NEED HELP: Testing out some new gadgets in NYC

[Kwan Khan]

Edit 01/26/2013:
Playing with F&V K4000 Daylight LED Studio Panel. Lite with Just one F&V LED panel and one Ring-Light. Shot on Epic with Rokinon 85mm, 120fps, 800ISO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGWZVmNay6s


Testing and Playing with Chinese Steadicam ($1300) at NYC REDuser's Meeting (Finalfootage.com)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9vR0h9-sA0



Edited 01/25/2013

I would like to thanks to all for taking the time to meet with me and others last saturday. It was a pleasure meeting everyong in person. Once again thanks to all, for respected our time with a prompt start to the meeting. That helped with the focus and it sets the tone for other meetings, also (however we haven't ended the meeting on time - 2AM LOL)

Please let me know if there is ever anything I can do in the future to assist anyone.
Cheers

Please standby for my reviews, Its not going to be anytime soon (lol). In the mean time enjoy BTS on facebook....

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151647552468084.599911.816373083&type=3





Testing out some new gadget in NYC (Times square location).

Please let me know if anyone is interested to help-out to test following item for other users.
1- If you have anything to test, please let me know and I'll add in following list (Please bring it & we can all test together)
2- If anyone need me to buy some gears from B & H for test purposes, Please let me know. I can try arrange upto 5K budget for gears and return gears after test.

I have following coming in next week;

1- F&V K4000 LED Studio Panel 3-Light Kit
http://www.fvlighting.com/k4000-led-studio-panel-3-light-kit.html

2- F&V R-300 LED Ring Light w/ 15mm Rail Mount
http://www.fvlighting.com/r-300-led-ring-light-m.html

3- F&V R-300 LED Ring Light w/ L-Bracket
http://www.fvlighting.com/r-300-led-ring-light.html

4- Onetakeonly iPad Prompter
http://www.onetakeonly.com/OneTakeOnly/Pad_Prompter.html

5- Beilen 150wh V-lock Batteries
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170725239096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

6- New Mini HDMI Wireless Nano Transmitter + Receiver Kit for HDTV 1080P Definition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180993555778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

7- Rokinon Cine lens set (24mm, 35mm and 85mm)



John Galeano is Bringing;

8- Steadicam "knock off"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-15kg-Load...243?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c2f048f33

9- paralinx arrow
http://paralinx.net/

10- redrock micro wireless
http://store.redrockmicro.com/microremote

11- Multi-Cart
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=rock...44&ved=1t:429,r:64,s:0,i:287&biw=1440&bih=802


and more

I will try get some beers after the test, sorry can't do until all tests are done (lol)

cheers

Edit 01/07/2013
Thinking to do this meeting on Sat 19th or sunday 20th, Let me know please...

 

[John Galeano]

Testing out some new gadget in NYC (Times square location).

Please let me know if anyone is interested to help-out to test following item for other users.
If you have anything to test, please let me know and I'll add in following list (Please bring it & we can all test together)

I have following coming in next week;

1- F&V K4000 LED Studio Panel 3-Light Kit
http://www.fvlighting.com/k4000-led-studio-panel-3-light-kit.html

2- F&V R-300 LED Ring Light w/ 15mm Rail Mount
http://www.fvlighting.com/r-300-led-ring-light-m.html

3- F&V R-300 LED Ring Light w/ L-Bracket
http://www.fvlighting.com/r-300-led-ring-light.html

4- Onetakeonly iPad Prompter
http://www.onetakeonly.com/OneTakeOnly/Pad_Prompter.html

5- Beilen 150wh V-lock Batteries
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170725239096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

6- New Mini HDMI Wireless Nano Transmitter + Receiver Kit for HDTV 1080P Definition
http://www.ebay.com/itm/180993555778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

7- Rokinon Cine lens set (24mm, 35mm and 85mm)

And more......

Date isn't set yet, but I am expecting end of next week.
I will try get some beers after the test, sorry can't do until all tests are done (lol)

cheers

Hey Kwan how are you? Yes I would love to this this! I have a few things we can test.. The Steadicam "knock off", The paralinx arrow, The redrock micro wireless another item I think people will love is this Multi-Cart I just purchased.. It's a cheap solution to lugging your gear around and also serves as a "on the run" D.I.T cart.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=rock+n+roller+multi+cart+r12&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&tbm=isch&tbnid=lq_jSH_9FwAcGM:&imgrefurl=http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/12394/Drums/Accessories/Rock_N_Rollor_Multi-Cart/8-in-1_Equipment_Transporters_-_R12_All-Terrain.htm&docid=yK5kmGHwa5ynWM&imgurl=http://www.long-mcquade.com/files/12394/lg_R12%252520Shelf-%252520lng-shrt.jpg&w=524&h=600&ei=euTmUO-2BKWy0QGG84CwBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=351&vpy=441&dur=569&hovh=240&hovw=210&tx=86&ty=131&sig=118261675253023963542&page=2&tbnh=141&tbnw=123&start=35&ndsp=44&ved=1t:429,r:64,s:0,i:287&biw=1440&bih=802



Kwan just let me know when you guys want to get together.. I'll be there!

John Galeano
info@johngdesigns.com
www.johngdesigns.com
516-697-2695

 

[Louis Maddalena]

I have nothing to test but if you do it on a weekend I might be around to just generally help you out organizing, and setting up, plus just an other opinion on things.

 

[Gary Paul Walker]

You're going to love the Rokinon Cine lenses!

 

[Nick Morrison]

I'm free next Friday. Love to be involved.

 

[Kwan Khan]

Hey Kwan how are you? Yes I would love to this this! I have a few things we can test.. The Steadicam "knock off", The paralinx arrow, The redrock micro wireless another item I think people will love is this Multi-Cart I just purchased.. It's a cheap solution to lugging your gear around and also serves as a "on the run" D.I.T cart.

