John Harrington - AssignmentConstruct - What We Use

Here is a video segment on the Carts that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I’m John Harrington and we’re going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

Carts are critical to saving your back. We use a variety of carts, and we’ve collected a number over the years.

Kart-A-Bag cart is that it’s small, made out of wire, and will really actually fit in an airline overhead. It’s bungeed together now, but as we break it down, as we break it out. You will see that as the cart goes together, the first thing it does is it becomes rigid at an angle. By becoming rigid at an angle, it means it will take the weight really well. Once it’s rigid at an angle, we’ll of course load it like this.

This thing raises up as high as you would ever need it to. What’s also really great is you’ve got the two handles. These two handles allow you to steer it much better than a single handle would on most carts, because you have the leverage that you need. The cart locks in place and then the bungees will go up and bungee around the equipment. I really like the Kart-A-Bag cart especially when we’re traveling light.

The folks that brought us the Kart-A-Bag also brought us the KartMaster HD-500. This is an industrial cart that shrinks down to size like no other. It’s amazing in its steel manufacture. It’s got anodized aluminum down here, so that the tongue will actually flip out. It’s got air filled tires.

It also, what’s really nice about it also is that what it will do, it’s this size, which is the smallest it will go, by pressing this button allows it to go larger. What’s really nice about this once we get from the smaller size, it actually will get much longer, huge size cart. In addition, this handle will flip over and flip around.

And now the cart, in this size, will work this way, and for cases that are longer, you can lay it past the tongue length. Strap it down, ready to go. Then you take the cart and make it small again. And that’s the KartMaster HD-500.

After we had some assistants complain about the weight of this cart. Let me show you how much it weighs. Just the cart by itself weighs in at over 40 pounds. It’s a heavy cart. We started to look around for another solution that might not be as industrial but still could hold the equipment that we needed. We next turned to the Rock-N-Roller cart. The Rock-N-Roller cart weighs in at just over 30 pounds, so it’s a ten-pound savings.

So the Rock-N-Roller multi cart is a really amazing cart. There are multiple configurations you can get the knobby tires in the back, you can get rigid tires up here in front. We’d like to get knobby tires all around, because we go off roading with our carts, so we want to make sure the wheels don’t get stuck in the mud, quite literally. This cart is really nice in terms of its compactness.

What’s really nice is that this will flip up hitting this wire, and do the same thing with this wire down here and you have a very small space to work in. You can actually buy a platform that will run across here and become a portable workspace where you can set a computer or laptop or other knick-knacks or other pieces of accessories that you need on a shoot...

Here is a video segment on the carts that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I’m John Harrington and we’re going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

Carts are critical to saving your back. We use a variety of carts, and we’ve collected a number over the years.

Kart-A-Bag cart is that it’s small, made out of wire, and will really actually fit in an airline overhead. It’s bungeed together now, but as we break it down, as we break it out. You will see that as the cart goes together, the first thing it does is it becomes rigid at an angle. By becoming rigid at an angle, it means it will take the weight really well. Once it’s rigid at an angle, we’ll of course load it like this.

This thing raises up as high as you would ever need it to. What’s also really great is you’ve got the two handles. These two handles allow you to steer it much better than a single handle would on most carts, because you have the leverage that you need. The cart locks in place and then the bungees will go up and bungee around the equipment. I really like the Kart-A-Bag cart especially when we’re traveling light.

The folks that brought us the Kart-A-Bag also brought us the KartMaster HD-500. This is an industrial cart that shrinks down to size like no other. It’s amazing in its steel manufacture. It’s got anodized aluminum down here, so that the tongue will actually flip out. It’s got air filled tires.

It also, what’s really nice about it also is that what it will do, it’s this size, which is the smallest it will go, by pressing this button allows it to go larger. What’s really nice about this once we get from the smaller size, it actually will get much longer, huge size cart. In addition, this handle will flip over and flip around.

And now the cart, in this size, will work this way, and for cases that are longer, you can lay it past the tongue length. Strap it down, ready to go. Then you take the cart and make it small again. And that’s the KartMaster HD-500.

After we had some assistants complain about the weight of this cart. Let me show you how much it weighs. Just the cart by itself weighs in at over 40 pounds. It’s a heavy cart. We started to look around for another solution that might not be as industrial but still could hold the equipment that we needed. We next turned to the Rock-N-Roller cart. The Rock-N-Roller cart weighs in at just over 30 pounds, so it’s a ten-pound savings.

So the Rock-N-Roller multi cart is a really amazing cart. There are multiple configurations you can get the knobby tires in the back, you can get rigid tires up here in front. We’d like to get knobby tires all around, because we go off roading with our carts, so we want to make sure the wheels don’t get stuck in the mud, quite literally. This cart is really nice in terms of its compactness.

