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Just how is a cow supposed to use a mouse with a hoof anyway? See the LinkedIn profile below. Been doing this stuff since 1982 and love the discussions about the good ole days.
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November 22nd 2002
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Is There a List for Equipment For Sale
by Jim MacD0nald 4 weeks ago
Where so we post Equipment for sale I am not a retail outlet.
Re: Is There a List for Equipment For Sale
by Steve Kownacki 4 weeks ago
http: forums.creativecow.net cowclassifiedsforsale Steve
Dove "Real Beauty"
by Todd Terry 1 month ago
Most of you might have seen this campaign since it's been getting a lot of buzz over the past few days, but if not.... I think it's just beautiful, and one of the best pieces of (subtle) advertising w
Re: Dove "Real Beauty"
by Steve Kownacki 1 month ago
Saw this earlier today... brilliant! Great emotion. Now go tell your special someone they're beautiful. Steve
Shotgun mic stopped working
by Ben Gogh 2 months ago
I use a shotgun mic on my DV camera and it just stopped working. I didnt drop it and I take good care of it. Its run by battery and I checked that. Is there anything I should look for or test in order
Re: Shotgun mic stopped working
by Steve Kownacki 2 months ago
stopped working during the middle of a take put in a new battery even though the orig tested OK. fidget with the cable to see is the cable or jack is bad. what brand of mic can you swap inputs on the
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Nothing but static on input 1 XLR (Phantom power)...
by Steve Mullins 2 months ago
I had the wonderous joy of some yobbo putting his mouth around the short Sony Shotgun mic on board the Sony EX3 on Saturday - yes, these types of people are out their folks and still breeding unfortun
Re: Nothing but static on input 1 XLR (Phantom power)...
by Steve Kownacki 2 months ago
Contact Macie Video in MA (781) 326-3135. Similar issue with my EX1 at a pool, one drop of water is a mic killer. SONY's flat rate starts at $800. Macie will diagnose and repair not simply replace boa
Sony EX1r sound in editing. How to separate the channels
by Bram Van Workum 6 months ago
Hi, I recorded 2 channels with my EX1r. Channel 1 is too loud and channel 2 is fine. I edit in Premiere pro and i want to use only channel 2 in the MP4 and mix that with the stuff thats on my Zoom H4N
Re: Sony EX1r sound in editing. How to separate the channels
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
When you look at the modify audio channels, it comes up as "use file" You can select as many clips in the bin as you like, then choose "mono" and make sure it's set to "2 tracks", channel format "mono
How should I handle this?
by Aaron Cadieux 3 months ago
Hey Everyone, Really simple. "Ad Agency A" hires me to edit commercials for their client, which we will call "Client B". "Ad Agency A" had me work very closely with "Client B". Essentially "Ad Agency
Re: How should I handle this?
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
I know my cost to obtain a client runs anywhere from $32.50 - the person who calls with an emergency and I have a 10 minute conversation to get them on my schedule - to around $1,500.00 if I'm going t
Hissy G3 audio
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
I'm dazed and confused about the sound I did on Tuesday. I used 2 of my G3 wireless and a G2. Adjusted them all the same. My unit 2 on input 2 seemed to eliminate background noise WAY better than the
Re: Hissy G3 audio
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
Yep. Steve
File: Home test
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
aif file re-created hissy audio with senn g3 http: f1.creativecow.net 5410 home-test
File: Loc Audio sample
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
aif file Same location with the talent speaking. http: f1.creativecow.net 5409 loc-audio-sample
File: Loc Nat Sound
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
aif file Room tone from recent shoot. Dramatic diff between L & R channels. Same mics, same setup. http: f1.creativecow.net 5408 loc-nat-sound
Spanish Language TV - weird story
by Todd Terry 4 months ago
This is really odd... We have a medium-size TV commercial client, a fairly big community college. We do some medium-budget fairly decent commercials for them maybe once or twice a year. We got a call
Re: Spanish Language TV - weird story
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
I contacted one of my media buyers and he tells me he's purchased time in PA markets and doing it currently. He didn't specify, but we have multiple Comcast regions, Time Warner & one other. Steve
Multi Camera 5D Mark II/III Interview
by Randy Rubin 4 months ago
Hi All, I am doing a shoot utilizing 2 5D Mark II's and 1 5D Mark III. The shoot is of a roundtable discussion. We will be able to accommodate stopping the conversation for slates at the end of 12min
Re: Multi Camera 5D Mark II/III Interview
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
Start the cams rolling pointing to the middle of the table, walk in, put you hands in the center of the frame and clap your hands once. Line that up on your sequence. Use a slate if you need to look m
Roscolux Super Heat Shield 1991 FREE SHIPPING to lower 48.
