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Friends:  Linda Criqui | | | | |  | ioHD & FCPX - The phantom updateby Tim Kirby 1 week agoWas I dreaming when I read about a forthcoming update to the ioHd back in Jan Feb to give us lost souls who own the ioHD video out with FCPX Maybe it's just too much hassle for Aja - either way, it wo | | | | |
| | | | | emailing proxy files/ Dropboxby Ken Zukin 3 weeks agoI used to have a nice, easy workflow where I sent proxy files to a producer. They're P2 files -- compressed via ProxyMill and sent via Dropbox. Easy, quick, and simple. Then Dropbox "updated" their si | | | | |
| | | | | sending time-code embedded proxy filesby Ken Zukin 3 weeks agoI used to have a nice, easy workflow where I sent proxy files to a producer. They're P2 files -- compressed via ProxyMill and sent via Dropbox. Easy, quick, and simple. Then Dropbox "updated" their si | | | | |
| | | |  | Should I buy a HPX3100 or a PMW500?by Peter Corbett 3 months agoJust looking for a utility camera for general run-and-gun to replace my ageing H-series Varicam and SDX900. I already have a Sony F3 for commercials and music videos which has been fantastic, but I fe | Re: Should I buy a HPX3100 or a PMW500?
by Ken Zukin 2 months ago
I own the 3100 and have been pleased with it -- I faced the same decision a year ago and went with the Panny as I already owned P2 media & a pricey card reader -- no regrets -- but the Sony may be a p
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| | | |  | Premiere Pro makes me happy... then sadby andy lewis 4 months agoWell I'm trying out Premiere Pro. I wasn't particularly thrilled about that decision, I have to say. Of all the options, it seemed like the most sensible and least exciting. I thought I knew what was | Re: Premiere Pro makes me happy... then sad
by Ken Zukin 4 months ago
Dennis Radeke "With Premiere Pro CS3, we came back to the Mac specifically for Mac users. At the time FCP was going super strong but we had some users that wanted an integrated workflow. We again lis
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| | | | | two point run and gunby stephen knifton 4 months agoHi folks ... i do a lot of run and gun interview shooting in a semi-controlled environment, ie a trade show floor. have to be self contained, power-wise, and a good amount of portability. I have a bud | Re: two point run and gun
by Ken Zukin 4 months ago
Hey Stephen, I think you're on the right track -- wanting a small, portable DC fixture -- but I would recommend using it as a key -- rather than a fill. You should key from the direction your subject
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| | | |  | AJA Control Room Software not for ioHD?by Roland Blaser 4 months agoDear all, in September 2011 (IBC Amsterdam) AJA "introduced" their Control Room software, promised to introduce it in October as a free download for different AJA products: "...AJA Control Room and AJ | | | | |
| | | |  | Buying new camera for adventure docby Matt Hannon 4 months agoHi, Sorry for the long post guys, thanks for reading. I am looking to purchase a new camcorder in the coming months and it's primary use will be for an adventure travel documentary. There are two main | Re: Buying new camera for adventure doc
by Ken Zukin 4 months ago
Well, you're covering a lot of ground here. First off, I think you need to really evaluate what type of shooting your primarily going to be involving yourself with. If it's run & gun, then a large sen
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| | | | | Spot on the lensby John Rosson 6 months agoAll, I've got a slight -- but discernable spot on the lens of my HDX900. It doesn't look like a chip but may be -- it's about half the size of the head of a pin -- and it doesn't want to clean off the | Re: Spot on the lens
by Ken Zukin 6 months ago
Just make sure the glass is truly pitted -- and not just some gunk that has attached itself. Most pro zoom lenses never get serviced -- and they should -- there are quite a lot of technical adjustment
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| | | |  | Walter Murch won't use FCXby Shane Ross 7 months agoHere's a great blog post about the talk Mr. Murch gave at the Boston Supermeet. Great stuff. http: www.chris-portal.com 2011 10 28 walter-murch-at-the-boston-supermeet At the end he touched upon FCX..+4 | Re: Walter Murch won't use FCX
by Ken Zukin 7 months ago
If you watch Murch's presentation here (12 minutes), his reaction to "X" mirrors the rest of us -- confused by Apple's new trajectory, cautiously optimistic, hopeful but realistic, and at the end of t
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| | | |  | Is Oliver Peters wrong?by Herb Sevush 7 months agoIN the "FCPX or NOT " thread, immediately below, Mark Dobson wrote this in his positive review of FCPX: I think that for many this software will never cut the mustard. Oliver Peters has really nailed | Re: Is Oliver Peters wrong?
