| | | | Re: More stuttering zoom stories....
by Michael Pruitt-Bruun on Sep 3, 2009 at 4:53:09 pm
in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum
Craig, i appreciate what you're saying. i believe the inability to directly demonstrate the problem in the presence of Sony's tech may account for some of the problem here. I have frequently wondered just how their tech is testing the problem in maki | | | | |
| | | | Re: CSS layout issues in IE 5.5, 6 and 7 (only)
by Fernando Mol on Sep 3, 2009 at 4:52:50 pm
in the Adobe Dreamweaver Forum
Try placing the images outside the paragraphs.
<p><img src="images/image_bentleylogo.png" alt="Quote" width="167" height="99" class="thrColFixHdr" />The background color on this div will only show for the length of the content. </p& | | | | |
| | | | Re: More stuttering zoom stories....
by Craig Seeman on Sep 3, 2009 at 3:59:48 pm
in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum
Michael, using the top handle zoom lever (it's not a rocker as it's not touch sensitive. It's on/off in the shape of a rocker) is important is it verifies the exact speed point the failure occurs. Sony can't claim it's "clumsy" handle use in that cas | | | | |
| | | | Re: Using Zeiss prime lenses on a HPX300
by steve phillipps on Sep 3, 2009 at 2:29:55 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
In a word, no! The flange focal distance won't allow it. The lens would have to sit inside the front of the camera. There are 2 ways to put 35mm stills lenses on B4 cameras (in addition to the Letus etc.) First is to replace the lens's mount complete | | | | |
| | | | Re: HPX2700 + Canon Lens CAC Issue
by steve phillipps on Sep 3, 2009 at 2:26:45 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
The CAC compatibility seems to be an odd thing. With the Fujinon lenses there is support generally for the versions with and without servo focus. With one in fact, the HA18x7.6, the BERM version which has no servo focus, is listed, while the BERD ver | | | | |
| | | | Re: More stuttering zoom stories....
by Jay Gladwell on Sep 3, 2009 at 1:31:18 pm
in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum
I've read a few of these alledged stories in diffrent forums about stuttering zooms. I don't doubt that some are experiencing a problem when they attempt a zoom when using the rocker. However, just for the record, I have yet to encounter this problem | | | | |
| | | | Re: Hexagonal Camera Blur
by Alan Parma on Sep 3, 2009 at 6:52:32 am
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
+1 on david's reply about planning and faking DOF.
but if you're still doing it, take a look at the Lens Blur effect that comes with After Effects. Andrew Kramer has a tutorial on faking DOF using this plugin in his website videocopilot.net
hop | | | | |
| | | | More stuttering zoom stories....
by Michael Pruitt-Bruun on Sep 3, 2009 at 3:47:50 am
in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum
Many of you are already familiar with the stuttering zoom issue present with some ex cameras. There have been posts here and on other boards describing it, with various responses from Sony.
This has become an on-going issue with the ex3 that my bu | | | | |
| | | | Re: AJA Io HD
by gary adcock on Sep 3, 2009 at 1:28:03 am
in the AJA io Forum
[Martin Murphy] "I need to travel a great distance with my AJA IOHD. Does any one know of a suitable travel case for such a piece of equipment?"
Martin,
I have traveled all over the world with my IoHDs and honestly I use a Victornox 22 in rollabo | | | | |
| | | | Great Deal on Like New Panasonic DVX100p
by steve olson on Sep 2, 2009 at 11:59:46 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
Excellent Condition Like New DVX100p, Only 69 Hours, Never used as deck
Leica Dicomar Lens, Original Box with manual and everything else that came with it
No scratches or dents, 3 Panasonic Batts, Used only DVM 63PQ Tapes
$1,199.00 pics availabl | | | | |
| | | | Re: Overhead shot
by Todd Terry on Sep 2, 2009 at 10:57:37 pm
in the Cinematography Forum
Hmmmm.... possibly, that's a very interesting idea and I hadn't quite thought of anything like that... although personally I think that would be harder to rig than hanging the camera.
IF one were shooting film (or shooting video in HD for SD deliv | | | | |
| | | | Re: Shutter Speed for 24pn or 30pn Shoot?
by Dan Pavlik on Sep 2, 2009 at 10:30:54 pm
in the Cinematography Forum
Good stuff, Richard. thanks.
I'm shooting with an HVX170 w/ lens adapter. My opinion is that the shallow depth of field is what gives video a not-so-video look. that coupled with well-lit, nicely composed shots is what I'm after.