What’s really nice is that this will flip up hitting this wire, and do the same thing with this wire down here and you have a very small space to work in. You can actually buy a platform that will run across here and become a portable workspace where you can set a computer or laptop or other knick-knacks or other pieces of accessories that you need on a shoot...

Here is a video segment on the Reviewing Kit that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

One case that is really specialized is our reviewing kit.

In the reviewing kit we have a Sony wireless, battery powered monitor. It's got an extra battery. I'm not sure if you can see this but we're actually able to see image on the Sony Monitor. We've got an extra battery for that monitor.

We've got the Jobo Gigaview. This allows us to immediately back up the cards as we shoot them and it also can serve as a wireless receiver using this wireless card, this 802.11b card when we are shooting with Canon or Nikon wireless adaptors. We have those Canon and Nikon wireless adaptors also in here. Here's the wireless adaptor for the Canon and the charger for the battery that goes in it. Here's the wireless adaptor for the Nikon.

We can also shoot tethered. This is the tether cord for the new Nikon D3. This is the tether cord for the Canon 1DS Mark 2.

One of the really nice things we have is a video eye that attaches to the back of the camera. It's called a Zigview. This attaches to the eyepiece of the camera. This allows us to place the camera in a tight space or attach it to a long monopod from the side of building and still be able to see what we would see through the viewfinder.

We also have power adaptors for the Gigaview, battery chargers for the Canon, and we have other USB cords and fire wire cords tucked away here to connect items straight to the computer.

So that is our wireless reviewing kit.

Here is a video segment on the Reviewing Kit that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

One case that is really specialized is our reviewing kit.

In the reviewing kit we have a Sony wireless, battery powered monitor. It's got an extra battery. I'm not sure if you can see this but we're actually able to see image on the Sony Monitor. We've got an extra battery for that monitor.

We've got the Jobo Gigaview. This allows us to immediately back up the cards as we shoot them and it also can serve as a wireless receiver using this wireless card, this 802.11b card when we are shooting with Canon or Nikon wireless adaptors. We have those Canon and Nikon wireless adaptors also in here. Here's the wireless adaptor for the Canon and the charger for the battery that goes in it. Here's the wireless adaptor for the Nikon.

We can also shoot tethered. This is the tether cord for the new Nikon D3. This is the tether cord for the Canon 1DS Mark 2.

One of the really nice things we have is a video eye that attaches to the back of the camera. It's called a Zigview. This attaches to the eyepiece of the camera. This allows us to place the camera in a tight space or attach it to a long monopod from the side of building and still be able to see what we would see through the viewfinder.

We also have power adaptors for the Gigaview, battery chargers for the Canon, and we have other USB cords and fire wire cords tucked away here to connect items straight to the computer.

So that is our wireless reviewing kit.

Here is a video segment on the Kenyon Gyro that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

On shoots where we're not steady, whether it's an unstable platform or its long lenses and slow shutter speeds, we rely on our Kenyon Gyro to steady the shot.

We pack it in a Pelican 1450 Case and it either attaches to the bottom of the camera or the bottom of the lens depending on which system we're using. The kit is relatively small. The Gyro itself also is relatively small. There are multiple sizes of gyros.

The key with the Gyro is to make sure when its powering up or powering down you don't have it on a surface because it will chatter around as its trying to steady itself on a flat surface and it could cause damage to the gimble inside.

A well thought out helicopter will actually have a power connection for you to connect the Gyro directly into the helicopters power. If you don't have that though what you can do is connect into a belt pack battery pack that you where on your belt or if you don't have a helicopter to plug into out and about.

So this is our Kenyon Gyro.

Here is a video segment on the Kenyon Gyro that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

On shoots where we're not steady, whether it's an unstable platform or its long lenses and slow shutter speeds, we rely on our Kenyon Gyro to steady the shot.

We pack it in a Pelican 1450 Case and it either attaches to the bottom of the camera or the bottom of the lens depending on which system we're using. The kit is relatively small. The Gyro itself also is relatively small. There are multiple sizes of gyros.

The key with the Gyro is to make sure when its powering up or powering down you don't have it on a surface because it will chatter around as its trying to steady itself on a flat surface and it could cause damage to the gimble inside.

A well thought out helicopter will actually have a power connection for you to connect the Gyro directly into the helicopters power. If you don't have that though what you can do is connect into a belt pack battery pack that you where on your belt or if you don't have a helicopter to plug into out and about.

So this is our Kenyon Gyro.

