I also will throw my vote into the digital level being a good thing. (And I believe belongs on the top of the frameline, and the XCS one is awesome ) However, It is a reference nothing more. You as an operator use your experience, judgement and artistic framing abilities to decide how much weight it carries and when to somewhat ignore it (accelerating etc.) .
Re: Alec's note that boom mic's could hide behind it... That is the single reason I will only work on silent films. Really. ! ?
Lisigav for everyone!
Rich Davis
LA
PS Hi Ashley, are you going to visit us at Scrubs this round?
Hope so Rich.....this way I can get some get tips from you on set and also cause your a fun bunch!!! .....But only if it doesn't get in the way of a steadi gig.
Thanks for all the advise guys. I was using a plastic level at the top of my monitor but find it hard to judge by and being a beginner...I feel like I need a reference in certain situations.