by Ken Zukin 7 months ago
Oliver's post here says it all -- to expect that Apple will somehow transform FCP into a workable tool is just tilting at windmills. It's been a good run. I loyally supported Apple for a decade -- the
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| | | | | AVC-Intra 100 issuesby Ken Zukin 7 months agoHave migrated from shooting and editing DVCPROHD to AVC-Intra 100. With DVCPROHD, I was shooting at 24fps, but the output of the camera (Panasonic HPX3100 - P2) was 29.97, and my FCP timeline was also | Re: AVC-Intra 100 issues
by Ken Zukin 7 months ago
It doesn't much matter -- the final output is destined for a PBS station in northern california -- they don't care as long as everything looks and sounds great. I suppose I should return to shooting i
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| | | |  | Blog: Back into the fire.by gary adcock 8 months agoHey, Yeah, me again. There is alot happening in the industry right now, here is an interview with MacVideo's Rick Young that I did at IBC. My thanks to Dean Cleary on Bcam and AJA for allowing us to s+1 | Re: Blog: Back into the fire.
by Ken Zukin 8 months ago
Gary, I appreciate your "look" into the future; you've got the credentials and I respect your opinion. Unfortunately, it doesn't change my present dilemma -- new edit software that doesn't meet my nee
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| | | | | Software recommendationsby Ken Zukin 9 months agoI need to set up a remote studio in my producer correspondent's home so that she can cut some narrative tracks that will end up in Final Cut Pro. I have a nice Sennheiser shotgun mic that I've used fo | Re: Software recommendations
by Ken Zukin 9 months ago
Thanks, Ty -- I will take your advice and buy the adapter you recommend. The shotgun I have is really old, and very mellow sounding. I've used other mics, including some high dollar DJ VO types, and k
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| | | |  | FCP-X - Apple's most successful launch ever?by Bill Davis 9 months agoTrying to find time to come back here every day or so I'm constantly surprised at the sheer number of posts compared to the other boards I frequent. Which reminded me of something profound that I lear | | | | |
| | | | | Jeep Cherokees & Image is Everythingby Ken Zukin 11 months agoEver notice how Jeep promotes their Cherokee line by singing the praises of it's off-road ability, when maybe 5% of eventual buyers will ever need that feature It's simple marketing....creating and se | | | | |
| | | |  | Charlie Sheen on 20/20by Dennis Size 1 year agoDid everyone watch the Charlie Sheen interview on 20 20 The wide shots were very good in "showing off" the lighting set-up John was this one of yours DS | Re: Charlie Sheen on 20/20
by Ken Zukin 1 year ago
I'm very interested in the Sony F3 as well, because of the use of PL mounted lenses, the light weight, and of course the large sensor, which throws the background out of focus so elegantly. But it has
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| | | |  | Need a 2nd camera to "match" my HDX900by Daniel Gold 1 year agoLOOKING TO "MATCH" MY HDX900 W A SMALLER FORMAT CAMERA. Ill be shooting an educational series and need to find a second camera to cut with my Panasonic HDX900 (HIDEF Fujinon broadcast lens). Everythin | Re: Need a 2nd camera to "match" my HDX900
by Ken Zukin 1 year ago
Hi Daniel, Well, if it were me, I'd consider a cheaper, "full-sized" camera, and a Panasonic one to boot. That way, you do have a better chance of having things "match." Have you looked into the Panas
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| | | | | Shooting at Trade Showsby James Keenan 1 year agoHi Guys, In January I have to shoot some footage at CES in Las Vegas. The footage will mainly consist of shots of stands but I also have to shoot some short interviews at the show that are testimonial | Re: Shooting at Trade Shows
by Ken Zukin 1 year ago
You might also consider having your correspondent producer hold a small battery powered light. Doing that insures the light is coming "from the right direction." Trade shows ARE well illuminated -- th
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| | | |  | Need a new tripod...by Sam Lesante Jr. 2 years agoAny suggestions on which tripod would work best for me I have a Panasonic HPX 500 with a dual on board light, an Anton Bauer Hytron 140 battery and three wireless receivers. So it's pretty heavy. And | Re: Need a new tripod...
by Ken Zukin 2 years ago
I have a very workable Sachtler Video 18 III tripod that is stamped "Made In West Germany." The point here being that a good quality tripod will FAR outlast whichever camera you are using. So don't ch
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| | | | | A very broad purchasing post.by Guthrie Andres 2 years agoAlright, so I run a small, very underfunded student TV station. I'm currently looking at upgrading our lighting ability, since we are seriously lacking in this area. We are applying for a $4000 grant | Re: A very broad purchasing post.
