adam ward

The Informant??? Are you kidding?

Weakness awakens avarice in others. Learn from your mistakes, after all, they are the only thing here we can truly call our own. Either you didn't live up to your part of the bargain of your new employer...or you did. Figure out which one and believe it good or bad. As you said, it might simply be a product of the economy and they took the chicken poop rout of blaiming you for their inability to pay you...or, they told you the truth. You can be your best critic, truly look at yourself and find what others saw in you and your work. If you cannot find improvement, look harder. There is an old saying in this business, either you have been fired or you haven't been fired yet! Stop feeling sorry for yourself, the mourning is over, get your ass out there and work! It could be anything, look up Craigs list in Kansas under crew or Mandy.com in Kansas, what ever the gig...you need reassurance; if it's a small gig so be it. Stop whining and get back on the horse...to quote David S. Goyer from Batman Begins, "Why do we fall, ....so we can learn to pick ourselves up!"

thank you for your input Tom. actually the head room inside the house was dictated by all the Kenos strung from the ceiling. I know what you are talking about, it seems like i crowded them... this is something i dont understand about the Red camera. This is not what I framed in my monitor. There was easily 5 to 10 % more room on the day. Is it possible that the "safe zone" in the frameline generator from the camera is not correct? its not the first time i got bit in the ass from this camera. cheers

ww.youtube.com/watch?v=B1KSwNSh1MQ#watch-main-area this was extremely complicated and i want to see fresh eyes on my operating and if i should put the entire video on my reel thank you for all your input

Yes, get a focus puller.(1st AC)

you might try a Sniper, the MArk II is fast enough to match pushins on the dolly..enough so that one has only to mach the display with the barrel. (unconventional I know) adam ward

Hi Mr Grimmett, I just finished an 8 week feature with the RED as the A Cam/Steadi op. Kids, low-mode..running..with animals and water.. The camera held up great..be mindful of the vents along the bottom of the camera for the water housing..this will play greatly in the time set up. The camera gets a little "squirrelly" when panning side to side..be mindful of the gimbel hand input..for me it was about 1/8th of normal input..tricky. The camera can be used with a simultaneous double battery system from AB which is useful when changing batts..cause the system takes 80 seconds to reboot if you are only using one. If you use the dual mount, it makes the mass more easily manageable on the post..bringing it closer to the mass of a film camera. Just my two cents.. cheers, adam ward

For quick referencing..i would go with the Hilti..for attaching to the camera and running contiuously..I go with the Sniper. For on camera infrared measuring tapes..accept no substitute. adam ward 818.2664649

Ive been a 1st AC in LA for over 12 years; as we all have been in those circumstances that need a little extra help, I developed the Sniper while working on the TV show Angel. It utilizes infrared laser much like the Hilti and Leica and Cmotion...wel Hilti and Leica are Class 2 red laser, Cmotion utilizes infrared as well. The Sniper has been in the field for almost 5 years now and going strong. Unfortunately they are not for sale but if you are ever in LA, please don't hesitate to email me at wardsniper@gmail.com and I would be happy to show it to you. Here is a list of the shows that it is currently working on, 24, Ghostwhisperer, Prison Break, CSI Miami, True Blood (HBO), Viva Laughlin...oops no more, and various commercials through the Camera House. There are 5 privately owned so I can't account for their work...but I get alot of calls from those. there is an old website up that tells a bit about it's genesis. Hope this answers the question of is there any help with the Laser Range Finder. best regards, adam ward www.wardsniper.com wardsniper@gamil.com

I agree, I have an SL Cine for Steadicam and I use the Arri 35 Slant mags, I have 400 and 200 ft version, I also use the 100 ft traditional Arri diplacement mags for small spaces on it, and I haven't had a problem yet.

SL Cine Camera with all MAgs and Cases. 3 four hundred ft steadicam mags, 3 two hundred ft slant mags, 2 one hundred ft mags. Camera comes with both Arri and Panavision super 35 GG's, and lens mounts. Body is crystal sync from 3-76 fps. This is the 235 predicessor, the perfect steadicam/handhend camera. Price is $25,900 for everything. This is about half price, so it's first come first serve. The rental is usually $500 a day for the body and the mags are separate. serious inquiries only please. adam ward wardsniper@gmail.com