Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
August 6th, 2007, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,347
Well, I knew it but it still didn't prepare me...
Well, I knew it but it still didn't prepare me for the 4 solid days of postproduction I put in on mine.
And guess what, we didn't have to deal with the approval process and inevitable rounds and...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
August 6th, 2007, 10:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,347
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
August 6th, 2007, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,347
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
August 6th, 2007, 07:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,999
What--yet ANOTHER Heinz commercial?! Mine...
Boy, a lot of us made these. I'm interested to see once all of the entries are logged just how many there were--I have a feeling a lot of us waited until the last minute! I myself was waiting for my...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 6th, 2007, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,723
Kristian, I have an email out to your tech...
Kristian, I have an email out to your tech support dept...when the Mac Pro goes to sleep, the card loses the handshake to the monitor (JVC HD CRT, through the component outs on the BM Intensity Pro)...
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Forum: Canon XH Series HDV Camcorders
August 6th, 2007, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,347
Great job John! Very surprising! Fun concept.
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Great job John! Very surprising! Fun concept.
I'm wrestling with the upload on my own entry at the moment. I shot 16:9 (also on A1) but framed for 4:3 and will submit that version--advertisers are...
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
August 6th, 2007, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,753
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Forum: Final Cut Suite
August 6th, 2007, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,416
Downrez in FCP from ProRes422 to DV
I'm trying to downrez a project that was shot in HDV and brought in via Blackmagic Intensity as ProRes422 HQ. Looking to make 4:3 DV and web compressed versions. I am doing a bit of horizontal...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 6th, 2007, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,319
Depends on the model of receiver, monitor etc.
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Depends on the model of receiver, monitor etc.
If you plan on using an outboard monitor, the smart money is to mount it at the bottom of the Merlin instead of the weights (some or all). There is a...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 4th, 2007, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,566
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 4th, 2007, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,566
While there are new possibilities for...
While there are new possibilities for "overloading" the Merlin since the metal gimbal/extra weight kit is now or close to shipping, it will be tempting to start adding accessories and flying heavier...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 3rd, 2007, 05:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,319
The A1 in it's out-of-the-box form does balance...
The A1 in it's out-of-the-box form does balance on the Merlin, with all weights up. Because it is on the top end of the payload of the rig, it is also quite stable compared to a smaller camera. But...
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 2nd, 2007, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,723
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Forum: Open DV Discussion
August 2nd, 2007, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,723
I'm a bit of a savage when it comes to...
I'm a bit of a savage when it comes to compression codecs and computer cards, but I know a good looking picture when I see it.
I just got my new MacPro (quad 2.66) running with the Blackmagic card...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2007, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,780
Steadicam op on "Titanic" was Jimmy Muro.
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Steadicam op on "Titanic" was Jimmy Muro.
Might try "Eyes Wide Shut" or "One Hour Photo" as Liz Zeigler operated those--or try an IMDB search under her name to see what else she did and might have...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2007, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,780
I've heard some good arguments over the years...
I've heard some good arguments over the years that the load-bearing (read: child-carrying) pelvic and hip structure of the female gender is actually well-suited for the demands of stabilizers. I know...
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Forum: Photon Management
August 1st, 2007, 12:00 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 10,570
It might be possible to find a location that is...
It might be possible to find a location that is adjacent to a structure of some sort that has power (utility building, bathroom, etc). Tieing in to the service there would give you a good amount of...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
August 1st, 2007, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,428
Excellent answer Jaron, as always.
As you...
Excellent answer Jaron, as always.
As you can see Rob, there are a lot of "ifs" involved in using the Flyer for beyond-1/3" cameras. You go into every job not knowing for sure if you will be able...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 31st, 2007, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,428
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 31st, 2007, 03:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,342
There are a number of rigs that can handle...
There are a number of rigs that can handle payloads up to the mid-20's that are still "reasonable", i.e. 4 figures (as CK mentioned, the Glidecam V25 is one). 30 lbs does put you into a full-size...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 30th, 2007, 11:58 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,884
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
July 30th, 2007, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 12,219
Hi Jeremy, welcome to DVi!
I've got some of...
Hi Jeremy, welcome to DVi!
I've got some of my Instant Films (a version of the 48hr process) up here (http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=6769FF9B6BC0CCF1). I've retired myself from that...
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 30th, 2007, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,342
Not that are worth buying--you have entered the...
Not that are worth buying--you have entered the world of the pro stabilizer and the prices jump up considerably as the stakes increase. It's much more involved to build a system that can manage the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 30th, 2007, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,780
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Forum: Stabilizers (Steadicam etc.)
July 30th, 2007, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 4,884
Something to remember, and those of us who are...
Something to remember, and those of us who are battle-weary practitioners of the flying camera arts sound like a broken record on this point (broken CD? broken MP3? need to update reference here):...
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