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  1. kwkeirstead

    Live Operatic Performance Recording

    OK, those of us who are 'one-trick ponies" do what we can do - one camera, 60 feet back, slight upward angle due to lack of a platform . . .. After 3 years of doing these events with my AG-AC160A, the combo of a Libec Tripod/Head (one finger control) plus my Studio 1 Productions remote (no...
  2. kwkeirstead

    How to record lunar eclipse

    OK, here is a pre-recording of what I will be trying to record tomorrow night My settings on Panasonic AG-AC160A were Cine D, PH1080/60 24p, p3.2k, full zoom, auto-iris https://youtu.be/81_wukdYYf8 The clip runs 40 seconds. It has a bluish cast as opposed to yellow. I will go out again...
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    Running Sony Vegas under Windows 10

    Please report here any issues with Vegas running under Windows 10. Microsoft will start sending out download/install notifications "... after July 29th" according to published material.
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    AC160 Problem With Scene File Loading on AG-AC160A from Barry's CD

    I have Barry's AG160 & AC130 CD. I reset the Scene files to default, where you see a blank name for "F1" I loaded FILM LK2 from Barrys AC160 & AC130 CD At F1 I see Scene: Filmic. Ths proves to me I am able to read the SD and load the Scene file I want. So far so good. But the data that...
  5. kwkeirstead

    What is the normal burn time per GB to generate blu ray discs?

    I have a concert that runs 2.2 hours and the size of my .m2ts is 18 GB. I have an order for 50 blu ray discs (this is the first time I have been asked to generate blu ray discs, most customers want 4.7 GB DVDs) I burned a master blu ray using Vegas, then copied the master to a buffer folder on...
  6. kwkeirstead

    Tripod Case for Libec tripod/head

    I spent a fair amount of time looking for a padded 35in case capable of accepting a Libec RT30B/RH25 tripod and head. I found this for around $65 USD http://www.canadiantelescopes.com/orion-35-x5-x8-padded-tripod-case-15169.html?___SID=U It won't fit the tripod with the accessory feet mounted...
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    AC160 Opera Recording - Some stage areass have poor lighting

    I will tomorrow (Saturday) and then again Sunday be doing archive recordings of "Die Fledermaus" - the theatre is in a community center, very old venue, some of the lighting is non-functional so at open there are some dark areas at the following opening night test run (3 min highlights of Act...
  8. kwkeirstead

    Tascam Dr-100 MK II - Operatic Event in 2 days

    Hi, I have two concerts to video Saturday nite and Sunday matinee (opera singers/15-member orchestra) and could benefit greatly from advice/experience with the following proposed Tascam DR-100 MK II setup. I did a trial recording on opening night with a VideoMic Pro on mycamera and you can get...
  9. kwkeirstead

    Compressor on sound board output for stage evvents

    I am looking for advice for a specific recording situatiion. I do music events in theatres and get my audio from sound boards where they don't usually offer talking, orchestra and crowd singing on separate channels. Many of these events quickly go from two people whispering, to a cast of 20...
  10. kwkeirstead

    AC160 Teradek VIDI- U with AC160

    I need to live stream a 2-hour operatic event and would like to hear from anyone who has done this with the Teradek VIDI-U. I am reluctant to just buy it at $700 USD so I am looking to a) try it out at one event to make sure it works b) see how many subscribers we can get for a typical event...
  11. kwkeirstead

    Libec RT30 - Back Ordered

    I recently picked up a Libec RH25R Fluid Head and placed an order on B&H for the tripod that goes with this (RT20B) B&H came back with "backordered, expected shipment May 1st". I checked with Adorama, same story, then just now with Libec and they, too, say they are waiting for stock. Why...
  12. kwkeirstead

    Tripod Question

    I bought a Libec RH25R 75mm ball fluid head at a really good price, hoping to fit this using an adapter to my Manfrotto 028 tripod, No combination of Manfrotto adapter 325N and Manfrotto 520BALL seemed to work, so I am now in the market for a tripod. I liked my 028 for it's robustness, geared...
  13. kwkeirstead

    Trying to install Libec Head onto Manfrotto 501HDV

    I have a Manfrotto 028 Tripod that had a 501 HDV on it. I want to connect a Libec RH25R Fluid Head using a Manfrotto adapter 325N (as recommended to me as the solution). THe Libec looks like this, once you remove the knob from the screw. Here is the knob that I removed to expose the long...
  14. kwkeirstead

    Screeching Noice in vegas pro 13

    I recorded some audio on a tascam DR100 Mk II (wav) and then imported to vegas. When i play the recording in Vegas each time I re-position the cursor, I get a short duration screeching noise. It's not present when I play the wav file in windows media player. Any explanation/remedy? When...
  15. kwkeirstead

    Filming under AC Power

    I always record using batteries but now have a project where I will not have enough batteries to complete the job. I routinely use Uniterruptable Power Supplies (online/double conversion) for computers I have. How many of you record using electrical grid power and how many use a UPS? I...
  16. kwkeirstead

    Problem with Audio on older DVD players

    I have some 1080/24p footage with audio LCPM 48K/16 that I rendered using Sony Vegas 13 to MainConcept mp4 Internet Hd 720p. (192Kbps, 48KHz, 16 Bit, Stereo AAC) Any recommended changes? The results Works fine on PCs Works fine on new DVD players or Blu-Ray players Does not work on some older...
  17. kwkeirstead

    AC160 Warrranty issue AC-AG-160A

    My 3 year warranty runs out and I have a possible issue that may need sending in the camera The problem is with the distance meter (non-linear overstatement of actual distance) If anyone has the time, please run a test so I can have a baseline for getting warranty service...
  18. kwkeirstead

    AC160 Slo Mo test on Panasonic Ag-Ac160A

    I recorded a motocross event on Saturday. (60 fps) I rarely do hand-held recordiings so I had to do a bit of stabliization after the fact but, all in all, I am reasonably happy with the outcome. https://vimeo.com/104887169
  19. kwkeirstead

    AC160 Houston... we may have a distance meter problem

    After months of suspecting I have a problem with my AG-AC160A, I finally made some careful measurements. Here below is a comparison of measured distances to an object (black and white bulls-eye) compared to the distance reported by the camera. Conclusion: My camera overstates distance by as...
  20. kwkeirstead

    How do I adjust sound level on the fly during a video recording?

    The other day I did sound check with a signal from a sound board, set my Mic Gain to -60db to get the volume dial near the mid point. About 5 mins into a stage event, the sound board signal increased dramatically and I had to throttle back the volume dials to close to the "1" setting. How...
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