Mobilemike

Just another thought - I have an HD-P2 that I've used as my main recorder on DSLR shoots (always behind a mixer - as I completely agree with your comments about the interlocked level faders). I run it without any timecode and I've never really experienced a problem with the "virtual tape" system. Admittedly this may be a failing on my part since I never really read the manual when I got it and instead just jumped right in, but I've never had an issue. I hit record, it records a file (Take 00) I hit stop, and the record, and it records another file (Take 01). If I need to play back I can just navigate to the project menu, select the file I want to play from the list of files in the project, and hit play. I don't however really need to pay attention to the numbers in the timeline and I suppose if you did things would get a bit more confusing, but at the moment it works great for me. Cheers! -Mike

This is a couple of years old but I just saw it the other day - please be careful everyone! http://gothamist.com/2010/04/08/nyu_students_death_on_set.php -Mike

Thanks Alex - I did have a negative gut reaction to your initial post, but I see it in the light you intended it and I do appreciate the warning. Although I'm new to production sound and to this forum, I've been around in the post world for quite awhile - long enough to grow very tired of people asking for work for "copy and credit and a tuna sandwich" - so I do understand that reaction to this. I did not think of this posting as falling under that category however - rather I wanted it to be an opportunity for a fellow up and comer like myself looking to gain experience and make a little cash on the side. No offense was intended, and none taken. Now back to your regularly scheduled programming -Mike

I do understand that $200 is extremely low, however for someone who is new at this and learning (like I am) its not terrible. Obviously I'm not looking for a professional here, but for someone who wants to gain experience this is a great way to do it and make a little money on the side. I'd rather offer it to someone who is a part of the community here than have it go to a random person, as this place has been great for me starting out. -Mike

Hi - I need to find someone to fill in for me on a shoot tomorrow (Thursday) and Friday. Easy shoot - using a Canon 5D so no timecode, just a boom and 2 lavs recorded to an external recorder. Should be easy 8 hour days in NYC. Low budget film so pay is $200/day all inclusive. Email me for more info at fowlersound@me.com Thanks! -Mike

I used my CS-3e for the first time yesterday and I have to say I was blown away by how good it sounded. Used it for all interior scenes yesterday, hard wood rooms, and it sounded great. Definitely has a great reach, and was able to pull clear dialogue out of crazy scenes. So far my favorite mic for location work! I've used the CMIT for ADR, not booming but my impression was that it is a good sounding mic, just a little flat and clinical sounding. Cheers! -Mike