Comments for Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com David Tames on new media, filmmaking, and more... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:15:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Canon TX1 Movie Test by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2007/05/08/tx1-test/#comment-156986 David Tames Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:11:37 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/05/08/tx1-test/#comment-156986 Susie, Try to export movies to the H.264 coded, the highest quality you can make. Always upload the highest quality you can fit into the Maximum file size that YouTube will accept (for short videos not too hard, for longer videos, experiment with settings). This way, when YouTube converts the video to Flash, it will look better than if you uploaded something highly compressed to start with. Susie, Try to export movies to the H.264 coded, the highest quality you can make. Always upload the highest quality you can fit into the Maximum file size that YouTube will accept (for short videos not too hard, for longer videos, experiment with settings). This way, when YouTube converts the video to Flash, it will look better than if you uploaded something highly compressed to start with.

]]> Comment on Canon TX1 Movie Test by SusieQFitlife http://kino-eye.com/2007/05/08/tx1-test/#comment-156693 SusieQFitlife Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:16:46 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/05/08/tx1-test/#comment-156693 I am about to purchase an iMac computer. My Dell PC ran out of harddrive space and will no longer allow me to edit my Aiptek footage through Adobe Premiere Pro. Everytime I post stuff on YOutube the quality and audio are awful. What do you suggest with compression David? PS All of the Aiptek video files will not directly upload on Adobe and I have to transcode all the files which automatically reduces the image quality. I am about to purchase an iMac computer. My Dell PC ran out of harddrive space and will no longer allow me to edit my Aiptek footage through Adobe Premiere Pro. Everytime I post stuff on YOutube the quality and audio are awful. What do you suggest with compression David? PS All of the Aiptek video files will not directly upload on Adobe and I have to transcode all the files which automatically reduces the image quality.

]]> Comment on Media Fabrics for Media Makers Symposium at MIT Friday, June 20, 2008 by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/13/media-fabrics-symposium/#comment-155008 David Tames Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:01:36 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/13/media-fabrics-symposium/#comment-155008 We've got a Flickr Group set up for collecting pictures of historical interest as well as photos of this event, the group is at: http://flickr.com/groups/mit-fv-ic-mf/ We’ve got a Flickr Group set up for collecting pictures of historical interest as well as photos of this event, the group is at: http://flickr.com/groups/mit-fv-ic-mf/

]]> Comment on Operation Filmmaker offers crisp angle on subject-filmmaker relationship by Rhonda Moskowitz http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/14/operation-filmmaker/#comment-152231 Rhonda Moskowitz Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:04:39 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/14/operation-filmmaker/#comment-152231 Nice write-up about the film, David. "Operation Filmmaker" is an extremely satisfying personal documentary with so many layers of complexity-- just a few being cultural expectations, intense isolation, identity, being a stranger in a strange land, the pursuit of dreams, hapiness and just plain survival, not to even mention the fascinating relationship between filmmaker and film subject. It's ironic that Muthana, while working on a film with a Holocaust theme, ends up being forced into exile because he fears for his safety back home in Iraq, due to the fact that he worked with American Jews. A Nice write-up about the film, David. “Operation Filmmaker” is an extremely satisfying personal documentary with so many layers of complexity– just a few being cultural expectations, intense isolation, identity, being a stranger in a strange land, the pursuit of dreams, hapiness and just plain survival, not to even mention the fascinating relationship between filmmaker and film subject. It’s ironic that Muthana, while working on a film with a Holocaust theme, ends up being forced into exile because he fears for his safety back home in Iraq, due to the fact that he worked with American Jews. A

]]> Comment on Boston Media Makers, February 4, 2007 by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2007/02/04/boston-media-makers-2/#comment-151003 David Tames Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:06:05 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/02/04/boston-media-makers-2/#comment-151003 Tim, I hook the other end in my car to the AC vent. Basically it's extending the antenna. Move it around and you'll see how reception changes., Fine a location that works best in your car. In my car it's tricky cause the car's antenna is in the back of the car. -- David. Tim, I hook the other end in my car to the AC vent. Basically it’s extending the antenna. Move it around and you’ll see how reception changes., Fine a location that works best in your car. In my car it’s tricky cause the car’s antenna is in the back of the car. — David.

