Emre Tufekci

Get out and shovel that snow, I cant think of a better work out for your back :lol:

I dugout 3 of my neighbors and as soon as the blizzard stops its back to work again.

How about using Garrets idea to attach power tools to reduce injuries? We can attach snow shovels????

But would we be charging union rates for clearing snow? :huh:

Hi everyone, I would need to rent a Flyer for the day of monday 8th. I'll fly in from Paris the day before into IAD. I need a basic Flyer setup (I will fly a Z7) for one day.

Thanks so much !

Hi Matt,

check out:

www.dc-camera.com

http://www.dc-camera.com/prodEquip.htm

They should have a flyer availible for rental.

Hey welcome,

Glad you had a good time on your first gig. We seem to be in your neck of the woods, feel free to drop by sometime and we'll introduce you to a few other ops in the area.

Cheers,

Emre Tufekci

www.productionpit.com

Would getting a Flyer LE and having it for between 1 -3 years then upgrading to bigger as needed be better than initially investing in something along an archer? (perhaps I should reserve this question for a different topic)

The problem of getting an higher end rig is that you might not have a market or the customers to pay it off in a reasonable time. Upgrading is always an option but there is more of the lower end rigs available on the market so the re-sale is usually a little less.

In my opinion starting off with a small and simpler rig is better for learning how to operate. The first rig I owned did not even have a socket block so I really had to learn control the rig on a very simple set up. After that upgrading to a larger set up is very very easy.

I appreciate the kind words. I realize that there will be many "No's" before I get a "Yes" so I just have to work hard and wait until I meet that person.

 

I've been thinking about buying either the FlyerLE or my mentor's older and modified SK. Advise on which to get? I believe the most i'd be putting on any steadicam for a while is a smaller prosumer camera with the biggest being an hpx 500 with anton battery.

I would go for the Flyer LE. I started on a SK then Provid, added a flyer and a Clipper 2. Having gone through those rigs I would definitely choose the Flyer LE over the SK.

Every Item I have is on an Excel spreadsheet, It goes on the spreadsheet before it goes into the kit. That spreadsheet becomes the master inventory list and loading manifest. It good for you, it's good for the insurance company, it's good for production and it's excellent for your AC so he knows what's where and how to pack it back up.

Insurance is one of the cost's of doing biz, and it's what separates you as a pro (it's also a tax deduction)

In addition to Eric's excellent advice I keep receipts, credit card slips and pictures of every item every purchased (in digital format as well) incase the insurance company should feel the need to challenge "if" I had ever actually owned the listed item.

It only takes few seconds to do if you do it when you receive the item but it's another piece of mind.

I'm going to contact Terry West (per various recommendations all over this forum) about power cables for the Red ONE and SR2, but I would also like to be able to run a couple of 12v on board lights I have, as well as a Redbyte Dominator.

If you are running RED you will probably need a remote FF as well. Most clients will ask for video assist so maybe you should speak with terry to provide additional power cables if possible.

"I'm Brian and so is my wife." :rolleyes:

Yeah, you shouldnt let it go. Even if you have no contact, bussines or even if you are not in the same market with these guys.

No problem and thank you for posting your follow up with the gear after your set up day.

Good Luck with your shoot.

Emre

www.productionpit.com

Hi Brooks,

We have a 3000 in house but they are pretty much identical with the 3700 so here are few answers:

-Low Mode: the camera is a ENG type body so unless you have plate you will see movement in the handle. We just flip sled upside down as the camera has a reverse scan function and it's a lot easier than trying to mount it on a low mode.

-Cables: depending on what format/resolution you are using it varies. If you need 4:4:4 at 10bit 1080P you need to go Dual Link HD-SDI. Otherwise camera can record 1080P 4:2:2 using the AVC-I codec so you use the on-board P2 cards. They weigh nothing.

-I do believe it should have an internal downconvertor. 2700 and 3000 does.

-The body power consumption is 38W ,we have a Ultra-2 and Clipper 2 and we can run camera, sled, wireless transmitter, bartech FF using only 12V or 24v steadicam powercubes (or dionic 90)

-Power is 4 pin XLR

-Weight is not too bad (10.8 lbs body, 17lbs with lens and VF) its nowhere near flying a single mode genesis.

Hope this helps

Emre

www.productionpit.com

Hello everybody,

I will be running a RED system for the first time on my Clipper 2 with an SD monitor and I remember very useful tips on cabling ,downconvertors, power issues etc... in the forums. I have been looking back and forth through the archive but have not been able to find the threads I remember seeing earlier.

If you wouldn't mind pointing me in the general direction of those threads (or have recommendations) I would greatly appreciate it.

RIG: Clipper 2 G-50 arm

Bartech FF+ M-one motor

Titan Transmitter

Thank you for your time,

Cheers

Emre

I work for the Navy (Civilian) and I Purchased a steadicam here as well as my last 2 commands, Army and the Airforce. After we get the units I train the people and they have all been putting a lot of miles on the rigs.

We pretty much use the steadicam for everything, It's in use at least 90% of all the shoot we do. For the government it's a great return invesment since there is so much demand.

Since I work for the government we are able to assist each other from other commands as well, a good freind of mine works for another agency and has an Ultra 2. Whenever we have a shoot but cannot use our rig because it's tied up, he comes down to OP with his rig.

