Comments for Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com "Everybody who cares for his art, seeks the essence of his own technique." -- Dziga Vertov (1922) Sun, 05 Jul 2009 01:39:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on Producing the Documentary, a class by Maria Agui Carter, June 22-26, 2009 by Kathryn Mora http://kino-eye.com/2009/06/14/producing-documentary/#comment-230575 Kathryn Mora Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:28:10 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/06/14/producing-documentary/#comment-230575 Sounds like a good class. How much does it cost? Sounds like a good class. How much does it cost?

]]> Comment on Producing the Documentary, a class by Maria Agui Carter, June 22-26, 2009 by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2009/06/14/producing-documentary/#comment-231580 David Tames Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:30:21 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/06/14/producing-documentary/#comment-231580 Details on MassArt Professional and Continuing Education classes can be found at http://pce.massart.edu Details on MassArt Professional and Continuing Education classes can be found at http://pce.massart.edu

]]> Comment on Beyerdynamic velour pads: new life for Sony MDR-7506 or V6 headphones by lazuline http://kino-eye.com/2008/11/16/beyerdynamic-velour-pads/#comment-230249 lazuline Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:54:13 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/11/16/beyerdynamic-velour-pads/#comment-230249 I've had my mdr 7506 since june 2004, and today I just changed to the velour pads. I don't know why it never had occured to me to change the old pads. I can't believe I suffered for so long with those crumbly plastic pads. These velour pads are awesome: comfortable, lush padding, and they block out sound a bit better than the originals. I have to admit though, they overemphasize the bass a bit, but nothing that can't be tweaked with an equalizer. thanks for the tip. I’ve had my mdr 7506 since june 2004, and today I just changed to the velour pads. I don’t know why it never had occured to me to change the old pads. I can’t believe I suffered for so long with those crumbly plastic pads. These velour pads are awesome: comfortable, lush padding, and they block out sound a bit better than the originals. I have to admit though, they overemphasize the bass a bit, but nothing that can’t be tweaked with an equalizer. thanks for the tip.

]]> Comment on Interview Lighting (handout) by fivel http://kino-eye.com/2007/09/09/lighting-interviews/#comment-229535 fivel Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:38:11 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/09/09/lighting-interviews/#comment-229535 hi david. i used some slides from your handout during a workshop on saturday at the NYC Grassroots Media Conference. we made sure to point folks to this page to get the packet. it's good stuff. we only used a few slides b/c we were teaching a very introductory workshop, that only lasted an hour and a half, with lots of hands-on. thanks for putting it together, that way we didn't have to 'reinvent the wheel.' hi david. i used some slides from your handout during a workshop on saturday at the NYC Grassroots Media Conference. we made sure to point folks to this page to get the packet. it’s good stuff.

we only used a few slides b/c we were teaching a very introductory workshop, that only lasted an hour and a half, with lots of hands-on.

thanks for putting it together, that way we didn’t have to ‘reinvent the wheel.’

]]> Comment on Interview Lighting (handout) by A few articles about lighting… « a year in indiewood http://kino-eye.com/2007/09/09/lighting-interviews/#comment-228543 A few articles about lighting… « a year in indiewood Thu, 21 May 2009 23:39:27 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2007/09/09/lighting-interviews/#comment-228543 [...] http://kino-eye.com/2007/09/09/lighting-interviews/ [...] […] http://kino-eye.com/2007/09/09/lighting-interviews/ […]

]]> Comment on Distribution in the Digital Age by DIY DAYS Boston notes from David Tames | DIY DAYS http://kino-eye.com/2008/08/02/distribution-in-the-digital-age/#comment-228122 DIY DAYS Boston notes from David Tames | DIY DAYS Sun, 17 May 2009 04:54:37 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/08/02/distribution-in-the-digital-age/#comment-228122 [...] a related note, take a look at my post Distribution in the Digital Age for various lists of interest: Resources for independent filmmakers, Good blogs to read, [...] […] a related note, take a look at my post Distribution in the Digital Age for various lists of interest: Resources for independent filmmakers, Good blogs to read, […]

]]> Comment on DIY Days Boston, October 4, 2008 (conference notes, part 2) by DIY DAYS » DIY DAYS Boston notes from David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/10/09/diydays-boston2/#comment-228119 DIY DAYS » DIY DAYS Boston notes from David Tames Sun, 17 May 2009 03:47:31 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/10/09/diydays-boston2/#comment-228119 [...] coming soon! Until then here is a detailed breakdown of the event. Make sure to visit part one and part two if you’ve not already read [...] […] coming soon! Until then here is a detailed breakdown of the event. Make sure to visit part one and part two if you’ve not already read […]

