XDCAM EX1 on the road blog

Phil Bloom · December 26th, 2007, 05:09 PM

http://www.philipbloom.co.uk/Philip_...Done_Come.html

shot using the Sony's 60fps setting. Info about problems etc as usual on my blog!

Thanks and please enjoy and feel free to ask anything or comment.

Philip

Joseph H. Moore · December 26th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Phil,
So is the Brevis + Flip still too short for proper focusing of the EX1?

Phil Bloom · December 26th, 2007, 11:47 PM

Without large spacers yes

Piotr Wozniacki · December 27th, 2007, 06:04 AM

Philip.

You've moved me to tears with this masterpiece.

'cause My Autumn’s Done Come... as well.

Thank you!

Phil Bloom · December 27th, 2007, 06:37 AM

I hve just found out fox news are broadcasting one of my ex1 letus religion shorts on Judaism today. Keep an eye out!

Benjamin Eckstein · December 27th, 2007, 08:36 AM

Hey Phil, I am sure you saw Jon Wolding's suggestion on the Cinevate board, but he said you should try the old achromat with the flip (the original HD achromat) as it is stronger than the one with the flip. I am sure many are anxious to find out if that gets things working.

Thanks,
Benjamin

Marc Faletti · December 27th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Hi Phil! Really enjoying the updates.

I noticed on your site that you have a Steadicam Merlin. Have you tried it with the EX1 yet, and if so, how has it handled? Thanks!

Mark David Williams · December 27th, 2007, 04:36 PM

Hi Phil I have been reading up here trying to get as much info about the EX1 and Letus extreme which I have on order. I would like to test mine out by filming in public. I wondered if you could give some advice on this. Every one you film seems OK but is there anything to be aware of here?

Also is there any loss in resolution using the Letus extreme. In your London film (Excellent) In a shot near the end that didnt use the letus it was way sharper compared to a similar shot using it.

Phil Bloom · December 27th, 2007, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benjamin Eckstein

Hey Phil, I am sure you saw Jon Wolding's suggestion on the Cinevate board, but he said you should try the old achromat with the flip (the original HD achromat) as it is stronger than the one with the flip. I am sure many are anxious to find out if that gets things working.

Thanks,
Benjamin

Tried the old achromat and I couldn't get focus anywhere at all. Am waiting for some official help there! Tried all sorts of configurations with spacers. Just not happening for me yet. I am very anxious myself as have just got a new cf2le and want to test it out!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Faletti

Hi Phil! Really enjoying the updates.

I noticed on your site that you have a Steadicam Merlin. Have you tried it with the EX1 yet, and if so, how has it handled? Thanks!

No not yet. Am sure it will be great. Am some snowed under with 35mm adaptor stuff not had a chance but will soon

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark David Williams

Hi Phil I have been reading up here trying to get as much info about the EX1 and Letus extreme which I have on order. I would like to test mine out by filming in public. I wondered if you could give some advice on this. Every one you film seems OK but is there anything to be aware of here?

Also is there any loss in resolution using the Letus extreme. In your London film (Excellent) In a shot near the end that didnt use the letus it was way sharper compared to a similar shot using it.

what do you mean about filming in public. are you worried about it?
piccadilly furs was my first letus/ex1 experience so it could have been better. My latest stuff has been way sharper. Have a look at some of the shots on the Kew Gardens in Winter and the Autumn's done come. The ex1 is always going to be sharper, but only in a video way!

Mark David Williams · December 27th, 2007, 05:02 PM

Hi Phil Yes I am a little! I have filmed in public already and always chickened out of getting better shots. Worried I guess by possible public reaction Its in my nature to think the worst embarrassing situation will happen because it normally does. You can count on anyone out of their head on drink will make a beeline for me. I'd love to build up some confidence in this area.

Re piccadilly furs. That was the first time with the letus and some are using it as a demo! I just watched kew gardens in winter some very beautiful images. Some of my favourites was from the isle of mull. I think thats right.

Mark David Williams · December 27th, 2007, 05:47 PM

Just to give some idea of who I am!

Alien wars
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=24808032

Dr who and the emperor
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=24805988

A couple of films I made. One is a fan film and the other is a concept trailer to a script I have written.

Christopher Barry · December 27th, 2007, 11:56 PM

Phil, all your footage, creativity and efficiency is truly admirable. Thank you for sharing your art.

If I may ask, when are you and the EX1 going to hook up with Wayne and give the SGpro a try, SGflip and all?

Phil Bloom · December 28th, 2007, 02:10 AM

sometime in the new year i think!

Phil Bloom · December 28th, 2007, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark David Williams

Just to give some idea of who I am!

Alien wars
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=24808032

Dr who and the emperor
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=24805988

A couple of films I made. One is a fan film and the other is a concept trailer to a script I have written.

impressive stuff. I miss the old style Tardis interior!

Christopher Barry · December 28th, 2007, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil Bloom

sometime in the new year i think!

Please do as soon as practicable, Phil. Thank you.

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December 26th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#212
Joseph H. Moore Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 362	Phil, So is the Brevis + Flip still too short for proper focusing of the EX1?

December 27th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#216
Benjamin Eckstein Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 380 Images: 1	Hey Phil, I am sure you saw Jon Wolding's suggestion on the Cinevate board, but he said you should try the old achromat with the flip (the original HD achromat) as it is stronger than the one with the flip. I am sure many are anxious to find out if that gets things working. Thanks, Benjamin

December 27th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#217
Marc Faletti Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 50	Hi Phil! Really enjoying the updates. I noticed on your site that you have a Steadicam Merlin. Have you tried it with the EX1 yet, and if so, how has it handled? Thanks!

December 27th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#218
Mark David Williams Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 414	Hi Phil I have been reading up here trying to get as much info about the EX1 and Letus extreme which I have on order. I would like to test mine out by filming in public. I wondered if you could give some advice on this. Every one you film seems OK but is there anything to be aware of here? Also is there any loss in resolution using the Letus extreme. In your London film (Excellent) In a shot near the end that didnt use the letus it was way sharper compared to a similar shot using it.

December 27th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#220
Mark David Williams Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 414	Hi Phil Yes I am a little! I have filmed in public already and always chickened out of getting better shots. Worried I guess by possible public reaction Its in my nature to think the worst embarrassing situation will happen because it normally does. You can count on anyone out of their head on drink will make a beeline for me. I'd love to build up some confidence in this area. Re piccadilly furs. That was the first time with the letus and some are using it as a demo! I just watched kew gardens in winter some very beautiful images. Some of my favourites was from the isle of mull. I think thats right.

December 27th, 2007, 05:47 PM	#221
Mark David Williams Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 414	Just to give some idea of who I am! Alien wars http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=24808032 Dr who and the emperor http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...deoID=24805988 A couple of films I made. One is a fan film and the other is a concept trailer to a script I have written.

December 27th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#222
Christopher Barry Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 107	Phil, all your footage, creativity and efficiency is truly admirable. Thank you for sharing your art. If I may ask, when are you and the EX1 going to hook up with Wayne and give the SGpro a try, SGflip and all?