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Rachel Cameron

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  1. I'm loving this investigation. Keep it up JBond! We're reading.
  2. All gear has problems from time to time. Why do I feel comfy with SD or Zax? Because they're damn attentive to us. Try this with Sony, Tascam or any of a number of others. I can't imagine the run about I'd get if I tried to phone the person working on a DR-680 or equivalent. I can call Nelson or Dennis and talk with them in one minute or less. This could be done in the elapsed time in between camera set ups. Incidentally, about #2: Regarding the lost tip, it was very likely the build quality of the headphone adaptor. The lower quality TRS connectors use a steel shank with a spline machined to the 'tip' end of the shank. So the tip is only pressed onto the shank and held there with friction. With a pair of pliers, I've noticed that the ones with steel shanks can be pulled right off the spline. Conversely, other manufacturers (Switchcraft, Neutrik), build the shank out of #2 brass, and no matter what I do, I cannot get them to separate. The five shanks/tips to the left are friggin' inseparable. They seem to be "one". After some fervent pounding and cajoling, the tip eventually just breaks off (notice the brass shank at the top of the first pic). The 'exploded' TRS on the right (in the first pic) is an example of one of the lower quality TRS connectors. To give you a better idea of what I mean, have a look at the inside of the tip of lower quality TRS (the second pic). Though the spline is machined onto the steel shank, the tip has no matching spline. So the tip is just wedged/forced on to the spline, as evidenced by the grooved marks on the inside of the tip. That's what makes them eventually come apart, I'd strongly venture. You bought a great machine. Develop relations with mothership. I like what Philip says: They'll be there with open arms to catch any fall. They're very concerned with their gear performing at it's peak for you in the field, and that's a damn good reason to use their gear. They're great people who care about what we do, and any issues we have with their products. They work to make their products even better, on what happens to us out there. They will be there for you. That's the difference to me....since all gear breaks. Entropy happens.
  3. That's a strange problem, Mike. -30 dB is a lot. I looked around little bit, and even though it sounds like this thread represents a slightly different Premier audio issue, there are several tests here that might isolate the issue of "is it a Premier setting, or a computer audio (import?) setting?" I know your audio is fine. https://forums.adobe.com/thread/746925 Edit: Just for another A/B test, see if some (0dB) camera audio does the same thing when imported with a clip.
  4. It's fine, really. I don't like them much either. I just thought it was sort of amusing (that the glum face was the only choice).
  5. This would be the extremely excited face, but I only get the glum face, because I'm a standard member here.
  6. You're very welcome John, And yes, many have little idea what the event is actually about. Especially those who never go. It's everything, but the default reality that we live in day to day. Burning Man is neither an event for the weak-minded, the weak at heart, nor is it an event for weak in general. Corporate execs would wither out there in a few days. No one gives a crap about the FBI. And why would a high priced hooker ever leave LV to live out in that godforsaken, dirty/dusty, extremely beautiful ~ but would rather just kill you ~ place? No one uses money out there. When I attended, I saw no one rolling around in their own effluent. We interviewed a number of the mud people, and they were very nice. I just stuck with the boom. The engineering feats and electronics on display are fascinating. Prankster-ism was the order of the day. Cathedrals are built and burned to the ground (by the builders). To many, it's a spiritual journey to the place. Back in 1997, I saw a man wearing about fifty little Theramins all soldered together. His suit was all abuzz. Each Theramin had a tiny speaker. People were around him playing his suit. One of the most striking works was a guy riding about the horizon on a ten foot self-powered crucifix in a pair of construction boots. It had Forward/Reverse, Left/Right joysticks as the two nails. He said he was searching for Judas, and asked us if we've seen him around. The Black Math Forum was fascinating (and funny). The Aesthetic Meat Foundation was disgusting, but interesting. I went way around that display. I met Harrod Blank, with his art car OMYGAWD. Coincidentally, during the 2016 stream, I saw OMYGAWD down there, almost 20 years later... This sort of thing was happening 24/7, in every direction you turned. I graduated from a fine arts school. Artists are able to work big out there. I thought I knew what fine art was. I was very wrong. My perception of art was shattered to smithereens back in 1997. It never recovered. I can see now what they meant by our 'default reality'. And Philip, you're right about scary first jobs. I can't believe it was a paid gig.