]]> Comment on Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance by Matt Searles http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-227141 Matt Searles Thu, 07 May 2009 19:55:10 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-227141 @steve Couldn't you use something like the black magic ( http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/ ) looks a good deal cheaper then the tri caster.. though not really a lap top solution.. seems to me there was some kind of a lap top solution like this? @steve Couldn’t you use something like the black magic ( http://www.blackmagic-design.com/products/intensity/ ) looks a good deal cheaper then the tri caster.. though not really a lap top solution.. seems to me there was some kind of a lap top solution like this?

]]> Comment on 19th Annual Pro Video Show March 20-21, 2009 in Dedham, Massachusetts by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/04/19-pro-video-show/#comment-225498 David Tames Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:25:44 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/04/19-pro-video-show/#comment-225498 andrew, you should contact the camera company and make sure you're on the mailing list, they send out a mailing every year about the show. andrew, you should contact the camera company and make sure you’re on the mailing list, they send out a mailing every year about the show.

]]> Comment on 19th Annual Pro Video Show March 20-21, 2009 in Dedham, Massachusetts by andrew tarascio http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/04/19-pro-video-show/#comment-225489 andrew tarascio Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:24:52 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/04/19-pro-video-show/#comment-225489 Went to the 18th show last year and loved it. Wish I knew about this one because I definitely would have gone. Went to the 18th show last year and loved it. Wish I knew about this one because I definitely would have gone.

]]> Comment on Contact by DMI : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/contact/#comment-225444 DMI : Kino-Eye.com Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:33:42 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/contact/#comment-225444 [...] Contact [...] […] Contact […]

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]]> Comment on Viva La Difference: mixing media formats with Final Cut Pro 6 by David Tames http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-223057 David Tames Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:05:20 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-223057 Richard, I would also post this kind of question (the more specific the better) on Creative Cow or DVinfo.net, but here are some of my suggestions: (1) when you say you are having "issues" can you describe them more specifically? (2) The simple thing is still, even though FCP can handle multiple media types on the timeline, you might not like what it does with different frame rate conversions. I like to use Episode Pro to convert media to the common format I'm using for a project, simplifies things and reduces render requirements, (3) Capture issues are usually (if it's not the camera and tape) related to the speed of disks, especially when FCP is the only application running. I capture DV and HDV with no problem to my MacBook Pro internal disk (and it's 5400RPM) as well as external disks (either FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or SATA via Sonnet Expressbus card). Dropped frames, if your disks are not full and running fast, then there's a possibility it might be the camera, have you tried capture on a different camera? and (4) for normal editing with Final Cut Pro you don't need more than 2G, and 4G is plenty. Good luck! Richard, I would also post this kind of question (the more specific the better) on Creative Cow or DVinfo.net, but here are some of my suggestions: (1) when you say you are having “issues” can you describe them more specifically? (2) The simple thing is still, even though FCP can handle multiple media types on the timeline, you might not like what it does with different frame rate conversions. I like to use Episode Pro to convert media to the common format I’m using for a project, simplifies things and reduces render requirements, (3) Capture issues are usually (if it’s not the camera and tape) related to the speed of disks, especially when FCP is the only application running. I capture DV and HDV with no problem to my MacBook Pro internal disk (and it’s 5400RPM) as well as external disks (either FireWire 400, FireWire 800, or SATA via Sonnet Expressbus card). Dropped frames, if your disks are not full and running fast, then there’s a possibility it might be the camera, have you tried capture on a different camera? and (4) for normal editing with Final Cut Pro you don’t need more than 2G, and 4G is plenty. Good luck!

