Osvaldo Silvera SOC

Hi there folks. I think it's time for me to get a couple of new Anton bauer Batts for my rig, but I want to get rid of a bunch of non well working batts, they charge up, and then die really fast, so I figured I'd pass them on to folks who want the smaller lighter weight shells to make their own . Here is what I have. PS. I need to buy 2- NEW or semi NEW Hytron 140 batts for some shoulder rigs I have, that need the weight of a Hytron 140. If anyone wants to do some kind of partial trade, let me know. Here is the list. I have 2 Anton Bauer MAGNUM 14 Logic Series, One seems to have been rebuilt at one time, one has a PRO Battery, INC wrap around shell, and the other just has the standard rubberized AB wrap. These are 5 3/8"x 4 1/2 x 3 1/4" 2 Anton Bauer Digital Compac Magnum 14, these are smaller, they are 4 3/8" x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2" one of those was re celled by rathbone for me about 5 years ago. 2 Trimpac 14's, with the digital bar display on the side. and I believe I have 2 Hytron 50's in Washington, where I'll be again on the 3rd of December. I know there is at least one there, both have the digital bar readout on the side. If anyone out there has a couple of good working Semi new Hytron 140's ( not 100's), that they want to trade for these 8 batts and some cash, let me know. Thank you, Ozzie 305-216-8395

Hello, Here is an Aluminum Post with inner post for you to start making your own stabilizer sled or Steadicam as many know it to be called. This post is 1.5" in diameter and the inner post slides up and down it with no effort. It is raw aluminum, so after making any modifications and adding your top and bottom, you'd be best to have it anodized so that it retains it's smoothness and is protected. The inner post has been drilled every 7/8" of an inch or so with a small diameter hole. You can use this as a spacer to then drill and attach a plunger on the outer post and then pull and click it into the various holes on the inside post and adjust your length of sled this way. You imagination is the key to making this work, but this is the exact size that the standard 1.5" sleds are made. the posts were purchased from Industrial metal supply in Sun Valley, California they are the same supplier of the post's in their raw form to a few of the stabilizer manufacturers. The main post is 15 inches long and the inner post is 13 and 7/8". Good luck on your stabilizer project. Each set will be taped up in blue painters tape before shipping out and wrapped in paper and bubble wrap for protection before shipping. All sales final. There is machining involved to complete your sled. this is only a raw part or parts to assist you in completing the system. Start off with this good post and you'll be all the better for it. Paypal accepted. Price per 2 section Raw post is $80. and includes shipping to the lower 48 States. Shipping to anywhere outside the lower 48 is priced per address.

BTT, Anyone interested in the New Rain Cover?

Hello there folks. I have for sale a NEW unused Camera Essentials Arricam LT Handheld raincover. Here is the description from their website. The Arricam LT- Handheld raincover is made of clear 'cold-crack' vinyl that loosely fits over the camera and velcro's onto the mattebox. There is a fitted waterproof sleeve for the eyepiece. This raincover is form-fitted for a prime lens and 400' rear-mounted magazine. this info and a picture can be seen at... http://www.cameraessentials.com/OptionProd...s_Position=PAR: The price at CE is 150 plus shipping. My price 110 includes shipping in the lower 48 states. Paypal accepted.

For sale my once used sledsok. Paid 150 for it, selling for 80 + shipping to the US only unfortunately, the last 5 shipments out of the US were extremely delayed or were misplaced or dissapeared, so can't risk it on my side. Paypal only. Selling a bunch of small ods and ends. DOn't have a list of what's to come, so far this sledsok and some aluminum posts for making a 1.5" sled. SOLD, thank you Steadicamforum!

Hi there folks, I added the Arricam LT Handheld raincover.

Hi folks, It's been a while since I've posted anything, sorry I have been out of contact, I've been on Miami Ink for the last 2 years now and were two weeks into a 4 week hiatus, Can't wait to get back to a normal weekly paycheck!! I have for sale the following Also have found in the closet a brand new never used Camera essentials Arricam LT Handheld raincover with it's carry bag, NEW it's $125 on their website, buy it for 100 and includes shipping, it's been in an air conditioned condo since purchased for a job that switched cameras last minute. Email me at Osvaldosilvera@aol.com or call me at 305-216-8395

