Patel began his career in the television industry in 1978 where he worked for the BBC in White City, London. For the past 39 years, Patel has found the changes in technology and television entertainment compelling enough to keep him interested and excited about what he does. He has always worked primarily as an engineer and most recently has worked with several DPs on Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, the iTunes Film Festival in London and the first ever LIVE Snickers commercial for Super bowl 2017 in 4k. Patel’s interests outside of work include enjoying the national parks, camping, volleyball, soccer and hiking.
Tracy Leming is Imagecraft’s General Manager. After 20+ years in the TV industry Tracy has done everything from front desk reception to rental agent. Tracy enjoys her job, loves her clients, and is excited to be at Imagecraft. Tracy moved from a small town in Northern California to the Los Angeles area in 1997. In her spare time Tracy likes to garden, travel, paint furniture, and play softball. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Tracy is especially close to her two children, Kourtnee and Brandon, and has a boxer named Dude.
Jason Been is the Owner and President of Imagecraft Productions. Jason has been in the television production industry for over 20 years. He started his career in San Diego working sporting events with the San Diego Chargers and San Diego Padres. He soon met Robin Hirsch and Gar Smith, Co-Founders of Imagecraft Productions. He moved to LA to work with Robin and Gar and ended up on staff with Imagecraft full time. Jason eventually took ownership of Imagecraft and has continued to build it into one of LA’s best production equipment rental houses.
Efren Navarro is one of Imagecraft Productions’ shop techs. Efren is a born and raised Californian who has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Efren has experience working with cameras, lenses, operating switcher boards, working as a lighting tech and grip. Efren is hands on and face to face with clients on a daily basis at Imagecraft. He knows the importance of good customer service and works hard to make sure Imagecraft’s clients are happy and have what they need.
Nick Casas has been working in rental houses for over 10 years. Nick works alongside his brother Jason Casas and Efren Navarro building, shipping, and receiving equipment for clients. Nick loves to play golf and enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible.
Jason “JC” Casas started working in production as a driver in 2008. He really enjoys the fast pace work flow of a shop and learning about the new innovative equipment. After working at several rental houses around LA, JC found his way to Imagecraft. “This is my fourth year with Imagecraft and I love the small family feel of the office.” Being a shop tech is something he finds challenging and rewarding day in and day out. JC loves a great game of golf, shooting firearms, playing slow pitch softball, fishing, and spending any chance he gets with family.
Rob Dietze graduated from University of Central Florida with degrees in Film, Radio and Television. He began his career working at Universal Studios Florida as a Live Show Technical Director, Weapons Tech, and Pyro Tech. In 2001, Rob moved to Los Angeles where he began doing freelance production work. Rob met Jason while working on ‘Supernanny‘ as a First AC and Technical Coordinator. In 2011 Rob made the move from freelance to staff as Imagecraft’s Camera Engineer.
In a land where the evil Emperor K-os reigns, one girl embarks on a journey to restore order, schedules, and the integrity of math for the people of the land, The Crew. Meet Lindsay. Lindsay was just an average A+ student at Miami University of Ohio double-majoring in communication and interactive media studies, working 2 part time jobs, and playing softball. Until one day, she saw an ad for Miami’s film club… and everything changed. After dipping her toe in as Director of Programming for the region’s first international film festival, she dove in to every film/commercial/doc project available and gradually realized she wasn’t the same as the other kids. Her skills were unlike anything they’d ever seen. She could itemize budgets, locate large crews, color-coordinate spreadsheets, and manipulate a scheduling matrix with the swiftness of a ninja through the shadows. After graduating early, she tried to hide her abilities and disguised herself as a mindless PA at a local news station, but the calling was too strong and the world needed her. In 2010, she headed to LA in search of a challenge. Her pilgrimage took her from freelance PA to Coordinator to Manager, through the realms of Film, Livestreaming, Music Videos and Commercials until she arrived in a foggy, rule-defying land called Reality TV. In 2011, she discovered a time portal that took her to Imagecraft. There she found a properly equipped battle station where she continues to coordinate her plans. Will she ever defeat her lifelong nemesis, K-os? Will she find the enduring strength to do battle with his minions, The Producers? Will she become the hero we need? Now playing in a Burbank rental house near you.