]]> Comment on Boston Media Makers, February 4, 2007 by TIm http://kino-eye.com/2007/02/04/boston-media-makers-2/#comment-150970 TIm Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:06:25 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/02/04/boston-media-makers-2/#comment-150970 With regards to the tunebase hack... You connect a copper wire with an alligator clip to the neck of the tunebase. What happens to the other end of the wire? Does it clip somewhere else? Does it just hang around? Thanks! With regards to the tunebase hack…

You connect a copper wire with an alligator clip to the neck of the tunebase. What happens to the other end of the wire? Does it clip somewhere else? Does it just hang around?

Thanks!

]]> Comment on Contact by Media Tech Tonic: monthly demo/seminar series in Boston : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/contact/#comment-149293 Media Tech Tonic: monthly demo/seminar series in Boston : Kino-Eye.com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:29:15 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/contact/#comment-149293 [...] Contact [...] […] Contact […]

]]> Comment on Shadow of the House is a rare and beautiful gem by Operation Filmmaker : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/2007/10/01/shadow-of-the-house/#comment-149279 Operation Filmmaker : Kino-Eye.com Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:11:17 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/10/01/shadow-of-the-house/#comment-149279 [...] Nina Davnport’s new film, Operation Filmmaker at the ICA in Boston. Not since watching Shadow of the House last year have I enjoyed watching a documentary so [...] […] Nina Davnport’s new film, Operation Filmmaker at the ICA in Boston. Not since watching Shadow of the House last year have I enjoyed watching a documentary so […]

]]> Comment on Media Fabrics for Media Makers Symposium at MIT Friday, June 20, 2008 by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/13/media-fabrics-symposium/#comment-149211 David Tames Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:41:05 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/13/media-fabrics-symposium/#comment-149211 There is also a Thursday night media jam the night before for alumni and friends, <a href="http://kino-eye.com/contact/" rel="nofollow">contact me</a> if you are interested in attending. There is also a Thursday night media jam the night before for alumni and friends, contact me if you are interested in attending.

]]> Comment on Facing Realities: Backyard and Operation Filmmaker by Sean Fitzroy http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/11/facing-realities-backyard-and-operation-filmmaker/#comment-148329 Sean Fitzroy Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:18:52 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/06/11/facing-realities-backyard-and-operation-filmmaker/#comment-148329 I saw Operation Filmmaker at the HFA a few months ago. It's a great documentary. Don't miss it! I saw Operation Filmmaker at the HFA a few months ago. It’s a great documentary. Don’t miss it!

]]> Comment on The Future of Documentary in the Age of Internet Video by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-147375 David Tames Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:28:46 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-147375 WGBH Forum videotaped the event. They have a pretty long lag time between recording events and posting them, but eventually, this session will be available online. WGBH Forum videotaped the event. They have a pretty long lag time between recording events and posting them, but eventually, this session will be available online.

]]> Comment on The Future of Documentary in the Age of Internet Video by Morgan Dews http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-147374 Morgan Dews Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:26:41 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-147374 Get so much mileage out of your kino-eye. Always popping up on my google searches. Just got a great low-down on 24p judder and wanted to say thanks for all the goodness. -Morgan Get so much mileage out of your kino-eye. Always popping up on my google searches. Just got a great low-down on 24p judder and wanted to say thanks for all the goodness. -Morgan

]]> Comment on Sony HVR-A1U Performance in Low Light by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2006/04/12/a1u-low-light/#comment-144785 David Tames Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:55:59 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/04/12/a1u-low-light/#comment-144785 This may be a quirk of the camera, i notice that as my camera gets older the zoom control on the body has become very funky and erratic in performance, thus, this may be due to a funky contact in this switch. Oh, my, manual is often the solution to so many problems :-) It's hard to tell without playing with the camera. This may be a quirk of the camera, i notice that as my camera gets older the zoom control on the body has become very funky and erratic in performance, thus, this may be due to a funky contact in this switch. Oh, my, manual is often the solution to so many problems :-) It’s hard to tell without playing with the camera.

