r/focuspuller

I just upgraded my monitor to smallhd ultra 10, what should i upgrade next. For now i using the tilta nucleus -m i. What should i upgrade next ? Either focus bug or cmotion cpro. Need yout opinion

For the experienced focus pullers and ACs here: what are some things you’ve seen trainees do that immediately stood out in a good way? What habits, preparation, attitude, or technical knowledge made you want to hire them again or eventually move them up to 2nd AC on future jobs?
I’m trying to learn what separates an average trainee from a truly valuable one, not just technically, but also in terms of how they contribute to the crew and the overall set environment.

Hello,
I’m using the official SmallHD Micro V-Mount Plate for the Ultra 7, and I’ve noticed that the D-Tap ports are extremely tight. They were so tight that I actually stopped using the plate after buying it.
Is this normal?
The SmallHD D-Tap cable plugs in without too much trouble, although it interferes with the V-mount battery because of its routing. But with third-party D-Tap cables, it takes a lot of force to plug them in.
Am I the only one experiencing this, or have other people noticed the same thing?

Hi guys, I just got a 702 Bright and whenever it is slightly moved it turns off instantly.
I'm powering it with 2x NPF batteries.

I've read about this issue and I'm waiting for a friend to bring me some LP-E6 batteries to double check the issue.

Is there anything else I can do to fix the problem? do you know if it is possible to repair the issue? Do you know anything about this thing? any advice is welcomed apart from "throw it in a river and get a Cine 7" 😂

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Howdy! Looking to buy my first cart and I’m torn between Innovativ & Camera Jimmy’s.

Innovativ seems like the quickest build & setup which is also rad for wrapping out. However I don’t really like their camera mount system since you can only attatch a camera via a head & it feels unsturdy if you’re moving fast.

I LOVE the Camera Jimmy’s set up especially the RBQ mount where you can add a touch & go plate for cameras. I think it’s really neat & would also be adding the extra head attachment. It feels like adding these mounts separate feels sturdier overall. However extra attachments means extra times setting up, as well as building the cart overall & having to insert & screw the poles into place vs the Innivativ can quickly lock in.

Any advice on which to go with? Or maybe enlighten me if there’s a cart that combines both my dreams of a fast setup (poles that quickly lock into place) & being able to add a touch n go & tripod head mount separately?

TIA!

Hello,

So after updating my Cinert to the latest software I cannot have access to my focus bug page anymore. It just disappeared. I tried rolling back to different software versions between the cinert and the hi5 but nothing helps. My setup is : miniLF connected with cam to lbus, 2x force mini, ria-1, rf-900mhz radios and cinert main unit connected with bi-directional y-cable from focus bug.

I can display the distance info when I put my RIA-1 on the UDM settings but I'm still missing the focusbug page . When I put the RIA-1 to the Focusbug settings nothing is showing up at all. Tried with different bi-directional cables (official ones from focus bug) aswell. And I own the focus bug license, plus, all axis etc... I do have access to the focus bug options when I try to make a programable button and assign it to one of the focusbus options available. The option for the menu is not working but something like the toggle autofocus is working.

I have a colleague that has a similar problem since she updated her cinert as well. Her setup is : Arri35, 1 cforce mini, 1 rf, lcube, bidirectional cable. Same thing no focus bug page showing despite having the license.

I'm still waiting from feedback from Cinert and Arri but I was wondering if someone has been in a similar situation.

Hi5 version : 3.5.2 and tried 3.4.2

Cinert versions : CineRT_Handset_v26_05.hex, CineRT_Base_v26_05, Ultrasonic Base Sensor V.7.9, Focus, BugHandset_v5_15_TalonV2.

Thanks!

I’m receiving a clean image and squeezing it with the anamorphic tool to .65 for vertiscope.

We have a monitor on set that cannot natively squeeze the image. Is it possible for me output the squeezed image from my end?

I’m seeing accounts that say I can, but on my output page the only tool I can add is “Look”.

I’d prefer not to have to turn my focus tools off if possible. After troubleshooting for an hour I haven’t come up with anything, but I’m seeing instances online where people are saying they’ve done it successfully.

Besides setting up a camera and having a friend walk back and forth, what are some other ways I can practice on a moving target? I just started an internship at a rental house and want to practice since I'll have acces to a camera.

It's super rough and doesn't slide well. Thanks!!

Working on a show with a lot of puppeteers that all need a (relatively) low latency feed so they can preform with each other. I've found the Teradek Serv stuff to be pretty unreliable and laggy- anybody have any recs?

Really this falls into the realm of VTR, but it's just not in the cards for this production and I need to find something semi-workable. I initially suggested just brining a few 703 Bolts or Ultra 7's, but client would prefer an app based solution if possible due to the number of puppeteers involved. Seen some art people using the hollyland systems on iPads, those any good?

Made a recent post asking how I can improve on keeping focus when a subject is walking towards or away from camera and got some grest advice! But what about a handheld shot with lots of shakiness and unpredictable movement? I tend to try and constantly move focus with actors but I end up getting lost and just frantically move focus trying to find it again, and the shakiness of the shot makes it very difficult to make out if I am sharp or not.

Does anyone have experience/own this mounting system?

Quite a few of my shoots take me abroad & involve me needing to be a bit run-and-gun & i want to improve my current setup as it puts majority of weight on my hand/wrists (I also use a floorbag padded strap as a neckstrap to help distribute weight too)

Ergonomically I like how it seems to distribute the weight away from the hand/wrist and more to the arm, plus the fact it slots right into a C Stand is awesome, but would love to hear some thoughts from those who have used or own it!

looking to learn to load the 765