Ben Fuller is originally from small town Massachusetts, and moved to LA in 2004 to pursue acting. He started at Imagecraft in 2006, and transitioned pretty early on from runner to shop tech, and shortly after to shop manager. Ben is now Imagecraft’s Rentals Manager. “Getting to deal with clients on a daily basis is a good place for me. I still maintain open lines of communication with the shop staff, which has evolved quite a bit since my days in the trenches.” Ben is a huge Boston sports fan, a karaoke junkie, and is always up for an adventure.
Mark Alexander has been in the TV industry since 1980. Mark started his career at B.E.R.C. as a driver, and landed here at Imagecraft Productions 37 years later. Mark’s experience in the industry ranges from delivery driver, to Sound Operator, to Director of Field Operations, and eventually to his position here at Imagecraft as Strategic Account Manager. Mark has been married to his wife Kelli for 35+ years. They have 2 kids and a miniature dachshund named Cool. He loves wine tasting, plays in a dodge ball league, and is an avid reader of history and non-fiction books. He’s even a single digit golfer…sometimes.
Gene Duggan has worked for Imagecraft Productions since 2012. Gene started his career in the TV production industry in 1990 at B.E.R.C., working his way from equipment delivery driver to operations manager. Gene is now Imagecraft’s Director of Sales and Business Development. At work, Gene’s number one priority is his clients and their productions. In his spare time, Gene enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and playing golf, softball, and basketball.
PANASONIC DVX-100
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When initially introduced, the AG-DVX100 (pre-A model) was the first small video camcorder to offer film-like 24-frame per second recording. High-end shoulder mount cameras offer film-speed recording, but operating these cameras requires a large production crew and oodles of money. The next model, the AG-DVX100A added more gamma correction and other cine’ picture-look settings than the first model. The AG-DVX100B is the improved version of the “A” camera with some 20 new features like a higher resolution viewfinder, Scene Files and Time Code transfer through the FireWire cable, greater power efficiency with newly developed battery pack, more delicate zoom control and more. An all-black paint job on the new DVX-100B camera actually hides finger marks and smears and reduces reflection compared with the older silver bodied “A” model. This latest version also comes standard with Magic Bullet edit software and an instructional DVD production book.
FEATURES:
– 16:9 Aspect Display Mode on EVF and LCD for distortion free Squeeze Mode or Anamorphic Display
– High resolution 235,000 pixel .44″ BW/color switchable electronic viewfinder (EVF) with superimposed audio metering
– High resolution 210,000 pixel flip-out 270 degree 3.5″ LCD display with superimposed audio metering
– Remote focus and iris control with optional VariZoom controller(s) and others
– LCD panel has a bit of a break-away beyond the 90 degree point
– Single Button Display Character Off for LCD and EVF
– Scene files transfer over FireWire
– Time code transfers over Firewire
– 1/3″ 3-CCD Mini-DV camcorder with exclusive CineSwitch technology
– Outstanding sensitivity of F11 @ 2000 lux
– Supports 480i/60 (NTSC), Cinema-style 480p/24fps, and 480p/30fps image capture
– Precision wide-angle Leica Dicomar lens with Servo/Manual Zoom (with stops & barrel markings)
– Auto/manual focus F1.6 with 72mm filter size and advanced optical image stabilization
– Conventional 4:3 aspect ratio and 16:9 letterbox image capture modes
– 16×9 anamorphic letterbox and digital squeeze
– Conventional video gamma and CineGamma operational modes