I will post this in the DC area forums and keep a look out incase anything pops up on our side of the pond.

I also heard that Letus are making a B4 mount version similar to the Pro 35.

 

The Pro 35 is the only one that I've used and does limit you in terms of shutter and aperture if you are to avoid seeing the ground glass.

The letus extreme has a vibrating ground glass and you cant stop below 5.6 or go above 250 shutter speed. The new Letus has a spinning glass but costs $3500 more. I am not sure it's worth the price difference.

I can post larger images if you would like.

Has anyone used it already? It looks pretty good and also pricing looks like a killer.

Would love some info

LINK

Hi Job,

We have a 3 of those units and they work well for the price. There are a lot of pros and cons to these units but letus is one of the best produced out there. The mothership is produced by PS+Technic and has a large price tag, but worth it.

Here are a few resources to do more research:

www.dvxuser.com go to the 35mm adapters forum and read the first 4-5 "sticky" (highlighted in yellow) posts.

Important notes:

-The 35mm adapter producers have no or little customer support; even modulus would be ashamed of their performance. :P

-The adapter is about +1K but with lenses and other accessories you can expect to spend a total of 4-5K. (they have adapters that start at 5K as well)

-Stay away from Redrock 35mm adapters.

-They balance and fly on a steadicam pretty well but you have rear mount the follow focus.

If you have any questions please feel free contact me. Sometimes 10-15 minutes over the phone takes care of 3-4 months of research.

You can find my contact info here: www.productionpit.com

Hope this helps.

PS: I will post some pictures of the adapter on a steadicam.

Hi Kyle,

I had private tuition from Paul many years ago and have been to other workshops in Rockport many times. First off I think you will have a blast with Paul, he is a great instructor and operator.

A few tips:

-Always keep in mind that when he gets firm about the proper execution of a certain technique he is trying to get your motor skills to turn into muscle memory, which will benefit your career for many years to come.

-Do not do anything that he does not instruct or supervise for you to do, like running or step offs.

-Wear, dark comfortable clothes with very solid grip shoes.

-Before you leave goto: www.steadishots.org and watch a lot of scenes. When you return goto: www.steadishots.org and watch a lot of scenes.

-No Pain no gain does not work for steadicam. You can expect your lower back to get sore but if there is pain....STOP!!!

-Rockport can get rainy, have rain gear with you.

-Don?t just stick with the larger rigs, a clipper or an ultra might be heavier but because of their mass they are more stable. You will find that a flyer will be a lot more harder to control due to its light weight, not as many options as the bigger rigs for static/dynamic balance and is effected by external elements a lot easier then the its bigger brothers. It's great for practice and honing your skills.

-You learn a lot in the workshops from other peoples mistakes, watch very carefully when other people are operating. Listen to how Paul corrects them.

-Paul usually does a long shot in the middle of the week where he choreographs a large scene (last year it was the re-creation of bjorks music video.) I would volunteer first as usually only one person gets to shoot that.

Hope this helps, enjoy your week.

I was speaking with Chrish Konash earlier this year and he told me his story about how he fell into the water was completely submerged. I'll let him tell his story (dont want to give it away).

I on the other hand do not like the idea of the rip cord.....I WANT EXPLOSIVE BOLTS..... :P

Wooohooo!!!! I'm not the new guy anymore......I'm freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

I have had success working with clients who will agree to run separate sound for tapeless HD projects. This Friday I will be using a HPX3000 with a HVX200 next to the sound guy. We just run a slate, mark it and match it in post. Because both the cameras record the same format and is clip based/non linear workflow it takes seconds to marry the sound and video in post. The HVX costs nothing to rent and I usually bring my own to make life easier for me.

I know this does not apply to all situations but with transition P2 or similar products it makes it a lot easier. Just my 2 cents.

Hi everyone

"Stargate Continuum " was released today (Australian time) and my sun (how is a Big stargate Fan ) and I watched the DVD .The opening shot is all steadicam and many smaller shot and just as impressive .The operator was Steve Adelson I would like to say well done and if you get a chance to see it you will not be disappointed.

Fly safe

Louis Puli from down under B)

Me and my wife watched it last week and loved it. Great sets, great production value, moderate story. More importantly really nice steadicam work. If you watch the behind the scenes segment there is a breakdown as well as behind the scenes footage of the rehersals of the opening sequence. Steve makes it look easy ;)

Afton, Thank you for writing such a detailed account of your experience. Aside from helping ops with the mechanics of using a red I think this will be very valuable for DP's and directors to read and learn what they can/should ask for when using the system. I certainly will be pointing a few producers/Dop's to your thread to read up before they go red.

Thanks again for your time in putting it together.

Emre

www.productionpit.com

Hey Peter, I thought you knew I was goofy!!! Why do you think I had Dash brainwashed to be GF. :rolleyes:

I would like for you to know that once our people (GF) come to rule the world your name will be on the scrolls for those who will be protected. :P

Cheers,

Emre

I am goofy foot,

My instructor (Paul Taylor) was goofy foot so I ended up that way. That was 7 years ago but I found no reason to go regular. I am ambidextrous but still find goofy foot more comfortable to operate, especially for HD jobs and having the smart side of the camera facing me.

SOLD :rolleyes: