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Ari Gertler

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  1. Tax Deductions

    in Off Topic

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    I have a great CPA and we discussed this last year. We both figured that it is not worth the risk. If you take the TV with you to the set to use as a monitor then of course you can write it off. If you have it as the center of your entertainment system forget it, BUT if you use it for editing at home (even cutting a new reel) then it is a toss up on the amount of time it will be used for work, not entertainment. I hope this has helped, I will not see any checks from the Gov. for my German HD TV, or for the gym (yes I tried), but I will be able to write off my Netflix charges and enjoy the great picture on my set.

     

    Ari Gertler

  2. Has anyone flown/used the Panavision Elaine (elan)

    in Cameras (Film/Video/HD)

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    The Pana Elaine is a fine camera. The weight is nearly perfect (heavy for a 16mm, but the weight of lighter 35's). The power is the large 2 pin alt pana power. The video assist (Woodland Hills) is bright. I had to fly it last time WITH the studio matt-box which was not really a problem, I used the rods for my motors. The only thing that I don't like is that is seems to suck more juice than other 24v. cameras, at least the last time that I used it (although I was only using the back 2 positions on my Pro: for better balance. If I used all 3 batt. positions I may not have needed to change batts. every few take).

    Nothing to worry about.

     

    Ari Gertler

  8. CIT-East

    in Video Assist and Video Accessories

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    I can't say anything about the service.

    Four years ago I was in a Rickshaw making a turn when the wheel gave way. Needles to say, as the chair fell on its right side, my rig with an Arri sr3 whipped from my extreme left with great force and speed onto the pavement below. The modulus 3000 was the first piece hit the ground. The lens flew in one direction while the mag popped off and had a tumble. I was a little shaken up and when I took my first look at the Modulus, the cooling coils on the side had bent over, but it has continued to work to this day with no need of repair or modification. The lens though was trashed and the Mag held together and we go the shot.

     

    Ari Gertler

  11. making a rickshaw

    in Vehicles and Mounts

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    I know of an operator here in California that has ben working on being able to fly his rig from his Segway. It has never sounded that good to me. Can anyone picture what it must look like, and if it would work well? I have never seen his setup???

     

    Ari Gertler

  12. All about GYRO's

    in Brackets/Widgets

    Posted

    I have never worked with Gyros before. What are the major benefits and drawbacks (steady vs. noisy?). How often do operators use them. What shots are good/bad? How long do you have to experiment and practice with them until you can find the correct set-up and become skilled?

    I have tried Antlers about four years ago and while they seemed to help, I couldn't really tell because I was a newbie. Who uses the Antlers, and how usefull are they?

     

    Thank you,

    Ari Gertler

  13. LCD monitor bracket

    in Monitors

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    I am looking for a bracket that works with my Panasonic 7" LCD with an Anton Bauer battery pack mounted on back. I need to be able mount the LCD with battery to my XCS dual rod monitor bracket?

     

    Any help?

     

    Ari Gertler

  18. Shooting Sporting events

    in Operating

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    I just wanted to tip my hat to all of the Steadicam Ops at last years Rugby World Cup in Australia. There were some incredible tracking shots, and no rest for 45 minutes is very impressive. The viewer was able to get a real feeling for a game that is non-stop action. Great work to all.

     

    Ari Gertler

     

    Fan of Rugby (even though I am a Yank).

  22. Fear and loathing in airports

    in Legal / Business Practices

    Posted

    NEW NEWS:

    No lighters what so ever will be allowed on planes anymore......

     

    I never had a problem at the airports, but then again the only thing I took as carry on was my vest and arm. In fact I was told that I had too much carry on baggage. I pulled my vest out of the bag and said that I had a bad back and the vest is a custom brace that I could not possibly loose in the luggage. This was all Pre 9-11 and it worked beautifully.

    All I can really say is get there early just in case........

     

    Ari Gertler

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