• ziair posted a new activity comment 1 year, 6 months ago

    In reply to: Steve Jameson posted an update: @ziair Chris, Before you buy anything you should take Bob Elfstrom’s 3-day shooting and lighting for documentary films and video class in San Francisco. I guarantee it is the best […] View

    i been looking for this message i thought u had erased it…do u have a site or any information where i can look up these classes to see if i can fit it into my schedule

  • ziair posted an update in the group Group logo of Location SoundLocation Sound 1 year, 6 months ago

    hey guy hows it been going? i hoped on here to get some of the prices of some of the products you suggested to me but the links are not coming up…idk if its the computer im using or what…but i wanted the price for the mics u suggested and also the lighting kits. also what Mac’s did you say was a good choice to use..would it be easier if i was…[Read more]

  • ziair posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: ziair posted an update in the group Location Sound: hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company […] View

    ok i appreciate all the advice..everything you said made alot of scense…i was going through the site trying to find prices on a few things to add on my spreed sheet…if i cant find it on the site i will check with you to see if im over looking it…and another thing have you used the glidecam?? if so do you think it is a good purchase

  • ziair posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: ziair posted an update in the group Location Sound: hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company […] View

    and wasnt there a comment about someone talking about a 3day film class in San Fran?? i got a email talking about it but its not here now

  • ziair posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: ziair posted an update in the group Location Sound: hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company […] View

    do u have any footage with this camera online so i can look at it?? and thanks for the input..im checking into the camera now

  • ziair posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: ziair posted an update in the group Location Sound: hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company […] View

    i have not used any of the panasonics yet..i went to school for film and all we used was canon so my mind has been 1 track since then..lol we use to always use the canon xl2..i actually owned 2of them befor my house got broken into and they where stolen along with some other equipment which is why im starting over from scratch..but thats another…[Read more]

    • Depends on the grant and their track record of amounts funded for similar ventures. Of course we would all like top of the line gear, but I would try to keep things realistic and spend as if you had earned it. There might be some projects where you work you butt off and only wind up making a small amount. It’s the nature of the business when…[Read more]

      • ok i appreciate all the advice..everything you said made alot of scense…i was going through the site trying to find prices on a few things to add on my spreed sheet…if i cant find it on the site i will check with you to see if im over looking it…and another thing have you used the glidecam?? if so do you think it is a good purchase

  • ziair posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: ziair posted an update in the group Location Sound: hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company […] View

    do u teach the final cut class?

  • ziair posted a new activity comment: 1 year, 7 months ago

    In reply to: ziair posted an update in the group Location Sound: hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company […] View

    ok thanks..so what do u think about my selections of cameras? have u ever used them before? and to do voice overs and things like that do you use a mixer or do u just use pro tools?

    • do u teach the final cut class?

    • I’ve owned both the Canon 7D and DVcreators has the XH-A1, which I have shot with and led seminars on. Both are fine cameras and serve different purposes. Right now, I’d also be looking at the Panasonic GH2 if you even exploring the DSLRs.
      From a business standpoint, you’ll want to remember that your income needs to match or beat or your…[Read more]

      • i have not used any of the panasonics yet..i went to school for film and all we used was canon so my mind has been 1 track since then..lol we use to always use the canon xl2..i actually owned 2of them befor my house got broken into and they where stolen along with some other equipment which is why im starting over from scratch..but thats another…[Read more]

        • Depends on the grant and their track record of amounts funded for similar ventures. Of course we would all like top of the line gear, but I would try to keep things realistic and spend as if you had earned it. There might be some projects where you work you butt off and only wind up making a small amount. It’s the nature of the business when…[Read more]

          • ok i appreciate all the advice..everything you said made alot of scense…i was going through the site trying to find prices on a few things to add on my spreed sheet…if i cant find it on the site i will check with you to see if im over looking it…and another thing have you used the glidecam?? if so do you think it is a good purchase

      • and wasnt there a comment about someone talking about a 3day film class in San Fran?? i got a email talking about it but its not here now

    • I just got a 60D, it’s a great camera and about $1000 less than the 7D:

      http://www.dvcreators.net/canon-t3i-vs-60d-which-one-should-you-buy/

  • ziair posted an update in the group Group logo of Location SoundLocation Sound: 1 year, 7 months ago

    hello everybody my name is chris and i had a few things i wanted to run by the group and get some opinions…im in the middle of starting my own production company and i got to write a business plan of what i will need and the services i will offer..a few of the things my company will be doing is…i will record personal…[Read more]

    • Hi Chris,

      Thanks for posting. I’m glad that Phil has been a good mentor to you and that he recommend that you reach out to us. You can learn a lot from him and he has been a great customer as well as an active member in our forums over the years. He offers great experience and has a lot of this gear himself.
      I’ll start off with answering the…[Read more]

      • ok thanks..so what do u think about my selections of cameras? have u ever used them before? and to do voice overs and things like that do you use a mixer or do u just use pro tools?

        • do u teach the final cut class?

        • I’ve owned both the Canon 7D and DVcreators has the XH-A1, which I have shot with and led seminars on. Both are fine cameras and serve different purposes. Right now, I’d also be looking at the Panasonic GH2 if you even exploring the DSLRs.
          From a business standpoint, you’ll want to remember that your income needs to match or beat or your…[Read more]

          • i have not used any of the panasonics yet..i went to school for film and all we used was canon so my mind has been 1 track since then..lol we use to always use the canon xl2..i actually owned 2of them befor my house got broken into and they where stolen along with some other equipment which is why im starting over from scratch..but thats another…[Read more]

            • Depends on the grant and their track record of amounts funded for similar ventures. Of course we would all like top of the line gear, but I would try to keep things realistic and spend as if you had earned it. There might be some projects where you work you butt off and only wind up making a small amount. It’s the nature of the business when…[Read more]

              • ok i appreciate all the advice..everything you said made alot of scense…i was going through the site trying to find prices on a few things to add on my spreed sheet…if i cant find it on the site i will check with you to see if im over looking it…and another thing have you used the glidecam?? if so do you think it is a good purchase

          • and wasnt there a comment about someone talking about a 3day film class in San Fran?? i got a email talking about it but its not here now

        • I just got a 60D, it’s a great camera and about $1000 less than the 7D:

          http://www.dvcreators.net/canon-t3i-vs-60d-which-one-should-you-buy/

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