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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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KVM Switches
by kvmconsole solutions 5 days 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 5 days ago
This should be moved to the Classifieds Retailers forum. Steve
Clean audio is missing from recent video shoot!
by Chuck Purnell 2 weeks ago
am trying to figure out an issue with my audio. I shot an event the other night and I had the mixed audio from the board coming to the camera on Channel 1. I was wearing good headphones and could clea
Re: Clean audio is missing from recent video shoot!
by Steve Kownacki 2 weeks ago
Can you give more details on cam model and ingest procedure Can you play back from the original camera Is there clean audio Steve
LA County 571-L
by Laurent Phillipe 3 weeks ago
Hi Everyone, Has anyone encountered the 571-L unsecured business property tax in LA County, California It is the most asinine anti-business tax we've ever seen. You're required to itemize every single
Re: LA County 571-L
by Steve Kownacki 3 weeks ago
Gee, I wonder why the comments is disabled on the video. Can't offer any advice other than gov doesn't really seem to be for small biz at times so a good CPA and software like Quick ooks is a musr. St
I think you're going to like it
by Mark Suszko 3 weeks ago
But you're going to have to wait. Not too long, I hope. Keep watching this space.
Re: I think you're going to like it
by Steve Kownacki 3 weeks ago
Oooo. Bad Mark. Bad, evil, naughty Mark. Steve
WeVideo warning.
by Shane Ross 2 months ago
http: www.wevideo.com WeVideo is a new subscription service that provides cloud editing services. Upload your footage, and edit it anywhere. Post to online media sites. Up to 720p (1080p is an option)
Re: WeVideo warning.
by Steve Kownacki 1 month ago
"...any trademarked or copyrighted material, such as a company logo appearing on the clothing of a performer or on a sign in the background for example, must only be used with the permission of the cr
subscription threads on mobile
by Steve Kownacki 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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
Cassette Tape Recording sync with Video Issues
by Drew Angle 3 months ago
I'm currently shooting a documentary on 7D (1080p 24p) and as an artistic choice to suite the subject we are capturing audio externally with a Radioshack Cassette Tape Recorder (CTR-122; CAT. NO. 14-1
Re: Cassette Tape Recording sync with Video Issues
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
Are you simply looking for that "cheap cassette recorder sound" Why not record with a proper recorder and then cheese it up to sound the way you want I can tell you that consumer cassette players, esp
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What did I do wrong in this sequence?
by Anthony Atkielski 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months 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 3 months ago
Assuming that's Pacific time Steve
Installing XLR wall plates
by Ever Giron 3 months ago
I'm installing a 4 XLR microphone connection wall plate in a new sound booth. Can anybody advise me on which should be the best hookup wire to use. I got a 22-Gauge-Solid hookup wire at Radio Shack. T
Re: Installing XLR wall plates
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
Oooooo! Use the green, I like green. If not green then definitely Belden 8451. http: www.markertek.com Cables Bulk-Wire-Cable Bulk-Audio-Cable Belden-CDT-Inc 8451-010100.xhtml Steve
Possilbe to over-drive LMa transmitter lectro?
by Hal Beery 3 months ago
I've been using Lectrosonic wireless gear for years and never had a hitch. Recently I purchased some new series 100 kits. UCR100 with LMa transmitter. The first project entailed a "compromised" situat
Re: Possilbe to over-drive LMa transmitter lectro?
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
Ty nailed it with the need to monitor the whole signal chain. I'm using Senneheiser G3s to an EX1, here's my setup. G3 transmitter with Countryman B6 standard capsule, input gain on xmit set to -18 or
Vimeo for sale?
by Steve Kownacki 3 months ago
The comments at the end are more entertaining. Posted this not so much as many of us are Vimeo users, but how a little press can sway people to jump ship. You really have to watch what you say, what y
Re: Vimeo for sale?
by Al Bergstein 3 months ago
I read this in a positive light. If Vimeo has managed to get to where it is under Barry Diller, Then how much farther could it go with some independence. I think that I have paid to be PRO because I r
Shooting a conference room presentation: Overcoming HVAC room noise and light from presenter's projector
by Roderick Lavallee 4 months 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 4 months 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
Inspiring productions?
by Olly Lawer 4 months ago
Hi, I've been on the hunt recently for some really inspiring productions so I can learn what makes them great and adopt tweak and use them to inspire my own creativity. I don't just mean a great way o
Re: Inspiring productions?