So I guess my | | | | |
| | | | Re: Choosing an HDV camera
by Mike Allen on Sep 2, 2009 at 9:42:50 pm
in the HDV Format Forum
I agree, after looking over your specifications, I would advise a EX1, EX3 or Z7u. The Z7u does not have 1/2 inch chips, however it does preform well in low light conditions and will also record to cheap cards or cheap tape (considering the options) | | | | |
| | | | Re: HDCAM and the BBC
by Mads Nybo Jørgensen on Sep 2, 2009 at 1:15:17 pm
in the HD High-End Forum
Hey Stuart,
IMHO the BBC creates their own laws depending on what suits them best - normally this will be driven by the wish to keep the production budget down. You'll need to negotiate what format to use with the commissioning editor and their te | | | | |
| | | | Re: JVC GY-HD200UB Clarifications
by Lonnie Juli on Sep 1, 2009 at 8:49:28 pm
in the JVC cameras/decks Forum
Michael,
I really like my HD200B. It's not perfect but it does all sorts of things well.
I have the 17x5, not the stock 16x5.5. These fujinon video lenses are constant aperture. Wide open at the zoom limit yields very shallow depth of field.
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| | | | Re: Switching to P2. Workflow questions?
by Rick DeSalvo on Sep 1, 2009 at 8:33:34 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
Steve, I looked at the 300, as well and was disappointed with the quality and durability of the lens. If you can spring for a better lens or pull the lens off of your beta rig until the cash becomes available, that might be a better solution.
I s | | | | |
| | | | Re: Hexagonal Camera Blur
by david bogie on Sep 1, 2009 at 3:36:41 pm
in the Adobe After Effects Forum
[Marcus Painton] "I was hoping to shoot all shots in-focus, simply to give more freedom in post. Is there a way to recreate the "look" of the hexagon-patterned blur through a plugin that I have overlooked, or is there one that I should install from a | | | | |
| | | | Sony F900 with Canon HJ22ex7.6B lens
by Mathieu Hurtubise on Sep 1, 2009 at 1:56:53 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
We have a Sony F900 for sale with a HJ22ex7.6B IRSE lens and Sony HDVF-20a viewfinder (HDVS Multiscan). The kit come with a Petrol backpack, a Chroziel Matte box with french flag a couple of filters and 4x Anton Bauer 140Hytron batteries with charge | | | | |
| | | | Re: "Thicker" Color with EX3
by Jan Crittenden Livingston on Aug 31, 2009 at 8:09:49 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
[Maximilian Dandy] "'d consider to buy a Panasonic HPX 300 because of it's 2,2 Megapixel CMOS but has only 1/3" CMOS, what I have seen in big screen, movie that produced with 1/3" CCD was not sharp enough. If in digital still camera world, big Megapi | | | | |
| | | | Re: Lens Flare as transition BCC5 FxPlug FCP
by Matthew Mullen on Aug 31, 2009 at 7:26:44 pm
in the Boris FX Forum
Hey Erik,
Below is a link to a pretty good tutorial on how to use a filter as a transition in FCP. I think this may help you.
http://library.creativecow.net/articles/ross_shane/filter-transition/video-tutorial.php | | | | |
| | | | Help Me Choose a Camera & Frame Rate...
by Dan Pavlik on Aug 31, 2009 at 6:34:58 pm
in the Cinematography Forum
In a nut shell, here's the situation:
Shooting a feature comedy with very limited budget.
I'm a writer/director, and won't shoot this myself.
Cameras availble to me: HPX170 with 35mm lens adapter, HPX300 with stock lens, and HPX900 with stoc | | | | |
| | | | Re: LHe & FCP 7
by Kent Stipp on Aug 31, 2009 at 3:21:44 pm
in the AJA Kona Forum
yes definatly. Kona drivers are out for the Lhi and Kona 3 if you are still on an IoHD you will need to hang on a bi more
Kent Stipp
Life Begins at 155mph
Ki PRO Lens to Post
3am Studios llc.
3amstudios.org
Sharedsummitsfever.com | | | | |
| | | | Re: Panasonic HPX300 Production Diary
by Dan Brockett on Aug 31, 2009 at 1:24:39 am
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
After shooting with both of these cameras, IMHO, there is nothing that the EX3 does better than the HPX300 other than having slightly shallower depth of field and possibly a tiny bit faster exposure capability.
