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Red cameras, no genlock. We used the same Red one, not exactly the same but Red One last year with AATON clocks and never had a problem. Im not sure about the daily offset, will ask post about it. I think they are too busy to give us an exact answer... I didn't know about the offset drift on Reds. John, we can compare the TCs from the clocks on the Master clock, so there is no need of looking at flashing lights. I know Phil, something must be wrong, but the switches on the clocks are correct, and since they are not mine, but rented from the camera shop, we have to trust they are in good working condition... Honestly, I don't want to get too involved either because I would be the one held accountable and I have nothing to do with the hire of that equipment...

ARMOR-ALL!!! NOOOOOOOO.... all the cars are dripping on the thing too!

Hi. On the shoot we are doing at the moment, we had a drifting problem when using Ambient Lockits (the red ones). We were using LTC code and a master clock to jam 4 clocks. We were getting reports form post that the cameras were drifting 2 to 8 frames per day. Checked all the settings on the clocks and were correct. We tried using ASCII code and the IR option for the Jam, It works. Solid as a rock and easier to Jam Convenient as we don't have to take the clock out form a steadycam rig and re-balance, for instance. I hope it helps other people that face similar problems.

Sanken CUB, or two are the ticket for me. Planted in between the seats, on the roof or on the console works quite well. On a Lectro Plug. If there are people in the back then I can put a sec on one or COS-11. The CUB is easy to rig, move and hide. Custom made wind fluff takes care of the wind noise if windows are open. I'll post a picture or two next time I do a car interior.

Thanks Glenn. You rock my world. Cheers and hurrah will be said in your honour.

Hi, I'm in urgent need of recovering some backed up Zaxfiles. I back up my Primary card on a Lacie Rugged drive through a Mac Pro. I need to recover some slates that didn't go on the backup card, but I cannot get it done. The way I do it is to copy the backup back on a CF card and open it in the Fusion. That does not work and I cannot figure out how to recover the files. Any help is welcome. Regards

Well, here is a BIG problem I'm facing at the moment. I do a Back up of my Primary CF, which does DevaProgfilebin file and the ZFiles, and hand out the Backup card. When I try to re-load a Primary card backup onto a CF and try to play it on the Fusion, it just does not work at all. I'm missing a few slates as I recorded them in a different day folder by mistake and, although having them backed up, I can't play them on my machine. I'm really sacked and need help. Thanks

That's right Geordi... hang on tight...

Ha! I have a similar one

I suggested making a false ceiling with heavy white cloth, carpets... etc... but I guarantee that when comes panic time, Mr Wide and TIght will come knocking and we'll be in a world of pain. My last suggestion was to change location... (dunno about that)

I'm about to start a TV drama where the location is Beautiful, but sounds like hell... AND the show is notorious for loud dialog/arguments/ scenes where wild sexing-giggle frenzy-loud business are involved. The place is great, lots of natural light, open spaces... well you can see it. My chances of hiding blankets/sonex/absorben material are slim. Any one has used ACOUSTI PAINT? Sound absorbent paint to help control reverberant spaces?

he needs some more sun screen

Some more, one with Xavi Mas, great recordist and better friend!

The recordist was with a puffer jacket 10ft away from the water... The talent were on a drifting boat and I was glad I played water-polo for years... I could have died at the end of that scene...

will look into it, thanks!

No Neopax in Oz, so I use Tube Bandage, usually from Elastoplast. I do 2 foldings and it stays in place. There are different sizes to fit ankles and thighs. All the cast in our shows like them as they are comfortable and spread the pressure over a wide area. Easy to access. The problem is when there is running involved, we have to reinforce it with a bit of gaffer... Does the trick so far

Shark fins even more! And powered ones even even more!

Cold day in Sydney Harbour

When developing the 3D cameras for the new Mad Max they have done a water cooled version for shooting in the Australian desert... which now will be the Namibian desert... The cameras are monsters, in 3D!

When I was at uni, we had a Cuban sound recordist, Jeronimo Labrada. He would teach us about philosophy of sound and other creative and practical sound subjects. I remember two quotes he told us: - "Every director has the sound they deserve." Sound recordists (most of us would be included in this category) always would try to get the best result for a production if they allow you to do what you have to do. -" We will transform the sound of thunder into lullabies, and all the children will listen to the grass grow" I'm not sure who said this one, I think it was french... In any case is extremely poetic and beautiful. The power of sound to suggest, induce and transform a mood or feeling in the deepest ways, consciously or subliminally is greater and more subtle than the image, complementing and enriching the film experience. I hope it didn't sound too wanky!

Thanks a lot Richard!

Sorry, I just saw it... sorry sorry, don't tell my mum...

Do you have to type the file name that the deva is recording manually every time? I guess that the advantage of using Wave Agent is that you can change the file names into S/T/N, so if they have to find a specific take it is easier for the editors... Im so intrigued about all this iPad thing...

Hi Ritchard, Do you use MovieSlate to do your log sheets? is it connected to the Deva somehow? Do you have to enter the Scene/Shot/Take to the Deva and MoviSlate every time or there is a connection between the two... sorry for so many questions, but I'm intrigued!

Thank you so much Larry. And thanks to all who have contributed. It will be ultimately up to her!