  7. Yeah, Vegas seems devoid of self expression. But it sorta looks the same from here.
  8. Wow..there's a slew of these. Nice one, Jim. Elvis does Blue Suede Shoes, and it's hysterical.
  9. Here's a decent streaming link of Burning Man 2016. In two days will be the actual burn. The webcam is about 35 feet up. There's audio and some commentary from time to time. I hear an air conditioner in the DJ container, as well. There seems to be SO much more illumination now, as LED has really come quite a ways since '97. Last night looked like a carnival got scattered all over The Black Rock Desert. Back in 1997, this was my first real sound job working under extremely adverse conditions. Dust gets into everything. The camera dept struggled daily with their BetaSP. I was able to successfully avoid sunburn too. I had an FP33 (not mine) and a Betacam breakaway cable, a humble little set up which worked wonderfully. It was easy to keep clean despite the invasive dust. I also brought a GAF silent Super 8mm camera, some Vision 200T color neg, some K40, some E160. I captured some footage that made the cut, as well. The transfer with that grain looked vintage and dreamy. BM '97 ruined all other music and art festivals, as all (yes all) other festivals and events sort of became somewhat 'canned' or 'stale' to me. The amount and intensity of stimuli out there outweighed anything I've ever done before. I'll never forget that experience. That was a great way to start doing sound. The desert is beautiful. Envious of Crew and so many who work out west, and can enjoy that infinite beauty. Dawn is currently breaking out there. Wish I could go again. : / http://djmag.com/news/watch-burning-man-2016-live-stream
  10. With My Safari, they've wanted to shoot from the side door. Same PITA, but add that I usually have to drive...
  11. THIS is one of the most interesting questions posted here. Why is this? Is it because it takes a seasoned sage to fully understand the intricate aspects of recording sound in less than suitable locations?
  12. I'm still young (enough) for bag work and jumping all over the place, but I'm retiring to my movie cart, and there I will grow old. Once there, I expect RED fan noise/camera whine to finish me off. The AD will find me laying prostrate behind my cart.
  13. Great information, sarcanon. Like Philip, I've not encountered this one yet, but I'm sure it's in my future. Before I encounter any new camera, I always download the manual and place it on my desktop. I then print out the audio pages, to go along with me to the location, compiled with ANY other notes regarding the audio components.....so thanks! Incidentally, my fav DP had the first Varicam in Florida. He loved it dearly. He would often reluctantly give 'deals' to those producers interested in foisting some tiny menu driven camera on him, avoiding the fight to use those models. Maybe this one will be just as loved...
  14. Thanks Richard. Very interesting reading on that.
  15. GMC Safari. Love it dearly. All my cases, bags, stands and my sound cart fit in, and I still have a place to nap on sound blankets (I arrive early). Why oh why, did they discontinue its production?
  16. Crazy that you met Mark Hamill, Ryan. And such a beautiful location.
  17. Well Crew, you have a great eye for what I call the 'apex moment'.
  18. You stretched it back out, too. Looks way better in Technicolor®.
  19. There must be a lot of soundies using Chevy Astros (or GMC Safaris). I know Jeff uses or used one. The soundie here in the bay area that I learned from...had one. Wandering Ear has/had one. Mine has been super practical and dependable. Now it's getting time..and I echo your sentiments Richard Ragon, except mine goes, "I've been kicking the idea around, to replace my Safari van with something newer (for a while now). However, I couldn't find any substitutes for the Safari Van." Why did they retire the idea of the family van? I can't find one that doesn't look ugly, and commercial and boxy anymore. Seems every time they get something right, they feel the need to discontinue it. Frustrating.
  20. My number one fan! I was told Bradenton yesterday clocked in at 103 degrees.
  21. Yeah, the cars got smaller, but I fit anyway, through some act of contortion. The view today is of a rainy Sarasota afternoon...from a utility room. It's cramped, but I'm finally back at my cart w/boom a op deployed.
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