[Bob Holbrook]

Dave,

First, Listen to all of the above, and as Michael recommended Shoot pN.

When shooting with the 200 my experience is that the auto iris is Not so Hot. SO, set zebra to 95 and adjust manual iris with side wheel keeping the zebra lines down to a minimum. This will give you much more head-room for cranking the chroma in post.

Note to that there is a PCMCIA express adapter you can rent, cheap from VER and many other places that allows for Download into a Mac laptop. It’s fairly easy and you won’t tie up the camera.

Good Luck.

My 2 Cents,

Bob

Cajun Bob

[Bob Holbrook]

John,

I must ask why the 700’s over the 2000’s? Is it just the Media?

My idea is… Using the 700’s or the 2000’s I would sync all using a Jam box or like. I’d do the same with the HD 24 for audio.

Using the 2000’s, video would be downloaded from the P2’s and Multiple copies made on location.

Is it possible to copy the 700’s media?

We have a “Toy Box” or travel trailer with large drop down door back end to allow for equipment storage.

If you have C.R. Caillouet, Jr’s phone number I’d appreciate it. You can call me at 337-258-6622 or send it to BobzEmail@aol.com.

Thanks for all the help.

Bob

[Bob Holbrook]

John,

Thanks a million.

Bob

Cajun Bob

[Bob Holbrook]

John,

Let me see what I can give you in the way of details.

It’s a 5 day shoot, festival/music concert. The client is French. They want to capture certain music performances and some ENG interviews and the like on light days.

The Festival, is urging me to put this together and meet their budget.

My Equipment house is VER. But, due to the budget we were going to opt to use Pan. 2000 cameras due to the fact I own a couple.

The 24 track digital audio units we own as well. Alesis HD 24 xt.

The client does not want to switch, just monitor all on BNC if necessary and call the shots, Saving all editing for back home.

Also, to add difficulty to the job, we have to move to different stages almost every day.

Your help is appreciated.

[Bob Holbrook]

JS,

Can the 700’s shoot pal?

This is a No switch, iso-shoot only.

The audio will need to be recorded with a min of 24 tracks. That’s why the Alesis unit was mentioned.

The Panasonics shoot PAL as well as NTSC. This was why they were mentioned.

Please clarify a bit. Your guidance is welcomed and appreciated.

I’m trying to do this for as very little budget.

Bob

[Bob Holbrook]

Jason,

Could you give me more specific info on the monitor you referenced? The PH9 is that the IBM?

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you,

The other Bob

[Bob Holbrook]

To all that responded to this post Thank you. And, thanks for the added laughs as well.

Chad, I think the article I reference came from DV, but I’m not sure. I still read as much as possible a number of different industry mags.

Bob, Please rest assured that all four of our FCP HD Suites are well equipped. The only problem is that our high dollar Sony CRT reference monitors are starting to die of old age.

I appreciate the Pan model number and Walter’s reference to the AJA Hi5’s. I’ll check them out.

But please don’t stop responding.

I’ve lasted 32 years in the business doing a great deal of listening and learning.

You guys are all great. Especially BOB.

From the other Bob,

Thanks,

Bob Holbrook
Holbrook Multi-Media, Inc.
Lafayette, La. Aeeeeeeeeeee!
https://www.HolbrookMultiMedia.com

[Bob Holbrook]

Chris,

How about a high end LCD Monitor, using a HDMI out of a video card?

[Bob Holbrook]

Shane and Jeremy,

Thanks for the input. Great info and insight.

Bob

Cajun Bob

[Bob Holbrook]

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