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Forum: All Things Audio July 31st, 2008, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,011
Posted By Charles Papert
maybe the file will only play back audio through...

maybe the file will only play back audio through the Event Opal monitors...?

sorry, couldn't resist.
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production July 31st, 2008, 12:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,359
Posted By Charles Papert
Huh, this old thread. Larry (original poster),...

Huh, this old thread. Larry (original poster), how did this all resolve for you?
Forum: Private Classifieds July 28th, 2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5,821
Views: 670,152
Posted By Charles Papert
Mini35 Series 400 for sale, with custom options

I am finally selling my P+S Technik Mini35 "Oszie" (400 series) with DVX relay and PL mount. I hear little rumors that it is possible to modify this relay to work with the HVX200 by removing the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 27th, 2008, 03:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,212
Posted By Charles Papert
The statement is true. The relevant patent in...

The statement is true. The relevant patent in question relates to the design of the arm, which was updated in the 90's with the Iso-Elastic concept that has been used by Steadicams since. The idea...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 26th, 2008, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,810
Posted By Charles Papert
The great thing with rigs like the Pilot is that...

The great thing with rigs like the Pilot is that it allows even those who are not necessarily all buffed up like Nick and Afton to be able to shoot for good lengths of time without fatigue being an...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 26th, 2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,810
Posted By Charles Papert
Jeez Afton, you are going to make us all look...

Jeez Afton, you are going to make us all look bad.

Then again, I'll check back with you after you start getting full-time episodic work. That tends to lay waste to one's exercise and diet regimen...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques July 24th, 2008, 06:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,225
Posted By Charles Papert
You could always walk backwards if you need to...

You could always walk backwards if you need to circle in a clockwise direction to keep an eye on the viewfinder.



Only the Pilot currently accepts the Merlin weights for inertial augmentation....
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 24th, 2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,810
Posted By Charles Papert
Add to that the Klassen (back-mounted) vest,...

Add to that the Klassen (back-mounted) vest, which has a wide area that presses against your belly--really helps with this sort of thing!
Forum: Photon Management July 24th, 2008, 12:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,560
Posted By Charles Papert
A great wrinkle and eye-bag remover is a large...

A great wrinkle and eye-bag remover is a large white bounce card (foamcore, beadboard) in front of the subject, below the line of the lens. If you can work it close enough to the subject you won't...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 24th, 2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,810
Posted By Charles Papert
Yeah, it's usually my luck that the biggest...

Yeah, it's usually my luck that the biggest Steadicam shot of the day comes right after lunch--it's bad enough when I know about it in advance and have to eat light, even worse when it comes as a...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 23rd, 2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,644
Posted By Charles Papert
Sorry James, I did talk to Dan at Tiffen but...

Sorry James, I did talk to Dan at Tiffen but forgot about your predicament, he just got back from vacation today which is why you were having trouble getting through to anyone. Try him tomorrow at...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds July 23rd, 2008, 08:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,187
Posted By Charles Papert
Out of curiosity, are there any 3rd party...

Out of curiosity, are there any 3rd party batteries for the EX1 on the market yet?
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 23rd, 2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,810
Posted By Charles Papert
Nice speed Nick! Interesting that you prefer a...

Nice speed Nick! Interesting that you prefer a heavier rig for this sort of thing--certainly it will make it easier to maintain framing but the mass tends to reduce either the speed or the length of...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 22nd, 2008, 06:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,644
Posted By Charles Papert
James, I am talking to folks at the factory...

James, I am talking to folks at the factory tomorrow and I will ask them to check the board here regarding your issue.

Otherwise, in case anyone hasn't seen it already, the Pilot review has been...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 21st, 2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,865
Posted By Charles Papert
http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/camsupport/merlinve...

http://www.dvinfo.net/articles/camsupport/merlinvestarm.php
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 20th, 2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,732
Posted By Charles Papert
Guess you don't really want to be taken through...

Guess you don't really want to be taken through this as if you were a six year old then...?!



In the three gear setup, each gear is attached to an individual motor mounted on either focus, zoom...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 19th, 2008, 01:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,732
Posted By Charles Papert
There is a little lecture that gets doled out on...

There is a little lecture that gets doled out on a regular basis here at DVI, which is that for any given product that one can purchase, simply breaking it down into the cost of materials and labor...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 19th, 2008, 12:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,732
Posted By Charles Papert
Good response Tom, that covers it well. Just...

Good response Tom, that covers it well.

Just to clarify, we have been talking about two different things in this thread; focusing the EX1 itself remotely, and focusing the taking lens of a 35mm...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 18th, 2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,732
Posted By Charles Papert
OK, but there's nothing new there outside of...

OK, but there's nothing new there outside of showing the difference in depth of field. I showed similar examples (right down to the foliage shots) in the demo of the HD100 with Mini35 ...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 18th, 2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,824
Posted By Charles Papert
Actually Shiv, I had some test footage up at one...

Actually Shiv, I had some test footage up at one time with the Merlin and the HV20 when I first got it and it was pretty mediocre...I believe that the gimbal on my Merlin is not-so-great and keep...
Forum: Awake In The Dark July 18th, 2008, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,435
Posted By Charles Papert
Well, all the things you mentioned are present in...

Well, all the things you mentioned are present in the shot, so I can't dispute that. The horizon issues are pretty classic--panning while making wide arcing turns with a rig presents a particular...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 17th, 2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,732
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Dave: It's a valid question. There's no...

Hi Dave:

It's a valid question. There's no doubt that the 35mm adaptors add a certain "something" to the image (or possibly subtract it, in terms of sharpness). However when I was shooting a lot...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 17th, 2008, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,119
Posted By Charles Papert
I have a gimbal-mounted zoom for my rig with a...

I have a gimbal-mounted zoom for my rig with a pretty flexible cable that I just allow to hang, but the key is flexibility. This will effect the rig particularly in pan. One thing you might want to...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders July 17th, 2008, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,824
Posted By Charles Papert
I think you guys may be talking about two...

I think you guys may be talking about two different ideas--(correct me if I am wrong)--Shiv, you are suggesting not to shoot with the Merlin at anything other than full wide angle while Ger is...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) July 15th, 2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,732
Posted By Charles Papert
Without a 35mm adaptor, you should be able to do...

Without a 35mm adaptor, you should be able to do a "set and forget" focus setting (i.e. working the hyperfocal) for any wide angle shot or a mid-range shot combined with small aperture. With a 1/3"...
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