– Seven gamma settings: L, M, H, CINE-LIKE, + CINE-LIKE D, CINE-LIKE V, Black Press
– Four knee settings: Auto, Low, Mid, High
– Four color matrix settings: Norm, Enriched, Fluor, Cine
– Three vertical detail level settings in progressive mode: Thin, Mid, Thick
– Up to +12dB gain in progressive mode
– 2-channel XLR audio inputs with phantom power supply (+48V) and manual audio levels
– S-Video, Video & Stereo Audio IN and OUT
– Standard IEEE 1394 FireWire interface (in/out) for transfer of digital video/audio to NLE platforms
– One Shot recording capability
– Unique pre-cleaning heads and auto head cleaning to maximize reliability
– Well balanced and highly portable: 4.4 pounds in full operating condition
– Longer-lasting 5400mA standard battery
– Edge enhancement for easy focusing: Peaking (switchable on/off) in LCD and EVF
– Auto focus assist in progressive mode
– Built-in SMPTE color bars in interlace and progressive modes
– Three user-programmable buttons are assignable to any one of 11 functions
– Color drop-down display mode for menu choices
– End Search Camera function: no longer necessary to go to VCR mode to search up to the end of the recording
– MOD (Minimum Object Distance): 0.6 meter
– Two zebra settings: 80-105%
– CineSwitch: Scene File Dial is more protected from unintentional changes
– Slower middle zoom speed
– Color level, brightness and contrast adjustment: separate LCD and EVF settings
– Audio off tape or live E-E for delay free (echo free) monitoring (menu choice)
– ROHS compliant manufacturing assuring environmentally correct parts and methodology
Product Manuals
Specifications
GENERAL
Camcorder Media Type: Mini DV
Optical Sensor: Size 1/3″
Optical Sensor: Type 3CCD
Min Illumination: 3.0 lux
Analog video format: NTSC
Image Stabilizer: Optical
Digital Scene Transition: White fader, Black fader
Min Shutter Speed: 0.016666668 sec
Max Shutter Speed: 0.00050 sec
Slow shutter modes: 1/30sec, 1/8sec,
1/4sec, 1/12sec,
1/6sec, 1/15sec
Shooting Programs: Spotlight
White Balance: Automatic,
Custom, Presets
White Balance Presets:
Outdoor, Indoor
Exposure Modes:
Manual, Automatic
Camera Flash: None
AV Interfaces:
Composite video, S-Video
LENS SYSTEM
Type: Leica 10.0 x x Zoom lens – 4.5 mm – 45.0 mm – F/1.6
Lens Construction: 11.0 groups / 15.0 elements
Lens aperture: F/1.6
Features:
Aspherical lens,
Built-in 1/64 neutral density filter,
Built-in 1/8 neutral density filter
Optical zoom: 10.0 x
Lens system type: Zoom lens
Min focal length: 4.5 mm
Max focal length: 45.0 mm
Auto Focus: TTL contrast detection
Filter Size: 72.0 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: -292.5 mm
Focus Adjustment:
Automatic, Manual
Zoom Adjustment:
Motorized drive, Manual
FEATURES
Low Lux / Night Mode
DV input
Display brightness control
Accessories hot shoe
Backlight compensation
Display contrast control
Built-in speaker
VIEWFINDER
Viewfinder Type: LCD
Viewfinder Diagonal Size: 0.44 in
Viewfinder Resolution: 180000.0 pixels
DISPLAY
Type: 3.5 in LCD display
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
1.0 x S-Video input / output ( 4 pin mini-DIN )
1.0 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( XLR x 2 )
1.0 x Remote control ( 4 pin FireWire )
1.0 x DC power input ( RCA phono x 3 )
1.0 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
1.0 x Audio line-in / microphone
1.0 x Composite video/audio (input/output)
MEDIA
Media type: Mini DV
Video Capture: No
Video Recording Modes: LP, SP
POWER
Supported Battery: 1.0 x Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )
Min Operating Temperature 32.0F
Max Operating Temperature 104.0F
AUDIO
Audio input type: Microphone
Microphone type: Built-in
Microphone Operation: Mode Stereo
SIZE:
5.5″ x 6.3″ x 14.3″
139 x 160 x 364 mm
WEIGHT:
4.19 lb (1.9 kg) – With Battery & Tape
3.7 lbs – Body Only
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