Mark August SOC

Adam, If your going to be here in the Los Angeles area in a few day from now I hope you can attend Cine Gear Expo 2008 at Universal Studios Back Lot. Its this Friday and Saturday June 20th and 21st!. See the below web site link. Also come by the ( S.O.C. Society of Camera Operators) booth and ask us questions also stop by the A.S.C. booth American Society of Cinematographers.... There are many panels during the day to hear Pro speak see the schedule when you arrive. http://cinegearexpo.com All the best! Mark August S.O.C Hollywood Ca.

Great Question! Here is a web site to look at (see below link) on the left side I would check out "Sony Professional Recording Formats & Media Compatibility". HD CAM is breed of tape made by Sony. It has advanced metal particle tape in Sony's 1/2 professional tape. The metal particles provides >45db carrier-to-noise ratio and low videohead wear giving the user a better digital performance. There is a speical lubricant on the tape which protects the tape surface and maintains the optimal contact with the recording heads. The most advanced metal partical tape is called HDCAM SR whichs records up too 1080/4:4:4 it also has a Tele-File label with the IC memory built on the cassette to capture content metadata (read in post). Note that Sony SRW1 and Panavision Genesis only accept the small HDCAM SR cassettes. Always check with your rental house with tape questions on there cameras and decks. Most important the DP and a D.I.T. will have some type of contact with POST and production on formats. So check with your DP and D.I.T. before or during your prep. Sony's Tape department is called "Promedia"... www.sony.com/promedia Mark August, S.O.C. Panavision Hollywood HD Department

I was just filming this past weekend in San Diego and found a great group of Filmmakers who have a group called "San Diego Filmmakers" during a Steadicam workshop.Check out there web site and guide for an expendables in San Diego. My crew found a great shop and the owner is very helpful. Good luck on your shoot. Mark August, S.O.C Video Gear 11760/ M Sorrento Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 858 356-0200 www.video-gear.com Owner is Martin Banks San Diego Filmmakers www.sdflimmakers.org

Tiffany, Our industry will always have the fundamentals (photography) so learn that first and you will start to understand. High Definition (HD) is changing so fast so look at the below link. Then download the PDF file ?Digital Fact Book? it?s free and great to learn from, just thank the men and women from Quantel. Keep focus on your dreams and you will find it! Check out: www.quantel.com Good Luck and keep the questions coming. Mark August, S.O.C. Panavision Hollywood

Panavision Hollywood is the only office with the "Two Year program" which is different from the internship program. Our Shipping and recieving manager and Prep Floor manager both run the program. Since you have an application, I would turn it in and not wait. The interviews are on going year round. If your in the Hollywood area please stop in for a new application and turn it in and give that 200% like you stated. We are busy but always here to help and answer questions and concerns. Please visit the Panavision web site for information and keep your dream in focus and it will happen. Mark August, S.O.C. Panavision Hollywood HD Department