]]> Comment on Viva La Difference: mixing media formats with Final Cut Pro 6 by Richard todd http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-222878 Richard todd Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:41:10 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/02/16/viva-la-difference/#comment-222878 Hi David How are you? My dilemna is one shared by many which you seemed to have touched on in this article. I'm doing a pilot doco on people saving underwater creatures called Creature keepers. we are delivering in DVD Pro HD. The footage has been shot over 4 years and is a disaster of mixes including Dv pal (mini DV 4x3) Dv pal (mini DV 16x9) 1080 60i HDV (shot on a Sony HDR FX1) Stock footage on an external hard drive with a DVC Pro codec So of corse the FCP literature(I'm using version 6.0.5) would lead you to believe it will take all formats but there seems to be issues just trying to work with 60i and the DVD pro codec on the same time line. Anyway its a mind f...k currently and as it is conservation project that I'm doing on the cheap and would appreciate any help with a work thru you could supply. I'm trying to get my head around what sequnce setting I should be working in that will make the edit the easiest and then finally if I can get thru the edit phase how I should uprez to delivery without onlining. I'm also haveing some issues capturing the 60i vision out of the camera (Sony HDR FX1)by firewire and keep getting dropped frames which in some clips will capture but in some will give me an error message and will not capture at all. Here are my computer stats. I've been told memory is an issue and have ordered another 6GB which will go in tomorrow. OK David I look frwd to your reply and hopefully you may be able to get me out of this mess and one day I could repay the favor by pooring Margaret River Cabernet Sav down your throat. Cheers in advance. Hi David

How are you? My dilemna is one shared by many which you seemed to have touched on in this article. I’m doing a pilot doco on people saving underwater creatures called Creature keepers.
we are delivering in DVD Pro HD.
The footage has been shot over 4 years and is a disaster of mixes including
Dv pal (mini DV 4×3)
Dv pal (mini DV 16×9)
1080 60i HDV (shot on a Sony HDR FX1)
Stock footage on an external hard drive with a DVC Pro codec

So of corse the FCP literature(I’m using version 6.0.5) would lead you to believe it will take all formats but there seems to be issues just trying to work with 60i and the DVD pro codec on the same time line.

Anyway its a mind f…k currently and as it is conservation project that I’m doing on the cheap and would appreciate any help with a work thru you could supply.

I’m trying to get my head around what sequnce setting I should be working in that will make the edit the easiest and then finally if I can get thru the edit phase how I should uprez to delivery without onlining.

I’m also haveing some issues capturing the 60i vision out of the camera (Sony HDR FX1)by firewire and keep getting dropped frames which in some clips will capture but in some will give me an error message and will not capture at all.

Here are my computer stats. I’ve been told memory is an issue and have ordered another 6GB which will go in tomorrow.

OK David I look frwd to your reply and hopefully you may be able to get me out of this mess and one day I could repay the favor by pooring Margaret River Cabernet Sav down your throat. Cheers in advance.

]]> Comment on DIY Days Boston, October 4, 2008 (conference notes) by Four books covering Internet and Web : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/2008/10/04/diydays-boston/#comment-222006 Four books covering Internet and Web : Kino-Eye.com Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:51:43 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/10/04/diydays-boston/#comment-222006 [...] less is more. This particular list stems from a recent conversation with Lance Weiler after DIY Days in which he asked me to suggest some good books to [...] […] less is more. This particular list stems from a recent conversation with Lance Weiler after DIY Days in which he asked me to suggest some good books to […]

]]> Comment on The very last page of the Internet, but wait, there’s more… by Christopher http://kino-eye.com/2006/09/05/last-page-of-the-internet/#comment-221641 Christopher Mon, 23 Mar 2009 20:46:51 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/09/05/last-page-of-the-internet/#comment-221641 The internet has ended... ahh! The internet has ended… ahh!

]]> Comment on Scott Kirsner: Inventing the Movies by Film Publicity 2.0 - Part 1 « Me Like The Interweb http://kino-eye.com/2008/09/27/scott-kirsner-inventing-the-movies/#comment-218802 Film Publicity 2.0 - Part 1 « Me Like The Interweb Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:50:55 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/09/27/scott-kirsner-inventing-the-movies/#comment-218802 [...] Kirsner is interviewed on technology and film - and how the film industry often resists new [...] […] Kirsner is interviewed on technology and film - and how the film industry often resists new […]

