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Hi everyone My shoot was all interior night .The weight of the camera was like a SR2. As for power I used the on board battery to give it more weight at the back of the camera .The rental house had a converter to standard def and worked well . I would have to say the DP didn't change anything when we changed lens. We used super speeds with a anamorphic adaptor at the front of the lens which also worked with out any issues.I will try and post some stills . As for the still The shoot was set in a Chinese restaurant there were a number of challenging shots but in particular this shot . The shot starts on a dinner plate with a cooked pidgin on it . The dinner plate (is the waiters pov) travels from the kitchen down a short hallway down a few steps then turn left into the large restaurant ,around the restaurant to the customer table . (not unlike the opening shot from Mike Myers film “So I married an axe Murderer”.) Making the mount for the plate to sit on the steadicam was quite a challenge but also being able to balance the steadicam with a 2.07 kg Plate and pidgin 2 ft in front of the lens was something else. The length of the camera and the bracket was about 3 1/2 ft long which was interesting to work with . It was great fun ,the bracket worked like a charm . All the best Louis Puli

Hi Charles May I say All of the screw that I have received from steadyrig are rounded . Yes you make good sense. I think the rounded end work much better . Good Luck Louis Puli

Hi Ron I am new to mac but I have found the one on one/workshops run by the Mac stores are great. I can bookin any time I have a problem fixed/ change what ever done and the help has been worth the $100 per year. Coming from a pc background Mac's are a dream to work with . http://www.apple.com/retail/thegrove/ Mac store in LA Good luck Louis Puli B)

Yes I do know guys how have paid $33K for a pro arm and $30for a tb6 B)

Hi everyone Erwin what can you tell us about the 3 section 3a lower section of an arm and the full Pro arm .Is this Howards new mix and match look for the AR cool . Thanks Louis Puli

Hi I have a As new Anton Bauer Quad 2072 Four position charger with LCD built-in discharger module and 70 watts power supply . $800 USD$ plus freight thanks Louis Puli lpulicam@tpg.com.au

"This is the worst thing I've seen since one guy talked about riding on the strut of a helicopter (rig and all) and expecting it to gently sit him down and he would step off and continue the shot. Everyone blanched at that description too. (Don't do it anyone, monumental bad idea.) Hi everyone For me the best idiot "Yes I can GUY " IS this guy !!! sorry Unable to load Photo for some reason "this is a link to another one "Got to love the Pillow" http://www.steadicenter.com/details.php?image_id=1218 Louis Puli

Hi Everyone Got my Manual (down Under Australia) Today Fantastic Job Jerry and Laurie The Steadicam ops "Bible" here at last Great job Louis Puli B)

Hi Everyone I will be doing some steadicam with a Silican Imaging SI-2K camera next week . Is there anything I should I know about that camera I may have trouble with? We will also be using Elite lens with an anamorphic adaptor .? Thanks Louis Puli B)

"You really aren't going to find anything cheaper than a Bartec thats worth having." May I say there is nothing cheap about the Bartec For $5000 (and motor and cables) or $3000 to $4500 2nd hand units . Its fantastic value for money. I have 6 BFD'S what more do I need to say but give Jim a call you will not regret it. Fly sharp Louis Puli B)

Hi Ben Thank you for your kind words about the workshop . There were some very good students and many of then are new operating on drama's here and doing some great work . It sounds like you also are on your way with a Clipper 24 Great rig that covers most cameras.You can't go past the Klassen vest . As for the Bartech again great value, great service and Jim is a all round nice guy. There are many guys in the Big apple who I know of (James has meet many of them at NAB )like Alex Jarragin , Aftron Grant, Jay Kilroy and Mike OShea who if you contact will be of great help to you in getting started. All the very best and keep in touch Louis Puli B)

Hi Matt Here are a few examples of weight cages for you .Mark Okane may still make them (sorry no contact details) or ask a local machinist to put something together for you. Good luck Louis Puli Hi Matt /Everyone I was unable to edit my last post so I would just like to say Sorry Mark I should have said Mike O'Shea is the guy to contact about great weight cages . Here is the link good luck with it .Mike weight cage is the one on the far left photo http://www.secure2.e2etech.com/cgi-bin/fil...view&id=pc1

