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I have added a Gallery feature for our Group which should make it easier and a little bit more organized for those wishing to post images. The Gallery can be accessed using the main menu selection GALLERY. The main menu is the menu that reads: HOME HELP SEARCH ADMIN... etc. I haven't discovered all the things that can be done with this feature but it looks as if you may be able to start your own image gallery that is available to all of us. In its most basic function the Gallery is like a specialized Board for images where you post a "topic" that is essentially an image with description. It is the feature of more extensive description and comment that may make the …
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Greeting to Carl Rudisill, I would just like to say what a treat it was to "bug" you for an hour while you were filming in Savannah. As a green mixer in a tiny market, it means alot when an experienced mixer takes the time to talk with you. Carl was especially understanding as I hovered around his sound cart on my first visit to a "real" set. So far, every professional mixer I have met has been very open with their knowledge and nothing but supportive. Thanks also to Whit Norris, who over the past year, has been a sound mentor to myself and Whitney Ince. Without the kind words from mixers like these, we F.N.G.s would feel disheartened and overwhelmed. Thanks to all…
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Any registered member having trouble signing in (we've had 2 so far that I know of) should email me so we can try and sort out the difficulties. Use this email: jwforum -@- jwsound.net (make this a proper email address with no spaces and no dashes). Regards, Jeff Wexler
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I have had massive problems after an "upgrade" to software that runs our Discussion Group. I will sort it all out hopefully very quickly. In the meantime, just be patient and wish me luck. Regards, Jeff Wexler
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My father did not win the election. The interim president, Steve Poster, elected (appointed) by the National Executive Board, has now been elected by the membership vote. It was a very dirty campaign, riddled with all sorts of lies about Haskell, and it paid off for Poster. We'll see what happens --- the struggle to make the union a democratic organization responsive to the real needs of the workers will continue. Do not be fooled by the one democratic act of holding an election --- to a certain extent I guess the union is also subject to that concept that we get the government that we deserve --- in this case, there was a real chance for fundamental change and it has bee…
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Quote from Scott: "Can you put up a web page that the user fills out and then has to enter the coded letter/number message which then sends a email to their address that then have to click on to verify?" No, I am not able to do that routine (which I know is a common technique for avoiding all the nonsense I am going through). The software package that runs this Forum does not provide for that sort of sign up. If I were a little more skilled in html and real web construction, I could put up such a page on my regular website (not this Forum) which could sign people up, authorize and all that stuff. I am not able to do it on my own, sorry. The way it has been working …
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I received this by e-mail yesterday. Anybody having these problems? Sound Devices would like to make our 7-Series owners, users, and resellers aware of a know issue relating to WAV files generated by 7-Series recorders. ISSUE *************** Wave files (Broadcast Wave) recorded by a 7-Series recorder with the attributes below may not properly import into the latest release of Avid or Pro Tools. These files may appear to the application as unreadable. File attributes must include the following for the condition to occur: - 24-bit depth, - 1-track (monophonic) or 3-track polyphonic From our experience, files with the above attributes fa…
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I remember when I started out it seemed clear to me that before I would be comfortable mixing I would need to know how everything works on the Nagra III. I also knew that I would not have to become a full scale engineer to master the machine. Within a few months I did in fact learn almost everything needed to know about the Nagra. Cut to today: so many devices, so little time, so many demands from production. I get frequent questions, almost on weekly basis, from other sound mixers using equipment that is either the same or similar to equipment I am using. Sometimes these questions are really fundamental --- not about quirky undiscovered features or bugs or exotic non…
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Here you go Jeff.
