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If I do change the theme of this forum once again, everyone online at the time will probably have to reload the site with their browser or possibly even log out and log in. Hopefully everyone remembers their login name and password (or your browser remembers it for you). I am also considering changing the default theme to something I like but if others do not like it I will make it possible for each user to choose their own theme. Regards, Jeff Wexler
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Great test and info, compliments of Jon Tatooles of Sound Devices http://www.sounddevices.com/notes/cameras/red-one/ RL
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I just read this news ... I didn't even know he was ill. Very sad. (obit, in part, posted below) By Adam Bernstein Washington Post Staff Writer Tuesday, May 27, 2008; Page B06 Sydney Pollack, 73, a director and producer of popular Hollywood movies for nearly four decades, including the comedy "Tootsie," and who won Academy Awards for "Out of Africa," died May 26 at his home in Los Angeles. He had cancer. Mr. Pollack, who called himself "Mr. Mainstream," was wildly successful at moviemaking with mass appeal but drew mixed reviews during a prolific career. His best-remembered work could be provocative, timely and sensitively crafted: "Tootsie" (1982) was hil…
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I have been working with the Yamaha 01V96 for over four years now and one of my pet peeves has been the lack of a good set of limiters for dialogue recording from among the long list of 53 preset programs from the "Effects Library". Those of you who are exclusively wireless don't need limiters in the individual channel inputs. But I am a stickler for hardwired booms and limiters are essential. I've finally installed the Yamaha Channel Strip Package which was previously only available for the Yamaha DM1000 and 02RV96. It is a simple installation and now I have two compressors and a 6 band equalizer available to "insert" into as many channels as I want. The Compressor 26…
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I've always admired the cable hooks made by Chinhda, but they were designed for his carts or magliners. So I asked him to make me some hooks that would fit rack-style cases. Here are some photos of a headphone hook that takes up only one rack space. RL
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In case anyone wonders what happened this morning with this forum, Lunarpages had a meltdown that affected the server. Everything is back now. From Lunarpages: "Dear Customers, At 7:40am this morning, one of our air conditioning units failed in the cage at the One Wilshire building, the building's maintenance department dispatched an engineer to attend to their unit, which is now fully operational. Unfortunately as a result of this, some of our servers in the One Wilshire building were in danger of overheating and were shut down as a precautionary measure. All servers are either up or in the process of being up at this moment. We greatly apologize for the incon…
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How come when I click on a new topic the "new topic" light doesn't go out? Eric
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I may change the theme again since the darker background and a few other things are starting to bug me. I will try and not change things just because I am bored with this look... I will only change if I can find a theme that provides some additional features or ease of use. I will test this stuff privately offline but I wanted to give people a heads up regarding possible changes. Regards, Jeff Wexler
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From Variety: 'Nailed' shuts down production again Union quarrels linger on Biel, Gyllenhaal film By DAVE MCNARY Production of "Nailed," starring Jessica Biel and Jake Gyllenhaal, has been shut down for a second time due to financial problems as below-the-line crews refused to work Thursday. Members of the Intl. Alliance of Theatrical & Stage Employees were ordered by IATSE leaders not to show up at the South Carolina set after not being paid. Capitol Films, which is financing the political comedy, was not immediately available for comment. One source familiar with the situation said production's expected to resume Friday. The Screen Actors Guild told…
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After reading and participating in numerous posts on the multitude of different workflows, I've decided to create a T-shirt to honor this conundrum. Yes, they are for sale -- only to cover my costs at $14.00U.S each. (Out of L.A. buyers -- postage charge will be added). Cash, check money order accepted - available in S, M, L, XL. Please contact me via email to arrange purchase. Happy workflow everybody, RL
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The sale of the audio spectrum "white spaces" has created a near panic within the entertainment industry. In an attempt to let the FCC know how it will personally affect each of us, I am copying a letter that Ed Greene, CAS has sent to FCC Chairman, Kevin Martin. The CAS Board along with Ed Greene is initiating a letter writing campaign. The more of us "end users" who contact the FCC with our concerns will assist in the protection of some of the spectrum. So here is Ed Greene's letter -- use it as a boilerplate, edit it and add your own personal take on this. The FCC, being an old government institution will respond favorably to old fashioned letters via "snail mail…