Hi everyone. Long time. I've been on Miami ink now for so long I hear Tattoo machines running in my sleep, while I eat and even when i'm driving. Some of you might have seen the pics of my (new to me) 95 LWB Rover which I flipped end over end and totalled last Memorial Day weekend. I'm OK, incredibly enough I walked away from it with only bruising and scratches and a very large concusion on my head. The real reason I'm writing is I'm trying to become a voting member of the academy ( emmy's) and I need the signature of a peer member on my Application. A friend from the Amazing race has already signed it for me but he is not in my peer group. Are any of you Emmy Academy members in the cinematography peer group, and if you are would you sign my application if I fed ex'ed to you? Give me a call if you could help. I'll see all of you at Cinegear later this month. Regards, Osvaldo Silvera, SOC www.silverafilm.com 305-216-8395

Hello fellow Op's it's been a while since I've been on the boards, been working on Miami Ink 2 here in South beach. new Season will have alot of changes in the look of the show and content, I hope for the netter, Did alot of work on the menu of the Panasonic SDX900P we have and decided on shooting in 30P this time and worked on the lighting in the shop a bunch, .... anyway, For you folks who are still looking for a fantastic present for the misses, girlfriend, significant other, check out My wife's new business. Some of you may know her as a production manager, coordinator and a long time ago Camera op here in Miami, She's decided to start her own gift company and by the looks of the website, it's coming right along!. It's Dragonflydaisy.com All the best, Ozzie PS, See everyone at Cinegear next year unless I end up out in the west coast for a show sometime next year.

Hello there folks. Lots to do in the house and I need the extra cash. So.... Selling My PRO vest. All works great, very comfortable. I'm 6' 195 and it fits very well, and very adjustable. Call me direct. I can ship anywhere, All items sold are Final sales, no returns or refunds. Priced at $2950. I throw in Shipping anywhere in the US Via Fed Ex 3 day. I do not have a case for it, I will be Boxing it for shipping it. Don't worry, very sturdy box and very well padded and protected. I have the pictures ready to send, tried attaching them here even though they're small ( 600x400 ) it says they're too big to post, Don't know, but anyway, The pictures are ready to send to anyone.

Hi there folks, Back in LA for some pick ups of a show and have with me the Anodized Blue Grip I think it's a GPI/Derose grip it's 2.5" long and 2" thick fits 1.5" posts, looks great, at a great price $100. includes delivery in the LA area during the week or can pick up in Burbank in the evenings. Ozzie

OK, Job: Fun Loving Criminals Music Video in South Beach Perks: Tons of lovely beauties that only sprout in South Florida Scene: Recreating the Scarface Hotel room scene where Tony and his buddy get into trouble and his buddy gets cut up by a chainsaw, only in this music video. All the Bad guys are girls in Tiny Bikini's with Super Soakers, in the end....everybody's wet!, hehehehehe Tell me if the picture doesn't show up. Don't really know how it works here. don't see it in the preview.

Hi folks, Sold and delivered.

Hi folks. I have a friend in South America who has a Video SK and he has the arm that comes with it with the solid section and then the section with the 2 bones like a regular arm. Is there a Double Dual section arm that can hold a bit more weight for the SK vest with the same mounting system? He would really like to upgrade it a bit and will be at Cinegear with me. I'm attaching a picture of what he has at the moment. Thanks, Osvaldo Silvera. PS, Are we all getting together? Where, When?

Ari, Thanks for the message, sorry it took so long, I'd love to see it when I'm in town. Will be there from the 2nd till Monday the 6th Ozzie

Hello folks, looking for a Used Logic Series AB Charger 2 position or 4. and also I'll be teaching a small class and am looking to get a cheap eyepiece tap for use with older arri cameras ( 16BL, SR, etc.. Any ideas? I have a nice, almost new GPI-PRO Blue Grip for 1.5" posts for Trade/Partial trade. Regards, Osvaldo Silvera 305-216-8395

Hello there, Practically NEW PRO Monitor bracket for 1.5" posts. with Kipp Handle. $450 2.5" long Blue Anodized Wrap Grip 2" thick for 1.5" posts $150. Arriflex 3x3 clip on mattebox for 80mm lens fronts with 2 filter trays, Rubber square shade $170. 2 Collapsible 16mm film cores, Can be used with SR1,2, and 16BL's $40 each. All prices include fast shipping. I accept paypal under Osvaldosilvera@aol.com Will be placing these items on ebay today. But if anyone has a nice Anton bauer Logic Series charger they'd like to trade for the monitor bracket and the blue grip, shoot me an email.

