Posted by Specs on 10/11/05 21:06

>
> Right now specs the old codgers are in deep denial, (I'm entitled to say
> so 'coz I'm an old codger too) droning on about latitude and the fact
> that their lenses cost three times the price of a Z1. Meanwhile others
> are just getting on with making programmes that might look 2% less than
> the megabuck brigade to those nerdy enough to spot the difference, but
> at 25% less cost. Having said that the Z1 when used to its full HD
> potential needs no debate as to it's comparisons with any SD camera.
>
> The improved production ergonomics of having everything needed for a
> production in house, including the new breed of multitasking crafts
> people who discredit the Ludites cry that craft skills are in decline,
> something that is proving to be a myth. Good grief there's at least as
> much poor craftwork revealed in the TV of the 70, 80's and 90's as there
> is today. Reminds of 30 years ago when they swore blind that by now
> you'd never be able to get your roof re-thatched or have a dry stone
> wall built, that was also a myth perpetrated by the vested interest
> groups.
> --
> John Lubran

Exactly John. Cream will be able to float to the top irrespective of
whether one can afford the so called "industry standards."

I learnt a lot researching the work of the great Iranian director Abbas
Kiarostami. I used to aspire to the industry elite but after learning what
truly matters by watching Kiarostami's work my values have changed for the
better. He now favours cheap and cheerful DV cameras and proves genius will
shine through on any media.

In my last post it may have looked like I was sneering at the Avid facility
and Digibeta owners owners. I should clarify that I was sneering at the
elitism that I have found in the media business and that new technology has
levelled the playing field even more than the days of DV. I have often
found a closed shop unless one own the right equipment. No longer!!!!

Power to the people..........

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