Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
June 3rd, 2008, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 12,286
I was going to say, HI8 wasn't around 20 years...
I was going to say, HI8 wasn't around 20 years ago--then I realized I bought a camcorder in that format in 1991 (along with the brand-new Steadicam JR!) and that, shockingly, was 17 years ago, so...
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Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions
June 3rd, 2008, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,735
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
June 2nd, 2008, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,625
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
June 2nd, 2008, 07:50 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,625
Actually I would say the Pilot is the ideal rig...
Actually I would say the Pilot is the ideal rig for the A1, almost tailor-made for it! Nestled neatly between the Flyer and Merlin price range. However I would guess that anyone who is playing around...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 31st, 2008, 06:51 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 6,802
Price list for Pilot...
Price list for Pilot (http://www.steadicam.com/images/content/Steadicam_pilot_listpl_92607.pdf)
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Forum: Photon Management
May 28th, 2008, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,235
It's not that it's so much a no-no, it's just...
It's not that it's so much a no-no, it's just that under most circumstances it's not going to put out enough light, unless it is a substantial sized screen and the actor is fairly close. Easy enough...
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Forum: Helping Hands
May 28th, 2008, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 518
Views: 237,962
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Forum: Photon Management
May 26th, 2008, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,235
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Forum: Photon Management
May 26th, 2008, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,235
The reality of a TV as a light source is...
The reality of a TV as a light source is several-fold: TV's are essentially daylight-balanced, so their light output is fairly blue especially compared to household practicals. A full-CTB light...
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
May 26th, 2008, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,900
Cinegear Expo 2008
A great event in Los Angeles for those interest in the high-end toys of the business. Your chance to see the state-of-the-art gear and mingle with the biggest names in the industry. The event is not...
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Forum: Photon Management
May 26th, 2008, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 5,235
Peter:
It's all about contrast within the...
Peter:
It's all about contrast within the scene. Nightime is not simply a darker version of daytime, there are pockets of light and shadow that are entirely different. During the day there is an...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
May 23rd, 2008, 06:37 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,359
I hear rumblings now and then that some folks...
I hear rumblings now and then that some folks feel that you don't "need" the adaptor when doing Steadicam shots. The drawbacks that I can imagine are not having a remote focus control that is up to...
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Forum: Techniques for Independent Production
May 22nd, 2008, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 10,359
Having the option of selective focus is better...
Having the option of selective focus is better than not having it, but choosing when and where to use it is the true art. I've seen too many clips in the past couple of years that are clearly shot at...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 22nd, 2008, 11:23 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 8,985
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 13th, 2008, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,111
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 13th, 2008, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,111
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
May 13th, 2008, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,111
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 12th, 2008, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,461
I generally work with a 2.5 second drop time;...
I generally work with a 2.5 second drop time; occasionally I go slower for shots that have a lot of tilting and I suppose I could shorten it for certain shots that didn't have acceleration or need...
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Forum: Sony ENG / EFP Shoulder Mounts
May 12th, 2008, 06:51 PM
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Replies: 237
Views: 280,451
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Forum: Photon Management
May 11th, 2008, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 12,181
Marshall:
very confusing...
I spoked to...
Marshall:
very confusing...
I spoked to the Zylight guys at NAB and discussed the dimming thing with them, too!
Floris:
Most people order Litepanels in the daylight configuration as you...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
May 11th, 2008, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,461
Interesting to hear, Chris, in that the larger...
Interesting to hear, Chris, in that the larger rig should show more inertia and thus require more input from the operator (wouldn't want to use "force" as it might give people ideas...!) Especially...
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Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds
May 11th, 2008, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,661
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Forum: Awake In The Dark
May 9th, 2008, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,493
Count me in the not-a-fan-of-comic-book movies...
Count me in the not-a-fan-of-comic-book movies group but I too thought this was a lot of fun. Between the script, Favreau's direction and the actor's chops, I feel like there were so many great,...
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Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems
May 9th, 2008, 11:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,901
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Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems
May 8th, 2008, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,901
Thanks Diogo!
Glad you are enjoying your...
Thanks Diogo!
Glad you are enjoying your Slideman. I am however curious about your statement that "it's better than a Flyer...but it's not a Steadicam". By definition the Flyer is a Steadicam, of...
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