[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

Agreed. But the writing is still on the wall for now.

Cheers,
RBG

Rob Brandreth-Gibbs
Bravo Zulu Productions
Vancouver, Canada

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

The tape stock shortage probably has more to do with ramifications of Sony’s tape manufacturing plant being wiped out by the tsunami in Japan. Otherwise there would indeed be a surplus of unused instead of the frenzy to find it. ‘Frinstance, LA continues to pester Canadian HDCAM & SR sources such as Western Digital for tape. The Canadian government still specifies tape for possible mastering. Defence requires it.

RBG

Rob Brandreth-Gibbs
Bravo Zulu Productions
Vancouver, Canada

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

How about if you have no legacy issues but need print-to-tape or numbered audio tracks for post or a fear of sudden EOL?

RBG

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

The Panasonic GH2 does have clean HDMI out except it is reported to be exactly 1080i 60 f/s.

RBG

Rob Brandreth-Gibbs
Bravo Zulu Productions
Vancouver, Canada

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

A kid can work damn hard at film school… and then have to pay $10K! Say what? Why is that? Then I wonder what the relationship would have to be and what the “student” might receive in return if tuition was $0. I’d call that relationship an internship.

But then what do I know? I’ve never hired an intern. They are just too much work for me to teach, guide, nurture and keep busy. So I have the greatest respect for those who do take on interns.

Rob Brandreth-Gibbs
Bravo Zulu Productions
Vancouver, Canada

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

I agree that tip retreading is an important service for all the new-comers to the industry. They shouldn’t have to root through old editions, and Dick’s columns don’t exist just to entertain and inform the O.Fs. I also agree that it’s a sad day when our industry becomes just about the technology. How would that work out for this forum? (About the same as it did for the CIA.) But I can see that a message about how not to spend $ for technological solutions would go against the grain at Videography.

I will sign the petition, not to somehow force Videography to make room for Dick, but rather as a solid note of support to embolden him to go elsewhere.

RBG

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

Think old-time gospel revival meeting meets Monty Hall’s “Let’s Make A Deal. A lot of goofy fun. Food. Swag. Buy plenty of raffle tickets. Get there early & stake out a seat.

RBG

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That’s very kind of you to offer. Give me about three days to get the whole thing online again and I’ll post a note here.

I really didn’t think a rollover would not function. Maybe things will be different after I upload. I’ll analyze a little closer to make sure the rollover link hasn’t somehow disappeared. I can tell you that when I do roll over, presently I get the little pointer finger.

But what about active content like activeX applets? What are people doing instead or to compensate for IE requiring prior permissions to view?

RBG

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At this year’s NAB, I was intrigued enough about this idea to seek out a few “big wigs” at the Panasonic “booth” and ask them directly if a 2.5 or 3.5 inch PCMCIA hard drive could be directly connected to the P2 slot on the camera. The three looked at me and laughed with one “explaining” in some gobbly-gook fashion that the P2 cards were somehow formatted or set up specifically for the camera’s output. When I asked if we could expect a Panasonic 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch hard drive for the camera, he gave me a “you think we are stupid?” kind of comment and shrug.

RBG

[Rob Brandreth-gibbs]

I swear I’m going to confuse that little gem forever. You’re absolutely right.

RBG (I need a blush emoticon.)