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Kelli Lee

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  5. 7D

    in Cameras (Film/Video/HD)

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    Ha I hear ya Alfeo.

     

    It just so happened that I had the necessary RCA to USB cable, but because there was no prep day or proper correspondence between production and camera department we didn't have the proper adapter to make it work. We needed a standard usb to mini usb adapter. If we had that, we wouldn't have had to fly blind the whole time.

     

    So this is a word to the wise, next time you go to radio shack or Frys or Best Buy, stock up on all the cables/adapters for audio, video and digital inputs/outputs you can. You'll never know what your next production will throw at you. And insist on a PREP DAY.

  17. Just wanted to get some advice on building my first "bigger" rig

    in Sled

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    Hi all,

     

    I've been scouring the forums and different sites (Tiffen, Sachtler, Pro etc) and am beginning to think about which manufacturer(s) to go with to build my first big rig.

     

    I will be shooting a 24 day feature starting in April on the Red One. And have about 4 other features shooting consecutively starting in spring.

     

    The feature in April is high action and has a music video feel to it, lots of unconventional camera moves (rolls etc.)

     

    Budget is very much an issue (when is it not?). Unfortunately I'm fairly new to the game, but I am confident I can more than pay off the rig once I get it.

     

    I have received numerous calls for steadicam, but I have to almost always pass of the work to another operator because the rig I currently have can only handle about 10lbs worth of camera. I need to handle at least a built out Red with mattebox and an Ultra Prime, averaging around 30lbs.

     

    I looked at the Archer, but am a little nervous about its weight max of 30lbs. Can I just upgrade my arm? Or does weight affect which sled I use as well? Within reason of course, no Pilot sleds here :)

     

    I'm looking for a sled that has both 12 and 24v capacity. Was looking at the Artemis Cine HD. I really like the hot swappable battery feature and the fact that there's very little power loss when power goes from the battery to the camera. Great for power sucking beasts like the Red.

     

    I'm really just leaning toward the Artemis system, and perhaps getting a Tiffen vest later. I really like the 28k price tag, HD monitor and 57lb weight limit of the Artemis. Anyone have good/bad experience with this?

     

    I have gotten a chance to fly an Artemis, Ultra 2 and Archer (thank you steadicam workshop!) and I really love all three. Unfortunately the Steadicam's price tag is kinda scaring me off and that's not including an HD monitor!

     

    Or maybe it should just be a custom build? My configuration go something like this?

     

    Ultra 2 vest (I can't seem to locate price on Tiffen's site, but I do love the industrial quality)

    Artemis Cine HD Sled (need to check with Sachtler on the weight capacity on this one)

    Sachtler Act 2 arm (57lbs capacity, enough said)

     

    I apologize for the long winded post. Thanks in advance for your help!

  20. Did my leg really just stop working?!

    in Vests

    Posted

    So i'm working a live to tape event. I end up standing still for way too long and I feel my leg going to sleep. This has happened before but with no serious consequences. This was different.

    My leg continued to numb. Eventually it felt as if my foot was pushing through the floor. Then my left leg just failed at the knee and I went down. My knee drove into the floor. I caught myself from completely collapsing into a yardsale. A couple of cable pullers ran over and picked me up. By the way this happened on stage in front of 2600 people. Uber embarrassing. The only thing hurt was my pride.

    Has this ever happened to anyone else?

     

    Ramon

     

     

    Awww, careful Ramon! I could see how a nerve could be pinched in that situation. Thanks so much for helping us out on FBC! The footage looked awesome!

     

    -Kelli

  22. Shipping Steadicam Gear

    in Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport

    Posted

    Hi there!

     

    I know most of you probably have the production company handle the shipping of your gear when you travel to shoots, but I am trying to ship my gear from GA to the Dominican Republic. I was wondering what sort of shipping companies you use and what are the general rates?

     

     

    I went to Fedex.com and got a quote to ship a 40lb package and it quoted me $300! to ship one way!!

     

    Is this how much it usually is to ship something? Do you know of any more affordable ways of getting my gear to my destination?

  24. I'm doing my first Job Abroad, What should I look out for?

    in Steadi-Newbies

    Posted

    Hi fellow shooters!

     

    This is my first post to the steadicam forum. I am new to the world of the Steadicam and have been following your extremely informative posts for the last half of the year. I thought it was high time I finally joined, so here I am!

     

    I shoot with a HVX-200 and Glidecam setup. I'm hoping to graduate to the bigger boys (Tiffen+f900) in time.

     

    I will be going on my first out of the country job next week to the Dominican Republic for a week long Fashion show and I was wondering if I could get some pointers from other globetrotting shooters?

     

    Has anyone been to DR before? Are there any unspoken rules of the trade when working in an environment with unfamiliar customs?

     

    I am still learning set etiquette. Is there anything I need to keep in mind when working with Fashion and other live events?

     

    Sorry for being such a noob, but thanks in advance for your help!

     

    ~Noodlz

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