Frank Otto
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I just want to know where does HealthSouth get off lobbying my state’s senators and congressmen when their services aren’t even offered in my state. Nearly half a mil went to the pockets of the Nevada delegation…there’s a chunk o’ change that could have been spent in the south for real care…
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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Personally, I’m not a fan of the Lowell kits- too fragile for long term use. With proper care they are good “starter” kits, assuming you’ll trade up as your career progresses.
Having said that – the larger the aperture the better when it comes to soft sources – you’ll be able to wrap the light around the subject OR be able to light a larger subject/product without an increase in wattage (heat as well) or having to move closer to the subject.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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Probably the same way weather broadcasts do for the weather guy – super the text over a a line feed so weatherguy can look into lens and still read off weather info.
A mini camera, like a web cam could be used – shoot the interviewer and super the image…
Or, you could use the ol’ sock puppet (formerly known as “watch th’ birdie”) method. On some interviews I’d occasionally draw a happy face on my hand and hold it up – if I was especially goofy, I’d make it a Sr. Wenslas puppet and get interactive (it helps – or hinders that I’m an experienced puppeteer).
Shot an interview that way once with then Governor Ashcroft – he remarked that the hand was more in-depth than many of the reporters he’d seen…
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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[Mike Schrengohst] “Plus if you are an employee, it is much harder to fire you.”
Not necessarily true. Labor laws are not consistant from state to state and many do not mimic US labor laws. Several states, including Nevada have what is called “right-to-work” regulations. Those regulations include the employer having the right to hire anyone regardless of union affiliation and the right of the employer to terminate any employee without cause.
In all cases, be sure to check with your state’s department of labor regulations to determine your situation.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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Thanks for the info re: Halogena lamps – I wasn’t aware they spotted that much since the last globe I used of the type was a general purpose flood and had a relatively omnidirectional output.
You might check with a photo store in your area for specific copystand photolamps- additionally you can diffuse and, if applicable to your rig, back off the lamps to lower the output.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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Back in my one-man-band days, I’d set the shot as normal then pull my head out of the finder, pop off the magnifier and stand or sit next to the camera – I couild still see the shot off to the side.
Later on, I invested in a Casio 2″ b&w tv and plugged it into the video out and would glance at it to watch my shot.
Today, I’d recommend getting a 3″-5″ LCD monitor and plug it into the camera in the same manner.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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First, try replacing the lamps. Tungsten filliments tend to turn red as they age.
Second, look into a more specific spectral lamp – there are quartz lamps made for photowork that are a true 3200k vs. a household lamp rated at 2700k. You can also use a Phillips 60w. Cool Halogena lamp rated at a constant 2900k – those are availible at places like Home Depot.
Conversely, you could also use a fluorescent lamp rated for flickerfree digital use-check out photo supply stores or on-line. You’ll have to re-balance the camera for color temp, then again, you really should do that when you re-lamp anyway.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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You can….but you’ll have to use the pnumatic lens adaptor to get a set of Primos or Schneiders to fit.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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Those guys are the transmission partner.
You’ll need to contact a PPV distrubution company – the only two I can think of are Request TV and InDemand. InDemand is on the net at http://www.indemand.com – they accept material to their programmimg department, the addy is 345 Hudson St., 17th Floor, NY, NY 10014.
Cheers,
Frank Otto
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As far as I know, there is no set guideline for inserting a image except how much space do you want to dedicate to the insert. Commercialy available video inserters generally select a corner, as in a quad split, or you can find a positionable window inserter that will allow you to size and position the image.
If you are familiar with the “rule of thirds” (divide the screen into thirds horizontally and thirds vertically) anywhere the lines intersect to form a box roughly equvalent to 1/9th the screen along the edges of the screen is a good place to place the insert – generally in the lower third, left or right.
Cheers,
Frank Otto