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WTB: Alexa plate for PRO
Mike Germond SOC replied to Mike Germond SOC's topic in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted
Any willing loaners/renters in the meantime? I'm in Orlando. Can provide my FedEx number -
WTB: Alexa plate for PRO
Mike Germond SOC replied to Mike Germond SOC's topic in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted
Is it worth waiting for? I need one Friday 10/4 for an Alexa Plus shoot. -
I'm hoping to find an used plate. But if not, what's your recommendation for an Alexa plate on the PRO DBIII?
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Live Broadcast Operators, a quick poll if I may
Mike Germond SOC replied to Peter Abraham's topic in General Discussion
When I was up in NYC, I think I briefly showed you the Sony INCAM system from VisLink that I use at NBC Sports in Orlando. It uses the Sony 2400 as a base and the swappable side panel adds 1lb to the camera. It interfaces with the standard VisLink Rx equipment and receives signal from their standard Data Tx equipment. We use it daily on a permanent installation into the facility with tally, full telemetry, no breakup, and about a 1ms delay. We don't need to delay our mics to cut it with the Fiber cameras. It's a brilliant, sexy little piece of gear. But it does not come cheap!! -
Paralinx Tomahawk
Mike Germond SOC replied to Alan Rencher's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
From what Dan has told me, it's an all new chipset, so you won't be able to pair it with Arrow as previously planned. Perhaps explained by this? http://www.live-production.tv/news/products/amimon-pro-continues-support-professional-camera-wireless-hd-market.html -
WANTED - (semi) daylight viewable monitor
Mike Germond SOC replied to MichaelReedy's topic in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted
I have the LCD70MD for a director monitor and it is surprisingly bright with an adjustable backlight. I use the LCD651STX on my sled for the transflective coating on the screen. http://www.marshallmonitors.com/products/monitors/V-LCD651STX-3GSDI/index.html Side by side, the coating makes it more visible than my 70MD. But that's an $1800usd monitor so it may not be your flavor. Just something to consider.. -
Forget the Nits, Be A Great Op
Mike Germond SOC replied to Dave Chameides's topic in General Discussion
Thank you! Many of us do not have the clout to stick our necks out like this, and I agree whole heartedly. "Nits" could be replaced with "arm", "sled", and many more components... -
College needs advice...
Mike Germond SOC replied to Alan Lifton's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
If its SMPTE fiber you're using, call Suzanne Spera at Phoenix Optix 401-637-4600 for a 6ft Steadicam Jumper. It's the best price I've found, at $575, and the construction is more durable than the ones I've gotten direct from Mohawk. I wouldn't operate tethered Steadicam without it, especially on lightweight rigs. -
I use the above mentioned Tracker connector on Sony cameras when I can. Otherwise the photo sensor works just fine for quick jobs. For longer term studio work, I daisy chain the tally signal through a AutoScript TallyPlus number and into the rig for the monitor. Gallery of wiring and bracketry: http://orlandosteadicam.com/photos/index.php/prompter I worked out this idea for both our Fiber 1500 and Wireless 2400 INCAM-S at NBC Sports Golf Channel. It is rigid and works brilliantly. It's all custom machined. Of course if you don't need a prompter, the mounting is overkill. There's a photo or 2 in there with Brant Fagan's low mode bracket and I firmed it up with a Viewfinder bracket. That bracket works great for mounting all sorts of stuff off the VF mount.
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Paralinx Crossbow
Mike Germond SOC replied to Alan Rencher's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
Just got my UPS tracking info. The Crossbow is shipping :) -
Paralinx Crossbow
Mike Germond SOC replied to Alan Rencher's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
From Marshall That makes me and Ozzie happy for the meantime. I'm waiting on shipment of mine as well, so we'll find out for certain soon. -
Paralinx Crossbow
Mike Germond SOC replied to Alan Rencher's topic in Video Assist and Video Accessories
Regarding embedded audio, Paralinx just returned my email: Not sure what that means for monitor comparability because I can't find any format specs for my Marshall (same as Ozzie's). -
What about Ed's brushless gimbal rig for the GoPro mounted to a helmet? http://www.steadicamforum.com/index.php?showtopic=18417
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Do you have a telescoping post? There's a chance the top and bottom stages aren't aligned dead center. Or even a camera slightly twisted on the dovetail (more apparent with longer payloads). Or if your monitor bracket rotates off center on the post. I check all the possible off center items first when that happens.
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Does anyone have Joe Biello's number or any of the ops at NBC?
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Looking for SD PRO II parts
Mike Germond SOC replied to Iain Baird's topic in Steadicam Marketplace - Wanted
I've got a SD post cable if you need one.. -
I'm headed up to NYC with my lady this Sunday and will be there thru the 31st. She has a work conference and I'll just be seeing the sights. I've never been before, so I'm looking for recommendations, tips, and tricks. We are staying in Times Square. If any operators are free, I'd love to grab a drink. Or visit on set. Please feel free to message me or email/text. Mike
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Discussion with a Producer about the MOVI
Mike Germond SOC replied to Jamie Northrup's topic in General Discussion
I recently worked on a Tim McGraw music video and the Producer/Director had just done Taylor Swift's new music video. They brought in the Movi to try as substitute for Steadicam and had nothing good to say about it. They had one long walk from Taylor's dressing room to the stage that just screams Steadicam, and the Movi footage was mostly unusable. There are just certain situations where it does not make sense. I'd love to see the Movi try to track from the pit on a long lens as well. My impression from the Producer was that the Freefly guys were trying their hardest to squeeze the novelty angles out of the thing, none of which made sense for the shot. I think we will find a lot of situations where nothing can compare to the Steadicam. These guys certainly wished they had booked a Steadi now. We will probably see the Movi stop trying to imitate the Steadicam and find its own niche (or better yet, die off completely). -
SDI to Firewire OR HDMI to Firewire?
Mike Germond SOC replied to Haris Pallas's topic in General Discussion
Does the Matrox MXO2 Mini fit your bill? It's a capture card essentially. Can connect to your PC or Mac via ExpressCard34 or PCI Slot. Optional Thunderbolt module. It has HDMI and component I/O. http://www.matrox.com/video/en/products/mxo2_mini/ The MXO2 LE has HD-SDI and is the more expensive version. http://www.matrox.com/video/en/products/mxo2_le/ -
I hijacked my own thread so I'm okay with this :) I looked into the AC7 as well and I sympathize with your thoughts on it Brian. The contrast ratio on the Marshall is higher at 1000:1 versus 800:1 but I don't know if that's enough to impact visibility. And the AC7 doesn't cross convert so I'd be buying that extra converter I don't want. It's just not as much of a 1 stop shop as I'd like. On a side note, I noticed the LCD70MD is 800-nits but the LCD90MD is only 600-nits. Same contrast ratios.
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"Can you" and "should you" have been argued time and time again on here. The Flyer LE only has one power output and relatively small gauge wiring. Having said that, I've put a quad p-tap box on it and ran a RED Epic thru a Camwave, plus a Preston back when I owned that rig. It worked for a 2 day shoot, but long term it could burn up the wiring. I've pushed it on many more occasions as well, and I think I just got lucky. The best solution would be to fly a battery on the camera, especially if its a light prosumer camera. But I don't know what camera you're talking about and what external power options it has. So yes it's possible, probably not good long term.