I will make a general observation, that it is unwise to store you video tapes next to a magnetic source (speakers, monitors, CRT computer monitors etc.). They aren't strong enough magnetic sources to erase a tape, but continuous, long term storage next to a magnetic field is not good for you tapes. I've noticed in several pictures, people having tapes on or next to their monitors.

<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Donald : I will make a general observation, that it is unwise to store you video tapes next to a magnetic source (speakers, monitors, CRT computer monitors etc.). They aren't strong enough magnetic sources to erase a tape, but continuous, long term storage next to a magnetic field is not good for you tapes. I've noticed in several pictures, people having tapes on or next to their monitors. -->>>


Little tidbits like this should go into a DVi Do's and Dont's list, accessible from the main site.

Especially true around a CRT monitor if you use the "Degaus" button. Essentially sends a big magnetic pulse around the entire CRT that I'm sure tapes would not like.

mini-DV tapes are actually pretty resistant to stray magnetic fields. You need a really powerful tape eraser to erase a mini-DV tape.

Long term exposure probably isn't good though.

I doubt it would erase the tapes, except over a very long period. But if you look in the photos, people are storing VHS tapes and other oxide analog tapes. Not good for archival storage. But degaussing the screen (which some monitors do on start up) causes a strong enough magnetic field to distort the screen and possible cause damage to DV tape. It wouldn't erase them, but possibly cause distortion. Also, the heat from the monitors would cause the tapes to expand and contract, possibly causing drop outs.

Photos of Editing Suite
 

I know there is a thread someone started, but I couldn't find it (searched twice!).

I was able to purchase a used editing suite and it has all of the bells and whistles on it. I've installed in just outside my office, as I don't really have room for it in there.

One question though, where do I plug my camera in???

http://www.mdmoore.org/html/edit.html

Congrats! Very impressive.

for just getting out of high school, it's all I can afford.

My Setup

PD150
- sennheiser ME66
- canon WD58H
- manfrotto 190CL tripod
- manfrotto 128RC head

Sony PCG-R505JLK
-PIII @ 750mHz
-384 RAM
-11MB shared vid card :( ouch!!
-Maxtor 160gb external HD 1394
-ADS external HD case --- housing Maxtor 160gb HD
-Yamaha 20x10x10 CD-R+RW

Compaq iPaq 3650 - handheld
Hp iPaq 1940 - handheld
Ericsson t39 - moblie phone
Sony Ericsson HBH-60 - bluetooth headset

link doesnt work?

Neil - I didn't get a connection via your link? Something down? . . ..

Grazie

try this one, and unfortunatly scrolling is involved :(

http://members.shaw.ca/hydromedusa/h...sa/my_room.htm

Nope - not happening yet . . . Big black frame with a little box with white cross ion centre. Something wrong with the picture? What format are you working in?

Grazie

images dont appear

here's mine:

http://www.terraform.tv/images/setup.jpg

nice bong

lol

I can't believe you missed that on the desk before you took the shot...must be some good stuff

Oops...I knew i forgot something!

so THAT'S what inspires ya... maybe i should get into it =D

oops... forgot. here's my "editing room":

http://fongunlimited.com/htpc/

actually i watch more movies than i make on it. my cam isn't in it. it's a Sony Hi8... actually i'm just too ashamed to show that considering everyone's got their nice DV cams =(. hopefully i can save enough up for it next year.

i like your improv cd case speaker stand on your monitor

thx =D.

Well, I have now impoved my editing environment. I have made a custom desk to suit my needs - Made from Pine, with a lot of love and hard work.

pictures of old and new:

http://uk.geocities.com/ejjsproductions/Edit.html

Hope you like...

Ed

Here are the current systems we operate. AVID Media Composer and XPress.

http://home.mindspring.com/~ricks-pics/editing/

We are about to purchase two AVID Media Composer Adrenaline systems...can't wait!

