally my favorite way to do this (when going...

Personally my favorite way to do this (when going to DVD) is to add the black bars during the edit, then scale the video into Anamorphic for output. It makes the editing easier (because you can...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 16th, 2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,130
Posted By Patrick Pike
Glen- Excellent camera work and editing...

Glen-

Excellent camera work and editing skills (that goes to you without saying)! However, I personally dont care for the reflections to the love story (at least for the "normal" non highlight...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 11th, 2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,571
Posted By Patrick Pike
Craigslist is an online discussion board with...

Craigslist is an online discussion board with free listings for anything you want to seel (including services). In the Bay Area everyone here uses Craigslist for everything. Grant, I do get a lot...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques April 8th, 2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,571
Posted By Patrick Pike
You would not believe the business I get from...

You would not believe the business I get from craigslist. At least 15 weddings a year. All for free--what a wonderful world!
Forum: Final Cut Suite April 7th, 2005, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,881
Posted By Patrick Pike
I love it! This is the tool to use to make DVD...

I love it! This is the tool to use to make DVD Menus and transititions as well as titling. I have also used it for compositing, and I must say it is nice to get instant feedback. However, I would...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 25th, 2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Patrick Pike
Thanks again for the good words--I still feel...

Thanks again for the good words--I still feel like I have a long ways to go though!

This clip was shot with a XL1 (shoulder mounted only) and a GL2 on a Flowpod which helps remove the evil camera...
Forum: Final Cut Suite March 24th, 2005, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,119
Posted By Patrick Pike
I've tried doing this in FCP-you can do it, but...

I've tried doing this in FCP-you can do it, but it takes a lot of time (and "creative thinking"). I recently did something like this in Motion in about 10 minutes (I am familiar with the program). ...
Forum: Remote Lens Controllers March 23rd, 2005, 03:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,990
Posted By Patrick Pike
I've used the Zoom Commander II on an XL-1 and...

I've used the Zoom Commander II on an XL-1 and the autofocus on/off button didn't even work. On my GL2's, it works as advertised. I quickly got used to double tapping it to use it as a push button...
Forum: Final Cut Suite March 23rd, 2005, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,575
Posted By Patrick Pike
Not that I have used After Effects, but I do use...

Not that I have used After Effects, but I do use Motion. Motion is limited primarily limited to 2D work, whereas AE can do both 2D & 3D. Motion is also designed to run in realtime (depending on...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 22nd, 2005, 06:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,376
Posted By Patrick Pike
Unless your Pastor works for free (trust me, he...

Unless your Pastor works for free (trust me, he doesn't) there is no reason for you not to get paid. Just name your price, be fair, and do a good job.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 19th, 2005, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,599
Posted By Patrick Pike
To throw my two cents in- I use GL2's and am...

To throw my two cents in-
I use GL2's and am very happy, as are my clients, with the results. I started years ago with XL1's, then picked up a GL2 as a "backup" camera. For shooting weddings,...
Forum: Final Cut Suite March 19th, 2005, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,783
Posted By Patrick Pike
I just bought Flip4Mac's two days ago. I guess...

I just bought Flip4Mac's two days ago. I guess it seemed like a valuable tool for $100 though, so what can you do. I sure hope that Flip4Mac upgrades with some nice features to be competitive with...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 17th, 2005, 04:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,907
Posted By Patrick Pike
In six years, I do not think that I have ever...

In six years, I do not think that I have ever gone to a rehearsal unless I was paid to film it. I guess I never thought I got paid enough, especially not enough to go to a rehearsal! Instead, I...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 11th, 2005, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Patrick Pike
Thanks for the good word Brian, if it helps this...

Thanks for the good word Brian, if it helps this is only the first 2 mins of the full video. From here it transfers to the groom getting ready with the rings.


Heres a Windows Media link, I keep...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 10th, 2005, 05:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,447
Posted By Patrick Pike
Yet Another Bridal Prep Video (YABPV)

I thought it was about time that I toss my hat in the ring and get a little feedback on the work that we are doing. Take note, the titles were done this way per the request of the client. Thanks...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 9th, 2005, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,916
Posted By Patrick Pike
I've done concerts before and I strongly believe...

I've done concerts before and I strongly believe that they are the most enjoyable events to film

That being said, unless its only one person wth an accoustic guitar, they are the hardest events...
Forum: Final Cut Suite March 9th, 2005, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,208
Posted By Patrick Pike
Or, to make it happen without the external...

Or, to make it happen without the external drive...

On your desktop open the project file, then use media manager to make a copy of your project and set it to Offline Quality. You'll have to make...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 26th, 2005, 04:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,485
Posted By Patrick Pike
Linda- Wait a second... did you say that...

Linda-

Wait a second... did you say that others in the business told you to basically sit back and wait for referal to roll in? That's exactly what I tell my competition as well... and they do...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 24th, 2005, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,137
Posted By Patrick Pike
I would always bring a device to play the DVD on,...

I would always bring a device to play the DVD on, whether its a laptop or a portable DVD player. My reason is probably different than yours though--I once met with a couple who was ready to sign a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 15th, 2005, 03:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,481
Posted By Patrick Pike
I have (and use) an AT897 and think its a good...

I have (and use) an AT897 and think its a good mic for the money. My only problem is that I cant seem to get a good signal from the mic, the levels are always a bit too low for mic'ing someone...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 15th, 2005, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,481
Posted By Patrick Pike
Regarding switching the signal between the two...

Regarding switching the signal between the two wireless transmitter...

I do this quite often, the best way is to set up each transmitter on a different channel (first make sure both channels are...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 15th, 2005, 03:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,703
Posted By Patrick Pike
Funny you say that about the mic being hotter. I...

Funny you say that about the mic being hotter. I feel as if I can't get a good signal from my 897. I used to have it camera mounted, but I've taken it off and use it through my mixer now (read:...
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 11th, 2005, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,910
Posted By Patrick Pike
You may be right about Purplus, I have no prior...

You may be right about Purplus, I have no prior experience with them, I only found them through dealmac.com. But, I have been in retail stores that see used macs that have used copies of FCP in...
Forum: Final Cut Suite February 10th, 2005, 09:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,910
Posted By Patrick Pike
If you're looking for a good deal on FCP, try...

If you're looking for a good deal on FCP, try purchasing an older version. These can be found, either old stock or used, for cheap. Here's a copy of FCP 2.0 for $145...
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