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
That's a pretty broad request as you're not asking for specific kinds of effects - motion graphics, greenscreen, titles, in-camera I'd start here on the COW reels section http: reels.creativecow.net y
Recording Software HD
by Justin Von Konsky 4 months ago
Hello everyone, I have a pretty basic question. What is a good direct-to-computer HD editing recording software. My Church wants to be able to record sermons directly to a computer via firewire, add a
Re: Recording Software HD
by Steve Kownacki 4 months ago
Hi Justin I'm not versed in the PC world, but yes, Movie Maker will do this. Can you give more details Assuming: Single camera via firewire to PC. Simply record the sermon in HD. Add a pre-recorded gr
Compact Sound Blanket Solution Need
by Kevin Prange 5 months ago
I do a lot of travel across the country for corporate video production. In many locations I am in need of controlling the echo in a room where I do an interview. Predominately I am shooting in hotel c
Re: Compact Sound Blanket Solution Need
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
I like that mattress idea Nick! How about some bedspreads comforters thrown over a coatrack just off camera Don't have your interviewee face directly at a wall, point them to the furthest wall at an a
Man, the holidays slipped up on us this year
by Todd Terry 5 months ago
As you get older, time sure moves faster. We're incredibly late this year, but the vintage aluminum tree (with useless thwacka thwacka thwacka sounding color wheel) has finally made its annual appeara
Re: Man, the holidays slipped up on us this year
by Steve Kownacki 5 months ago
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a prosperous new year to all of you! Thanks for all the sage advice, wit and wisdom, I appreciate it. see the video here.. Steve
3 point lighting - offside and onside key
by Ben Edwards 6 months ago
Hi, I have read the very good John Jackman Lighting for Digital Video and TV and remembered him talking about onside and offside key lighting (onside where the camera was slightly towards key and offs
Re: 3 point lighting - offside and onside key
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Nice advice here and I agree it's all a starting point. One LD used the phrase "key the 3 4 side of face" - like in Todd's blue-shrirted guy, the full side showing to the camera is where the shadow fa
green gels on lights for green screen shoots?
by Omar Torresola 6 months ago
A co worker in a production company has told me that the best DPs lit their green screen with green gels on the lights. He claims that putting green gels with daylight bulbs will produce a green-er ba
Re: green gels on lights for green screen shoots?
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
That's increase the distance. Incense may help. Editing posts on my Droid2 doesn't recognize my password. Steve
Family Room Recessed Lighting Design
by Brad Suder 6 months ago
We are preparing to finish our basement and would like to use recessed lighting for general lighting. Accent lighting will be provided by table lamps, etc for the most part. LED bulbs will more than l
Re: Family Room Recessed Lighting Design
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Hey Brad Here's my $.02 as I look up at my ceilings... Not really familiar with the new LED recessed lighting, but having installed traditional recessed fixtures in a basement with low ceilings, you h
Shooting on Ice
by Rich Rubasch 7 months ago
Anyone shoot on an ice rink We are planning a shoot on an oval track with actors skating around as if they are driving cars. They interact on the track...etc. Thoughts on shooting on the ice and catch
Re: Shooting on Ice
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Just happened to come across this stuff for GE http: www.ge.com thegeshow manufacturing Shooters were http: snaprollmedia.com Amazing stuff!! I know in some of those rinks they have massive air handle
Unable to edit posts on my Droid2
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Although painful, sometimes I post from my Droid2. After going back and editing a post today it would not accept my password saying "your password doesn't match our records". I'm pretty sure I've done
Re: Unable to edit posts on my Droid2
by Abraham Chaffin 6 months ago
Hello Steve, Thanks for letting us know about this. This has been resolved now. Abraham
looking for a sound distorter so the conversations of bystanders picked up by the mic cannot be understood
by TImo Limo 6 months ago
My rather mundane goal is to have a video of a soccer game with all the crowd noise and cheering but with the conversations of people who were standing near my video get distorted in some way so their
Re: looking for a sound distorter so the conversations of bystanders picked up by the mic cannot be understood
by Steve Kownacki 6 months ago
Why not put a wireless mic on a stand some distance from the crowd down near the field pointing back at them You'd hear the cheering and announcer clearly but no distinct conversations. Plus you elimi
Interview in boardroom - any advice?
by Gilles Gagnon 7 months ago
hi everyone, I will be interviewing an executive in a boardroom of the 22nd floor of their building. The room has large windows on one wall with a view of the city. Should I use this as a background w
Re: Interview in boardroom - any advice?