RB

Heres mine!

http://www.aequantum.com/images/homeediting.JPG

Here's mine, at least until I come up with something less crowded :)

kirk, just want to be careful where you put your speakers. the magnetic field can destroy not only your data but your hardware as well. and they're v. expensive hardware as i can see =0

Here's my desk at home:

http://mars.milescape.com/~toogy/desk1.jpg

Here's my camera setup at a recent shoot, recorded straight to hardrive through my laptop

http://mars.milescape.com/~toogy/setup1.jpg

http://mars.milescape.com/~toogy/setup2.jpg

Here's a video I did a few months ago (of my home studio) for fun. I also have my lovely editing assistant in this clip.

http://www.magoomedia.com/media/paws.wmv

Post Pics of Your Setup!!
 

Hey All!!
I thought it would be interesting for people to post pics of their editing suite. I'll include my pics soon, I dropped my camera in the pool! :(

Mac dual G4
17" Apple Display
Final Cut Pro 4

Post Pics of Your Setup!!!
 

Hey All!!
I thought it would be interesting if people posted pics of their editing suite/setup. So post yours now!

i wish i had one for ya to share!

- while your waiting for responses, check the archives for this topic, there are some pretty nice ones posted on some threads!

T-Town, WA represent.
 

Here's my workspace and tools.

http://homepage.mac.com/umml/PhotoAlbum1.html

skate to snow, snorkel to slopes, motorsport to weddings with a vacation or two with volcanos and arctic halibut.

always looking to stretch the 16:9 format, just added a Sanyo PLV-Z1 so I'm one step away from anamorphic Panavison or my own creation 26:10.

Anybody got a Sankor 16mm anamorphic?

L8R
Ryan

http://www.websamba.com/rch-entertai...io/studio.html
BIZZZOW

And here's mine:

Components:

G4 dual 1 gHz, FCP 4
Apple Cinema Display 23"
Studio Display 17"
15" G4 Powerbook
Sony 14M2U broadcast monitor
Sony DSR-30 DVCAM deck (also DSR-20, not seen)
Sony VO-5600 3/4" deck
Mitsubishi SVHS and VHS decks
JVC AV selector

Since the recent addition of the 23" display...me likey very much.

Charles,

You left one item off your list that's essential to any pro setup... a Bond car model.

good eye, John!

I will admit a weakness for the Aston Martin DB5 (OK, pretty much any Aston Martin). Had a chance to inspect one of the actual cars used in "Goldfinger" a few years back, which was a religious experience. The model on top of the monitor was released by the Danbury Mint a few years back and is really exquisitely detailed (and yes, the ejector seat works!)

Charles,

I have a friend here who knows some "high up" guy with Aston Martin here in Tokyo and he somehow managed for me to get permission for me to use a silver Vanquish V12 in my Lady X episode I shot last year. Everything was set to go, then the rains came. All other footage had been shot on sunny days, so as the deadline approached, I had to just drop that prospect. Dang! Opportunities missed.

Back on subject... I have a question for you, Charles. What exactly is the "mixing board looking thing" sitting right in front of your iPod?

Ah. That is a Behringer Eurorack MX 602a. Cost a whopping $69 as I recall. I use it to adjust the speaker levels between the G4 output, the Powerbook output and the rack with the decks. Thus if I am listening to the DV deck (i.e. the firewire output of FCP, I can also dial in alert sounds from the computer at the level I choose. It also allows me to patch a mike into whichever deck I choose through its pre-amps.

I was quite pleased with this mixer when I first got it, although it has some crosstalk (levels panned all the way down can sometimes still be heard), but since I'm mostly using it for monitoring, it's not a problem. I posted a rave review on the board here at the time, and as you can read there Robert Knecht Schmidt thoughtfully posted some of the controversy surrounding the Behringer philosophy of shameless reverse engineering. Suffice to say when it was time to buy another mixer, I coughed up the extra cash and went with a Mackie out of principle.

Extra credit for anyone who identifies the scene that is depicted on the monitors...hints: not the cat on the desktop to left; my man Angus is famous in certain circles but not to the world at large. The FCP windows give a couple views. This was from a TV series.

I'm probably way off base here, but it almost looks like a scene
from Star Trek: Voyager with the Doctor and Tuvok in there.
I can't place the "woman" though.

Nice setup though. Very clean and lots of room. I'm hoping to
get a dedicated room for it somewhere this year myself as well.