[Mark Barroso]

I’m a week shy of 50 myself and I’m about a year into re-inventing myself as a filmmaker. I still do audio ENG work, however.

It’s not clear to me if what niche of sound work you want to do, but don’t expect any help from other soundmen in your area. They will view you as a competitor and don’t want to see you succeed. The advice to “find out what your clients needs” is good, but also be up front with them. I shot some friends weddings for free just for the practice and also my first doc. Don’t bullshit clients about your experience level and explain why you’re giving them a deal. I have a few people I do this for just to keep my skills sharp.

That said, if you sell yourself cheap you will always be thought of the Cheap Soundman and you won’t make a living.

Spend the money for good gear, but also look for the used stuff. Lots of bargains out there.

Good luck!

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

Anyone know of a trick for hiding a mic on someone with a hairy chest and wearing a t-shirt? I’ve never gotten this one right.

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

You can purchase used VHF Lectrosonics at trewaudio.com for about that price. Includes a mic.

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

Tie a knot in the cable just below the capsule to eliminate clothing noise. Sounds weird, but it works.
Mark

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

I’ve shot on that same windy beach and wrapped felt around that same type of mic. Works like a charm and costs you about 50 cents at a fabric shop.

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

I guess I should be in the Mac basics forum, but perhaps I misspoke. Is Mac Extended (journaled) the same as what you’re talking about? That’s how the drive came.

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

I did plug ‘n play because it was already formated as OS journaled. Should I do something else?

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
Daisy chained: LaCie FW 400 150 GB and G-tech 500 HD
G-Tech Quad 750GB connected by eSATA PCMCIA card
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

Same thing has happened to me in the middle of a batch capture. Ran Easy Set Up put it didn’t fix the problem. Repaired permissions. Even quit and re-booted FCP. Next I’ll do the computer.

I’m capturing mini-dv tape using a Panny deck to a SATA-connected G-Drive.

Any other ideas?

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
LaCie External drive FW 400 150 GB /
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

I’ve used Photo to Movie software for years and have been very happy. It’s very intuitive and you can learn it quickly. Plus, it’s cheap. I’m sure the pros like Photoshop, but I didn’t have the time to learn yet another program.

FCP 4.5 /
OS 10.4.9 /
1Ghz G4 powerbook + 1 G ram /
LaCie External drive FW 400 150 GB /
playback deck: Pan dv2500

[Mark Barroso]

Help! My post is sinking down the forum list without a solution. Is there anyone out there with a life line?