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
Nearly a full roll. $65 includes free shipping to lower 48. http: www.facebook.com photo.php fbid=466222170080758&set=a.450731068296535.90884.108262922543353&type=3&theater Steve
Toshiba DK16e business phone system with 7 phones only $575
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
http: www.facebook.com photo.php fbid=466219003414408&set=a.450731068296535.90884.108262922543353&type=3&theater Steve
Anton-Bauer ADM battery discharger FREE SHIPPING to lower 48.
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
Anton-Bauer ADM battery discharger like new. $65 including economy shipping to lower 48. http: www.facebook.com photo.php fbid=466212116748430&set=a.450731068296535.90884.108262922543353&type=3&theate
Media100 P6000 card with HDRFX card FREE Shipping to lower 48!
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
Media100 P6000 card with HDRFX card. Fully-functional Media100 P6000 card with HDRFX board. I am the original purchaser and not used this for quite some time. Will ship with v8 software and whatever o
Varizoom Flowpod and DV Sportster Master System FREE Shipping to lower 48!
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
I'm the 2nd owner, works perfectly, minor but normal scratches. Complete system with Flowpod, low extension, vest, manuals, cases & more. $450. http: www.facebook.com photo.php fbid=466208193415489&se
AJA Kona LHe $300 FREE SHIPPING to lower 48
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
I am the original purchaser and user of this card. It works perfectly and is cosmetically new. http: www.facebook.com photo.php fbid=456672371035738&set=pb.108262922543353.-2207520000.1357062681&type=
What to do with post after you sell an item
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
I post a few things for sale now and then and typically after they sell I remove the post. Is there a pref to keep the post and add SOLD to the subject line vs removing the post Thank you my pasture c
Re: What to do with post after you sell an item
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
Yep, I'm familiar with editing the post, just wondering specifically on the classified forum after I sell an item and it's no longer available, do you the cow suggest prefer removing the post altogeth
Epson Stylus Photo 1400 Digital Photo Inkjet Printer - SOLD
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
http: www.ebay.com itm 130826217330 ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Steve
Atto UL3D Express PCI Dual Channel Ultra160 SCSI Controller Card for Mac - SOLD
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
http: www.ebay.com itm 130826210769 ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 Steve
Best coats/jacket for filming in winter.
by John Shand 5 months ago
Hi All, does anyone recommend any coats jackets etc for filming outside in winter Something waterproof, warm but not too bulky. Any help would be much appreciated.
Re: Best coats/jacket for filming in winter.
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
Totally agree with Scott. I have a Dynastar coat that is long and comes down well below my waist. Good coats have drawstrings velcro elastic around the waist, wrists & neck. Look for zippered vents in
Preview live input in Audition CS6
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
I have searched & searched everywhere and cannot find a solution to why I cannot monitor live input. The level meters are moving and it records & plays just fine; I simply cannot hear the live source.
Re: Preview live input in Audition CS6
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
Just to bring closure to this... I hooked up my mobilepre and all is well. Apparently the iMic and built-in audio do not support live preview except in the Multitrack mode of Audition. Not only does t
We're a little late this year, but...
by Todd Terry 5 months ago
. ...the tacky (yet vintage) aluminum Christmas tree finally made its annual appearance in our lobby today.... Happy Holidays to all! May we all survive the season..... T2 ____________________________
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Re: We're a little late this year, but...
by Rich Rubasch 5 months ago
Let the Holidays begin....finally! Rich Rubasch Tilt Media Inc. Video Production, Post, Studio Sound Stage Founder President Editor Designer Animator http: www.tiltmedia.com
Yardsale! Stage lights Berkey ColorTran, Century, roadcases, Digi002, Formatt filters, furniture
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Hello fellow COWs! I'm scaling back a bit and have to clear out some stuff. It's all listed in a facebook album before going to the effort of listing all individually. I appreciate you having a look.
shooting out of EX1s for many clips and many editors
by Greg Ball 6 months ago
I'm bidding on a project that will be shot green screen. There will end up being 2,000 1 minute clips edited. They would come in groups of 500 minute increments, with shooting happening every 2 weeks.
