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Hey, so I've run into a big problem. Sound files were recorded onto a 32gb Ultra Sandisk card and can be heard through the Tascam DR-60D device, but the SD card is not being registered on any computer (Mac or Windows). We are currently attempting to access the files directly from the device...

I found an old photo print in an antique store that amused me enough to pay for it. Now I'm trying to figure out who took the photo and who is in it. Anyone recognize the photo or face? I could only scan a portion of the picture, so it is cut off on the left and on the bottom.

I made a post in the forums for each respective camera used, but no one seems to go there, so I'll post it here as well. I DPed for 2 student short films a couple months ago and both, aside from a couple needed tweaks, are finally done being edited! The first was shot on a GH4 in 4k downscaled...

Here is a picture of the crack: So you don't think it will 1. fall out while shooting, or 2. affect the appearance of the spread of light? I've ordered from that Barbizon before, so might give them a call if this does need to be replaced. Hopefully they'll have a lens a little cheaper.

Hey, I recently purchased a used Arri 300w light for very cheap (like $124 cheap), but only because there were a couple problems with it. Most are easy fixes or only affect the aesthetics. The biggest issue is the fresnel lens is cracked down the middle. The seller did say it didn't change the...

I DPed a student short film a couple months ago and am curious as to how I can improve my work! In case you are a little unread, T. S. Eliot was a famous poet from the 20th century. One of his major works was The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock, a monologue speaking of a man's feelings of...

Hey, I'm about to make a B&H purchase of the Chimera 5" Speed Ring and want to first see if anyone has one lying around for a bit cheaper! Here's a direct link to the B&H product page! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/13649-REG/Chimera_9640_Speed_Ring_for_Video.html

Hey, I worked on a short film from October to December last year and the editing is finally done (aside from a couple audio tweaks)! I did all of the cinematography for the film! It's called "Arty Ross: Supernatural Investigator". It's crazy that my first short film was 20 minutes long, but it...

I've been looking around a bit, but can't find an affirmative or otherwise for my question. Can you use a grip/gobo head and arm on a regular light stand (something basic, like the matthews maxi kit steel stand), or is it just made to work properly with a c-stand? I know it will fit on the baby...

Hey, I'm trying to decide whether I should pick up a Chimera Video Pro Bank 1 Softbox (Small) and a speed ring for around $150 or a grip diffusion silk/frame. Which do you think is more useful? I do a lot of student short films with others using the setup as well, so it can't be too complicated...

Hey, I have 2 Colortran 650w Mini-Pro lights and a Mole 1k Fresnel light in my kit currently, with all the accessories and whatnot. However, I am realizing that these larger lights are almost always too powerful for my needs. I'm looking to buy a couple used Arri 150w or 300w lights or Mole...

Hey, here's a site that gives discounts on various items. Right now it's on the new Tascam DR-70D...

I began to have problems with my K-Tek 110CC boompole recently, first with the cable tangling inside the pole (temporarily fixed by doing this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BE1FB3u5WJE), and then with the tangling coming back along with the internal cable failing altogether (buzz sound...

What I meant by the light turning was while the stand stays still, sometimes the adapter turns on the stand, causing the area where the light is pointed to change. However, after thinking about it for a while, I think it only happens because of the stands I'm using...

My hyper capsule for the Oktava MK-012 is in need of a slight repair. The top part of the capsule came loose (sometimes people attempt to unscrew the capsule from the top, rather than from the body of the capsule) and I am unsure if supergluing the top back on would be a good decision. It...

You can get some old Colortran open-faced lights and Mole Richardson fresnels for fairly cheap on eBay. What kind of productions are you planning on doing? Interviews, short films, doc work? My recommendation would be to purchase 2 used Colortran Mini-Pro 650w open-faced lights ($25-40 ea)...

I just got my hands on the Carry Speed VF4 Viewfinder (http://www.amazon.com/Photography-Cinema-VF-4-LCD-Universal/dp/B00D2J4USO) and am loving it! However, 2 issues in particular have come up. 1. The huge eyecup is difficult to use. I have to push my face up against it hard to be able to view...

Hey, I'm trying to put together a small audio package for a college film club that I help run. I have my own kit that they use currently, but we want to have a club-owned kit so I don't leave them empty-handed when I graduate. This is the kicker: they set the budget at $400. Hah, I know. After...

There isn't a difference between metal and cloth scrims, right? A circular scrim right on a fresnel is the same as a 2ft square fabric scrim, with no difference in light quality change. I would assume the only difference is sometimes a metal scrim is more convenient (simple setup with...

I've heard for the longest time that the industry standard for advertisements and films was having the sound levels at -12 dB. However, I recently saw this (http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=1879718) article that touches on more complex information. What I think it is basically...