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hey guys, any one here from Michigan? just read and heard that Michigan has a 40% tax break for filming there. and a few more % points for hiring in state crews etc. that is pretty aggressive. for every dollar you spend, the sate gives you back .40c. however, I did not see a cap on the budget, for instance if there was a limit of say $100 mil or if the incentive was capped at a certain amount?? later
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Two of the videos from the "Survival Training for Non-Linear Location Recording" are up on the Local 695 website now. I believe you have to be a member of the union to view these (sorry about that) but they turned out really well. There is only the Deva and Fostex presentations up but the Sound Devices and Cantar ones are on the way. Check it out: http://www.695.com/html/edu-survival.html Regards, Jeff Wexler
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http://www.lectrosonics.com/PressReleases/wa520/wa520.htm love the 0db unity gain output and no power requirements we think you managed to fool our lectro dealer love that lectrosonics gets into the spirit of things Michael
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NBC has raised their rental rates for an HD Camera package (from $650 for SD to $1000 per day for HD) - but the audio rental rates have remained the same ($75.) I usually work through a production company that rents their gear to the network, but when NBC or ABC (also $75 a day) call me direct to work with my audio gear I am inclined to pass. It seems they are catering to camera owners w/audio gear. (From an NBC email to Free-lancers via B-Roll.net): Basic Audio Package: $75 4 channel mixer 3 wireless microphone systems (including mics) (This is a 3-part system consisting of mic, receiver, and transmitter) 3 handheld microphones: 1 omni, 1 cardioid, 1 no…
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I missed seeing Glen Trew at NAB, I think he got a job and was unable to attend, but he did have his team running around with a video camera. If you haven't already gotten the link off r.a.m.p.s., you can watch this video on the Trew Audio website: Trew Audio - NAB tour video commentary provided by Skylor Morgan, Trew Audio Product Specialist
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I had a really good time at our annual R.A.M.P.S. get together Tuesday night. Arrangements were made this time for us to be at Dragonfly which is connected to Firefly's but indoors. There was plenty of room although the turn out was lighter than usual (maybe because people were worried about lack of space which turned out not to be a problem). There was lots of good food and drink, good talk, and we all missed Eric Toline (didn't make it to Las Vegas this year) but Ty Ford cheerfully accepted the duties of Master of Ceremonies for door prize giveaways and was entertaining as always. The manufacturers were particularly generous this year and there were lots of great prizes…
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I am back from NAB and like every other year it is a somewhat exhausting experience. MUCH more walking than I usually do which my wife says os a good thing... but still tiring. Since I try and stay fairly current on all the latest gear there really were no surprises (particularly because the one thing that would have been surprising was announced prior to the show --- the Sound Devices 788T). It was good to see the 788T in person and of course to have the really nice discussions with all the SD people, people that I really get to see usually once a year. There have been lots and lots of reports and opinions on this new recorder so I won't really try and add my two cents .…
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We have had quite a few new people sign up here in the last weeks or so. I would like to extend a warm welcome to all of those who have just recently signed up --- and continuing thanks to all those who make this Discussion Group great! Your host, Jeff Wexler
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It's time to think about the NAB convention and the (RAMPS) sound mixers party on Tuesday night April 15th at Fireflys. Looking to get a semi-official head count for the party. Add your name even if you only think you might make it. Thanks, Eric
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Hands-On Fisher Boom Training 2 For 695 Members April 25, 2008 9am to Noon J.L. Fisher 1000 Isabel Burbank, CA 91506 RSVP Required Email edu@695.com
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The new 8 track HD/CF recorder from Sound Devices is now available! Read more about it here
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I just watched the trailer for "Shine A Light" the Martin Scorsese Rolling Stones movie --- it looks amazing! Everybody is really OLD (including Marty). see it here: http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount_vantage/shinealight/medium.html Regards, Jeff Wexler
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I'm linking to an informative post over at RAMPS, from Ty Ford: http://groups.google.com/group/rec.arts.movies.production.sound/browse_thread/thread/13145344164d8c90# Hopefully the FCC might "listen". RL
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I bought one of these at Fry's for $130 and have been very happy. Got another today for $40 less. Here's a link that describes it: http://www.beachaudio.com/Acomdata/Shd160ufape-54-p-112761.html 160GB, Firewire 400, small. Works great with my new Fusion. They have them now for only $90 until Tuesday, so I thought I'd let y'all know. PG
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