Re: shooting out of EX1s for many clips and many editors
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
I'm not familiar with the nano or samuri, but using a KiPro w SDI you'll get a better key fron the 4:2:2 image, but the files will be much larger than the MP4s on the SxS (26 min per 32g SD card). Con
Anyone still using any tape decks? Beta? Or anything standard-def?
by Todd Terry 6 months ago
So, I've been up to my elbows in spaghetti for the last two or three days... 934 miles of cables... We bought a new editing system for our "A" suite... a new Matrox MX02 system replacing an aging Matr
Re: Anyone still using any tape decks? Beta? Or anything standard-def?
by Ned Miller 6 months ago
Timely thread. Yesterday I visited a client friend in his early seventies, he is 90% editor (brought the first Avid to Chicago) and his 10% producing I do the shooting for him. He now only produces an
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Steve Kownacki liked this 6 months ago
Producers using a Mac: What CRM software do you recommend?
by Ned Miller 6 months ago
Hi, If you're not on a Mac or don't know what CRM software is, please refrain from responding. My (lack of) organization of keeping track of clients, leads, communications, etc. is now a complete mess
Re: Producers using a Mac: What CRM software do you recommend?
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
I'm a Salesforce user for 2 years now and really love it. Basic plan is $5 mo. I upgraded to the Group at $15 mo a year ago when trying to get another user to help out, but I'm going back to the $5 pl
Test editing during job interview
by Kinga Brooks 6 months ago
Hello, What is your opinion about test editing during job interview (for example: "Please note that you will be editing a test clip as part of the interview process") -Is it legal so ask someone to do
Re: Test editing during job interview
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
I didn't really think of that; that would be a bit underhanded! In that case I would think they would ask you to sign a release that what you create is their property. So if you get a letter to sign,
Can't decide between Lavalier or shotgun mic
by Dan Shaw 6 months ago
Hi all - I am hoping that I can get a few opinions on this so that it could save me from having to try out a bunch of options. I'm looking to do short video intros with a white background. Most of the
Re: Can't decide between Lavalier or shotgun mic
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
And don't overlook renting this stuff, there's no need to buy everything - you'll go broke. Or hire and experienced soundperson and learn. And for sure you don't want to buy a mic and put it right int
Suggest an inexpensive, basic DMX controller for LED light color mixing
by Mark Suszko 7 months ago
I'm looking for a dirt-cheap and simple, hardware-based DMX controller for an American DJ LED PAR can. I want to be able to do fine color adjustments and shades instead of the bang-bang controls achie
Re: Suggest an inexpensive, basic DMX controller for LED light color mixing
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Hey Mark How did you make out Did you get one of those controllers Steve
Want to know what brand and equipment has been used in the photo?
by Casber Yu 7 months ago
Just want someone help clarify the brand, the product in the picture. Thanks a lot. Regards, Casber To do or not to do. I think I just daydream a lots...
Re: Want to know what brand and equipment has been used in the photo?
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
Monitor on right looks like a Pix220 Mixer under the viewfinder might be a MixPre Looks like standard beach sand. Steve
Getting older, making life easier
by Todd Terry 7 months ago
I'm getting old. And tired. Like it or not, I will hit the big 5-0 next year and will have been doing basically what I'm doing for half my life. I still love what I'm doing, but I've gradually discove
Re: Getting older, making life easier
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
This would nake a nice mobile arrangement. http: mobile.nytimes.com 2012 10 17 business a-private-office-on-the-highway.xml f=115 Steve
Do expensive XLR cables really make a difference?
by Terry Nutkins 7 months ago
When using a professional quality field recorder and mic, do expensive XLR cables (for mic recorder) have any benefits over their cheaper counterparts other than reliability Where does the money go an
Re: Do expensive XLR cables really make a difference?
