ChadPersons

If anyone has an extra socket block I'm looking. 818 430-3227

Just got the HD upgrade and looking to sell the used parts of what I replaced. Upper and lower J Boxes are working fine. The post is in good shape but the cable has a break in the video wire. $2000obo. Chad Persons 818 430-3227

Hey Bill, Really sorry for your situation on Las Vegas but Im glad you're working again. I'll certainly spread the word of your poor treatment to anyone that will listen. I'd really like to know who winds up taking Las Vegas. I can tell you it won't be me. I wish you all the best. Chad Persons

Hey All, I am selling my AR an MK-V Nexus Sled. Never really thought about sending it out with other operators but after reading the posts why not? So here it is. If anyone would like to help get my AR and sled out there and split the rental on it let me know. It is very cool but not a daily use item. You can do what I've been doing on the West Wing and have two sleds built at the same time and simply slip the camera into the Revolution when you need it. The West Wing has been cancelled and I'm not sure any other TV show would be willing to pay any extra for it so let's get it out there. Feel free to call me if anyone is interested. 818 430-3227cell Chad Persons

Brand new MK-V Nexus Sled (used twice) 2" four stage post V2 Gimbal Nexus Base w/ three battery plates topstage dovetail plate Alien Revolution roll cage sensor processing unit Panasonic 7" LCD rotating monitor motor mount cables for all common cameras optional... Microwave Preston Follow Focus MDR-1 two Motors cables for all film cameras Hill brackets extra antennas all gear pitches separate iris control unit w/ 25' cable Transvideo 6" Rainbow II call 818 430-3227 to discus pricing

Includes... FI-Z microwave Handset and Transmitter MDR-1 Reciever motor driver two sets of antennas two MDR-1 Motors three motor cables one is (19mm I think) three hills brackets two transmitter batteries w/ charger six focus rings run cables for all film cameras iris control unit with 25' cable power cables for MDR from Pro sled, panavision and Arri cameras two sets of gears shoulder/ neck strap for handset I'm asking $15,000

I'm using the Transvideo Cinemonitor IIISB and I'm very happy with it. I've had to add a pound of weight to it to get dynamic balance in the form of a black diving weight lead. Sounds bad but it actually looks cool and works very well. I think I spent around $3400 for the monitor, two cables and the anti-reflective coating. The service is very good as well. Just my two cents, Chad Persons

I now have two BFDs and just wanted to chime in on how happy I am with them. My Preston is gathering dust now as I enjoy the equaled proformance at much less weight. Add in the fair price and the best service I've experienced from any vendor since making the move to steadicam eight years ago and I can't imagine why anyone would buy any other system. By the way, anyone interested in a microwave Preston MDR-1 with two motors? Sorry, just throwing that in. The light weight and its low profile is also great for when we go hand held and your assistant can't be next to you for any reason. Oh and having two separate channels has come in very handy in that we give our DP a handset for the iris pull which he really likes to do himself or if we go with two hand held cameras both assistants can be remote. All the Best, Chad Persons

Hey Everyone, I look forward to Saturday the 30th. Sounds like a lot of fun. Hey BJ, you mean April 30th not May right? Let us know either way. Anyway, I plan on bringing my AR just to make sure there is enough to go around. My problem is that I don't own a weight cage with a camcorder. If someone would bring one I will certainly bring my AR. And Howard, if you read this, will you bring your new follow focus. I'd love to take another look at it. All the Best, Chad Persons

I've recieved most of my AR. I'm just missing one piece and then I'll be using it in the field. If anyone would like to see or try using it once I have the last piece is welcome. All the Best, Chad Persons

Just to be extra clear on my opinion. David Grove is right... Off topic is a fine place for a post on opinions regarding the election results. But I have a problem with it being presented as "#$%@the south.com". My entire family is from Florida is of course the reason. Maybe it is my polite southern upbringing but I find that web site rude and insulting. I know it's all in fun and it's certainly not gonna ruin my day but I feel that people could have better taste in what they post. Here's an idea... How about an emotional cooling off period for post election posts? Kidding.. All the Best, Chad

Hey Ron, I haven't seen the George Bush punching bag at the monitors lately. I don't think you were there the day they pulled that one out. It amazes me how blatantly insensitive people in high position can be to express there beliefs in the workplace the way it is done on our set. I put a Bush bumper sticker on the camera truck and it was torn off the next day. At the same time there is a Kerry sticker on every vehicle that has their own parking place. People have been bitching since the election that we no longer have a Democracy. I argue that Democracy is strong in the country just absent on our set. Trying to Respect Everyone, Chad

Will, It scares me that you find that web site so appealing. It also bothers me that you buy into and contribute to the idea that this great country is actually as divided today as it was during the civil war. True that this election and the last were very close but that means , to me at least, that democracy is strong and that we as a people still believe that our voices count for something. There are no militias being organized on any side. Over one hundred ten million people voted... WOW... Bush got the most votes EVER and Kerry got the second most votes EVER. If you believe in democracy then I think you should just except it. We voted... Bush won. Move on... I completely respect your right to be upset about it but to drag your beliefs into a "steadicam" forum in the form of "fu@$the south.com" is, how was it put so eloguently? Oh yeah... A little "Arrogant Northeast Liberal Elite" like to me. Feel Free to E-Mail personally if you would like healthy debate (NOT Argument) Chad_Persons@yahoo.com All the Best Chad

Hey David, I use a Pro vest and yes I was squating. I find it easier to squat into a catchers stance or go to one knee to get low instead of having an apple box floated in. Chad

Okay, Okay... "AR" it is. Just finished another day in Air Force One. Had to go down a corridor through a door to get into the Presidents cabin and then go around his desk finishing in a catchers stance at desk level for the rest of the scene. Holding that stance was brutal compared to how comfortable I could have been with the AR. Plus I could have gone right over the desk instead of around it. I can't wait... Chad Persons