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Keywords: director-of-photography, DIT, peter-gray, dp, cinematography, dop, cinematographers, lighting-cameraman, videographers, dv, high-definition, 24p, digital-films, HDW-F900, CineAlta, Varicam, AJ-HDC27F, AG-HVX200, HDC-F950, Pro 35, Viper, SRW-1, HDW-700A, 70mm, independent-films, lighting-directors, filmmakers, filmmaking
Peter Gray
(near Los Angeles)
P.O. Box 5132
Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222
United States of America
cell: +1 (661) 219-3981
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This site was last updated on Monday, October 19th, 2009.
Articles most recently added to the web site in 2009:
Added Dip-Switch Settings for Sony F23 / F35 cameras to Ambient/Denecke Lockit Box Page. (posted 10/7/2009)
Added Dip-Switch Settings for Panasonic AG-HPX300 camcorder to Ambient/Denecke Lockit Box Page. (posted 10/7/2009)
Added Dip-Switch Settings for Panasonic AJ-HPX3700 P2 Varicam to Ambient/Denecke Lockit Box Page. (posted 10/7/2009)
Added Dip-Switch Settings for Sony XDCAM-EX PMW-EX3 camcorder to Ambient/Denecke Lockit Box Page. (posted 8/5/2009)
Added Dip-Switch Settings for AJA GEN 10 "Sync Box" To Lockit Box Page (for RED One camera). (posted 5/21/2009)
Added Settings for Panasonic AJ-HPX3000 Camera To Ambient/Denecke Lockit Box Page. (posted 5/19/2009)
Updated And Added To Ambient Lockit Box Page. Now includes settings for RED One Camera. (posted 4/30/2009)
Using External Timecode and Genlock with the Panasonic AJ-HDX900P Camcorder (posted 4/15/2009)
Added Denecke SB-T Trilevel Syncbox Setting Information to Lockit Box Page (posted 4/9/2009)
Articles most recently added to the web site in 2008:
How to Activate Remote Menu Control in the Sony RM-B750 Paintbox (posted 2/24/2008)
Articles added to the web site in 2007:
How to Clean Lemo Fiber Connectors (posted 11/11/2007)
Procedure For Off-Speed (Slow Motion) Shooting with F950 (posted 11/11/2007)
Recording Two F950 Cameras Simultaneously Onto The Same Tape (posted 11/11/2007)
Articles added to the web site in 2006:
Added Additional "Lockit" Box Settings (posted 11/11/2006)
HVX200 Menus Explained (posted 5/15/2006)
Setting the VTR Menus in the Varicam F (posted 3/10/2006)
The Viper's Shooting Modes (originally posted in Feb. 2004, with additional information added)
Using Magenta Filters with the Viper (posted 2/21/2006)
Articles added to the web site in 2005:
Suggested 'Filmlook' Scene File Settings for the new model Varicam H (posted 11/12/2005)
Comprehensive Ambient Lockit Box Page with Dip-Switch Schematics and User Information (all F900 & 27F & SDX900 configurations) (posted 10/23/2005)
Dip Switch Settings for Ambient Lockit box with the (Standard Definition) Panasonic AJ-SDX900 camcorder (posted 10/07/2005, updated 10/23/2005)
Down And Dirty Method For Matching F900's & F950's In The Field (posted 9/2/2005)
Menu Settings for the SRW-1 / SRPC-1 HDCAM-SR Field Recorder (posted 7/6/2005)
P+S Technik PRO35 Digital Image Converter (posted 7/3/2005)
Connectors and wiring details for 8-pin remote "paint box" cable for Sony HDW-F900 (posted 1/24/2005)
Articles added to the web site in 2004:
Correcting Non-functioning Pixels in the Sony HDW-F900 and HDC-F950 Cameras. (posted 12/25/2004, revised 6/26/2005)
The Procedure To Copy The Menu Settings From One F900 Camera To Another Using Memory Stick (posted 11/9/2004)
Schematic Detailing The Viper's 4 Shooting Modes. (originally posted in Feb. 2004, with a later revision)
Exposure Index (ASA) Equivalents for the Panasonic VARICAM F High-Definition Camcorder (originally posted in 2003, revised 11/9/2004)
The Role of the DIT, or Digital Imaging Technician, in Film-style Digital Production. (originally posted in 2002, revised 06/05/2004)
Articles added to the web site in 2003:
4 Riddles about the Panasonic Varicam Examined and Resolved (posted 11/27/2003)
HD Audio Monitoring (wiring schematics) (posted 10/24/2003)
Dip Switch Settings for Ambient Lockit box with F900 (posted 09/11/2003, upgraded 10/23/2005)
Dip Switch Settings for Ambient Lockit box with Varicam (posted 09/11/2003, upgraded 10/23/2005)
Setting the internal menus in the Sony RM-B150 remote "paint box" (posted 08/20/2003)
Guide to Paint Menu Settings for the Sony (24p) CineAlta HDW-F900 /3 ("slash 3") upgraded camcorder (posted 08/12/2003)
Revised and Updated the Concise History of CinemaScope (posted 07/16/2003)
Suggested 'Filmlook' Scene File Settings for the Varicam F (posted 04/24/2003)
Panasonic Varicam Paint Functions (posted 03/16/2003)
Navigating the Menus in the Varicam - Tips and Tricks (posted 03/15/2003)
In-camera Speed Ramping with the Panasonic Varicam (posted 02/07/2003)
Single-System & Double-System Sound Recording Techniques with HD Camcorders and 23.976 timecode (posted 01/15/2003)
Tri-level Sync Issues on HD Sets (posted 03/16/2003)
24p Editing with Panasonic mini-DV (posted 04/16/2003)
Suitable Grades of HD-SDI Cable for HDTV Production (posted 04/16/2003)
Plasma Models Capable of Displaying 23.976psF (posted 04/16/2003)
SMPTE & ITU Video Specifications - Quick Reference (posted 04/29/2003)
To Operate or Not To Operate, That Is The Question........ (posted 02/03/2003)
Articles added to the web site second half of 2002:
1. My initial reaction to 24p mini-DV (updated 07/31/2002)
2. The Digital-Format Options Summarized (updated 07/31/2002)
3. Was it Cheaper to Shoot Star Wars Episode 2 on HD?
4. The Role of the DIT, or Digital Imaging Technician, in Film-style Digital Production.
5. Demystifying the term "Lines of Resolution"
6. High Definition Workshops
7. A summary of the relative pros and cons of shooting Super 35 verses Anamorphic (posted 02/05/2002)
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