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
Many boardrooms are controlled by an Exec Assistant, you need to befriend them too. And I'd take a good look around and look for any existing damage; photo document it and bring it to their attention
Expectations of a Freelancer (Cost of working remotely)
by John Grote, Jr. 7 months ago
Hello all, I have an interesting situation that I am dealing with a Freelance graphic artist. This person is working with us on a year long project and as we are in the beginning stages of the project
Re: Expectations of a Freelancer (Cost of working remotely)
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
How did you hook up with this guy You should have known his tool kit in the first discussion and that he was qualified and outfitted to do the work. Hopefully no more than discussions have taken place
my interview on digitalproductionbuzz
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
http: www.digitalproductionbuzz.com 2011 10 04 digital-production-buzz-oct-6-2011 Last Thursday had the opportunity to be interviewed dy Larry Jordan and Mike Horton. Was cool, strange, fun to be on t
How did they shoot this?
by yamir bhatt 7 months ago
This I phone intro video is so amezing the lighting is so perfect with no shadows and great skin tone. anyone has an Idea how this was shot what kind of lighting and video equipment http: www.apple.co
Re: How did they shoot this?
by Steve Kownacki 7 months ago
Looking at 4:04, is that a low floor fixture in there too Steve
Pressant: Something I don't know how to do, but should! Create a playlist of time codes for one video, and play just those segments...
by Jiggy Gaton Jiggy Gaton 8 months ago
Hi there, I am teaching a team building class tomorrow, and I want to show selected time code segments from the movie Lagaan, and I have the time codes I want to show, but no clue how to set up a play
Re: Pressant: Something I don't know how to do, but should! Create a playlist of time codes for one video, and play just those segments...
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
Hi Jiggy What about Quicktime pro on your PC It will play avi files. If you open the entire rip in QT, you can set in & out points and save reference movies to play. You can then take the reference mo
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photos of members above some forums
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
So just how did my pic get up there on the corp video forum Do you randomly just post members or do you have some sort of complex algorithm based on frequency of posts, weight and the moon phase Just
Re: photos of members above some forums
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
I kept telling my wife that practicing the vocal sounds of the Allmogekor would pay off someday. Apparently adapted for extensive production. http: en.wikipedia.org wiki Allmogekor Thanks for a great
Blending 9 Senheizer G3 mics at one time with no compressors
by Jeffery Wood 8 months ago
We have an ensemle consisting of 3 Altos, 3 sophranos, and 3 tenors it has been hard for me to mix them to gert the sound blended doe anyone have any ideas or techniques that would help me with mixing
Re: Blending 9 Senheizer G3 mics at one time with no compressors
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
This may also be of interest. Richard Crowley posted in a recent thread about classroom recording. http: www.homestudiocorner.com the-31-rule Or the whole thread http: mobi.creativecow.net thread 30 8
What should I quote?
by Krissy Carstens 8 months ago
Hello all. I'm a graphic designer and I have some experience creating short commercials, no portfolio, and it's not my specialty. I was approached by a client asking for a quote and I'm not sure what
Re: What should I quote?
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
Whenever I get approached with that volume of work, I always figure out a reasonable cost to produce say 5 of them. The client and I agree to a fixed price to create those first 5; fully-knowing to tr
Client revisions
by Angelo Lorenzo 8 months ago
Now I've worked with high end clients like car companies and they're no nonsense, send a few lists of revisions, deliver on the deadline and all is well. I've has a few instances doing commercials for
Re: Client revisions
by Mark Suszko 8 months ago
I think what Gav has laid out for you is pretty standard and that's what I would offer a client as well. Because your project is supposed to have gone thru a detailed planning process including the Cr
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Advisement on Audio setup for Classroom
by Michelle Mizner 8 months ago
Hi! Long time CC reader, first time poster... I'm designing a way to shoot a series of elementary classroom instructions that will be for training purposes. Combination of lecture and workshop. Captur
Re: Advisement on Audio setup for Classroom
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
Good reminder Jordan. It's always a good idea to befriend maintenance and facilities people so you can have access to breakers, fan controls, shutting off air conditioners and music systems. I don't r
Crazy blue glow
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
I was shooting a panel discussion yesterday in a mildly dark room cam at +9. Day was going just fine but on the 3rd group of presenters, (not visible to the naked eye) but on the gained-up cam I notic
Re: Crazy blue glow
by Steve Kownacki 8 months ago
Yeah, couldn't find color temp adjustment, that would be a good app. Yes, changing the background color is the ticket but knowing he was going to use it in the first place would have been better. Stev


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