XDCAM EX is a pretty lousy codec wh | | | | |
| | | | Lens Flare as transition BCC 5 FCP
by Erik Naso on Aug 30, 2009 at 10:54:52 pm
in the Boris FX Forum
I have done this with an Avid but cant get the same effect to work with FCP. With Avid I make a 10 frame cut on video track 2 between the clips and drop the lens flare in and it works perfect as a transition. Any suggestions on how to use the Lens Fl | | | | |
| | | | FS - Sony EX-1 W/ Extras
by Jerome White on Aug 30, 2009 at 4:25:54 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
Bought a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and no longer have use for the Sony EX-1. Like new, no scratches, normal wear and usage. One year old with approximately 62 hours of use. Will include everything that came in the box as well as manuals and DVD for $5,000 | | | | |
| | | | Converter to use Nikon lens on Canon 5D mkII body
by Eugene Reynolds on Aug 30, 2009 at 2:33:09 pm
in the Canon Cameras Forum
Hi
What kind of converter do I need to use a Nikon AF105 2.8 lens on Canon 5D mk II body? Will I lose auto focus features using a converter? And are there any particular brands that are more recommended than others.
Thanks for any help in advanc | | | | |
| | | | Re: Panasonic HPX2000...Dark B-roll at night
by dusty powers on Aug 29, 2009 at 6:09:09 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
A lens that's 1.8 or 1.7 wide open should get a decent image at night and will require a little bit of gain unless an object or image is really bright. I throw in a little gain for night time skylines and city streets. If you're not getting a good im | | | | |
| | | | Re: Final Cut Studio 2 running out of memory.
by Chris Crow on Aug 29, 2009 at 4:16:31 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
Hi David,
Thanks for your response! I've not added many new fonts (3), the only extra plug in I use within FCP is 'Magic Bullet Looks' (something that used to give me some render troubles when I used Adobe Premiere) And I've only been using this on | | | | |
| | | | Re: light source facing camera
by Winston A. Cely on Aug 29, 2009 at 2:41:43 pm
in the Apple Motion Forum
What about using the lens flare filter? I don't really like the one that's built into Motion because it only resembles what a flare might look like if directly facing into the camera. If the pic you posted is what you're looking for the lens flare | | | | |
| | | | Re: Reduced price GY-HM700UXT
by doug tessler on Aug 29, 2009 at 2:27:15 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
Reduced price GY-HM700UXT
I have reduced the price and now for the GY-HM700UXT I am now offering two packages
because several people have said they don't need the SxS and the camera bag
With the camera and no sxs and camera bag now only 700 | | | | |
| | | | Reduced price GY-HM700UXT
by doug tessler on Aug 29, 2009 at 12:52:02 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
Reduced price GY-HM700UXT
I have reduced the price and now for the GY-HM700UXT I am now offering two packages
because several people have said they don't need the SxS and the camera bag
With the camera and no sxs and camera bag now only 7000 | | | | |
| | | | Re: EX3/Nano/35mm lens
by Mike Jackson on Aug 29, 2009 at 12:48:23 pm
in the Sony EX Series XDCAM Forum
Lovely pictures Michael. Love to get those PP settings you said you would post to those who are interested.I am about to shoot some music stuff with my Nano which I have not had too much chance to play with yet.I am required to do some 60fps slo mo i | | | | |
| | | | Re: camera decision help
by Bill Davis on Aug 29, 2009 at 12:31:05 am
in the Live & Stage Events Forum
Be VERY careful here.
Multiple cameras tend to EXPONENTIALLY increase the complexity of any gig.
Given a 2 hour game - and 3 cameras, you'll generate 6 hours of linear footage time.
The most efficient way to do this would be to switch it liv | | | | |
| | | | Re: Panasonic HPX300 Production Diary
by Dan Brockett on Aug 28, 2009 at 11:03:56 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
Hi Phil:
I am 6' 1" and weigh 165, so I am tall and skinny. It worked out perfectly for me, it was the most comfortable camera I have ever used. I used to shoot with a BVWD600, which was a beast when paired with the Anton Bauer bricks back in the | | | | |
| | | | Gear for sale
by Joseph Farris on Aug 28, 2009 at 3:36:05 pm
in the Classifieds, For Sale Forum
I am considering selling some more gear that hasn't been used in a wile. All of the equipment has been very well cared for. Please email with questions. I will try to take photos this weekend and make them available to anyone interested.
Thanks,
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| | | | Re: Panasonic HPX300 Production Diary
by Dan Brockett on Aug 27, 2009 at 3:24:11 pm
in the Panasonic HVX - HPX (P2) Forum
Hi:
Glad you found the article helpful.
Hmmm...interesting dilemma. The two cameras use the same codec so that isn't a variable. The 3000 is much bigger and heavier, true. But the 3000 is going to probably come with a lens that costs about 3-4 | | | | |
| | | | Re: Final Cut workflow woes
by Steve Oakley on Aug 25, 2009 at 7:33:23 pm
in the Apple Final Cut Pro Forum
1 - A suggestion for a workflow from step one through completion, which will include a rescan of my film based on the selects in my EDL.
