Joel Servetz
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There are no cheap solutions for really reliable rf feeds for video. I used the predecessor to the current Camwave when fitting out a wireless video system for a mobile videoconference cart in a large museum and it was very reliable and stable, but it’s not cheap. I tried all the cheap solutions and they’re not stable.Since this is for one job you should consult one of the broadcast rental houses in NYC, such as Bexel or any of the others to rent the right solution for your event. Good luck.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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I’ve been using RoyalBrites Photo Paper, which comes in matte or glossy and it works really well, and you can print either side. I buy it at Sam’s Club.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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Was it a Sandisk card? They usually come with a recovery mini-disc
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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Sony F Series laptops still have firewire. I think also ASUS but you should check before buying. I do all of my work on a very nice Sony F series laptop, capturing by firewire from a camcorder or usb from a card reader.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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I’ve been very successfully using Audio Technica 1800 series and Shure ULX series wireless systems, both reasonably priced mid-range systems, in Florida and the NY/NJ metropolitan area. If you will be concentrating on a particular region you should check the FCC website and also the manufacturer’s websites for the right bands and frequencies to use in your location.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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I certainly would not recommend using a DSLR as the main camera for weddings or any other long form shooting. The file size limitation coupled with the lack of a professional audio interface make them a bad choice. Use a “real” camcorder.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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If you’re doing weddings or other event-type shooting, you need a real camcorder. DSLRs shoot great looking video, but they have severe limitations for the type of work you’re doing. First is the file size limitation that limits you to 12 minutes of continuous recording, certainly unacceptable for nearly any wedding ceremony, speech, etc. Of equal importance is the lack of professional audio connections and controls. For documentary work or any type of shooting where you can control the scene length and record double system sound, DSLRs are great. For anything long form and for comprehensive sound connections and control you need a camcorder.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
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I don’t have any experience with the Focus Enhancements products, but I’m using a Datavideo DN-60 with my XH-A1S and it works flawlessly. I simultaneously record to tape and CF card for redundancy, but so far I’m very happily using the CF card to dump my files to my computer and edit in a fraction of the time it used to take. And I’m not dependant on proprietary rechargeable batteries either, since it’s powered by either alkaline or NiMH AA batts., or ac, so I’m a happy camper.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
http://www.rgbmediaservices.com -
do you mean Canon XL-2? If the tapes were recorded in HDV or some other format they won’t play back on your XL-2. Find out what format they were recorded in.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
http://www.rgbmediaservices.com -
Having been at both ends at various times, and more times than I care to remember, it’s always a team effort. Every link in the chain is mutually responsible for cross-checking and finding/fixing errors. More recently for the past several jobs I’ve been at the camera end, and frankly I lay more blame at that end for the job you described because he was responsible for being sure that he was receiving and recording the right audio. If I’m at the camera, I can’t blame you if I didn’t set my camera’s audio input to the right source, that would be my error. Note to camera op: if you hear sound through your headphones from nearby people or objects, you’re recording the wrong audio.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com
http://www.rgbmediaservices.com