]]> Comment on Sony HVR-A1U Performance in Low Light by liz http://kino-eye.com/2006/04/12/a1u-low-light/#comment-144782 liz Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:49:40 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/04/12/a1u-low-light/#comment-144782 I shoot video for a newspaper, and we have two of these cameras in our pool of equipment. Several different people have had the same problem, and I can't find any information about it - maybe you know what's going on. When the focus mode is set to zoom, occasionally the camera will zoom in or out on its own. Just wondering if we're accidentally hitting something while in the zoom mode, or if this is a quirk of the camera. Usually if we reset the camera to manual and then back to zoom, the problem goes away. Any ideas? I shoot video for a newspaper, and we have two of these cameras in our pool of equipment. Several different people have had the same problem, and I can’t find any information about it - maybe you know what’s going on.
When the focus mode is set to zoom, occasionally the camera will zoom in or out on its own. Just wondering if we’re accidentally hitting something while in the zoom mode, or if this is a quirk of the camera. Usually if we reset the camera to manual and then back to zoom, the problem goes away. Any ideas?

]]> Comment on The Future of Documentary in the Age of Internet Video by Rhonda Moskowitz http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-136106 Rhonda Moskowitz Sat, 17 May 2008 15:16:48 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-136106 David, this looks like a really useful panel. Unfortunately, I also cannot be there, as I'll be on a film shoot out of state. I look forward to listening to the podcast. The whole conference looks great and I'm sorry I'll be out of town. Would love to attend. David, this looks like a really useful panel. Unfortunately, I also cannot be there, as I’ll be on a film shoot out of state. I look forward to listening to the podcast. The whole conference looks great and I’m sorry I’ll be out of town. Would love to attend.

]]> Comment on Using SATA drives in the raw with your MacBook Pro by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2007/11/04/sata-drives-in-the-raw/#comment-135377 David Tames Thu, 15 May 2008 15:25:12 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/11/04/sata-drives-in-the-raw/#comment-135377 John, yes, basically, the primary difference between the eSATA (external) and SATA (internal) connectors is the size and robustness of the connector, with the eSATA designed for more plugging and unplugging vs. the internal connector. Both are industry standard, drives and internal cables use the SATA connector while PCI cards and external devices use the eSATA connector. John, yes, basically, the primary difference between the eSATA (external) and SATA (internal) connectors is the size and robustness of the connector, with the eSATA designed for more plugging and unplugging vs. the internal connector. Both are industry standard, drives and internal cables use the SATA connector while PCI cards and external devices use the eSATA connector.

]]> Comment on Using SATA drives in the raw with your MacBook Pro by John Reynolds http://kino-eye.com/2007/11/04/sata-drives-in-the-raw/#comment-133180 John Reynolds Fri, 09 May 2008 04:21:51 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/11/04/sata-drives-in-the-raw/#comment-133180 Dude... great post! I really appreciate this and not only will it be an optimal backup solution but it also seems like a fun DIY. I can't wait! Only, I have an eSATA xpress card for my MacBook Pro. Is the connector on the end of the eSATA cable the only real difference from SATA? Of course it's an intentional difference, but is it any different under the hood or is this just another example of the industry developing "proprietary" designs to force upgrade? Dude… great post! I really appreciate this and not only will it be an optimal backup solution but it also seems like a fun DIY. I can’t wait! Only, I have an eSATA xpress card for my MacBook Pro. Is the connector on the end of the eSATA cable the only real difference from SATA? Of course it’s an intentional difference, but is it any different under the hood or is this just another example of the industry developing “proprietary” designs to force upgrade?

]]> Comment on The Future of Documentary in the Age of Internet Video by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-130690 David Tames Sat, 03 May 2008 16:02:54 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-130690 Michael, If all goes well, a recording of the session will be posted it as one of my <a href="http://artfilmtalk.com" rel="nofollow">Art Film Talk</a> podcasts as long as all participants agree. Can't imagine why they would not. Michael, If all goes well, a recording of the session will be posted it as one of my Art Film Talk podcasts as long as all participants agree. Can’t imagine why they would not.

