Misc. Open DV from 2005

Jim Sofranko · October 30th, 2005, 08:59 AM

I bought a Kata MC61 bag for my DVX100A and am pleased with all the compartments to fit my gear. I now have a job overseas and would like to carry it onboard with the camera on the flight. The specs say that it is the correct size but my measurements say it's larger.

Has anyone any experience in flying with this bag as carry-on?? I would hate to have to check it at the last minute.

Thanks.

Jim

John C. Chu · November 3rd, 2005, 08:53 AM

This show is waaay out of my league..but if you go the TekServe website,

http://www.tekserve.com

There is a code for a free exhibits only pass if you are going to be in the city and want to see the show for free.

I just might visit the Steadicam booth[wanna see the Merlin] if I can get off work that day...

Brian Duke · November 9th, 2005, 08:26 PM

Hey, does anyone if Tascam has released the HD-P2 yet? It seems like they have, but I can't find it anywhere. Looks like it will go for about under $1000/... SWEET!!

http://www.tascam.com/Press/Releases/hdp2.html

Ed Driscoll · November 16th, 2005, 08:19 AM

Needing a Sony DSR-11 deck, I am contemplating an extended warranty for it. Does Sony provide them? No help from their web page. Also, does anyone have first hand knowledge of MACK warranties?

Giuseppe Palumbo · November 17th, 2005, 10:26 AM

Is there any programs that are similar to livetype but on a PC Based platform at all? Im using vegas 6.0 if that helps at all or it can be a whole separate program, doesnt matter.

Scott Shama · November 17th, 2005, 03:35 PM

Hi all,

I am a wedding videographer and I am looking for someone who might be able to rent me an FX1 or Z1 for a few weddings until I have the money for my second FX1. Please let me know if you are interested. I am fully insured thru WEVA.

scott@ambientsky.com

Cheers,
Scott

Arun Patel · November 18th, 2005, 10:11 AM

Hi.

I use a Sony Digital8 DCR-TRV120.

My battery is acting funny. It wont charge. I think it is dead and i need a new battery. I went to an electronics market to find a battery and here is what happened.

My current (dead) Sony factory battery has this info on the back: 7.2V 1350mAh.

I looked at a new, non Sony, replacement battery today that had this info on the back: 7.4V 3700mAh.

Several salesmen told me that the 7.4V battery will work just fine in my camera. They said it would not harm my camera. Actually i tried one in my camera and it seemed to work just fine for the few minutes i tried it.

Here is my question: Is the 7.4V battery ok? Even if the battery that my camera came with is 7.2V? I know the increase in mAh means longer battery charge, and indeed this new battery is a bit bigger than my current (dead) battery.

Also, i am in Asia, not America. I dont know exactly how things work here but i have a feeling that if my camera gets hurt, i may have a hard time getting someone to answer for it.

So if someone out there with experience in this matter could just tell me, that would be great, because i just dont know.

Please help.

Thanks.

Brent Marks · November 18th, 2005, 11:58 PM

It was a guy riding home on a Bus...

What video was that?
Where is the post?

I can't find it...

THANKS

or maybe like a Ground level Subway

Leo Mandy · November 20th, 2005, 03:39 PM

I am slowly gathering equipment for my lighting kit. I have a nice light, but I need a C-Stand for it, but I am not sure where I can get one used (Canada preferrably so save on shipping).

Also looking for a Frenal glass and Barndoor for my light.

Thanks!

Roy Bemelmans · November 21st, 2005, 03:05 PM

As an aspiring film composer I always deal with TC from a post-production perspective. But I’d like a little more knowledge of how timecode is used on the set of Hollywood productions with cameras running at 24 fps and audio running at 30 fps.

In post I deal with all TC formats and the hour figure usually stands for the reel number or show number. Now I don’t think this is the case for production footage (film and audio), so how does it work?

I’ve read several articles on the subject, but seem to be unable to get a clear overall picture.

- What TC format is used (30 fps ND for the audio and 24 fps for the film?) and how is everything connected? What device generates the TC to which all recorders and cameras slave? Where does a smart slate come in? Is it all LTC?

- They don’t go back to 00:00:00:00 for every take, so what counting method is used?

- What does ‘time of day’ mean?

- What’s ‘jam-syncing’?

- What do film cameras actually do with the incoming TC?

- I noticed from watching behind the scenes footage that when a smart slate is clapped, it shows two different timecode addresses, one before the clap and one after. What’s that about?

- Is syncing up audio and picture in post the only purpose of production TC?

I’d appreciate any help!

Thanks,

Roy

Jim Rog · November 22nd, 2005, 03:56 PM

Hello

Why is it that CineForm puts all the files into individual files when capturing the video? is there any way to capture the whole video as one file in HDLink? Also what should the size be for 21 mins of video? Mine has turned out to be just under 14GB is this correct? is there any way you can change the settings in CineForm HDLink so it takes up less space?

