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I will be at the BBQ! Prepare yourselves!

I own both a TB-6 and a PRO II monitor. I have to say although they both are very fine monitors I prefer the PRO II. I don't own an lcd monitor, but if I were to buy it would be the Tiffen Ultrabrite. That big picture is the bee's knees and ,in the times I've flown it, the physical monitor size has never been a problem.

Just for the record I think Lost in Translation is the best film I saw last year. I wanted it to win not only best screenplay, but best actor and best picture too. Having been to Japan I found the movie very interesting and subtle. Its a nice change from the usual fare. The second best picture I saw last year was Luther. When Joseph Feinnes talks with God it gets a little over the top, but otherwise a good film. Oh yeah! I don't want to get busted for not talking about Steadicam. I liked the Steadicam moves during the Oscar broadcast. Was that Dave Eastwood again?

Me too! OSX Mac!

Hi Guys! This is from the Cinematography.com HD list. It is copyright from that list so don't rip it off. I am mentioned in the article so I thought you guys might get a kick out of it. Also that I figured out how to post on this new board. Had to go back to brain surgeon/rocket scientist school to figure it out though. Hope you enjoy it enough to subscribe to Cinematography.com as well. It's free and comes by email. Dan Kneece From: "B. Sean Fairburn LA DP" <rolemodel@earthlink.net> To: "HDTV and Efilm discussion-NOT video!" <cml-hdtv@ls.cinematography.net> Subject: Re: [cml-hdtv] Super Bowl in 3D Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 22:58:29 -0800 WOW, What a Game, I played Strong Safety in High school so I like good hard hitting defense regardless of who is doing the hitting. Now not wanting at all to get between the 3D Opinions expressed by the field of incredibly talented professionals with whom I have deep respect for having been close to it for the past 3 weeks. But its very much like going to and returning from the moon. the degree of exacting performance from many levels of engineering Optics, software and precision hardware just to make 3D work are incredible. Its probably easier to plot a re-entry orbit calculation than dial all the 3D in precisely for it all to come together. The Man at the helm of all this 3D with a tremendous capacity for optical and mechanical physics and mathematics is Peter Anderson ASC. Thank you peter for allowing me to learn from you and join the ranks of many other very talented professionals, with whom I deeply respect also, that have served with you in the past. I was asked by Producer Steve Schklair to join the team of talented lads (and Lass): Rig 1 Steve Andrich Director/Cinematographer/Camera Operator NFL Films Peter Anderson ASC 3D/IO/Convergence Puller B. Sean Fairburn 1st AC/Focus/Iris Puller Jay "Tony" Jones 2nd AC/Utility/Grip (carries Two f-950 bodies) Rig 2 J Brad Smith Camera Operator NFL Films Steve Mann 3D/IO/Convergence Puller Gary Ushino 1st AC/Focus/Iris Puller Paul Gibilisco 2nd AC/Utility/Grip (carries Two f-950 bodies) In the HD Truck from Plus 8 Digital were: Guy Jones HD Video Engineer Gayle Dembski HDCAM SR Recording Engineer Bernie Butler Smith Software Engineer Keith Hall PL/Comm All of us came together to do the Handheld which Yours truly had to strap on and shoot the pre game walk on and warm up with the rather challenging configuration. I busted 2 other mounts while testing them so More support was necessary to carry the rigid hardware, Camera bodies Lenses (Fujinon Cinestyle 15x) and 9 motors, meta data control box and beam splitter mirror. I will spare some of the Gory details but Gary Ushino rescued the rig from disaster after I pushed it beyond its limit. "Did you hear that sound?" I suggested using a Steadicam type vest with more rigid support on a frame after discussing it with Dan Kneece and Steve Mann they suggested GPI and the Pro Vest with Pro 2 Arm. Some other specialty modifications were made with the help of Marcell from George Paddock Inc. This was snapped in to a baby Ronford Quick release plate mounted to a hinge bolted to the right side of the chestplate. So the center shoulder mount was bolted in on my shoulder on top of the Vest and the arm was used only for additional support to hold the rig level and during tilting up and down with the shock absorbers of the Arm during the move. It was a monster of a handheld shot tracking backwards down the tunnel and panning the behemoth to hinge them into the huge stadium as the players took the field for pregame warm ups. Then to the other side for the other team's entrance. I had it pretty well balanced, with the CG of the 75Lbs rig 12 inches out 14 inches up off my right shoulder, but whenever possible I took the opportunity to sit on an apple box. Then walking out into the endzone to get the team in the ritual cluster chant as holding still drained the strength right out of me. I would rather a 30 second bull ride. It was Fun and I rather enjoy a greater degree of Pain than most so I liked the extra endorphins I received from the experience. Anyone know a good masseuse? Thanks to Gary Ushino and Steve Mann for helping me make it happen. Its not every day I get to operate a hand held 3D HD F-950 "T" camera rig with a beam splitter rig at the Superbowl. Sometimes I feel like the Chuck Yeager of HD (Combat Fighter Test Pilot) Vince Pace's Camera definitely has its advantages and hand held is much easier with that design philosophy at this time but I expect both to improve over time and it will be better for the 3D market as a whole as well as the others that know how to do good 3D such as Tim and Max at Paradise FX. So I hope that the professionalism and competition are both kept high, least 3D continue to stay a Sideshow Gimmick and never reach the full potential it might otherwise have as a real option for TV or Film or as in this case transfer to IMAX "Yea Baby" And I also don't want to hear any Speculative BS about how it can't happen by those that have not tried it. If you see me on the set or the Street I will show you 2 IMAX film frames cut from the test print that were originated in HD then uprezzed by John Lowery Digital. It does work and its only going to get better. You 3D Guys Keep up the good work. So Blessings to you all and I pray we all have a prosperous and successful year to come. B. Sean Fairburn SOC Director of Photography Castaic Ca 1992 members on the 1st February 2004 Copyright 2004 CML ----------------------------------------------------------- We'd like to thank the following sponsors of our mailing lists: Aaton * Thomson/Grass Valley * SuperDailies * Fuji-USA Kodak * ASC * VFG Lighting * Arri USA & Arri GB Innovision * Plus8Digital * Cooke * Panasonic Broadcast Lighttools * VFG * Formatt * ZGC Schneider * Fletcher Chicago * Band Pro * BVR * Tiffen -----------------------------------------------------------

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...gory=21165&rd=1 Steadicam EFP training tape featuring Ted Churchill and Jerry Holway. A great tape for learning Steadicam no matter what your rig. It's not mine. I just saw it. Dan Kneece