]]> Comment on Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM EX camcorder: first impressions by smartvergin http://kino-eye.com/2008/07/04/sony-pmw-ex1/#comment-218109 smartvergin Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:00:55 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/07/04/sony-pmw-ex1/#comment-218109 I have read on various website, that a lot of people find hand holding the EX1 uncomfortable. I have to agree with them. I have been using this shoulder brace <a href="http://www.studio1productions.com/vsb1.htm" rel="nofollow">www.studio1productions.com/vsb1.htm</a> and man does it make a difference. I recommend any EX1 owner take a look at this shoulder brace. It's great. Don I have read on various website, that a lot of people find hand holding the EX1 uncomfortable. I have to agree with them. I have been using this shoulder brace http://www.studio1productions.com/vsb1.htm and man does it make a difference. I recommend any EX1 owner take a look at this shoulder brace. It’s great.
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]]> Comment on DIY Days Boston, October 4, 2008 (conference notes, part 2) by Mike Hedge http://kino-eye.com/2008/10/09/diydays-boston2/#comment-217780 Mike Hedge Thu, 19 Feb 2009 22:25:33 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2008/10/09/diydays-boston2/#comment-217780 great post great post

]]> Comment on Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance by Robin Hamilton http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-217419 Robin Hamilton Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:47:38 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-217419 This blog makes a clear and thoughtful argument for the Canon. Particularly for those of us on a budget (but don't want to sacrifice quality), it is nice to know there are options. This blog makes a clear and thoughtful argument for the Canon. Particularly for those of us on a budget (but don’t want to sacrifice quality), it is nice to know there are options.

]]> Comment on Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance by steve Garfield http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-217164 steve Garfield Sat, 14 Feb 2009 18:51:19 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-217164 One thing to consider when looking at camera's like this is the fact that they do not include a Firewire interface. If you want to produce a live broadcast, or even use the HV20 as a webcam, you can't unless you can figure out how to use one of the included video outputs. The Canopus 77010150100 ADVC110 Converter would bring in video out to Firewire. NewTek Tricaster is used for streamign from multiple cameras. http://www.newtek.com/tricaster/ One thing to consider when looking at camera’s like this is the fact that they do not include a Firewire interface.

If you want to produce a live broadcast, or even use the HV20 as a webcam, you can’t unless you can figure out how to use one of the included video outputs.

The Canopus 77010150100 ADVC110 Converter would bring in video out to Firewire.

NewTek Tricaster is used for streamign from multiple cameras.

http://www.newtek.com/tricaster/

]]> Comment on Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance by Tom Beach http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-217135 Tom Beach Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:27:46 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2009/02/13/canon-hg20/#comment-217135 I've been using the HF-10 (basically the same camera) for a couple of months as a second camera with some really nice results. I edit with CS4 and the AVCHD files import directly without needing any convertion. Great little camera. I’ve been using the HF-10 (basically the same camera) for a couple of months as a second camera with some really nice results. I edit with CS4 and the AVCHD files import directly without needing any convertion. Great little camera.

]]> Comment on The little camcorder that could by Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/2006/03/14/a1u/#comment-217061 Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance : Kino-Eye.com Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:37:26 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2006/03/14/a1u/#comment-217061 [...] manner. Last time I was in the market for one was quite some time ago and I ended up buying a Sony HVR-A1 HDV camcorder. The fact that it is tape based has tainted my impression of it, and I’ve often said, [...] […] manner. Last time I was in the market for one was quite some time ago and I ended up buying a Sony HVR-A1 HDV camcorder. The fact that it is tape based has tainted my impression of it, and I’ve often said, […]

]]> Comment on Documentary Video Boot Camp by Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/reference/dvb/#comment-217055 Canon HG20 camcorder provides stunning price/performance : Kino-Eye.com Fri, 13 Feb 2009 20:45:23 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/reference/dvb/#comment-217055 [...] recently taught a class at MassArt, Documentary Video Boot Camp, and one of my students, Adam Weiss, used his new Canon VIXIA HG20 HD camcorder in the class. As a [...] […] recently taught a class at MassArt, Documentary Video Boot Camp, and one of my students, Adam Weiss, used his new Canon VIXIA HG20 HD camcorder in the class. As a […]

]]> Comment on A conversation with David Leitner about “The Technical Writer” by David Leitner is blogging from Sundance again : Kino-Eye.com http://kino-eye.com/2004/01/15/the-technical-writer/#comment-214048 David Leitner is blogging from Sundance again : Kino-Eye.com Wed, 21 Jan 2009 14:13:10 +0000 http://kino-eye.com/2004/01/15/the-technical-writer/#comment-214048 [...] his posts, which he describes as “more essay that tweet.” As you may recall, I posted a conversation with David Leitner back in 2004 about his work in the film, The Technical [...] […] his posts, which he describes as “more essay that tweet.” As you may recall, I posted a conversation with David Leitner back in 2004 about his work in the film, The Technical […]

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