Brian Leid

Those are the ones I am interested in. How do you like them?

Nathan, There is Keystone Pictures in Philadelphia that does a lot of cable shows for TLC, DIY and Travel Channel. Keystone Pictures We hire their shooters for a lot of our projects. Their crews are some of the best I have worked with. Brian

Does anyone have any of the Impact brand sand or shot bags? How do they hold up? The price is right, I just want to make sure they will hold up. Thanks. Brian

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to join our premier production team! JPL is seeking a Director of Photography with excellent lighting skills, a variety of HD and SD experience, and the ability to direct anything from on-camera corporate executives to a multi-camera shoot with full cast and crew. As a member of our award-winning team, you’ll provide creative input to video productions, participate in brainstorming and project planning sessions, and ensure creative productions that engage and inspire audiences. Key Responsibilities Include: • Videotape program material for production using standard definition and high definition video camera equipment. • Technically and creatively consult and collaborate in project pre-production meetings. • Coordinate and delegate tasks of the production crew. • Monitor technical and creative quality of final product. • Ensure the security, operation and maintenance of all production equipment. • Research, evaluate and recommend new or replacement production equipment. • Coordinate and/or train other staff or freelance D.P.’s, Videographers, Camera Operators, Grips, Externs and Interns. Here’s an opportunity to apply your talent and fulfill your career passions with a creative company voted one of the Best Places to Work seven years in a row. If you have an unmatched passion for your clients success, and are able to make creative decisions that create superior results, please send your resume, cover letter, and a brief demo reel containing your most innovative and successful video programs to hr@jplcreative.com. No recruiter calls please. EOE.

This position is still open. Email me for more information. Brian bleid@jplcreative.com

JPL is seeking a Director of Photography to provide creative input to video productions, participate in brainstorming and project planning sessions, and ensure creative motion pictures that engage and inspire target audiences. In this position, you?ll operate professional, digital video cameras and accessories to produce visuals that stand out from the competition and are distinctive in a cluttered media environment. A year from now, you?ll have a production reel filled with television spots, corporate videos, documentaries and a wide variety of other programs. You?ll have shot on location, as well as in our 1300+ square feet production studio. And, you?ll have directed and lead several talented production crews and worked with professional actors, business leaders and probably even some celebrities. Successful DP Qualities Include: ? Bachelor?s degree in TV, Film, Fine Arts or related field AND three years experience operating video cameras OR, 5+ years experience operating video cameras ? Exceptional organizational skills and a disciplined approach in adhering to project schedules and timelines ? Experience working with and delegating tasks to production teams ? Experience scheduling production resources, equipment, and talent ? Basic understanding of the Post Production process, including editing, graphics, visual effects, audio, and encoding and replication ? Ability to direct professional and non-professional, on-camera talent ? Experience operating digital video camera and accessories to produce compelling visuals that amplify the message of a treatment or script ? Able to use a variety of camera techniques to invoke an emotional response from target audiences ? Ability to travel, maintain flexible hours, to lift and carry equipment are requirements for this role Here?s an opportunity to apply your talent and fulfill your career passions with a creative company voted one of the Best Places to Work six years in a row. If you have an unmatched passion for your clients success, and are able to make creative decisions that create superior results, please send your resume, cover letter, and a brief demo reel containing your most innovative and successful video programs to hr@jplprod.com. No recruiter calls please. EOE. JPL attn: HR 471 JPL Wick Dr. Harrisburg, PA 17111

I just did a shoot like this a few months ago. I used this car mount inside the cab of the truck. http://www.filmtools.com/filmedweigca1.html I used a suction cup on the windshield and then clamped to the hand bar and the front seat. I mounted a battery powered HMI to the cheese plate with the camera.

I am not a soundman, nor do I play one on TV. Can someone explain to me the Nordic Scale that is used on the 442N and how it differs from the standard 442. Thanks. Brian

We bought the gear from Filmtools. It was a complete kit with 3 suction cups, a cheese plate, three or four short arms and grip heads. I have used this rig on everything from snow plows to motorcycles.

I did this exact setup two weeks ago using a DVX-100. I used a suction cup on the windshield with a short arm to the cheese plate. I used a second suction cup with a longer arm coming in at an angle as a second point. Then I took another arm with a maffer clamp down to the frame of the seat. It was very solid and we got everyhting we needed. I might have some photos of the setup. If I find them, I will post them here. Good Luck Brian

The squeak is gone, the track is shiney and everything smells lemony fresh. Thanks Mitch.

I have a Panther Lightweight dolly with their old style track wheels. I just replaced the 14 year old Panther track with new Matthews track. On the new track, the wheels squeak. This did not happen on the Panther track. One of our guys remembers hearing about some product(like WD-40)you can spray on the track to eliminate the squeaks. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I probably should just replace the wheels, so if you have recomendations for wheels let me know. Thanks Brian

I will be travelling to Geneva, Switzerland for a shoot in a few weeks and was wondering if anyone knows of a rental option for an SDX-900 NTSC. The project has already been started in the US and we have been shooting 30P. If there isn't an NTSC option available, does anyone have experience with the look of 25P vs. 30P? Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Brian

\ Thanks for the information. This is actually on the top of my list right now.

I am looking for recommendations for an LCD teleprompter for field use. I am looking for 15 or 17 inch that is capable of battery operation. It will be used primarily with an SDX-900. I appreciate any information. Brian