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Recently the CEO of my company paid us a visit and made a powerpoint presentation to all in attendance. For those who weren't, the event was recorded (by me) for future viewing via DVD. Rather than subjecting the viewer to a recording of the projection, I chose to focus the camera on the CEO...

I'm doing an upcoming short film and have a choice to make in regard to which camera to use. By default I was planning on using the HVX, but I have access to a 2/3" Sony D35WS (800 lines at 16x9). Which would create a superior picture? Certainly the resolution of the HVX beats the Sony, but...

At the end of May, I'll be covering a bodybuilding/fitness event for the event promoter. Ideally I'd like to have 3 cameras, but for budgetary reasons will only be using 2. I've got a Canon XL2 and have explored rental possibilities for the second camera. For whatever reason, renting an XL2...

Just wanted to get an opinion from some of you audio professionals... I only own two mics currently, an AT4073a and an Oktava. When not in use, I've left the shotgun in the k-tek zeppelin (in the shockmount, obviously) and the Oktava in it's KSSM mount (with the BBG and windjammer) ready to...

Not sure which forum to post this to? I'm a short filmmaker who was recently approached by an organizer of a local bodybuilding/fitness contest to cover the event this spring. Due to the inquiries of many of the competitors who have signed up, he would like a DVD available for sale to these...

I'm using a friend's xl2 and while reviewing footage, discovered what appear to be "spots" that show up when background colors are dark. These spots appear to be originating from the 20x lens. I've cleaned it, but to no avail. Is it possible that this is a manufacturing flaw in the glass...

Anyone looking to upgrade their sound equipment? I'm looking to buy one of the following: a gently new or used: Sound Devices MM-1 Sound Devices MixPre Sound Devices 302 Thanks.

There is no equipment rental house in town, so I've been forced to make due with limited tools. I've been working on a few short film projects with an audio package that was graciously loaned to us. Unfortunately, the equipment is less than optimal. The mic is an Audio-Technica AT835B and...

I'm about to order the K-tek KSSM for my mk012. I've read countless time that this mount is ideal for the mic. That being said, I've also read that I should get the soft bands for this set up. Do I have to specify when I buy that I'd like soft bands or are they an after market purchase? I...

I'm planning out my shots for an upcoming comedy short. The scene I'm most concerned about takes place in a driveway (as shown in the photo below). The scene contains three characters - two cops (green and red squares) and a suspect (yellow square). I've essentially edited the film on paper...

I'm shooting my first short this weekend and there is one shot in particular that I what to ensure I capture with the ideal settings. The shot consists of a small trickle of blood running down a finger. The blood collects at the end of the finger until enough has formed to create a drop, at...

Hi guys, I'm preparing to shoot my first short this weekend and just received some audio equipment from an out of town rental house. They were nice enough to loan it to me at no cost, but I also had no say in what (brands/devices) I was provided. I was told this is a basic ENG package and I...

Hey fellow DIY'ers, I've read many posts regarding DIY dolly construction. My question is about the ideal size for the dolly platform. I'd like to build one to accomodate a rider, so ideally it should be 48" long. That being said, what about the width? Some say it should be somewhere around...

Hey guys, I'm interested in achieving an effect that was used in Guy Ritchie's "Snatch". One of the characters makes reference to the fact that the word "Replica" is stamped on the side of two would-be assailants guns. At this, the camera POV moves around to the left exposing the side of...

Hey guys, love this forum. I've begun to collect items for my DIY dolly. I'm hung up on the choice of skateboard wheels. After using the search feature of the forum, i've been unable to determine what size of wheels are ideal. The most typical source of wheels seems to be from raped discount...