Recent content by JamesL

Excuse my ignorance if that's what's causing the issue... I just got a GH4, and while looking into Nikon/Canon adapters remembered that I already have a Nikon to M 4/3 adapter. I also have a Nikon DX 18-105mm F/3.5-5.6 that I previously used on a Nikon D40 (which always did take great...

I already have a gh2, a Panasonic 20mm and Olympus 45mm (love them both). I now have a budget approved to get another camera as my main, and use the GH2 as my second angle. Details: I shoot mostly interviews, with some corporate b-reel. Initially I had planned on a GH3 with NICE lens, but...

Hi, For some reason I can't seem to find a good thread on this topic... I have a GH2, and hate having to record using my Zoom and then sync. Adds so much time to my workflow. I did see that the GH3 has a headphone jack. Is it going to be as simple now as plugging in my nice lav mic, or is...

Hi, I recently got a GH2 and love it. My first lens was the Olympus 45mm 1.8. I love it for the quality and shallow dof. I will shoot mainly video, and their will be times when I don't want to worry about the shallow dof and have most/all of the frame in focus. I've been researching...

Hello all, I'm setting up a one day production 2 weeks from now. I have a cameraman (he's using a Sony beta sp cam), but I'm interested in getting a dolly and operator. Problem is, I don't have a good understanding of what is possible to get, costs to expect, etc... Any help, advice and...

Hi all, I've heard talk about both of these type of stands. I seem to hear air cushioned is better, but not everyone uses them, and some seem to hint that they don't like them. Could you help me out with some direction. It will be for the standard 3 light setups. THanks, JL

Hi all, I've spent the last few weeks doing research and reading many many posts on this board. Very helpful stuff. I've never used the Sennheiser G2 100. I have a number of uses: Weddings (know it will work well for this) Corporate Interviews Corporate movie style skits So : 1. As long...

Hi all I've learned a lot here. I had a big interview shoot last week where I hired a production company to light and I learned even more. They used a "cookie" made of wires (a metal mesh square). They also had a light that threw different patterns. I'd appreciate it if you could give your...

Hi all, I'm putting together a lighting kit that will be used for interviews and b-reel stuff. I've got a budget from work of about $1000 (give or take $100). The only lights I've worked with (I'm a novice) were a Lowel set with a chimera softbox and an umbrella. Here's what I'm thinking -...