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realistically, do you really need to transfer the 16mm ? if you have decent best light transfers yo | | | | |
| | | | Apple Final Cut Pro | Final Cut Studio 3 is here, and all is good!
Our man in Nepal, Jiggy Gaton, likes to live for danger. He installed a major software upgrade mid-project, with virtually no preparation, just to see what would break. Lo and behold, it all worked! And the more Jiggy works with it, the better he's liking it. Join him in this Creative COW, Real-world, Real-time Report on Final Cut Studio 3.
Review
Author: Jiggy Gaton |
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| | | | HD High-End | HD Unleashed
In this review from The Creative COW Magazine, Charles Papert, SOC, sets his Steadicam free with wireless, uncompressed HD using the IDX CAM~WAVE.
Review
Author: Charles Papert |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Building a Lensflare with Expressions
In this tutorial, Creativecow's Mylenium demonstrates various lens flares and how to create them. The main focus of this tutorial is not the lensflare itself - there are enough plugins out there, that do a far better job than even the most complex setup we can cobble together. Much more is it meant to again teach you some tricks to work efficiently with expressions and breaking down projects into workable parts. Lensflares lend themselves to illustrating the benefits of expressions because they involve lots of layers and effects.
Tutorial
Author: Mylenium |
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| | | | Cinematography | LENSBABY 2.0 Digital Lens
In this article, CreativeCOW.net contributing editor Jim Harvey reviews LENSBABY 2.0 Digital Lens and questions readers, ''Ever want to take those dreamy photos that have a shallow depth of field but didn't want to invest in the Photoshop time or the mess of Vaseline on your filters or worse yet the expense of a View camera? Read on for one of the most fun items I've come across in quite a while. I confess that this review took three times longer than usual because I have been so busy playing with my Lensbaby!.''
Review
Author: Jim Harvey |
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| | | | Cinematography | Pushing the Limits on Pushing Daisies
Visual Effects Supervisor William Powloski helped create one of the most eye-popping worlds ever seen on TV, as part of a feature film aesthetic on a TV budget and schedule. Although it was canceled after only two seasons, it remains one of the most beautiful and innovative programs to ever air on US television. In an extended version of the original article in The Visual Effects Issue of Creative COW Magazine, here is an exclusive look at how he and his team helped pull it off.
Feature, People / Interview
Author: William Powloski |
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| | | | Cinematography | The Redrock Micro DSLR Cinema Bundle for the Canon 5D MKII
If you are using the Canon 5D MKII or Nikon D90 for their gorgeous HD video, or even thinking about it, you need to read this. Creative COW Contributing Editor Jim Harvey shows how the Redrock Micro DSLR Bundle makes these cameras even more useful for video shooters, then shows how he and other pros are using it, in the field and in the studio. Jim is enthusiastic about the possiblities it opens up, and thinks you will be too.
Review
Author: Jim Harvey |
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| | | | Adobe Photoshop | Camera Raw - Part 2
In the second part of this Photoshop tutorial series, Richard Harrington goes deeper into the camera raw interface. Richard looks at the tone curve tab which controls the contrast, the detail tab which controls the image sharpening and noise reduction, split toning tab controlling the hue and saturation, lens corrections tab and the presets tab to store settings and preferences.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Richard Harrington |
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| | | | Stereoscopic 3D - NEW ! | FotoKem: 3D DI
FotoKem opened as a film lab in 1963, and has continued to evolve and expand. Here are some of the tools they're using as the industry, and their business, now adds another dimension.
Tutorial, Feature, People / Interview
Author: John Daro |
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| | | | Boris FX | Creating Transitions with Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE's Swish Pan Filter
Editors use transitions as a way to cut between scenes, typically creating an animated effect such as a dissolve or blur at the end of the outgoing clip and the beginning of the incoming clip. While most modern NLE systems ship with standard wipe transitions, there are some transition styles that are more of an in-camera effect rather than a synthesized gradient wipe or block dissolve. One of these effects, known as a Swish Pan, is created by panning the camera very quickly in a 180 degree arc, creating the look of a fast blur between the outgoing and incoming clips. Continuing in the tradition of making visual effects easy to create, Boris Continuum Complete 6 AE now includes a Swish Pan transition filter which is available free for registered BCC 6 AE users. In this video tutorial, we'll use the new BCC 6 Swish Pan filter to transition between a pair of clips.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Paul Ezzy |
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| | | | Adobe After Effects | Child Tracking Part 2
In this video tutorial, Creative COW contributing editor Carl Larsen shows you how to use the track a child expression to create an interesting title sequence in Adobe After Effects.
Tutorial, Video Tutorial
Author: Carl Larsen |
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