Steve Wargo
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Give Vocas a look.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
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I meant to say PD-150, not PD-10.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
[Brett Frame] “Do agencies view DVDs?”
Do it all. Even if the guy says no one will view them, bring the DVDs, have them next to you on the table so the curious ones can have one and be sure to leave some behind. Even though the guy you spoke to said that “they” wouldn’t look at them, I doubt if he spoke for everyone.
And, quit asking questions like that. Now that you asked, and he said no, you have effectively closed a door. When introducing yourself to a staff, you should hand each one a DVD in an Amaray case with a watershield disc, printed with your very best graphic, and a really slick printed postcard piece with a coordinated graphic. Also, include a custom printed letter opener and a business card with a magnetic back. Show them that you’re a creative type with a vibrant imagination that covers all of the bases. Unless you’re a dull, boring beginner, which I doubt.
And again, quit asking permission. It gives them the power of making the decision.
Leave one with the receptionist. They know everything and they’re nosey. They will look at your reel and drop your name. It gives them power. Sales is all about psychology. Your reel only verifies that you can do the work, not that you’re the one to hire.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
We did almost this identical shot for a feature film and rick hit it all on the nose.
You will need a camera that is very good in low light. I believe that the Sony PD-10 has been the all time leader till the EX-1 came along. Try one of those two.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
The 503 is an improved 501 and I thought they discontinued the 501
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
Matthew,
Play it back on a new TV and see if it’s still like that.
Turn the color down in the main settings. Go to -5 and see if it’s different.
We shoot with our color at -5 on all of our DVXs.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
For that handheld wireless, a Sennheiser is a sure bet. We have 4 of them and never a problem.
Mic wise, we have Audio Technica.
This stuff is in our rental department and no one has ever complained.
Good luck
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
If you’re using the DVX without a bunch of heavy batteries and heavy accessories, you can use the Bogen 503. The next step up is the 510 or above, like the 516. We have them all and I use the 503 most of the time. It’s lightweight and lasts forever.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
The DV part is killing us. Why can’t the editor upgrade? If you’re outputting to HDCAM, it’s just a shame to loose half of the program quality just to get a phony HDVAM master.
Reminds me of the doodas who used to shoot in 8mm video and then transfer to Beta and call it Beta footage. Why not shoot on VHS and transfer to D-5 and call it D-5? It ain’t what it ain’t.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD . -
[Ron Lindeboom] “McGyver forum, eh??? “
maybe we could call it “Tips and Tricks”
I’m in. Being a metal fabricator, machinist, welder and wood worker (and an old Harley mechanic from the 60s), this is right up my alley.
Steve Wargo
Tempe, Arizona
It’s a dry heat!Sony HDCAM F-900 & HDW-2000/1 deck
5 Final Cut (not quite PRO) systems
Sony HVR-M25 HDV deck
2-Sony EX-1 HD .