mythmaker

Best way for new filmmakers/videographers to break into the business?
A shout out to the Vancouver peeps! I've been in the business for going on 17yrs. I attended film school then thanks to my incessant nudging of my cinematography instructor at the time, my first gig was as a camera trainee on a 35mm feature th…

Comment by mythmaker September 2012 permalink
Welterwerk - GH2 Short / narrative music video
Fantastic work on this video across all departments. I'm up for 3 music videos in the next few months so this was timely inspiration for me and totally up my alley creatively. As for my interpretation, something along the lines of "technol…

Comment by mythmaker June 2012 permalink
Headphones, best affordable
I've been using a pair of Chinese Sony MDR-7506 headphones for 5 months (they may even be from the same seller mentioned above, I can't remember). I figured they were probably clones but for $42 shipped it was a gamble I was okay in taking…

Comment by mythmaker June 2012 permalink
Electric follow focus solutions
This looks interesting but I'd have to see a review or two before getting it. I wish there were a couple more pics showing how it mounts, whether it can mount to a rig (not just a pan handle) and video showing how responsive/reliable the motor …

Comment by mythmaker May 2012 permalink
What do you want to see in our deals?
I second the requests for SD cards - though there are tons of deals on eBay there are also tons of fakes. It would be nice to have a reliable source of SD cards at a good price. Same goes for software and/or hard drives. As far as camera gear, a d…

Comment by mythmaker May 2012 permalink
Rode NTG-2 with Zoom H4n problems, choosing alternatives
I've been using the Roland R-26 with the NTG-2 and am very happy with the results - it's all in the placement of the mic. Zoom H4n maybe the POPULAR choice but that doesn't make it the GOOD choice. I'm glad I did the extra resea…

Comment by mythmaker May 2012 permalink
Special deals: Carbon video tripods and monopods
Gethnic, in short, no it isn't. I went through a similar problem. In the end I decided to try the Giottos M621 QR plate and it's okay but I'm not satisfied. The side knob for locking it down is annoying because with the camera mounted…

Comment by mythmaker April 2012 permalink
Special deals: Carbon video tripods and monopods
Nice job with the review kupchenpo - hardly any bumbling in there! You pretty much covered everything except the included padded bag which is okay but I can see the seams and/or zippers eventually falling apart with a lot of use. I like that there&…

Comment by mythmaker April 2012 permalink
Special deals: Carbon video tripods and monopods
My FC-04H and carbon fiber tripod arrived yesterday. Out of the box I'm extremely happy with it. Things that surprised me: - The head is smaller than I was expecting - The system is lighter tan my old tripod but with 3x the features - love it! …

Comment by mythmaker April 2012 permalink
Zacuto EVF vs SmallHF DP-4
The SmallHD DP 4 EVF arrived on Friday and I've been playing around with it over the weekend. Here are my thoughts: Overall, it's a terrific product. I love the feel of it - enough weight for it not to feel fragile but at the same time li…

Comment by mythmaker April 2012 permalink
Feedback on Rigs
@kavadni I can access the battery compartment fine on my rig but then I'm using a Canon 60D. I'm guessing you're asking about the GH2? Would a battery grip provide you with a solution (the kind where the battery compartment slides out…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Feedback on Rigs
I use it with a Canon 60D which is a bit heavier than a GH2. I can't say how exactly heavy it is since I haven't yet gotten round to weighing it - it's on my list of things to do since I'm looking at head/tripod options. That sa…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Suggestion for a SOLID articulating arm?
So are the pictures etc. in the ad propaganda? What would you recommend V.K.?

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Feedback on Rigs
I've been a proud Lanparte rig owner for a couple of months now and can confidently say I have zero buyers remorse. It's a great product. Good build quality, flexible in terms of the configurations you can make from it and well worth the m…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Suggestion for a SOLID articulating arm?
Hi David, although I don't have one of these myself, it's on my "To Buy" list - it seems like it might do the trick and is rated at 5KG/11lbs horizontal weight. There's a picture or two here. $99 incl shipping seems to be th…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Jason Russell aka "Kony 2012" author
The big question I have is what picture profile did they use on this? :)

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
US: California, another one bites the dust
We've allowed our society to fall this far we deserve to have it taken away. We're all guilty (myself included) of allowing our lives to be controlled and manipulated and we're all guilty of voting for the guy who appears to be closes…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
why the USA wants Kony eliminated...
I have an image of bostonmike in my head and he's frothing at the mouth with hatred, wearing a Boston Bruins baseball cap and a wife-beater with a confederate flag printed on it. Some people make it so easy to stereotype don't they? I wis…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Special deals: Carbon video tripods and monopods
I'm thinking of picking up the FC-04H from this deal but I'm put off by the lack of in-depth info out there. No reviews, videos or much of anything. If there are any forum members who have purchased the kit in this deal, I'd love hear…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
why the USA wants Kony eliminated...
Agreed, I find Bostonmike's racism and hate-spewing comments extremely distasteful and offensive. It saddens me that someone like that should be given any kind of a voice on a forum celebrating creativity, openness and freedom. I'm all for…

Comment by mythmaker March 2012 permalink
Lilliput Monitor with histogram, focus assist, zebras
According to things I know the issues have indeed been fixed. Silk-screening paint problem is corrected as is focus peaking in colour as well as black and white.

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Lanparte Old and New Rigs
Photo shows how the green tightening screw of the Lanparte handles makes slight contact with the edge of the bridge plate assembly. There is clearance (meaning I can tighten the screw) but only just. Turning the screw, it also makes contact on the l…

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Lanparte Old and New Rigs
Will do V.K. Super busy with work so it may be a few days but I will put something up soon.

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Best wide lenses
No love for the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5? I've had this lens for over a year and love it. Great for landscapes and the like and it focuses close enough to work as a "fun" lens too or even a faux-macro - I've gotten some great close-up…

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Lanparte Old and New Rigs
Someone needs to start the Lanparte Appreciation Society Thread aka L.A.S.T. because its the last rig you will ever need :) Just so it's not all can-do-no-wrong re the LPT rig, I have discovered one small thing and that's with the handl…

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Lanparte Old and New Rigs
My Lanparte rig arrived today and after a few hours of configuring it and playing around I'm extremely happy with it overall. It's all pretty solid and very well built. Not too heavy but heavy enough that it'll make a huge difference …

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Lanparte Old and New Rigs
I just received notification that my Lanparte rig has been shipped. Looking forward to putting it through its paces!

Comment by mythmaker February 2012 permalink
Special deals: Carbon video tripods and monopods
BTW re: my earlier (and very confusing post about QR plate set-ups) I've figured out what solution will work best for my needs and have a couple of Giottos MH621's on the way. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Giottos-MH621-Quick-Release-System-Com…

Comment by mythmaker January 2012 permalink
Special deals: Carbon video tripods and monopods
@Psyco I've used both in the past. When I was working with big Arri 35mm BL4's, Panaflexes etc. we usually had a set of heavy-duty Ronford Baker legs (with the flat, notched Mitchell mount). These legs always had ground-level spreaders an…

Comment by mythmaker January 2012 permalink
Lilliput Monitor with histogram, focus assist, zebras
@brianluce I was quoted $35 for the Sony F970 battery and charger. I read on another forum that the F970 battery is excellent and lasts 10hrs+ on a single charge. I'd also be super interested in a PV deal for this monitor. Can anyone recommen…

Comment by mythmaker January 2012 permalink

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