Recent content by SamIam

Does anyone here have knowledge in selling a Reality TV show? I know a couple of years ago the cable networks wanted at least 3 episodes in the can. How has that changed? Is a web series, hulu or some other medium the way to go these days? I have a client who owns a lot of property and...

I just completed a live performance video of an instrumental rock band, and I ran into the flash banding problem. (see attachments) I was shooting at 720/24p AVC-I 50. My questions: Can anything be done to minimize this occurrence? If I had to repair the footage my options would be to a)...

(I'm using my friend's account to post this. So this is not SamIam, just FIY) I'm selling my whole camera package. This camera is in amazing condition, with only 132 hours on it, and no scuffs, scrapes, or defects of any kind. Almost all of the additional accessories are brand new, or only...

I bought a 1K Colortran off ebay which has the mounting bar, but the no clamp or socket for mounting. It has a 5/8" hole in the bar. I'm also thinking about using it on my Zara slider to mount it on C-stands. Anyone know where I can find a socket to attach?

We've finally produced something I feel is good enough to post here so you folks can rip it apart. :) I covered this event with Meg, We used 2 cameras a 170 and a 300 to shoot this on Saturday. It's a 4:20 celebration where the local cops overreacted and went crazy. Keep in mind it's all live...

I wish I had found the other post about Diamond Doorway Dolly. My experience was similar. There feedback looked good, and I even called the guys at Film Star to get their opinion. They said the dollies were okay, and held up. My dolly was over a month late (on top of their 11-16 business...

Can anyone point me to an OEM foam windscreen for this mic? I would be happy with a generic one if it fits. The longest one I can find on ebay is too short. Has anyone found a good replacement?

I received my HPX300 yesterday, and took it out shooting last night. I'm trying to decide if it's worth keeping. I realize in a given price range that no camera is perfect. Hopefully this will help anyone considering this camera understand some of the practical aspects of using this system. I...