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It is becoming increasingly difficult for me to authorize new member sign-ups. Those wishing to join should use something in their chosen login name that would let me know they are a real person wishing to join. The spam bots never use regular names but real people should --- this will help me sign people up quickly. Thank you, Jeff Wexler
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Found this on line. www.cablecoiler.com looks like a very neat item. Eric
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fake cf cards... if it's too good
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Posted on ramps as "if it's too good" http://martybugs.net/articles/fakesandisk.cgi My lesson learned... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RGFfxbhON4 I could not resist...caveat emptor Jeff c
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We're not the only ones it seams..... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6378925.stm
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May need a sound person with some gear for a live radio broadcast early Sunday morning 25 Feb; pretty simple, really, as just 4-5 people sitting around a table talking for a couple hours. studiomprd@earthlink.net
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Congratulations go out to all our sound friends who have been honored this year by the Academy: Lee Orloff, Paul Massey, Christopher Boyes for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest", Walt Martin, John Reitz, Dave Campbell, Gregg Rudloff for "Flags of Our Fathers", Willie Burton, Michael Minkler, Bob Beemer for "Dreamgirls", Ivan Sharrock, Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer for "Blood Diamond", Fernando Camara, Kevin O'Connell, Greg P. Russell for "Apocalypto". I will be pulling for Lee Orloff who has been nominated 7 times (I think may have won once for "Terminator 2"). I am also very pleased that Andy Nelson and Anna Behlmer were nominated again, this time for Ed Zwick's…
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My very good friend, David Ronne, died this morning. I have known David for over 30 years, he was my oldest and dearest friend, I named my son after him... he will be missed. - Jeff Wexler
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Sad news. Carl Countryman of Countryman microphones passed away on October 26, 2006 of a sudden heart attack. He was a good friend and an industry innovator with his B6 lav mic to name just one of his many accomplishments. He will be missed. Eric
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Hey, everybody. Pardon the shameless plug, but I recently started my own blog about sound for film and TV called sync.sound.cinema. Essentially, I'm trying to create a place where audio newbies and video folks can get a brief tour of the sound-for-picture world, along with tips, techniques,and a little history. I'm always looking for new info, so if you folks out there know of anything that would be of interest, please send it my way. Link: http://syncsoundcinema.blogspot.com/ Thanks, Christian
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(Jeff, I tried to post this earlier and somehow the message did not seem to upload. Hopefully the message will not appear twice.) Some of you may recall that my entire (uninsured) sound package was stolen last August. This morning 99% of that gear is spread out on my living room floor. It may be a while before I can comment about details of how the prodigal package returned to its home, but I will post that info as soon I can. I keep thinking of so many people within our sound community who have been supportive during the past few months. Much of the support originated in Jeff's site. I will write more on that topic soon, but for now I repeat my deep apprecia…
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One of our local SoCal film schools is planning to do a major upgrade of what is currently a "photo stage", and make it a suitable "sound stage" for its film program. It's not one of the heavily endowed and supported big name schools, but they have asked me if I know any companies that do such construction or upgrading, as they are looking for a couple bids. the space is ok size wise, but needs sound treatment (ceiling, walls, doors, the works!) and a lighting grid. Anyone notice who has built stages?? any ideas for architects or contractors appreciated.
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Marty Atias and ATS Communications of Silver Spring, MD, in association with the ITVA's Washington DC chapter & Interface Video, will present ITVA's first "First Thursday" meeting (held on the 2nd Thursday this month, January 11) on Direct To Edit Recorders for video & audio. For Video, we will focus on the work flow involved when using the Firestore Digital Video Recorder for P2 & JVC cameras. Jon Robertson of Symco (Rep for Focus Enhancements, Firestore's manufacturer) and Ken Freed (from JVC) will demonstrate the work flow from shoot to edit. In addition, Ken will introduce and discuss JVC's new GY-HD-110U camera, and Jon will discuss Focus Enhancements'…
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I am pleased to welcome Marc to our Discussion Group. Marc is a very thoughtgful and pragmatic person who will be a valuable resource for many of us regarding post production processes. Good to have you on board. Regards, Jeff Wexler
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My guess is that most folks that read n post at Jeffs site read n post at RAMPS as well, but for those that didn't catch the good news, the theives that ripped off Coffey Sound have been caught. Every once and a while the system works. Congrats to all involved in solving the case. CrewC
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Ok, here is a heads up ( shameless plug ?) for a great independent movie that we worked really hard on. We had a lot of tough locations, ( they were knocking down the AMBASSADOR hotel around us as we were filming, the stage work we did for the ballroom had a plywood floor, and we only had a 20' carpet we kept moving around to stop the sound of all the extras walking around., and the stage was not a sound stage, so as an added treat, we showed up and then they had a construction site type generator there for us instead of a "movie generator"... etc etc.-.) Also, we had 2 cameras all the time. One of my favorite scenes is with Demi Moore and Sharon Stone in a hair salon…
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