Thanks

Gary Bettan · November 24th, 2005, 11:25 AM

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Videoguys' Tips for Shooting Family/Home/holiday Video
If you're like me, you shoot tons of video of your family. I've got hours and hours of videotape of my kids. Over the past 10 years I've learned a thing or two about getting the best possible footage. No matter how cool your NLE system is and how many awesome special effects you can add, the bottom line is this: The video is only as good as the video you shoot. http://www.videoguys.com/family.html

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Ed Driscoll · November 25th, 2005, 02:06 PM

On an extended warranty registration form a question is asked as to whether the equipment is to be used professionally or not. What does the answer here mean in terms of how the warranty provider will cover a claim? Anyone know? Will the warranty company be harder on a non-professional's claim or a pro's claim? Are there warranty companies which provide different extended warranties for amateurs and pros?
Thanks!

Shane Brooker · November 26th, 2005, 04:08 AM

I wish to use deshaker through virtualdub. The compression codec is huffyuv. They are all the latest versions. My problem is that even very carefully following guides and instructions on how to set up Pass 1 and 2 of the deshaker program the result I get flickers which is unuseable. Has anyone out there had the same problem. Did you find a solution which you may share with me. I'm completely stumped having spent 2 days trying everything. It is an AVI 720x576 interlaced PAL file.

Thanks
Shane

Max Liptack · November 26th, 2005, 12:37 PM

Where I work (for UW-Milwaukee for the union AV department) we are currently revamping our video setup/gear. We have decided on the XL-2 as a main camera and probably a GL-2 for B-Roll. We would like to have the video (From the firewire) from the XL go to an external harddrive off a laptop AND we would also like the Firewire line to go to a Mini-DV/VCR combo tape deck (for backup in case the laptop/harddrive fails). Is there some type of firewire Hub that can accomplish this task?

As for the GL2 I want to vouch for the Firestore FS-4 but it seems to be *slightly* unreliable. Any input on the compatability of these two devices?

Thank you,
Max

October 30th, 2005, 08:59 AM	#76
Jim Sofranko Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Shokan, NY Posts: 217	Kata MC 61 - Carry-on?? I bought a Kata MC61 bag for my DVX100A and am pleased with all the compartments to fit my gear. I now have a job overseas and would like to carry it onboard with the camera on the flight. The specs say that it is the correct size but my measurements say it's larger. Has anyone any experience in flying with this bag as carry-on?? I would hate to have to check it at the last minute. Thanks. Jim

November 3rd, 2005, 08:53 AM	#77
John C. Chu Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rego Park , NYC Posts: 665	NAB Post 11/15-11/17 in NYC This show is waaay out of my league..but if you go the TekServe website, http://www.tekserve.com There is a code for a free exhibits only pass if you are going to be in the city and want to see the show for free. I just might visit the Steadicam booth[wanna see the Merlin] if I can get off work that day...

November 9th, 2005, 08:26 PM	#78
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	Tascam HD-P2 Portable Audio Recorder Hey, does anyone if Tascam has released the HD-P2 yet? It seems like they have, but I can't find it anywhere. Looks like it will go for about under $1000/... SWEET!! http://www.tascam.com/Press/Releases/hdp2.html

November 16th, 2005, 08:19 AM	#79
Ed Driscoll Tourist Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Extended warranties-MACK? Manufacturer? Needing a Sony DSR-11 deck, I am contemplating an extended warranty for it. Does Sony provide them? No help from their web page. Also, does anyone have first hand knowledge of MACK warranties?

November 17th, 2005, 10:26 AM	#80
Giuseppe Palumbo Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 199 Images: 7	Livetype for PC Is there any programs that are similar to livetype but on a PC Based platform at all? Im using vegas 6.0 if that helps at all or it can be a whole separate program, doesnt matter. __________________ AIM - N film B www.nbfilms.us

November 17th, 2005, 03:35 PM	#81
Scott Shama Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Beaverton, Oregon Posts: 399	Sony FX1 or Z1 owners in Portland, Oregon? Hi all, I am a wedding videographer and I am looking for someone who might be able to rent me an FX1 or Z1 for a few weddings until I have the money for my second FX1. Please let me know if you are interested. I am fully insured thru WEVA. scott@ambientsky.com Cheers, Scott

November 18th, 2005, 10:11 AM	#82
Arun Patel New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6	Battery Question 7.2V vs. 7.4V ??? Hi. I use a Sony Digital8 DCR-TRV120. My battery is acting funny. It wont charge. I think it is dead and i need a new battery. I went to an electronics market to find a battery and here is what happened. My current (dead) Sony factory battery has this info on the back: 7.2V 1350mAh. I looked at a new, non Sony, replacement battery today that had this info on the back: 7.4V 3700mAh. Several salesmen told me that the 7.4V battery will work just fine in my camera. They said it would not harm my camera. Actually i tried one in my camera and it seemed to work just fine for the few minutes i tried it. Here is my question: Is the 7.4V battery ok? Even if the battery that my camera came with is 7.2V? I know the increase in mAh means longer battery charge, and indeed this new battery is a bit bigger than my current (dead) battery. Also, i am in Asia, not America. I dont know exactly how things work here but i have a feeling that if my camera gets hurt, i may have a hard time getting someone to answer for it. So if someone out there with experience in this matter could just tell me, that would be great, because i just dont know. Please help. Thanks.