by Ken Zukin 2 years ago
Fluorescent fixtures have been something of a god-send, at least for me, in that I can roll into a work space, and immediately respond to the light that's there -- be it daylight, or indoor-type light
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| | | | | praiseby Ken Zukin 2 years agoJust wanted to post a note singing the praises of Maxx Digital. I was trying to add a blue ray burner to my editing mix, and there were some tricky conflicts with my AJA IO HD and the FW 800 bus. Both | Re: praise
by Ron Amborn 2 years ago
Thanks for the kind words Ken, We always try to put the customer first and treat them as we would like to be treated. Both Devon and kyle are gaining knowledge everyday and continue to do a great job
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| | | | | Blue Ray burningby Ken Zukin 2 years agoNot seeing Blue Ray DVD icon on desktop -- just purchased a OWC external blue ray burner am connected via FW 800 -- computer does see drive on System Profiler -- Have Quad core Mac Pro -- most recent  | Re: Blue Ray burning
by Steve Eisen 2 years ago
You can create a Blu-Ray on a Mac, you cannot play the Blu-ray disc on your mac. Steve Eisen Eisen Video Productions Vice President Chicago Final Cut Pro Users Group
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| | | | | Music Rightsby Ken Zukin 2 years agoI'm working on a DVD for a University, and have found some music that I'd like to purchase for it. What I've found isn't from a Music Library -- it's a selection from a commercially released CD. Any i | Re: Music Rights
by Dexter McBride 2 years ago
The company I work for once used one of the larger stock image libraries to do the rights search and negotiate for us. As others have pointed out, the process isn't cheap. There was an up-front charge
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| | | | | P2 Christmas Mysteryby Ken Zukin 2 years agoI've been using P2 pretty successfully for a few months until I had a rather large incident happen, which I really don't understand -- maybe you guys can help. I'm shooting with a Panasonic HPX 2000 - | Re: P2 Christmas Mystery
by Ken Zukin 2 years ago
I had no idea about any of this -- I just blindly assumed that most P2-related problems occurred in the post-production arena -- not while recording in the field. So then, is "repair" a camera-based f
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| | | | | monitoring from laptop - P2 workflowby Ken Zukin 3 years agoI have a office-based FCP edit system with a AJA IO-HD, so monitoring with my Flanders Scientific monitor is a no-brainer. I'm trying to set up a Macbook Pro home environment, and now that I'm using a | Re: monitoring from laptop - P2 workflow
by Ken Zukin 3 years ago
Thanks, Shane.... One last dumb question -- I'm using a 17" MBP 2.5 GHz that's about 3 years old. How would I connect up to the MX02 -- firewire Looking at the Matrox website, it appears that I would
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| | | |  | Buy Io HD or New MacBook Proby Amos Prync 3 years agoYes... I know... you'll probably tell me both! ;) But times requires though decisions ;) I currently have a MacBook Pro 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory 3 GB Mhz DDR2 SDRAM Mac Os 10.5.8 So far it's b | Re: Buy Io HD or New MacBook Pro
by Ken Zukin 3 years ago
I can only imagine your delight realizing that no less than Bob Zelin, Mac-Guru, has answered your question, and then your horror to realize that he's just having some fun at your expense and hasn't g
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| | | | | 2/3" Prime Lenses with HPX500by Michael Skinner 3 years agoHello HPX500 Users- I've been reading that some HPX500 users are skipping the whole 35mm adapter issue and using 2 3" prime lenses directly. I'm looking for feedback on Canon's FJs series of primes (5 | Re: 2/3" Prime Lenses with HPX500
by Ken Zukin 3 years ago
Well, the imager size of your camera is the important thing, and in your case, it's 2 3". It's my understanding that most guys with small format cameras, like the HVX200, are trying to deal with the u
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| | | |  | Studio Monitor Recomendationsby Steve Hirsch 3 years agoI am replacing my old SD preview monitor and looking for some advise. Right now, the set up is I have a Sony 40" HD LCD for the client monitor. Which is fine. And I have a old Sony 14" SD monitor as m | Re: Studio Monitor Recomendations
by Ken Zukin 3 years ago
The president of the company, name escapes me now, suggested either the 17" or the 24", which costs twice the money. He said the in-between sizes were more for rack mounted applications -- not for cri
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| | | |  | Shooting From a Carby Marc Chapuis 3 years agoJust want to pick everyone's brain on some ways to accomplish shooting some motorcycles from a moving car. Here's the set-up. I want to be able to shoot a group of motorcyclists while they are cruisin | Re: Shooting From a Car
by Ken Zukin 3 years ago
I would use your EX-3 to get all the stationary shots you need, and buy a Sony HXR-MC1 for all the moving footage. I have one (Sony lipstick camera), and it's a joy to use. I simply attach it to an au
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