Hi Matt Here are a few examples of weight cages for you .Mark Okane may still make them (sorry no contact details) or ask a local machinist to put something together for you. Good luck Louis Puli

Hi everyone It sounds great that GPI are working on a HD upgrade .I would like to see them supply the market with DIY upgrade kit with all the parts,plugs and cables and instructions etc so as you don't have to send your rig back to them ( in my case 12,000 Miles and say 2 weeks down time freight costs etc) The ikea upgrade its all in the box . The only down side is that I always have a few screws left over after make that bookshelf . I hope PRO will consider my idea. Fly safe Louis Puli

Hi everyone I was looking at the making of and came across this gem . I don't quite know why he used a skate board but it looks cool . You should find it here (46 sec in ) http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/b...bctid1913280881 or http://content.foxsearchlight.com/videos/node/2980" Inside Slumdog:Boyle on India . If you have not seen the film yet take the time you will not be disappointed . Fly safe Louis trying to keep cool in this 40deg summer Puli from down under B)

Your mistaken. They aren't looking for a Steadicam operator they are looking for a Steadycam operator. I think that's one of those crazy contraptions made out of bungycords and used bike parts that you strap to your head. $175 is a great rate for that as normally you have to pay people to let you walk around set and look cool with it. ~Jess Hi Everyone Ha Jess I would give them this guys No #333##3333 lol Thats all they deserve Backstabbers and undercutters Fly safe Louis Puli B)

Hi Bryan I would ask the rental House for the fixed viewfinder which is smaller then the Hand held viewfinder (Huge one) Yes steadicam Mags Jerry Hill Arri 3 LMB or cage as well. You may need a Y (Cam and Aux )power cable if you are doing any high speed or you could use a battery belt instead.As for the video split well it would depend on which type the rental house have digital or B&W .You could use a Precision camera video relay lens which fits on the viewfinder of the camera less weight again . Good luck Louis Puli from down under B)

Hi everyone I was at Panavision today doing prep with the Genisis (and the recorder onboard No ssr available HATE that) camera which I will be using soon on a job.Let me also say this is the first time using this camera ok. My Rig is a Pro 1 with a new base , a preston 2 motors ,Modulas ,and Dionic 90 batteries all New. When I powered up the camera (which was all fine) I looked down at the batteries and saw that the "Real time Display " on the 2 batteries (Camera /Aug ) were FLASHING on /off . All of the batteries are only a few months old and I have been on many other jobs with them with out any problem. Can any one tell me if they have had a similar issue with these batterys. Thanks Louis Puli from down under . B)

Hi everyone Do I need to add any more to what Richard has said .Here is a still of the base of an EFP. Fly safe Louis Puli B)

Hi everyone I am looking for a 3a gimble /pro1 gimble and a monitor bracket that you would love to send to a good home. Please let me know . Thanks Louis Puli B) lpulicam@tpg.com.au

G'day Jim From the other side of the world a very merry Happy Birthday to you .I will have a Fosters (a few )for you .Thanks for all you help over the years . Louis Puli B) Australia

Hi Mike I have a full set of gold springs in good condition for sale .Email me for some photo's etc Thanks Louis Puli B) lpulicam@tpg.com.au

All ideas welcome, what doya think would work? :rolleyes: Cheers Gerry Hi Gerry Have you had a look at the shot in "Atonement" If you get the DVD in the Making Of you will see how the grips had made a large rickshore for the operator Peter Robertson to use through out the shot (There is a step off and on through out the shot) You are in London now right, give Peter a call .!! All the best Louis Puli from down under B)

Hi everyone I was looking at Ben Semanoff Gallery today and came across this gem of a shot . I wonder if Larry will be selling these in Black . lol :lol: :lol: Ben said "Since larry is of average height (like myself) he wanted to be able to operate hand held at eye level with the basketball players. So he designed these boots." This could be a segway to a new topic " How far have you gone to get The Shot " Larry you are amazing. All the best Louis Puli from down under l