November 18th, 2005, 11:58 PM	#83
Brent Marks Major Player Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Houston TX and New Orleans LA Posts: 300	A video someone had posted a while back.... It was a guy riding home on a Bus... What video was that? Where is the post? I can't find it... THANKS or maybe like a Ground level Subway

November 20th, 2005, 03:39 PM	#84
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	Looking for used C-Stands in Canada?! I am slowly gathering equipment for my lighting kit. I have a nice light, but I need a C-Stand for it, but I am not sure where I can get one used (Canada preferrably so save on shipping). Also looking for a Frenal glass and Barndoor for my light. Thanks!

November 21st, 2005, 03:05 PM	#85
Roy Bemelmans Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52	Timecode on the filmset As an aspiring film composer I always deal with TC from a post-production perspective. But I’d like a little more knowledge of how timecode is used on the set of Hollywood productions with cameras running at 24 fps and audio running at 30 fps. In post I deal with all TC formats and the hour figure usually stands for the reel number or show number. Now I don’t think this is the case for production footage (film and audio), so how does it work? I’ve read several articles on the subject, but seem to be unable to get a clear overall picture. - What TC format is used (30 fps ND for the audio and 24 fps for the film?) and how is everything connected? What device generates the TC to which all recorders and cameras slave? Where does a smart slate come in? Is it all LTC? - They don’t go back to 00:00:00:00 for every take, so what counting method is used? - What does ‘time of day’ mean? - What’s ‘jam-syncing’? - What do film cameras actually do with the incoming TC? - I noticed from watching behind the scenes footage that when a smart slate is clapped, it shows two different timecode addresses, one before the clap and one after. What’s that about? - Is syncing up audio and picture in post the only purpose of production TC? I’d appreciate any help! Thanks, Roy

November 22nd, 2005, 03:56 PM	#86
Jim Rog Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: PAL Zone Posts: 188	CineForm/HDLink Question Hello Why is it that CineForm puts all the files into individual files when capturing the video? is there any way to capture the whole video as one file in HDLink? Also what should the size be for 21 mins of video? Mine has turned out to be just under 14GB is this correct? is there any way you can change the settings in CineForm HDLink so it takes up less space? Thanks

November 24th, 2005, 11:25 AM	#87
Gary Bettan Sponsor: Electronic Mailbox Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Glen Cove, NY Posts: 758	Happy Thanksgiving & Holiday Shooting tips We would like to thank all of our customers and friends for your support and patronage throughout the years. Every year around this time I refresh the following article and post it for everyone to share: Videoguys' Tips for Shooting Family/Home/holiday Video If you're like me, you shoot tons of video of your family. I've got hours and hours of videotape of my kids. Over the past 10 years I've learned a thing or two about getting the best possible footage. No matter how cool your NLE system is and how many awesome special effects you can add, the bottom line is this: The video is only as good as the video you shoot. http://www.videoguys.com/family.html Gary __________________ Check out http://www.videoguys.com 800 323-2325 We are the video editing and live video production experts! DV InfoNet members save 5%! Use Coupon Code DVINFO5OFF Last edited by Gary Bettan; November 24th, 2005 at 12:48 PM.

November 25th, 2005, 02:06 PM	#88
Ed Driscoll Tourist Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2	Need help answering question on warranty! On an extended warranty registration form a question is asked as to whether the equipment is to be used professionally or not. What does the answer here mean in terms of how the warranty provider will cover a claim? Anyone know? Will the warranty company be harder on a non-professional's claim or a pro's claim? Are there warranty companies which provide different extended warranties for amateurs and pros? Thanks!

November 26th, 2005, 04:08 AM	#89
Shane Brooker Tourist Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	Flickering deshaker result - why? I wish to use deshaker through virtualdub. The compression codec is huffyuv. They are all the latest versions. My problem is that even very carefully following guides and instructions on how to set up Pass 1 and 2 of the deshaker program the result I get flickers which is unuseable. Has anyone out there had the same problem. Did you find a solution which you may share with me. I'm completely stumped having spent 2 days trying everything. It is an AVI 720x576 interlaced PAL file. Thanks Shane

November 26th, 2005, 12:37 PM	#90
Max Liptack Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 33	Firewire Hub? Where I work (for UW-Milwaukee for the union AV department) we are currently revamping our video setup/gear. We have decided on the XL-2 as a main camera and probably a GL-2 for B-Roll. We would like to have the video (From the firewire) from the XL go to an external harddrive off a laptop AND we would also like the Firewire line to go to a Mini-DV/VCR combo tape deck (for backup in case the laptop/harddrive fails). Is there some type of firewire Hub that can accomplish this task? As for the GL2 I want to vouch for the Firestore FS-4 but it seems to be slightly unreliable. Any input on the compatability of these two devices? Thank you, Max