by Eric Toline 7 months ago
First you have to define expensive. Professionals use cables are usually made with Canare or Mogami star quad cable that are designed to eliminate stray RF and or ac components in the cable from reach
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Lighting a Night Parade
by Larry Zapotocky 7 months ago
Hello All, We record a Halloween parade every year that occurs at night. Our old lights from PLS lighting company (which don't exist anymore) are on their way out. Does anyone know of a company that h
Re: Lighting a Night Parade
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
Do a search for construction lighting. You can rent huge chimera-style softbox telescopic lights, I'm pretty sure you can get them withoutto a generator. Steve
EX1 battery error repair
by Takashi Simon-Sakurai 9 months ago
Hi, I am sending in my EX1 for repair with SONY service center hopefully tomorrow. My question is if anyone had the same issue and how much it might have cost them to have it repaired The last posting
Re: EX1 battery error repair
by Steve Kownacki 9 months ago
I have had great success with Macie Video Service Dedham, MA 02026 Phone: 781-326-3135 Toll Free: 888-MACIEVIDEO (888-622-4384) http: www.macievideo.com index.html I'd give them a call first to discus
Footage is missing the red color component
by Tristan Hawks 11 months ago
Hi there, In a pinch yesterday we recorded our live mix to a Sony Betacam SP deck. We used the component input. Well, the footage has a green tint to it. Not the loud green that happens when a switch
Re: Footage is missing the red color component
by Steve Kownacki 11 months ago
I don't have a direct answer to you question (which would probably be "no you can't", but some troubleshooting ideas to try. Did you monitor the video out of the deck on the shoot to ensure it was rec
KVM Switches
by kvmconsole solutions 1 year ago
KVM Console Switches suppliers in India (with KVM being an abbreviation for keyboard, video, or visual display unit, mouse) is a hardware device that allows a user to control multiple computers from a
Re: KVM Switches
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
This should be moved to the Classifieds Retailers forum. Steve
subscription threads on mobile
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
I do about 90% of forum reading on my Droid 2 and the mobile app is great. Is it possible when the subscription digest comes via email, to force the reader app to open rather than a browser Thanks! St
Re: subscription threads on mobile
by Abraham Chaffin 1 year ago
Hello Steve, I don't believe so. Not without hacking your own Android OS that is. If I'm mistaken here, I'd be happy to take a look at a solution. Abraham
Chroma Key lighting in tiny rooms
by Bob Cole 1 year ago
More and more, I'm getting called upon to shoot a location chroma key in a tiny space. I usually use Mole Nooklites, which are great with their permanently-attached barndoors, both for evenness of pat
Re: Chroma Key lighting in tiny rooms
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
Here's a shot we did in a 6' wide hallway. Simply shot some Tota's against the white wall on the right and against white foamcore on the left; provided plenty of even light - see monitor on floor. I d
how to blurr the background of interviews with ex 1r
by segun olorunnisomo 1 year ago
Hi, i shoot a lot of interviews at various locations and would like to learn techniques of burring the background of my shots. please i need instructions.
Re: how to blurr the background of interviews with ex 1r
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
Most of the time people use too much light with dv camera. With that, the camera will shoot at f5.6 - f13 and you get nearly zero DOF, especially if shooting wide angle. Your goal is to shoot at manua
What did I do wrong in this sequence?
by Anthony Atkielski 1 year ago
In a video I made I have a short sequence of about 30 seconds that is especially bothering me, which you can see here (it starts at 13:12): The sequence shows some traffic starting and stopping at a t
Re: What did I do wrong in this sequence?
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
I think you need to highlight the "little ones on the bottom" maybe with an arrow or darken the screen except for a circle around it. I didn't know where to look so I was looking at the yellow light o
LIVE STREAMING EVENT: Live Production Techniques & Tips
by David Eaks 1 year ago
Tomorrow our friends at Key Code Media will be streaming a discussion panel about live production for streaming video. Figured I'd share, for those interested. Link- http: www.keycodemedia.com icalrep
Re: LIVE STREAMING EVENT: Live Production Techniques & Tips
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
Assuming that's Pacific time Steve
Shooting a conference room presentation: Overcoming HVAC room noise and light from presenter's projector
by Roderick Lavallee 1 year ago
I have a client who wants to capture and reapportion the content from presenters who give quarterly introductions to new hires. The intention: give the attendees homework so the presenters can spend m
Re: Shooting a conference room presentation: Overcoming HVAC room noise and light from presenter's projector
by Steve Kownacki 1 year ago
On a side note Roderick, I have a question about the NX5. Can you contact me off-list steve at finalfocusproductions dot com. Thanks! Steve


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