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Forum: All Things Audio November 16th, 2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,412
Posted By Charles Papert
You might want to indicate the gender of the...

You might want to indicate the gender of the connectors on each end you are looking for...
Forum: The Long Black Line November 15th, 2007, 06:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 28,441
Posted By Charles Papert
I'm about to go through this with a zillion hours...

I'm about to go through this with a zillion hours of Hi-8, 8mm, SVHS and VHS. My plan is to dub to DVCAM for archival purposes (I'm going to use the large Panasonic AMQ 3 hr tapes which will deliver...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News November 14th, 2007, 10:48 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 23,505
Posted By Charles Papert
Andrew, unfortunately that is indeed the case...

Andrew, unfortunately that is indeed the case with many people in our industry. There is a tendency towards "toys". Below-the-line salaries can vary widely, from a low such as Heath suggested to a...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News November 14th, 2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 23,505
Posted By Charles Papert
Yup. I'm down to one day of work this week, and I...

Yup. I'm down to one day of work this week, and I have perhaps 4 more days scheduled between now and early December and that may be it for a long time. And having been in this business since I was...
Forum: Photon Management November 12th, 2007, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,689
Posted By Charles Papert
No real necessity for a strong moon source as you...

No real necessity for a strong moon source as you suggested, as you will have plenty of contrast in the scene due to the bonfire itself and the scene will play more realistically without a cool...
Forum: Digital Video Industry News November 8th, 2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 23,505
Posted By Charles Papert
One thing that the producers can and are taking...

One thing that the producers can and are taking advantage of in this period is the opportunity to clean house; cancel contracts, development deals and salaried positions that have been set up over...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 6th, 2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,428
Posted By Charles Papert
Not quite a Genesis on a Flyer--but...

Not quite a Genesis on a Flyer--but theoretically, the same general camera to sled ratio...

(I'll make no further comments about this picture just yet)
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 6th, 2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,428
Posted By Charles Papert
Spring '85. True point Brian, although one...

Spring '85.

True point Brian, although one that I would consider more of a subtlety for a new operator. Certainly with this weight class of stabilizer, differences in the weight of the camera is...
Forum: Open DV Discussion November 6th, 2007, 12:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,409
Posted By Charles Papert
Lucas has been probably the single most outspoken...

Lucas has been probably the single most outspoken proponent of digital acquisition in mainstream filmmaking for the longest period of time (the 900 was replaced by the next-gen 950 for Ep. 3 by the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 6th, 2007, 12:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,428
Posted By Charles Papert
What Jaron said. Nice post brother. I don't...

What Jaron said. Nice post brother.

I don't have much to add, only to stress one of his points--the skill doesn't come fast, but it does come in direct proportion to the time you put into it....
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 5th, 2007, 12:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,503
Posted By Charles Papert
Not to speak out of turn here, but I don't see...

Not to speak out of turn here, but I don't see Bruce referring to pain in his back, just that he needs to get it in shape!

Even the lightest rig can have an effect on back muscles not used to...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds November 4th, 2007, 11:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,589
Posted By Charles Papert
Presumably you wouldn't have to worry about the...

Presumably you wouldn't have to worry about the filmout until you can sell the film for theatrical distribution, and the cost of that would be built into the sale...?
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds November 4th, 2007, 04:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,589
Posted By Charles Papert
It will certainly work regardless of whether you...

It will certainly work regardless of whether you have the full resolution of 2K or not, there have been many features shot on HDCAM or HDCAM SR and filmed out at this resolution. I have one in the...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) November 3rd, 2007, 03:50 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By Charles Papert
"Steadicam is so hot" has a backstory...while on...

"Steadicam is so hot" has a backstory...while on a series years ago (and single), a really attractive young extra with whom I'd been chatting sidled up to me just before a take and said "when I first...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 31st, 2007, 07:14 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks Jack! I always forget that there is a...

Thanks Jack!

I always forget that there is a little treasure trove of complete shots over at steadishots.org (where you can also see many of the true legends of our occupation's work).

Mine are...
Forum: Show Your Work October 28th, 2007, 11:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,213
Posted By Charles Papert
This cowboy debate is oddly timed. I was on a...

This cowboy debate is oddly timed. I was on a series recently where the gaffer, who's a bit of a know-it-all, questioned my describing a shot as a cowboy as he said that referred to a shot that cuts...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 27th, 2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By Charles Papert
Oy vey--well, it's been about 22 years now since...

Oy vey--well, it's been about 22 years now since I took the workshop in Rockport. I was actually practicing at a rental house prior to that but I call the workshop my "official" entry into Steadicam....
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders October 27th, 2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,106
Posted By Charles Papert
Huh, I would think that a 90 degree pan to the...

Huh, I would think that a 90 degree pan to the left or more (as in Don Juan position) would be restricted by the proximity of the mike packs.

Adding weight will always make a rig more stable,...
Forum: Final Cut Suite October 27th, 2007, 05:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,699
Posted By Charles Papert
With everyone recommending erase and install, I'm...

With everyone recommending erase and install, I'm not sure if I understand what the best procedure is to reinstall all of my files, apps, preferences etc. as simply as possible...does the Apple...
Forum: Canon VIXIA Series AVCHD and HDV Camcorders October 27th, 2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 361,823
Posted By Charles Papert
Thanks for the pretty colors Ross--you did this...

Thanks for the pretty colors Ross--you did this displaced New Englander a nice service (sure wish I had a lungful of Western Mass. air right now; our skies are thick as soup from the wildfires).
Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders October 27th, 2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,106
Posted By Charles Papert
I would think that the mic bracket would impede...

I would think that the mic bracket would impede the ability to pan left as it would hit your left hand/arm, no?

Perhaps a more clean mounting system would incorporate a lower plate that allows the...
Forum: Show Your Work October 27th, 2007, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,213
Posted By Charles Papert
gotta watch out for those Hawaiian cowboys! ...

gotta watch out for those Hawaiian cowboys!



...underscan, no?
Forum: Photon Management October 27th, 2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,171
Posted By Charles Papert
My basic kit would consist of the following: ...

My basic kit would consist of the following:

1/4, 1/2, full CTO
1/4, 1/2, full CTB
251, 250, 216, light gridcloth
pack of assorted "party gels" (colors)
Forum: Show Your Work October 26th, 2007, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,213
Posted By Charles Papert
Can't recommend cutting off at the knees, the...

Can't recommend cutting off at the knees, the rule of thumb is as Bert says, avoid cutting at the joints but most specifically ankles and knees (the other ones are more obscure--cutting at the elbows...
Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.) October 26th, 2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 15,878
Posted By Charles Papert
Sam, sorry I haven't posted back earlier (coming...

Sam, sorry I haven't posted back earlier (coming from the one who unknowingly forced your poor partner out of the wheelchair!).

While I agree with Peter that you may be exerting too much constant...
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