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=rock+n+roller+multi+cart+r12&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbo=d&tbm=isch&tbnid=lq_jSH_9FwAcGM:&imgrefurl=http://www.long-mcquade.com/products/12394/Drums/Accessories/Rock_N_Rollor_Multi-Cart/8-in-1_Equipment_Transporters_-_R12_All-Terrain.htm&docid=yK5kmGHwa5ynWM&imgurl=http://www.long-mcquade.com/files/12394/lg_R12%252520Shelf-%252520lng-shrt.jpg&w=524&h=600&ei=euTmUO-2BKWy0QGG84CwBg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=351&vpy=441&dur=569&hovh=240&hovw=210&tx=86&ty=131&sig=118261675253023963542&page=2&tbnh=141&tbnw=123&start=35&ndsp=44&ved=1t:429,r:64,s:0,i:287&biw=1440&bih=802



Kwan just let me know when you guys want to get together.. I'll be there!

John Galeano
info@johngdesigns.com
www.johngdesigns.com
516-697-2695

Great input John, can't wait to test your steadicam

I have nothing to test but if you do it on a weekend I might be around to just generally help you out organizing, and setting up, plus just an other opinion on things.

Thanks Louis, will stay intouch

at Nick, I am waiting for an few items to arrive, if I get them by thursday then we go for Friday,



Thanks fellas' We will have a good time at Time Square.

 

[Todd T]

I would love to help out as well. Let me know if you need another camera as a test platform.

 

[Kwan Khan]

I would love to help out as well. Let me know if you need another camera as a test platform.

Definitely Todd,
I have my EPIC ready for test and would love to have you with your camera.

And if anyone need me to buy some gears from B & H for test purposes, Please let me know. I can arrange up 5K budget for gears and return gears after test.

 

[Stuart Hooper]

I'm in Panama, unfortunately, but I'm very keen to know the results of the 3 panel studio kit test

 

[Bob Gundu]

I have that TelePrompTer. I was one of the first customers a few years ago a got it at an intro price of $300. Even for $400 its a good deal and works great. So compact and easy to setup. I always take it when doing testonials.

 

[Joel Arvidsson]

Hope I can follow everything on a blog! Intrested in the steadicam knock off. Whant to se video rom it an also bts whis the operator. If this is posible of course.

 

[brian leisring]

if youre testing this steadicam "knock off" http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-15kg-Load...531&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=2&sd=110993159596&
then i would be interested in coming. PM me if thats the case, i can bring another epic rig.

 

[Kwan Khan]

Sorry Fellas,

We won't be able to this weekend. Just received an email from Conner (From F&V), Panels and Rings can't be ship this week.
I was thinking to go for next weekend Saturday 19th or sunday 20th.
Let me please..



@ Brain, worry free Will stay in-touch

 

[John Galeano]

if youre testing this steadicam "knock off" http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-15kg-Load...531&pid=100011&prg=1005&rk=2&sd=110993159596&
then i would be interested in coming. PM me if thats the case, i can bring another epic rig.

Hey Brian that is the model we will be testing.

 

[Kwan Khan]

Hey Fellas,
Just received an update from F&V, I think we can arrange a meeting on Sat19th/Sun 20th evening, Let me know please.

Hi Khan

Good news, Items will arrive latest by next Tuesday January 15th, meaning if we ship out Wednesday 16th, it will arrive by Friday January 18th. I will update you early next week if anything changes.

Let me know if you have any further questions.

Best,

 

[Nathaniel Kramer]

hey Kwan, Id like to join.. Please let me know when and where

 

[Nathaniel Kramer]

let me know if you want me to bring lenses - Illuminas, mkII super speeds, ultra primes or some great vintage nikon glass

 

[Kwan Khan]

Hey Nath,
I definitely will update you and everyone, once we confirm our date.
Our location is confirmed at my studio 42nd and 8Th ave.
Most fellas are interested in BTS as well so we might do some outdoor test by Times Square.

 

[Kwan Khan]

Hey Fellas'
I wish to express my sincere thanks to all.

I finally got an email from F&V that our LED panels and Ring light will ship out tomorrow, and will arrive Friday at my studio. We will also be playing with Onetakeonly's iPad Prompter, Rokinon Cine lens set and more.

I would like to gratefully and sincerely thank to John Galeano for offering his Steadicam "knock off", The paralinx arrow and The redrock micro wireless on this meeting.

We scheduled our meeting on Saturday 01/19/2013 at 7PM
7PM is easy for everyone, there is free parking on street until 8AM(lol).

I sent out location and my contact info via PM.
If anyone else is interested, Please send me a PM and I will forward you the address.

I really can't wait to meet you all
Cheers
Kwan Khan

 

[Phil Holland]

Testing out some new gadget in NYC (Times square location).

11- Multi-Cart
http://www.google.com/imgres?q=rock...44&ved=1t:429,r:64,s:0,i:287&biw=1440&bih=802

I use this all the time. I have an SUV it fits nicely in the back. They've actually released a new "Multi Media 2 Tier Shelf" I'll be grabbing next week.

http://rocknroller-multicart.myshopify.com/collections/accessories/products/2-tier-media-shelf

It's got a bit of wobble to it, which is pretty different compared to normal production carts. I purchased it for it's portability and that's where it shines. I have "dirty dollied" with it though.

"Mini Dity" setup:

"Mary Poppins" setup:

I use the "foam filled" all terrain tires. The other ones exploded on me when my assistant overfilled all of them prior to a shoot. They blew up in the truck on the way to the gig. Much comedy.