]]> Comment on The Future of Documentary in the Age of Internet Video by Michael Cox http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-130689 Michael Cox Sat, 03 May 2008 15:51:22 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/30/future-of-documentary/#comment-130689 I cannot be there, but I would be very interested in reading a transcript of this panel discussion, or listening to a PODCAST (hint hint). Right up my alley. Hope it generates a lot of interesting ideas. Michael Cox, Vancouver BC I cannot be there, but I would be very interested in reading a transcript of this panel discussion, or listening to a PODCAST (hint hint). Right up my alley. Hope it generates a lot of interesting ideas. Michael Cox, Vancouver BC

]]> Comment on Boston Media Makers, April 6, 2008 by Michael Mooney http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/07/boston-media-makers-8/#comment-122946 Michael Mooney Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:48:21 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/07/boston-media-makers-8/#comment-122946 I just wanted to give you a shout and say hello after meeting you last week at the Boston Media Makers meeting. I am not sure if you have spoken to John Herman since, but we have been inspired to start a New Hampshire meeting as well. These last few weeks meeting John, you and the rest of the media makers in Boston has been great. Even though we have been creating our own new media for the past two years with the FM Crew, I really feel quite removed from the whole scene. But now I can explore! I just wanted to give you a shout and say hello after meeting you last week at the Boston Media Makers meeting. I am not sure if you have spoken to John Herman since, but we have been inspired to start a New Hampshire meeting as well. These last few weeks meeting John, you and the rest of the media makers in Boston has been great. Even though we have been creating our own new media for the past two years with the FM Crew, I really feel quite removed from the whole scene. But now I can explore!

]]> Comment on Ten Documentary Films by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2006/08/27/10-documentary-films/#comment-122908 David Tames Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:08:39 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/08/27/10-documentary-films/#comment-122908 kathryn, thanks for stopping by and sharing the link, it's very exciting that wiseman's films are on DVD. kathryn, thanks for stopping by and sharing the link, it’s very exciting that wiseman’s films are on DVD.

]]> Comment on Ten Documentary Films by kathryn ostermier http://kino-eye.com/2006/08/27/10-documentary-films/#comment-122572 kathryn ostermier Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:03:42 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/08/27/10-documentary-films/#comment-122572 hi lisa, i was just reading comments - i know it's been two years - but wanted you to know that fred wiseman has released some of his films on DVD, and they're available for purchase to home viewers. I had always wondered myself since i haven't been able to see some of his works. they're $30+. http://www.zipporah.com/calendar/press/9 cheers, kathryn hi lisa,
i was just reading comments - i know it’s been two years - but wanted you to know that fred wiseman has released some of his films on DVD, and they’re available for purchase to home viewers. I had always wondered myself since i haven’t been able to see some of his works. they’re $30+. http://www.zipporah.com/calendar/press/9
cheers,
kathryn

]]> Comment on Boston Media Makers, April 6, 2008 by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/07/boston-media-makers-8/#comment-122532 David Tames Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:50:27 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/07/boston-media-makers-8/#comment-122532 I posted the interview I did with John Herman on the street after the meeting on Art Film Talk: http://www.artfilmtalk.com/25-john-herman-gravityland/ I posted the interview I did with John Herman on the street after the meeting on Art Film Talk: http://www.artfilmtalk.com/25-john-herman-gravityland/

]]> Comment on Instant HD, is it magical? by SomeGuy http://kino-eye.com/2006/06/18/instant-hd/#comment-121807 SomeGuy Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:11:50 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/06/18/instant-hd/#comment-121807 I dont really see mch difference in the comparison photos !, notice how theres still a blue jagged edge around the cheek! I dont really see mch difference in the comparison photos !, notice how theres still a blue jagged edge around the cheek!

]]> Comment on Boston Media Makers, April 6, 2008 by Alecia Orsini http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/07/boston-media-makers-8/#comment-121553 Alecia Orsini Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:36:04 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/04/07/boston-media-makers-8/#comment-121553 http://home.amvona.com/ Here is the website for the shop in Mansfield! Check it out! Great meeting, and thanks for the notes David! http://home.amvona.com/
Here is the website for the shop in Mansfield! Check it out! Great meeting, and thanks for the notes David!

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