Will Salley
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As I suspected, there are a slew of new models out and no hint of the 8800GT. It is, after all, almost two years old. Here’s a new model that looks promising:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/625434-REG/BFG_Tech_BFGE98512GTGE_nVIDIA_GeForce_9800_GT.html
and this
https://eshop.macsales.com/item/EGVA/01GP31080TR/They are different cards than the 8800GT and may have issues but when upgrading hardware, it’s best to do some more research on Apple’s forums to see if there are any major problems with your configuration. Generally, if the hardware is not an Apple OEM, it’s due diligence on your part.
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I completely agree with Jeremy. I wish I had even more processors. When encoding or rendering from After Effects, rendering 3D from Cinema 4D, or encoding from Compressor, having as many processors work on things at once is the only way to go. I use two 8-core machines to render with and I need more! One thing, in AFter Effects, you need around 3GB of RAM per processor for best performance. The other apps are better at distributed processing and can have less RAM installed.
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[Jonny Filsinger] “Mac Pro G5 Intel Dual Core”
Such a beast doesn’t exist. It’s either a G5 or an Intel. That makes a huge difference with a potential video card. I assume it’s an Intel machine since the X1900 card was not available for the G5.
Try the nVidia 8800GT. I had some problems early but they have since fixed the firmware and OS to work together and it’s working great. They may even have an updated version or new model by now. Not sure.
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I’ve been very pleased with the Hoodman cards. Hundreds of hours and not a single problem. Of course, I don’t want to jinx myself but I do try and handle the cards and adapters with extreme care. I don’t have the Transcend cards but I do have a few other brands and they have had no issues either. I would hope that if the card claims a certain speed and cannot deliver that speed, they would replace it or refund the price.
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Tom. what are relative transfer speeds like with the Nexto? Faster than the Sony reader? Fast as Expresscard slot in Macbook Pro? SDHC?
Thanks,
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Pro Res HQ is best.
Your system should easily handle the key although Keylight will give you more control. If the video to be keyed is short, say under 5 minutes or if you plan on adding other layers and effects, I would go the AE/Keylight route, otherwise it’s realtime. I take it a little further and shoot with the camera 90 degrees with the frame vertical when it’s a single stand-up. That will optimize the frame and get you the best key. Obviously, it will need to be rotated in AE during the key.
If you really want to simplify, go with Rafael’s suggestion and rent a Nanoflash or a KiPro…but straight into FCP via the Intensity Pro on HDMI will work. Bear in mind your timecode with not transfer from camera but you may not need it.
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[Philip Van Dyck] “Does the component out of the z1 export a progressive image at 422 (HD mode) ? “
The Z1 component out is analog HD & interlaced, so it can be recorded 4:2:2, however, the imager is smaller than the EX1, so you have less info. The same analog component out of the EX1 has more resolution and would be superior. The in-camera recording of the EX1 is keyable, but probably not as easily as the component/direct method.
Do some test prior to your shoot and let us know. You could shoot to SxS and direct to FCP at the same time.
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I’ve done it. It’s fairly easy with my Beyer MC742, but, as Ty said, it’s not very useful for most real-world projects…at least that’s what I think he meant.
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[taras groves] ” wanted to get some opinions on the best digital recorders out there for film”
While that list is full of good recorders, they are not the best for film, as your question asked.
Check out the Sound Devices or Zaxcom lines if you want the best.
If you want an affordable 2-track recorder with no (or mediocre) metering, poor monitoring and no timecode support, then the h4 will probably do. Ditto for the others in your list – after that it’s just what recording medium you prefer and the features unique to the model. The pre-amps of each are probably on par with the preamps in the DVX100, which are good, but you have the delay issue and a very noisy headphone amp, so the standalone recorders do have that going for them.
A step up would be the Tascam recorder here:
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[Heather Walters] “My boss just informed me that lavalier mics suck”
Tell us how your boss really feels!
Seriously, lav mics suck no more than any other mic. They just have specific uses that other type mics simply cannot match. If your on-camera talent is walking around a wide framed shot with a lot of headroom, you have no choice but to use a lav mic. On the other hand, if your shots are in multiple locations that may not allow for a boom pole being wielded around, again, you have no choice but to use a lav.
An overhead boom mic usually does provide a more natural, “open” sounding track, but if your situation means you can’t get within about 18-24 inches of the talents mouth (using the appropriate mic pattern), again, you may be better off using a lav.
Also consider this, when utilizing a boom, you need a boom operator, or a really good sound man to be able to handle the mixer and the boom at the same time. Either way, you’re going to spend a whole lot more than your $300 budget in crew fees.
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF GOOD SOUND.
Bad sound or sound issues can blow a budget and get people fired.I would suggest you go split-track. Record a boom on one track and record a lav on another. That way, you can mix between them for the best result.
And lastly, there are very few decent boom mics for $300 although someone here may be able to suggest something in that range – from their own experience.
P.S. – Have your boss read this!
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