Recent content by Michael B. McGee

I've been asked to shoot a Lo/No (I won't have a salary) budget feature. The Director/Producer/Writer is expecting to submit this project to festivals as well as the SyFy channel and he's mentioned direct to DVD sales as well. So, obviously he plans to make some money from this film. What I'm...

i'm shooting a project with my EX1 and the director will be operating his camera (hpx170). he wants to match my camera to his. here's his settings, maybe you could let me know how to adjust my camera to match his: Detail - +1 chroma level - 0 chroma phase - 0 Gamma - B-press Matrix...

i'm shooting a project with my EX1 and the director will be operating his camers(hpx170). he wants to match my camera to his. here's his settings, maybe you could let me know how to adjust my camera to match his: Detail - +1 chroma level - 0 chroma phase - 0 Gamma - B-press Matrix -...

To start i just want to let you know that i'm a shooter that has NO editing experience. I have a Sony EX1 that shoots 720/24P and 720/60P. i'm trying to figure out how to shoot a gag for a scene on a project i have this coming saturday. i would like to be able to shoot the gag (while...

i need a recommendation for a website host. my site is already designed. i just need a host. here's a link to a list i've found. would you recommend any of them to me? and could you elaborate to why you prefer a certain host over another? http://webhostinggeeks.com/ thanks, Mike

so, its finally time for me to become a grown up and build myself (pay someone to do) a website. If you're a freelance DP/Camera Op/Cameraman/Videographer, would you mind sharing your website with me/us? so, that i can steal/pay homage to your designs. if allowed, could you also let me what...

i've been asked to shoot a web series and i'm trying to figure out whether to shoot in 24P or 30P. i'd like to shoot it on 24P, but doesn't the web treat 30P better? ....what are network TV shows shot at for that matter?

its been nearly 3 years since i bought my EX1 which introduced me into this complex world known as digital video. even though i've learned a tremendous amount i'm still very much behind the curve and that's why i appreciate this forum so much. most of you have been extremely helpful in my...

For Independent Free-lance DP/Camera Ops. Not owners of Production Companies that work as DP/Cam Ops. I'm "ideally" looking for dramatic narrative or intelligent comedic feature work as well as documentary gigs. obviously, having a your own website is an important element in the...

I tried transferring footage on to a brand new Sandisk 32GB Cruzer flash drive. my MBP recognized it, but my Clip Browser (v2.6) didn't. in fact, when my flash drive was connected to my cpu, Clip Browser wouldn't even open. my Dell pc with CB v2.6 recognized it. so, what's going on with my...

so, i've been getting email alerts from Indeed.com informing me when DP/Cam Op jobs become available. most are from Mandy and Craigslist. my question is: has anyone had success with these sites? i mean has a project from either of these two websites, offering at best copy/meal/credit, panned...

Hey Guys & Gals, Since its been really, really slow for me this year I've had plenty of time to work on my networking skills. For example, I just want to let you know that if you have a project coming up and are in need of a Camera Operator/DP, I'm avail. I also have a Sony EX1 on hand to...

Hey Guys & Gals, Since its been really, really slow for me this year I've had plenty of time to work on my networking skills. For example, I just want to let you know that if you have a project coming up and are in need of a Camera Operator/DP, I'm avail. I also have a Sony EX1 on hand to...

For you high rollers out there, don't jump on the bandwagon and start trading in your SxS cards for SDHC alternatives. the soon to be released Arri Alexa will have 2 SxS slots. so, start saving your pennies because those expensive SxS cards might just have a viable use after all.

I've tried a Google search, looked around this forum and couldn't find an answer. I'm wondering how the credit card deposit/hold procedure works when you rent your gear out to someone. obviously, obtaining a certificate of insurance is the better option, but let's just focus on the alternative...