William Mims
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Steven: Thanks, most encouraging and I found your NASA video quite delightful. I am sure you had a lot of fun doing it. I have done stage green screen in L.A. but not outside. In the same vein: I have a feature film to do later and I need a TV station control room b.g. plate if anyone knows of a b.g. plate I could use. There are some out there but they are pretty cheezy.
Mims
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Steve: Thanks. Can you tell me more? What is it called? And how do I find a tutorial on it?
Mims
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Clint is right about the Lowel kit (link) with such a kit and knowing 3 point lighting you can light anything. If the Lowel kit is beyond your budget right now, check out ImageWest or cowboyStudio photography Equipment. The Lowel kit will outlast other products so consider that as you make that decision. Personally, I like the Lowel VIP series as cameras these days need less light and the VIP series is smaller and lighter.
Mims
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Daniel: Thanks for the heads up. I have their MxR card/reader and have been very pleased with their product. I am sure this item will have the same quality. The only other record device of this capacity is the nano flash at three grand – you do the math. The only inconvenience I can see is if you were using a steadicam rig, but even in that case the weight of this could actually replace the weights for balance on the rig. If you get it, let us know how it works for you.
Good show!Mims
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Michael:
Beautifully shot. Did you direct the talent as well? Tell us about the 35mm lens, adapter, etc.(a picture of your rig would be nice) And finally was it all available light or did you use lighting at the location?
Having done a few music videos myself, as a film editor, I know how difficult it is to hold the interest while dealing with repetition in the music, in that regard, I think you did an excellent job in holding our interest thru to the end.
Good work!Mims
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Forgive me if this sounds dumb but I have MxR cards for my EX3 and I had to mark them to insure that I do not put them in backwards. They fit in the reader both ways and only one way are they read by the computer. That drove me nuts until I figured that one out. I don’t know the EX1 so excuse me if what I am suggesting is impossible. I have never had a problem with Transcend, so I start to look for simple explanations.
Mims
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Tom: I tried to leave a comment on your blog, it is confusing about what it wants in order to post after you type a comment. help.
Mims
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Peter:
Chad has some pretty good advice on the NY trip as well as his choices on equipment-and while you are at it, check out Chad’s demo reel/website. Nice reel, Chad.Mims
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B&H Video, out of NY, has a Cartoni HiDV Fluid Head ($ 749).
Let me just say this, save the difference elsewhere and get the Cartoni. Hands down, the sweetest fluid head I have ever used. You will not regret it. 75mm bowl, and a nice tripod for under $ 250. The Cartoni handles my EX3 with extra stuff on it just fine, it’s velvet smooth, and has some nice lock down features and you can tilt it +90 degrees.
I learned this the hard way-cheap fluid heads are not fluid, they are friction with a honey like substance that will ozz out on a hot day in the trunk-then your sunk for sure. trust me. A tripod/fluid head is not the place to cut corners. At one time or another I have used them all, Sachs, O’Connors, Vinten, etc. This Cartoni is the best I have used. As far as the EX1, I can only say Sony is your best choice, hands down. The EX1 is a great camera system, however for what you are about to do, I suggest you give a lot of thought about your future needs. There is wisdom in being careful not to over spend your budget, on the other hand, for a little more you can buy the EX3. A camera system that will allow you to produce network quality work long into the future. Another option is to buy a EX1 used from a safe place like the used section here at Creative Cow. Use it for a while, switch to a new EX3 and keep the EX1 for a second camera. Sony Vegas NLE is something you should consider-I know that goes against what others here will tell you, but I have been quite pleased with how fast I got to speed with the Vegas NLE and with the extras it has without having to buy other software.Mims
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B&H Video,of NY, has a Cartoni HiDV Fluid Head ($ 749).
Let me just say this, get the Cartoni. Hands down, the sweetest fluid head I have ever used. You will not regret it. 75mm bowl, I got a nice tripod for under $ 250. The Cartoni handles my EX3 with extra stuff on it just fine, it’s velvet smooth and has some nice lock down features and you can tilt it +90 degrees.
A tripod/fluid head is not the place to cut corners. At one time or another I have used them all, Sachs, O’Connors, Vinten, etc. This Cartoni is the best I have used.Mims