Stephen Murphy

I saw this online and thought of you guys...:) A one shot music video which im sure is spreading like wildfire around the net. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x99ein_ma..._music?from=rss Apologies if its been posted here already.

Mikesh - I cant seem to find that listing - can you post photos here? or double check the listing number?

Sent you a mail.

Great Advice Erwin thank you. And i really am almost definitely retired (sort of):) S

Im coming out of my (sort of) retirement for a few days next week but as ive sold my rig I'll be working with a rental, specifically a Pro 2 with a Pro Arm. Having only used a Pro arm (and Pro sled) a handful of times is there anything i need to be aware of when using it? - Im thinking specifically of needing to switch cannisters in the arm (im flying a Milenium XL and a 435 with E-Series anamorphics) or switching the mating pin to go from my back mounted vest to a garfield mount. Is it a relatively self explanatory process that i can work out on the prep day or do i need to look for a PDF to guide me through the process. Also is there much of an operational difference between the Dbox 3 (what im used to ) and the dbox 2 (what i have to use)? Or mounting gyros? I'm so used to MK-V kit that im just trying to cover my arse a bit here...:) Thanks, S

Erwin, Ive had to deal with that same BS attitude from PV Dublin for my entire career as a steadicam op. They have, on occasion said a very similar thing to me in person. Ive always refused to fly PV conversion kits and i always refused to fly the 435 unless it had a 100% top and steadi mags. I was told on more then one occasion that i was being difficult and that all the other operators in the Uk fly this set up (more BS!). Most of the time the Producers/PM's believed me but i did loose several gig's because some believed in "the power of Panavision" (as someone once put it). Stand your ground - you did the right thing. S

I cant speak for others but it's helped me in the past.

Luke, Roger is a legend amongst UK operators. He's been doing it for quite a while and is very very good at it too. I met him briefly at a BSC dinner last year and he seemed like a lovely guy to boot. If you can contact him he'd be a great guy to learn from. S

Many thanks for all the kind words both on and off forum guys. I will of course keep in touch here - its become such a part of my daily routine to check in here that i cant imagine not doing so! S

So I've finally said goodbye to my Steadicam kit. A few days ago i sold my entire package to another operator, and from this point on I plan to concentrate solely on working as a DP. I am sure that over the next few months i will still pick up a steadicam rig for the occasional day or two to help pay the bills during my transition to full time DP but i am also sure that those days will become fewer and fewer as time goes by. I have mixed feelings about leaving my steadicam days behind but it was something that needed to happen to advance my DP career, and the timing just felt right. I bought my first Steadicam 7 years ago (an old 3A) and it has been a fantastic journey ever since; I've learned from some amazing DP's and worked on some great sets, and now Im really looking forward to collaborating with other steadicam operators on projects that i am lighting. So i just wanted to say thank you to all the forum members who have helped me over the years, many of whom may not even read this forum anymore. I will still visit the forum to keep abreast of things, and I'll always consider myself a steadicam operator at heart but for now its goodbye. Sort of:)

Thanks Jeff - i literally just got an email from Carl at the SOA saying the same. I thought i had signed in in the last year but i guess not! S

Has anybody else's listing on the SOA website disappeared?:) I went to update my profile today and found my profile has been removed! S

For Sale: Pelican 1510 case with Dividers External Dimensions: L x W x D - 559mm x 351mm x 229mm Internal Dimensions L X W x D - 514mm x 289mm x 193mm This is the largest Pelican case that will be allowed on board an airplane as carry on luggage - Its a perfect travel size. http://www.waterproof-cases.co.uk/pe...-p-26_106.html Retail Price 175 Euro plus VAT plus Shipping Asking Price 110 Euro plus shipping (or you can collect). I've had this case for two years, holding a collection of meters and filters. It's still in perfect working order; wheels, latches, handles and pressure seal all perfect. Surface has been scuffed with wear but thats purely cosmetic. Case will be available in one week. Im upgrading for a larger case. If you're interested post here or leave a PM.

Ill be there Thursday

i have the same problem as Brad.