Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
October 2nd, 2007, 11:15 PM
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Replies: 332
Views: 131,158
Libec 38 w/ Canon XH-A1
Well I have used this combination on two occassions and have to say that I am very pleased with the results. Please note that any comparisons are from my experience with the Bogen 503 (notHDV).
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
October 2nd, 2007, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,004
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Forum: Remote Lens Controllers
October 2nd, 2007, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,503
And the answer is....
Chris S,
I am on the updated firmware. I just ordered the Varizoom Rock and should have it by Thursday. I'll report back once I get it with the results. Until later.
Jonathan Schwartz
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Forum: Remote Lens Controllers
October 2nd, 2007, 07:04 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,503
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Forum: Remote Lens Controllers
October 2nd, 2007, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,503
Firmware
Chris,
No luck finding the firmware level with vcr>menu>system setup
all I have is
Custom key 1
Custom key 2
D/Time
Reset All
Return
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Forum: Remote Lens Controllers
October 1st, 2007, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,503
Lanc Troubles
Chris S,
Two questions.
I just received my XH-A1 last Friday, how do I tell if I hav ethe updated firmware?
Do you think this would fix the problems that Varizoom reported with their lanc...
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Forum: Remote Lens Controllers
October 1st, 2007, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,503
Just talked to Varizoom
Chris,
Thanks. I just got off the phone w/ varizoom and they said they have has problems with the Rock Lanc controllers and the Canon XH series. Good to know the Pro-L has no throw. I guess I will...
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Forum: Remote Lens Controllers
October 1st, 2007, 08:26 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,503
ZR2000 Lanc -Question for Chris Hurd
Chris,
I read in a previous post that you used to work for varizoom. I have a question. I just filmed a job this past weekend using the XH-A1 and the ZR2000 zoom remote. Coming from the Panasonic...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
September 27th, 2007, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,076
No Problem
Dana,
Glad I could help. Congats on getting the job done it time!
Jonathan Schwartz
Owner, CA Video Productions
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
September 26th, 2007, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,076
Out of Synch Issue
Dana,
This happens to me quite often. Two possible culprits.
1) Make sure your cursor is at the beginning of the sequence when you do the overwrite.
2) Most common problem I run into is that...
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Forum: The Long Black Line
September 25th, 2007, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,706
Maxell MDV-63
Does anyone have any experience with Maxell's new professional tape (MDV-63)? How would this fare with an HDV Camera (XH-A1). Also if I try this and then switch, what tape brand would be compatible...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
September 25th, 2007, 07:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,077
Insurance
The 4Ever group is offering liability insurance to its members. I became a member just for the insurance. The rate was very reasonable. I believe it was somewhere around 175 for the first person and...
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Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders
September 19th, 2007, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,835
Need answer
I currently run 3 panny dvc30's at my events (outdoor marching band competitions and dance recitals) I am looking at adding cameras but not necessarily at editing in HD yet. How will the HV 20...
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Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition
August 31st, 2007, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,858
When to Switch
Here is my situation. I run a small video productions company that specializes in filming school age events. Marching Band Competitions and Dance Recitals for the most part. We currently run 6 Panny...
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Forum: Distribution Center
August 16th, 2007, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,614
Size doubling
Jason,
It sounds like you added a second track for your submenu. Another problem that causes this is the audio you choose for your menu. If you use all 2 hours of audio for your menu it will...
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Forum: Monopods (incl. FlowPod)
July 28th, 2007, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 72,704
561 B
I have used the 561B extensively in filming anything from Band concerts to Dance recitals. I have a 503 head mounted on top to allow more flexibility with the tilt. Just understand that it is not a...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
June 15th, 2007, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,240
Confusion
Scott,
Sorry about the confusion. Yes edit points mean in and out points. When I am doing color correction, I normally do not render. I just apply the correction then drag the clips to the browser...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
June 13th, 2007, 10:05 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,240
Step 7 revised
Scott,
Let me try this again. I read what I wrote and could not make sense either.
Say you have a 3 camera shoot. Two good shots and one shot with dropouts.
1. Line up all three together
2....
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
June 11th, 2007, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Not trying to render
Jon,
My problem is not in rendering time. My problem is the time FCP is taking to actually apply the transition. When I drag my video track to the overwrite buttton it stalls with a spinning ball...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
June 10th, 2007, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Long wait when overwriting w/ transition
I am on FCP 5.1.4 on a g5 Dual 1.8
All SD video minimal color correction 30fps
Since the last 2 upgrades to FCP, I have noticed extended wait times when trying to apply a transition to the entire...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
June 10th, 2007, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,240
Multicam work flow
Scott,
I think you have a couple of step you can get rid of that would save you a lot of time.
1) log & capture problems. Drop frames are probably from either too slow hard drive or from tape...
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Forum: Tripod Sticks & Heads
June 10th, 2007, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 8,398
Monopod Suggestion
Eric,
Give the Manfrotto 560B monopod a look. It will serve two purposes 1) good for photo (the head unscrews revealing your camera mounting screw) and 2) good for video. I use this monopod for...
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Forum: Monopods (incl. FlowPod)
June 2nd, 2007, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 33,972
Pan handle
Martin,
No you can not attach a pan handle to the head (without some welding). But the head easily come off to expose a 1/4 inch bolt or you acan get an adapter to an 3/8 inch bolt. The more we...
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Forum: Monopods (incl. FlowPod)
May 9th, 2007, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 33,972
Attaching Pan Head
Martin,
I have a bogen 503 attached to my 560B. All you need is a 1/4" to 3/8 inch adapter. Unscrew the 560 B head and attach the adapter. Most tripod heads will mount to the 3/8 screw.
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Forum: Jibs / Cranes / Booms
April 10th, 2007, 07:32 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 9,250
ProAm
Andy,
Thanks. That was the information I was looking for.
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