Hello everyone, Well, Back in Miami now for the next Month. and the next Steadicam job is fast approaching, Have some cash and am looking to put together a sled quick. Prefer Anton Bauer Mounts since those are plentiful and easy to get/upgrade/charge, etc.. Have about 8500 US to spend. this time Ready to make the best deal and put something together. I have an LCD monitor so I'm good without one for now. The Job is inaside a studio, so that's good for the monitor situation. Ozzie 305-216-8395

Hello folks. Well, David did me the great favor ( Thanks again!) of picking up the arm from Tiffen and delivering it to Rob Luna. I have spoken with Mr. Luna and am waiting to hear from the adjuster in the insurance company. But now I have this question for all Steadicam Operators who have had an arm break a spring while under load. What happen and did the insurance do about it. The reason for this question is like in a court case. I need to be able to refer to other cases where an operator was operating and had the arm under load, and a spring broke. Did the insurance company whether productions or the operators cover the repair? Please email me the stories if you could. Thanks!!! Ozzie

Hold on Ron!!! I'm on my way!!! Started driving cross country from Miami on Sunday 7pm, Passed El Paso about 3 am on Tuesday. was going to be in LA by 3pm!!. Well then My Water Pump shaft gave way while driving with no warning, sending my Fan into the radiator, Shreaded the Fan, Radiator, and Water Pump!. Used AAA plus 4 seperate times to travel 387 miles to Tucson!! got the Water Pump fixed, and Fan, Radiator comes in an hour, and while I'm at it I'm replacing the Gas tank with a larger 34 gallon tank I got. So I should be on my way into your town at about 1am!. Have meetings tomorrow all day but I plan to swing by and say hello afterwards so you can see the Blue Rover firsthand. Will have to continue the trip up to Oregon on Saturday afternoon. SO no time to wheel. But I'll be in the LA area mid January til February so we'll have time then. Ozzie Stuck in Tucson Hotel till the Rad gets here.!

Hello there, UPDATE: As of last week Thursday, COMPLEX corp insurance based out of San Francisco tells the production company that Tiffen would receive a check by this Tuesday. Well yesterday I figured I'd give the production company a call to see what's up. They tell me that the Insurance company's adjuster Neil declined the claim and they are refunding the Deductable. So I am to call this Neil person at Complex corp, or the adjusters office and see what this is all about, aparently they told the Prod company that they deemed it not covered under their policy....( wait a sec, then why did they write an insurance policy for it and charge the Production company for it?) They also told the Prod company, this was the first time they had a claim from a steadicam op. Anyone have any experience dealing with Complex Corp in San Francisco? Since I have been without arm for 3 weeks now. I need to resolve this quick. If it means getting a claim going against Complex Corp in California court, I'll be driving thru there late next week. Any suggestions? Ozzie

Hey there David. Thanks for the call last week. I heard from the production company that the insurance company asked them to send in the deductable and they did last week. So I'm hoping that I get a call from Tiffen this week to let me know that the insurance company sent them a check and the order is under way. They are re using the switcharound from my arm so the replacement cost would be lower and the insurance company wouldn't bark that much. Let's see how long it takes. Thanks again to everyone who has been keeping up with me on this. Ozzie

Hey there folks. The insurance company (Complex Corp.) is in the process of putting all te required paperwork together. hopefully I'm not without arm for a long time. Haven't heard back from Tiffen for a couple of days... Are they closed? for any occasion? Have lost 2 steadicam days so far. What's the process for that wwith insurance companies? Anyone have any experience with this? This insurance company freaked out when I told them what aa new arm cost. They actually said to me that since the Deductable for the production company was 3500 that they would probably be buying the arm out of the deductable if it needed to be replaced. I told them wwhat Arms cost, and the Lady says "Dollars?". They immediately passed me on to the bulldog which started asking me if I knew how to properly load the rig, and where I had learned to use the steadicam, and wanted me to detail step by step what happened. and was concerned that i might have overloaded the rig. Yada Yada Yada. I'll know more once I speak to someone at Tiffen about what they have said about the Arm. whether they want to replace it or repair it with the same Gold spring and paarts that broke. I'll let everyone know what comes out of this. Ozzie

Hello there folks. I just wanted to once again Thank everyone who helped me out last Wednesday when my 3A arm blew up in NYC. I called Erwin, who got me Alec, Jamie, and Will's numbers. Got help from everyone, Jamie was ready to have me pick up his arm, finally one of our grips that day David happen to have purchased his arm from PJ McDonald and quickly ran home and brought it to set, helping us finish the day and the next with great results and no downtime. This really is a great group of professionals to belong to. Always thhere to help someone out in a pinch. My arm is at Tiffen and should be diagnosed by Monday. Thanks again everyone. Ozzie