[Robin Probyn]

Hi Erik

Thanks for your reply.Iam not trying to be funny.. but then couldnt that logic be applied to all shoots.

Not sure I want the editor deciding to add more headroom to my shot 🙂 or am I missing the point entirely !

Thanks

[Robin Probyn]

Time line … ok thanks

Yes ofcourse I know about anamorphic lenses for film camera,s but never seen them in the video world,but Iam sure them exist.

Thanks

[Robin Probyn]

Hi there

No, the mask is applied to the entire timeline over the video clips.

Can you explain this in layman,s terms… sorry.

To go anamorphic would mean using an attachment to the lens?

Thanks again

[Robin Probyn]

Hi Walter

Sorry to bang on about this!!

So if Iam consistent with my framing,ie the top being the top,its no problem for the editor,just as easy as framing top and bottom out.

They would make a mask for one clip,and then apply that mask for all the footage,easy and quick?

Or I would need an anamorphic lens for the betasp camera? wouldnt want to have a heavy bulky attachment,or would that be the only way to go.

Thanks

[Robin Probyn]

Ah Ok.

I wasnt in anyway second guessing David,what I know about FCP could be written on a postage stamp 🙂

It just seemed a better way,as at least I would know one frame line,instead of neither.

Is it the positioning of the mask that is the problem,as opposed to leaving room top and bottom? Or what Iam trying to ask is,is it in some way a real pain for the editor.

Thanks again

[Robin Probyn]

Hi Walter

Ok good,thats sort of what I thought could be done.And ofcourse I would let the editor know.
Why would David think this wouldnt be a good idea?

So is the process that the footage would be edited,and then a mask put over right at the end?

Trying to get to speak to the editor,dont know if he/she has done this before,I might have to explain my corner!!

Thanks

[Robin Probyn]

OK thanks

So what is the best way to shoot 16-9,with a 4-3 camera?

Thanks again

[Robin Probyn]

Is there ever a situation where one gets a small black spot/pixel on footage.? or is a dead pixel always white?

Thanks

[Robin Probyn]

On the Sony camera,s I would put the TC switch on the side panel to SET,then change the UB and then when still in the SET position change the TC.

This didnt seem to work with the HDX900,the UB would go back to all 0,s.But if I put the button down to REC RUN once,after I set the UB,then back to set and then changed the TC it would keep the UB settings.Just one extra flick of the button.

Just been using the HDX900 in below freezing conditions,and works really well,no problems.And I can fit 7 tapes in my pockets!!!

[Robin Probyn]

Yes nice place you live sir! Do you know cameraman called Simon Smith?