Post pics of your setup

Barry Rivadue · August 21st, 2003, 02:11 PM

Thanks!

Boyd Ostroff · August 23rd, 2003, 07:44 PM

Here's my setup

Alan Tran · August 23rd, 2003, 08:21 PM

nice!

Dean Sensui · August 23rd, 2003, 09:01 PM

Here's where I spend a good chunk of my spare time:

www.basetwoproductions.com/edit_bay.html

The equipment/mixer racks and hush box with plexiglas doors are home-made.

Dean Sensui
Base Two Productions

Boyd Ostroff · August 24th, 2003, 06:09 AM

Very cool guys. It's fun to see where everyone works. I think this thread was also a good idea because it's forced us to do some much needed house-cleaning ;-)

Andrew Petrie · August 24th, 2003, 10:18 AM

I envy all of you who have those widescreen monitors.

All this thread has done is turn me into a crying baby, huddled in a corner. :)

Still waiting for my 13" tv to come in.

Dylan Couper · August 25th, 2003, 01:18 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Brouwer : http://scholar.surfwax.com/servlet/c...9845662153.jpg
It's a little different now... The video monitor is on the other side and it's a little cleaner haha! -->>>

Please, please tell me the story behind "VIVA EL DINKY!"

Ed Smith · August 25th, 2003, 02:54 PM

Well since people are posting there setups, thought that I should post mine.

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

The pictures are a bit old now.

This is cool seeing other peoples setups.

All the best,

Ed

Will Fastie · August 25th, 2003, 06:00 PM

This thread is so entertaining and informative that it should be institutionalized. How about a place in the profile for including a link to photos like this? Maybe a link to a photo of one's self so we can see what everybody looks like, not just the moderators?

I realize that there's a spot for a home page, but my current site is not video related so I do not include it in the profile. I did host the pic of my setup on my site; it's just not accessible from the site, only from DVi.

I'm not suggesting that DVi host the photos, just provide the link.

Will

Matt Brouwer · August 25th, 2003, 06:51 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Dylan Couper :

Please, please tell me the story behind "VIVA EL DINKY!" -->>>
Well... I got it with the desk. The advertising agency that was above my dad's shop was closing and so they had a bunch of furniture to sell. When I was buying one of the desks from them, I spotted the poster next to a wall. I asked the guy if he would be willing to sell the poster because I thought it was very cool. He gave it to me with the desk so I was stoked. It's one of the ad agency's creations. They were big fans of chihuahuas.

Jeff Donald · August 26th, 2003, 05:56 PM

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.

Andrew Petrie · August 27th, 2003, 01:48 PM

<<<-- 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.

Rob Wilson · August 27th, 2003, 03:34 PM

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.

Glenn Chan · August 27th, 2003, 05:17 PM

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.

Jeff Donald · August 27th, 2003, 06:59 PM

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.

August 24th, 2003, 10:18 AM	#36
Andrew Petrie Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 484	I envy all of you who have those widescreen monitors. All this thread has done is turn me into a crying baby, huddled in a corner. :) Still waiting for my 13" tv to come in. __________________ Andrew \| Canon XL1s, ME66, Vinten Vision 3, GlideCam V16 (for sale!)

August 25th, 2003, 01:18 PM	#37
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	<<<-- Originally posted by Matt Brouwer : http://scholar.surfwax.com/servlet/c...9845662153.jpg It's a little different now... The video monitor is on the other side and it's a little cleaner haha! -->>> Please, please tell me the story behind "VIVA EL DINKY!" __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

August 25th, 2003, 02:54 PM	#38
Ed Smith Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hampshire, England Posts: 1,545	Well since people are posting there setups, thought that I should post mine. http://uk.geocities.com/ejjsproductions/Edit.html The pictures are a bit old now. This is cool seeing other peoples setups. All the best, Ed __________________ Ed Smith Hampshire, UK Good things come to those who wait My Skiing web www.Frostytour.co.uk For quick answers Search dvinfo.net \| The best in the business: dvinfo.net Sponsors

August 26th, 2003, 05:56 PM	#41
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	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. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

August 27th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#42
Andrew Petrie Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 484	<<<-- 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. __________________ Andrew \| Canon XL1s, ME66, Vinten Vision 3, GlideCam V16 (for sale!)

August 21st, 2003, 02:11 PM	#31
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	Thanks!

August 23rd, 2003, 07:44 PM	#32
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Here's my setup

August 23rd, 2003, 08:21 PM	#33
Alan Tran Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 121	nice!

August 23rd, 2003, 09:01 PM	#34
Dean Sensui Inner Circle Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 2,054	Here's where I spend a good chunk of my spare time: www.basetwoproductions.com/edit_bay.html The equipment/mixer racks and hush box with plexiglas doors are home-made. Dean Sensui Base Two Productions

August 24th, 2003, 06:09 AM	#35
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,802	Very cool guys. It's fun to see where everyone works. I think this thread was also a good idea because it's forced us to do some much needed house-cleaning ;-)

August 25th, 2003, 06:00 PM	#39
Will Fastie Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Jarrettsville, MD Posts: 353	This thread is so entertaining and informative that it should be institutionalized. How about a place in the profile for including a link to photos like this? Maybe a link to a photo of one's self so we can see what everybody looks like, not just the moderators? I realize that there's a spot for a home page, but my current site is not video related so I do not include it in the profile. I did host the pic of my setup on my site; it's just not accessible from the site, only from DVi. I'm not suggesting that DVi host the photos, just provide the link. Will

August 25th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#40
Matt Brouwer New Boot Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 11	<<<-- Originally posted by Dylan Couper : Please, please tell me the story behind "VIVA EL DINKY!" -->>> Well... I got it with the desk. The advertising agency that was above my dad's shop was closing and so they had a bunch of furniture to sell. When I was buying one of the desks from them, I spotted the poster next to a wall. I asked the guy if he would be willing to sell the poster because I thought it was very cool. He gave it to me with the desk so I was stoked. It's one of the ad agency's creations. They were big fans of chihuahuas.

August 27th, 2003, 03:34 PM	#43
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	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.

August 27th, 2003, 05:17 PM	#44
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	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.

August 27th, 2003, 06:59 PM	#45
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	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. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors