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ScottW wrote on 4/30/2005, 2:58 PM
Well, I should be doing some VHS->DVD transfers and I guess I'll eventually get those done. But I've been having fun with DVD Lab Pro writing an Adventure Game on DVD. Should be pretty fun (at least for me), I've got the maze mapped out and I've figured out how I'm going to keep track of wealth, strength and monster kills (as well as how to display that information) - oh, and weapons as well (but weapons might come later).

--Scott
Stonefield wrote on 4/30/2005, 10:00 PM
Stonefield Update...

Just came back from a fantastic shoot. First time video model ( like most of them ) and she was amazing. Sofia is her name.

Wait till ya see this one guys....it doesn't get any more "Stonefield Girl" than this....

Fun day....
Gonzoman wrote on 4/30/2005, 10:33 PM
Ohhhhhhh goody - look'n forward to some new Stonefield Stuff :)
Grazie wrote on 4/30/2005, 11:07 PM
Gonz? What are you doing? - G
Gonzoman wrote on 4/30/2005, 11:19 PM
Hey Grazie -

I'm just studying up on my audio. I'm trying to learn more about audio editing and manipulation. Recently bought Sound Forge and the Izotope Ozone plugin and am trying to figure out how all of this works. A few weeks ago I picked up Jeffrey Fishers Sound Forge education DVDs from Vasst and have been watching those this weekend trying to get a handle on working with audio.

Today I tested my new AT822 mic and noticed that I was getting some clipping. I was running the mic in auto mode and that may have been the problem. Now I'm trying to figure out how to take care of some of that clipping in SF "without" having to find and manipulate each and every instance. I'm hoping that there's a way to fix these in some automatic fashion - any ideas?

I found that SF can find all instances of clipping and put markers there. Other than going to each marker one by one to fix this - I'm hoping there is a better faster "easier" way.
John_Cline wrote on 4/30/2005, 11:35 PM
The Sony Noise Reduction plugin has a "declipping" function.
Gonzoman wrote on 5/1/2005, 12:05 AM
Hey John - thanks man....that's just what I was looking for!
wolfbass wrote on 5/1/2005, 7:36 AM
Well, Nice Topic. On the Sunday of the long weekend, I thought I'd reflect on my day.

Today I shot my first wedding as 'Official Videographer'.

Learnt a lot, and can see some mistakes I've made as I get the DV onto the computer, but all in all I'm happy so far.

Nobody warned me it would be that draining though!

It was a friend's wedding, he asked me to do it quite late, I agreed on the following conditions:

1/. I'd do my best, but no guarentees.
2/. I got to edit it!

So, problem number 1. I lent my tripod to my brother 3 weeks ago, and I go to grab it from it's usual spot, and it's not there! He's stil got it!. Off to the shops to buy a new one. Problem solved albeit it with $99 I couldn't afford.

Problem #2My lovely wife, assistant to me for the day, greets me at the chapel, after I shot the bridal party getting ready, with the news she's dropped the second camera, and the LCD display is broken. Apparently, the camera stili works through the eye piece, I haven't checked, but I hope so.

Does the 5 Year extended warranty cover dropping the camera? We'll see!

Small problem #3: The entrance to the chapel is very bright, so I'm going to have to lighten the shots, as the subjects seem a bit dark at first glance.

So, to anybody who reads this, thanks for listening.

A learning experience all round!

Andy
stepfour wrote on 5/1/2005, 10:17 AM
Welcome to the wonderful world of weddings. Oh yes, it's draining. The shoot I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. With weddings, you have to be prepared for a day of adjusting stuff on the fly. I have had large freestanding flower pots or other objects get suddenly relocated into what was a perfect shot at the rehearsal, people standing completely opposite to where they were "supposed" to be. Not to mention birght light that somehow ends behind the altar that was not there at first. It's a lot of "fun."

The good thing is, you have the shots now. You can work with them and way you want, and If there is one good thing about shooting a wedding, it is the endless editing possibilities they present. With your computer, you can make it look as though you were in total control the whole time.

Good luck with the warranty claim. It's a shame that LCD just suddenly broke for no apparant reason. I guess that's going to happen with a small percentage of those screens.