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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 12th, 2008, 11:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,935
Posted By Charles Papert
Henry: The idea with the two way leveling...

Henry:

The idea with the two way leveling trim control is that you can dial in the specific attitude of your body, which determines where the rig will hang when you are standing normally. The best...
Forum: Awake In The Dark January 11th, 2008, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,306
Posted By Charles Papert
I haven't kept up on the figures; the majority of...

I haven't kept up on the figures; the majority of primetime one hour dramas are still shot on film but a significant number are shot on HD. I think the number of HD shows may possibly have gone down...
Forum: Home, Away From Home January 10th, 2008, 08:21 PM
Replies: 227
Views: 85,986
Posted By Charles Papert
'97 Honda CRV--not the manliest of cars but it's...

'97 Honda CRV--not the manliest of cars but it's hauled my Steadicam successfully for many years and never had any mechanical issues, so I have to give it props. Was all set to move on to a new...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds January 10th, 2008, 08:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,889
Posted By Charles Papert
Love it, guys!

Love it, guys!
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 10th, 2008, 12:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,095
Posted By Charles Papert
thanks all. Having just emerged from teaching a...

thanks all. Having just emerged from teaching a Steadicam workshop this sort of thing is at the top of my brain right now, although I haven't been flying the rig much at all lately...
Forum: Taking Care of Business January 8th, 2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,911
Posted By Charles Papert
National commercial directing rates are around...

National commercial directing rates are around $12K a day (don't choke folks, it's true). Obviously this is a whole other animal. I would start at $2500/day and read their responses--choking, manic...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 8th, 2008, 10:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,956
Posted By Charles Papert
Ah, got it! That should be an extremely...

Ah, got it!

That should be an extremely inexpensive plate to have made, and if you wanted to avoid even that, you could replace the knob with a hex head screw (which would require a tool every...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 8th, 2008, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,095
Posted By Charles Papert
So as threatened, Josh, here are my thoughts! ...

So as threatened, Josh, here are my thoughts!

There's a strong sense of shot design here especially in the opening sequence on the reel that takes place in the restaurant and apartment. And a good...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 8th, 2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,956
Posted By Charles Papert
Depending on the particular model of Bogen quick...

Depending on the particular model of Bogen quick release you own, something like this (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/241139-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_577_577_Quick_Release_Adapter.html) should set...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 8th, 2008, 12:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,719
Posted By Charles Papert
Sadly, no, but that is still floating around my...

Sadly, no, but that is still floating around my head--I've been teaching an advanced Steadicam workshop through the Steadicam Guild and it is helping me clarify some thoughts for the long-promised...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders January 7th, 2008, 03:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By Charles Papert
Shoots are a collaboration, not a competition...

Shoots are a collaboration, not a competition Ritchey! We'd probably have a great time.



Yes, the exterior shots were beautiful, but again the flatness of the workshop shots had to do with lack...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders January 7th, 2008, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Lloyd. Ritchey, hope I haven't scared...

Thanks Lloyd.

Ritchey, hope I haven't scared you off...?!
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 7th, 2008, 12:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,719
Posted By Charles Papert
I skipped last year but might consider it this...

I skipped last year but might consider it this year. It's possible I might have some product to hawk which will make it more likely.
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 6th, 2008, 01:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,719
Posted By Charles Papert
Smart man--it's easier on the ankles.

Smart man--it's easier on the ankles.
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders January 5th, 2008, 02:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,324
Posted By Charles Papert
Remember that the quality of an optical system...

Remember that the quality of an optical system can be quickly degraded by anything in the path; if you are at all concerned about the quality of a given lens, be just as concerned about the quality...
Forum: General HD (720 / 1080) Acquisition January 4th, 2008, 09:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,500
Posted By Charles Papert
These days it's possible to beef up virtually any...

These days it's possible to beef up virtually any camera into appearing more impressive, if that is a stated goal--I would think that you would want to find the camera that has the right specs for...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) January 4th, 2008, 03:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,719
Posted By Charles Papert
Not so fast there, Mr. T! The monitor didn't find...

Not so fast there, Mr. T! The monitor didn't find its way to the bottom until the 2nd production model of the Steadicam, aka the Model 1. Let's set the wayback machine to 1972...

1) Garrett...
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders January 3rd, 2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,989
Posted By Charles Papert
Ritchey: Sorry I wasn't able to participate...

Ritchey:

Sorry I wasn't able to participate in your first posting a while back as I was under deadlines before the holidays.

Another nice job. Simple message and sensitively presented.

First...
Forum: The View: Video Display Hardware and Software December 31st, 2007, 04:35 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 53,651
Posted By Charles Papert
The answer, Terry, is that in high end HD...

The answer, Terry, is that in high end HD production, all of the things you mentioned are used by most AC's.

When shooting with film, the onboard monitor relies on the videotap image and thus is...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 28th, 2007, 04:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,468
Posted By Charles Papert
The reel isn't in HD yet, although I'll probably...

The reel isn't in HD yet, although I'll probably build the next version in HD (whenever that may be) especially once the majority of the footage I have from movies becomes available in an HD format...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) December 27th, 2007, 05:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,468
Posted By Charles Papert
Not as much as it seems, Mike! The director...

Not as much as it seems, Mike! The director wanted to attempt a "poor man's Matrix" effect by having the actors freeze while I rotated around them with the rig, then unfreeze at the end. They simply...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders December 26th, 2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,296
Posted By Charles Papert
My recommendation would be to try to find people...

My recommendation would be to try to find people in your area that are shooting with similar packages to what you plan to assemble, and offering to help them out on their shoots. It's much easy to...
Forum: Open DV Discussion December 26th, 2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,081
Posted By Charles Papert
Here's the link to my thread about the camera: ...

Here's the link to my thread about the camera:

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=108961&highlight=lorinda+norton

It is nearly impossible to duplicate the look of old tube cameras with...
Forum: Private Classifieds December 23rd, 2007, 12:18 PM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 710,704
Posted By Charles Papert
Hi Oleg: There have been a number of great...

Hi Oleg:

There have been a number of great directors that I've had the pleasure to work with. I wish that my time with the Coen Brothers wasn't limited to one short day; Frank Darabont was...
Forum: Private Classifieds December 23rd, 2007, 11:46 AM
Replies: 5,969
Views: 710,704
Posted By Charles Papert
Sorry Michael, didn't read from the beginning to...

Sorry Michael, didn't read from the beginning to learn that you had your arm upgraded by Robert (folks, he is THE MAN when it comes to Steadicam brand arms so you know that if he's done the work,...
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