Recent content by Alyosha33

We are about to send our first feature off to a post facility. We did our editing on FCP and the post facility wants our audio files in OMF format. Our problem is that our audio files are well in excess of the 2G max. What is our best course of action. Also our quicktime movie is running at...

I'm having trouble matching the timecode of my Tascam and HVX. Does anyone have any ideas? Something that is making it more difficult, I believe, is the fact that I'm recording onto a FS-100.

Actually I'm running off of a firestore which changes the timecode issue even more. I need to get synch sound but I have not found a way to match the timecode from the Firestore to the Tascam P2 sound recorder. Any ideas?

I'm using the HVX in 720 with the Marshell monitor. Try as I may, I still get strong vertical and horizontal artifacts along hard lines, lines of writing, even between the lines of the hardwood floor. Any suggestions? Also, when I export to FCP it says I'm shooting 720/60 but the video is at...

I just recieved my HVX and have been playing around with it for the past few hours. Unfortunately none of the P2 cards have arrived though my FS-100 did. I ordered a turnkey system with FCP from B & H but it hasn't arrived yet so I've been trying to download the files onto i-movie HD on my...

I wasn't exactly sure what section to post this under but I figure Cinematography is my best bet. I was wondering if people could give me some feedback on the Kessler Cranes. In particular: How well does it work with the HVX in regards to focus on movements for 35mm blow up? With all of the...

Okay fellas, I have around $7,100 left and I need a Mixer/Solid state recorder. I can go with a cart or an ENG. What are my best options for that price range?

I just finished reading the thread about the prat falls of first time directors. It had a ton of great information. However, one thing that seemed to be lacking was an emphasis on the writing. Many, if not most, first time directors are also the author of their script. I'm not sure how apt the...

What can you guys tell me about the Miller Arrow Aluminum Tripod System. I'm going to be using a crane for a great deal of my shoot and I need something that can stand up to the challenge. It's expensive, so is it worth it?

If i'm shooting at an aprox. 8-1 ratio for a 90 minute feature on the 1080i/24p how much memory should I have on my editing system?

If i'm shooting at an aprox. 8-1 ratio for a 90 minute feature on the 1080i/24p how much memory should I have on my editing system? haha, woops I mean FCP. I'm getting my NLE and writing software all mixed up.

Hey Guys, I asked about the mixer earlier, but I thought I'd show you guys the sound equipment that we were planning on aquiring for the shoot. Please comment on what would work or where I could do better by selecting a different product for similar money. Also did I ignorantly leave something...

Hey everyone, i'm getting ready to shoot a low buget digital feature on the HVX and I was wondering which would be the best all around tool for my work in post. I've done work with fcp but am a complete avid virgin. That sounds weird, "avid virgin". Anyway, which o fthese nle systems is the...

Hey guys, I'm about to enter into pre-production on an HVX feature but I am yet to hire a camera operator. I'm looking to find out what a fair rate for a low-budget shoot would be. I know that west coast and east coast rates can vary (i'm in the "south") but am unclear what is approriate for...

Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the board (this is only my second post!). I'm nearly done raising funds to complete a feature on the HVX200 and was wondering if anyone had comments on how the 1080i/24p blows up to 35mm. I know that on the DVX and PD150 certain colors were to be avoided, are there...