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I would be ok with letting her use it. She's my assistant / grip, so it works out well. =)

I just purchased an EFP rig, and it came with this monitor. I'm just looking for a manual for it, and couldn't find any info on the actual monitor. I figured one of you would know, and might know where I could find a manual. Thanks

I'm new to Steadicam, and wondering what the average price is for a 16x9 monitor? It would be for an EFP, and replacing a 4x3 Greenscreen CRT with framelines. any ideas? What things do I need to factor in before buying one...if I do. Thanks Bryan

Thanks for the advice so far. I won't be doing live stuff really, but it's something to think of. I was thinking about replacing / upgrading the monitor, but I don't know if the one I have is ok or not. And I don't know if the one I have is worth much, to help offset the cost of a new one. I'd rather have one that is 4x3 / 16x9 switchable, and color doesn't matter to me. I'm ok with green. I'm assuming that monitors are not cheep, but I'm checking out the monitor forum for some pointers in the right direction. Maybe I'll find the answer at the workshop in a couple of weeks. Bryan

I'm sure there have been maky other threads talking about insurance. So forgive me if I ask the same question. But... Here's the situation. I'm getting my first rig in the next couple of weeks. I work fulltime at a production company, and they will be renting the rig from me, and I would operate it. Others in the area are interested in renting me, and then just renting the rig. So I won't need to support my wife and I from the income, but I DO want to take advantage of all of the work. Here is the list of what I'm getting. I know there are a few things in that list that I might never use doing SD video. I'm getting a small loan to cover a 1/3rd of the cost of the rig, but I want to know what else I might need to get, or would be nice to factor into the loan. I'm already planning a workshop, (in May if I can) Adding my first years insurance to the list. What associations (aside from SOA) should I look into? Maybe advertising, or other things that will help bring in business? Everything I will be doing for the production company will be SD16x9. So the greenscreen monitor works, but it compresses it to 4x3. I'm assuming a 16x9 monitor is costly. Any ideas?

Thanks Rob for the advice. Right now I work for a production company that does everything in D-Beta, 16x9. They won't be doing HD anytime soon, and I don't anticipate doing freelance with someone who does, although I wouldn't want to turn down a job that needed to use a CineAlta. The previous owner, has been using the same rig with CineAlta, and has said it's been working fine. but I'm new to this, so I'm just as many opinions as I can =). Of the assecories that were listed, would there be any that you would keep? If not, would you think they would fetch much if I (or he) were to resell them? Bryan

Hello everyone, I have the oppurtunity to buy an older EFP rig, from someone I know. Here are the details, at least the ones I remember. (it's a rig that I have used, and it's in good condition) Blue Springs Wireles video transmitter (UHF) Seitz WFF -only one motor, with cables for 2 motors. Short C-stand 4 Anton Bauer Batteries / Fast Charger Low mode clamp /and cage / Bracket that works on SR1-2-3 and 35.3 Viewfinder video tap for older Arriflex cameras. Hmm, what else. Never fallen with it... i can't think of anything else. Does that sound ok? He's still thinking about the price, but $15K was mentioned,

Yep, a workshop is in the mix. I was planning one 2 years ago, but thought the money would be better spent on a rig first. I have a semi-local friend that has, and will do more one on one training with me, but spending a week in it will be good for me. I'll search around on the archives today and in the future. -bryan

Ah, I see... that's pretty tiny! doesn't cost much either, being new that is. I think I have been considering the smaller rigs as inferior. But I'm realizing that is not smart thinking. My friend who bought the broadcast master, will be flying an Aaton AMinima. Something your flyer could do, and not weigh as much. (no offence to the Broadcast Master owners naturally) Anyway.. I know that 90% of what I do will be 16x9 with a digibeta, with chances to fly a cinealta. I'm assuming any film work I would be doing would be super 16, so nothing terribly heavy. I have been looking at a ProVid2+, but want to get the best one for what I will be doing. Or hope to be doing. =) Thanks for the continued input. Bryan

Chris: I guess I'm not to opposed to an SK (i'm new, so I'm asuming that's a flyer?) but I was wanting to be prepared in case i needed to fly something larger. I was hoping to start just one notch higher than an SK, is that silly? (i'm just a little nervous about this purchase, since it's more than all 3 of our cars combined. =) Rich: My friend at a local film school (prof) just got a Broadcase Master. What is your asking price? Nice photos BTW.

Hi everyone, I'm looking for something that will fly somewhere in the 20-23lb range. I don't need follow focus, or anything for now. I was looking for a used Provid, EFP, or 3A, but open to others. Some say the SK would fly a D-Beta camera, but I'm a little nervous about that. Piecing together a rig is an option as well, and I heard can be less cost. This will be my first rig, so I would need some help finding compatible parts if I went in that direction. I've checked a couple of online brokers, but thought i'd try my luck here. any ideas? Bryan

ach.. it's been sold. Joyce said.