Leo Ticheli
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There is nothing unique about shooting HD as opposed to shooting film at 24 fps or an SD video camera at 24p, except, of course, the increased resolution and dynamic range, the picture quality.
You do not “convert” the footage to 24 fps, you select that frame rate in the camera and shoot and edit that way. There is a profound filmic look to shooting at 24p with a 180
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Yikes!
I’m afraid you’re a bit lean in your cost estimates. A VariCam Body and Viewfinder will cost you around 60K and an HD zoom lens is in the neighborhood of 30K; the camera does not come with a “basic” lens and many shooters prefer two lenses, one wide, one long. I’ve not checked the price of the new Zeiss Digiprime Zoom, but a set of the Zeiss Primes costs even more than the camera itself! I’m pretty sure the zoom is lofty and you’ll still need a wider and a longer lens or lenses.
You’ll probably want an on-camera LCD, such as the roughly 5K Panasonic, and a client monitor such as the Panasonic 1700, a bit over 3K, or a CRT, which is even more, sometimes a great deal more. Of course you’ll need a minimum of four batteries and a charger; the HD cameras burn through power at a brisk pace. I don’t go out with fewer than eight Anton Bauers when AC power is not available or we’re moving locations too fast to charge.
The CineAlta body costs more than the VariCam, but the rest of the package is about the same. I believe you need a few more items with the Sony, converters to SDI. I’m not a CineAlta shooter, but others around here are knowledgable.
You can surely get a discount on the gear, but it’s still not what I consider an inexpensive proposition.
Preferences vary on what is absolutely necessary from Production through Post. You’ll need a good sound package unless your Boom Operator is providing their own. This could range from a Schoeps and Boom to a full kit with Radio Microphones.
I’m sure you’ve accounted for Camera Support & Dolly and Grip, Electric, & Lighting Packages. These are the same for HD as any other format.
In post, you need HD editing with a large, fast Disk Array, Scopes, and HD Monitoring.
Good shooting!
Leo
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What exactly is your role in this project? Are you the overall manager on the client side? The producer? Writer? Production Company?
What experience do you have in video creation?
Why were you given this assignment?
What are the goals of the video? Is it merely a feel-good piece for a one-time showing at a live event? Is it to be re purposed as a recruiting tool? Something else? Multiple uses?
Perhaps you should hire a company with experience in doing this work and try to learn about the process along the way.
Best regards,
Leo
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Are you asking for a listing of the items involved in production, or help in using Excel?
Best regards,
Leo
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I’ve got a simplified version of the bid I developed for my company that runs on File Maker Pro; write me off-list if you want it.
In my opinion, a database is superior to spreadsheet for bid applications.
Best regards,
Leo
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Hi Stuart,
I certainly applaud any efforts to improve customer service, however I believe mailing a survey to customers is not a good idea.Essentially you are asking very busy people to do work on your behalf. While some may appreciate your efforts, many others might resent receiving what they consider to be spam.
I think most of us have a relatively small client base so it’s easy to spend some face to face time with them. Take them to lunch or coffee and just chat. In a relaxed atmosphere you can ask them direct questions about how you can serve them better.
Best regards,
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You might consider getting a VariCam. Much higher quality and you would have one camera that could do it all.
If the price is too high, you could probably pick one up used.
I happen to know of one, by the way, write me off list if you are interested.
Good shooting!
Leo
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My guess is the tape was recorded on a 1200 deck; the recording format is different on that deck and the earlier decks, the 130 and 150, and the in-camera recorder.
The 1200 will play back tapes recorder on the earlier decks and the camera, but they will not play tapes recorded on the 1200.
Good Shooting!
Leo
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It’s common convention to portray actors travelling, driving, on the train, planes, etc., going in the proper map directions.
So, for “go West, young man,” it’s typical to have the subject facing screen left.
The “journey” part of the story-telling trumps the psychological in these cases.
Good shooting!
Leo
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Hi Bill,
Nothing to fear, it’s a very subtle effect. Often we are forced by the architecture of the location to place the subject looking to the left with no dire consequences.Good shooting!
Leo
Director/Cinematographer
Southeast USA