Recent content by JohnMC

I just noticed Apple released Final Cut Server today. What does everyone think? Also will anyone be purchasing it for their post houses? Link to the site: Apple Link to the PR: Final Cut Server Press Release

Just a couple of quick questions for anyone who knows. I would like to build a few florescent lights, I have finished a few case designs, but need help with something else. Question One: Can you dim the "output" of a ballast (before it goes to the lights)? Is it just DC power coming out...

I have a couple of quick questions that I'm hoping someone can help me with. First, I'll tell you what I want to do. I would like to build a set of Kino-like fluorescent lights. By budget is +/- $200.00 each with bulbs. I am willing to raise the budget if needed to get the best performance...

Does anyone know of a good labeling system that is not very expensive that would work for putting my company logo and contact info on my equipment? I would like to have a label that would stay on and not fall off over a couple months, so something with some good glue. Something that if someone...

My Rode NTG-1 came from B&H today and when I looked at the XLR pins I saw one is longer than the other two. When looking at the end, with the middle pin down, the pin on the left is about 1/8" longer. Is this the way it is made? Is there anything I can do to correct it? Any comments would be...

I got a Series 7 battery kit for my HVX today, I put it together to dry fit everything and now the battery is stuck on the adapter. It does not look crooked or like it is mis-seated, but I can't get them apart. Has any one else had anything like this happen to them, what did you do? I don't...

Hi Guys, I purchased an HVX-200 yesterday from Full Compass for $5075. I asked twice if the camera was legit in the US and was told yes. I got my invoice this morning and in the item column it says AGHVX200PJ, does the J mean that it is gray market? thanks JohnMC