Louis Puli SOC

Hi everyone Ted was a great writer for me one of his best works was the April ,May 1983 (American Cinematographer) Steadicam "An Operator's Perspective" part 1 and 2 also his insight into the world of film making in Tom Mcdonough book "Light Years Confessions of a cinematographer " (there is a shot of Ted on the cover with his 3a ) another great read . As for the long lost video I would have to say I have most of them but this is the first time I had read about it Garrett should have a copy one hopes ?? All the best Louis Puli B)

Hi Marcelo Lemac (www.lemac .com.au)are the Australian dealer for steadicam here Contact Scott Backhouse nice guy and he will help you with buying a Flyer Good Luck Louis Puli B)

Hi Erwin Everyone in down under (Australia) would like to thank you for all your time and hard work on this forum.A Big Happy Birthday from all of us Have a few Fosters on us . Louis Puli B) B)

Hi everyone I have always loved the french director Abel Gance (Napoleon) quote "The tripod was a set of crutches supporting a lame imagination' and the other one "The tripod that bleeds" Louis Puli B)

Hi Everyone As for the rating of the CIT Ultra -Ant antenna the Specifications from CIT state that the antenna is Impedence is 75 Ohms .I have used 50oms b and c cable with out any problem . Louis Puli B)

In its 6th year and the only steadicam workshop in the southern hemispher. Great steadicam Instructors, fantastic location ,Food and accommodation on campus.For more information Please go to www.summerfilmschool.com in Melbourne Victoria Australia Still from the workshop can be seen on www.newmedianorth.ca/gallery/steadi/index.html or contact the lead instructor Louis Puli at lpulicam@tpg.com.au In January 2007 summer down under B) Hope to see you there Louis Puli B)

" It has everything to do with what's best for the students involved. Not everyone who takes the workshops have their own gear. " Hi All If you are looking at doing a workshop Please consider Australia down under Myself , Phil Balsdon and operators teach at Melbourne University great place for a holiday as well . I would like to thank Tiffen (cp) for createing these workshops With out there support (and yes the sale of there rigs ) : I would not be operating today (I fly a pro ) Louis Puli

Hi All there is a great shot of Ted on the cover of a book "Light Years Confessions of a Cinematographer" By Tom McDonough Dave I will try a email it to you in the next few days. Louis Puli Down under

For the price they want for the hummingbird for just a little more you can buy a TB6 . At the end of the day I know which one I would go with. I have been told the ERG LCD monitors are also very good Is any one useing it on there rigs just my 2 cents worth Louis Puli

Hi everyone Apart from the Humming bird and the Blackbird It would be great if the steadicam guild could have a night with all the other LCD monitors side by side inc the Transvideo 6"cinemonitor ,Teletest, the panasonic Hd ,The ERG HD/SDI and the Ultra Brute and any other Monitor as well for that matter . What do you think Dave ,Dan ?? Why is everyone talking up the Hummingbird Yes it may be a great LCD monitor but it can n't view HD I am finding more jobs down here are going HD then 16mm these days I have been looking at buying a LCD's for some time now If and when I go LCD it will have to be switchable std/HD just my 2 cents on the subject Louis Puli Down under

Thanks Dave,Marc, Jim and Jake I had a fantastic day with my family and friends Thanks Again Louis Puli Melbourne Australia

Hi all I worked on the TV series Ponderosa (prequil series to Bonanza), with the Panavised Sony HD Cameras, straight from Star Wars Ep 2. The camera worked great with the Miranda, but the Focus Puller had the Panatape, Short Zoom, 2 focus motors and the cable loom from hell (including vision, CCU and sound cables for recording sound to camera and Dat, so we had a boom op following also) running back to the TD's truck. I had the gimble at the highest possible position, the post at full stick and i still had to add weight to be base of my then Pro 1 to get a static balance. To add insult to injury, we were in the worst possible conditions as far as working, rain, hail, mud, snow and sun all in the one day, as well as days of each. The arm worked fine until the final shot of the day when it said "I've had ENOUGH" and the top 2 trunions on my 3a arm literally snapped in half while i was taking the sled off the stand. A quick dash to the grip truck and several standard bolts through the top bones and I was back on set within 5mins to get the final shot. Luckaly the director (who was also following and standing next to me) or myself was not hurt, but it just shows how easily it could happen. But at the end of the day, the director was happy with the shots. I have now upgraded to a Steadyrig Silver Springs Arm and can now fly any camera (including the above) with ease. In my 15 years of Steadicam Operating, this was the heaviest camera setup i have ever flown. Will attach photos when i can find it. Louis Puli Melbourne Australia

Hi Stephen The only book on steadicam that I know is Serena Ferrara "Steadicam Techniqes & Aesthetics Printed by Focal Press Great read Louis Puli Melb Australia

Hi Jack Thankyou for your kind words on the workshop in Melbourne Australia. I had a great time teaching outstanding operators from all around the world. From ChetaK from India to Ron in New York,Chris in Canada and many others . If you go to the www.steadicenter.com there in the workshop section there many examples of practice cages being used .I could have one made up here and send it to you . Let me know what you would like to do Practice, Practice, Practice, Louis Puli :D