Here is a video segment on the Cord Kit that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

So we have a multiple of these cord kits. This happens to be one; here we have a second cord kit. They are both in Versa-Flex cases.

One of the things that we find ourselves doing a lot when we are working in an office environment with our lighting is just working from the outlets that are available. More often than not those are not enough, in that case we take what we call our cord kits. We have several of these. Let me show you one of them.

In the cord kit are all types of power. We have power multipliers. We have tunnel tape. One of the great things about tunnel tape is that it is not sticky in the middle but it is sticky on either side. Meaning that the cords can run in the middle with stickiness on both sides meaning the stickiness doesn't get on the cords, but it goes over and provides a really nice warning to people who may be traversing a walking area.

All of the cords have on them my contact information, how long they are, and which cord kit they belong in. Other cords are these really great cords that we got from Home Depot not only do they illuminate but they also have power in the middle of the cords and there are several outlets along the way so you are not worried about having to run multiple cords because you can pull power off of just this cord.

We have cords in varying distances; this one is a 15-foot cord versus a 100-foot here. This is a 50-foot cord with a three way on the end. Of all variety of cords in the various different cord kits we have. One of the great things about these cord kits is that one or two of these cord kits is all we need to get to the outlets we need to in any different environment that we are going to be in. This also ensures that we don't blow any circuits because we might be pulling too much power.

So the cord kits are a real solution, and allow us to take cords only when we think we need them.

Here is a video segment on the Cord Kit that we use. Below you will find the transcript of the Video.

Transcript:

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

So we have a multiple of these cord kits. This happens to be one; here we have a second cord kit. They are both in Versa-Flex cases.

One of the things that we find ourselves doing a lot when we are working in an office environment with our lighting is just working from the outlets that are available. More often than not those are not enough, in that case we take what we call our cord kits. We have several of these. Let me show you one of them.

In the cord kit are all types of power. We have power multipliers. We have tunnel tape. One of the great things about tunnel tape is that it is not sticky in the middle but it is sticky on either side. Meaning that the cords can run in the middle with stickiness on both sides meaning the stickiness doesn't get on the cords, but it goes over and provides a really nice warning to people who may be traversing a walking area.

All of the cords have on them my contact information, how long they are, and which cord kit they belong in. Other cords are these really great cords that we got from Home Depot not only do they illuminate but they also have power in the middle of the cords and there are several outlets along the way so you are not worried about having to run multiple cords because you can pull power off of just this cord.

We have cords in varying distances; this one is a 15-foot cord versus a 100-foot here. This is a 50-foot cord with a three way on the end. Of all variety of cords in the various different cord kits we have. One of the great things about these cord kits is that one or two of these cord kits is all we need to get to the outlets we need to in any different environment that we are going to be in. This also ensures that we don't blow any circuits because we might be pulling too much power.

So the cord kits are a real solution, and allow us to take cords only when we think we need them.

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

We use also a Hensel Vela Kit that has just one pack and one head in it. What's nice about this is it can serve as a supplement to the other Hensel Kits that we use.

Its got one 3000 Ws head with the cord that's attached, power cord, and the pack itself. What's really nice about this pack is it's smaller and lighter then the Trias.

We really like the Velas because we still have the 3 points of connection for the various heads we are using. They are adjustable but it takes a little maneuvering to get every different power setting that you want but they are still in 1/10 of a stop increment adjustable.

This however does not have the slow recycle capability that the Trias do. So that's our Hensel Vela. In addition to this Hensel Vela 1X we actually bring along potentially a second Vela 1X when necessary.

So we actually have 2 1X kits that can serve as a supplement to our Hensel main kit.

Hi, I'm John Harrington and we're going to break out and break down the wide variety of equipment we use to deliver images to our clients. Next we are going to show you one of the equipment kits we use when we are traveling on assignment. Each kit is different and has a very specific purpose. So lets take a look.

We use also a Hensel Vela Kit that has just one pack and one head in it. What's nice about this is it can serve as a supplement to the other Hensel Kits that we use.

Its got one 3000 Ws head with the cord that's attached, power cord, and the pack itself. What's really nice about this pack is it's smaller and lighter then the Trias.

We really like the Velas because we still have the 3 points of connection for the various heads we are using. They are adjustable but it takes a little maneuvering to get every different power setting that you want but they are still in 1/10 of a stop increment adjustable.

This however does not have the slow recycle capability that the Trias do. So that's our Hensel Vela. In addition to this Hensel Vela 1X we actually bring along potentially a second Vela 1X when necessary.

So we actually have 2 1X kits that can serve as a supplement to our Hensel main kit.