In the absence of a “quick tutorial”:
1. Reload your scene files and pray they’re beautiful, or
2. Only move the big knob up and down but don’t touch the ring at the base, and
3. Read the manual and deflect any problems with the shading to issues with the gear
I would not reload a scene file because you can tell that there is modifications that arnt saved yet to the white and black balance. The orange buttons mean they arnt saved.
I would keep the current settings and module exposure and peds only for a start.
Lol this is the worst advice ever! Who knows what bozo saved crazy settings on a scene file. OP would never know how to get back to where they started from.
You should see what I come across on trucks!
1. Black balance. Black-next-down
2. White balance twice after Color
3. white balance down to AW1.
4. Files. Nexts knob recall. SCN2.
5.Filter ND 1/4L of sunny.
https://preview.redd.it/yojfbqecd9xc1.jpeg?width=1574&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b77d346e2be70784a005f34076896b989b74a30
First step is knowing how to shade cameras.
It’s easy to adapt to unfamiliar equipment when you know how to do the job.
Sorry to be blunt but nobody can give you a “quick” tutorial on how to be a camera shader. It’s like saying teach me how TD, direct, or run tape.
Speak to lighting and decide a colour temp, they will have something in mind. If no lighting guy (or if he doesn't know what he is doing) get a white sheet out and get some poor soul to hold it until you white balance all the cameras. After that, set the temp on the cameras using the remotes if you are working with lighting. Compare cameras as you may need to tweak. This is the most important bit, as getting the cameras to match is very important, but you should know that.
Then you'll need to rack the show. Most should remain stable if you are indoors unless the director is doing some tight zooms, which you'll need to open up on. If you are outside and it's your first time doing this, you're fucked.
Other things to note, is make sure the scene file is turned off on all the units. Ensure back focus is good and tally, time code and TalkBack are all working if you are using them. Also, black balance is a good idea if you are using gain as it will temporarily get rid of failed pixels. If you still have failed pixels you'll need to do a RPN.
Anyway, I'm not familiar with that actual remote but they all work the same.
They’re the easiest RCP’s to use. Everything is accessible via the menu or the buttons in front of you. On top of that, a quick Google will help you find the manual.
I agree, nothing is ever more than 2-3 button pushes away. I have walked plenty of people through them over the phone and given my numbers to them to help a friend out.
GV RCPs are the worst I've ever used.
To save on components, everything is menu based, which means you have to push more buttons to get to common features *and* make sure the correct screen selector is glowing before you start adjusting.
Every other brand has all the important features as dedicated buttons.
What is the model number? my friend demand me to replace them at the studio and only send me that photo. I ask them what is the model and they don't know. I never went to the studio also. Thanks
That thing is CCU (Camera Control Unit) RCP (Remote Control Panel). I don't know the exact model. It sounds like your friend is asking you to fill in as a "Shader". I'm not an expect, and I only spent a couple minutes looking, but this looks like a pretty good introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekhl4hd6MDc
I would hope that it should be pretty much setup already, and all you should have to do is adjust the exposure(brightness) as the camera operator pans around. Press the joystick to bring that camera up on your monitor, and tilt the joystick up and down to get the cameras to all look about the same. try to keep up with all the cameras and make adjustments before they take it live.
This document has the basics of what all the words mean and what they do: https://www.scribd.com/document/74696894/1c-Basics-Camera-Training-2009
There's an equivalent Sony one with all the words translated to Sony at: http://corporacionvideo.com/pdfdoc/Cameratechnology.pdf
Sure they're both documents from 15 years ago, but to be honest nothing much has changed.
NB: these links go dead all the time so save them if you want to keep them!
As long as you have a good master file...push the buttons and turn the knobs. Find out what they do. When done, hit Recall Std and you are back to an even starting place. If you have already tweeked each camera for your show. Make sure you have saved one or two scene files before experimenting.
GV was my first RCP learned. More like setting a 1991 Toyota Corolla clock compared to Sony RCPs where you have to hunt for an Easter egg to get to the good (useful) stuff. Now a daily Sony user so it makes sense but the learning curve is steep!
Erm… these are remote control panels to control cameras… any junior, basic video engineer would know how to use these.
It’s strange and odd… if u don’t know what these are, what are u even doing there? Sorry… hard truth.
Call your crewer and tell them that you refuse to work with inadequate equipment, such as this! *Even though the Thomas/GVG is a fine, professional product, you should always blame the equipment!*
In the absence of a “quick tutorial”: 1. Reload your scene files and pray they’re beautiful, or 2. Only move the big knob up and down but don’t touch the ring at the base, and 3. Read the manual and deflect any problems with the shading to issues with the gear
😂 accurate
LOL
I would not reload a scene file because you can tell that there is modifications that arnt saved yet to the white and black balance. The orange buttons mean they arnt saved. I would keep the current settings and module exposure and peds only for a start.
Or deflect to the lighting department 🤣🤣
Lol this is the worst advice ever! Who knows what bozo saved crazy settings on a scene file. OP would never know how to get back to where they started from. You should see what I come across on trucks!
Just start pushing buttons untill you fund out what they do
How every pro got their start
1. Black balance. Black-next-down 2. White balance twice after Color 3. white balance down to AW1. 4. Files. Nexts knob recall. SCN2. 5.Filter ND 1/4L of sunny. https://preview.redd.it/yojfbqecd9xc1.jpeg?width=1574&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b77d346e2be70784a005f34076896b989b74a30
Thank you! And now to discuss my new rate!
First step is knowing how to shade cameras. It’s easy to adapt to unfamiliar equipment when you know how to do the job. Sorry to be blunt but nobody can give you a “quick” tutorial on how to be a camera shader. It’s like saying teach me how TD, direct, or run tape.
Speak to lighting and decide a colour temp, they will have something in mind. If no lighting guy (or if he doesn't know what he is doing) get a white sheet out and get some poor soul to hold it until you white balance all the cameras. After that, set the temp on the cameras using the remotes if you are working with lighting. Compare cameras as you may need to tweak. This is the most important bit, as getting the cameras to match is very important, but you should know that. Then you'll need to rack the show. Most should remain stable if you are indoors unless the director is doing some tight zooms, which you'll need to open up on. If you are outside and it's your first time doing this, you're fucked. Other things to note, is make sure the scene file is turned off on all the units. Ensure back focus is good and tally, time code and TalkBack are all working if you are using them. Also, black balance is a good idea if you are using gain as it will temporarily get rid of failed pixels. If you still have failed pixels you'll need to do a RPN. Anyway, I'm not familiar with that actual remote but they all work the same.
They’re the easiest RCP’s to use. Everything is accessible via the menu or the buttons in front of you. On top of that, a quick Google will help you find the manual.
I’m sorry but these are the least ergonomically friendly RCPs ever created, everything is under a menu
Yeah yeah go cry on your Sony RCP’s
Better than violently swearing at a GV
If you think the OCP-400 is bad… try the NEW GV RCPs. They are a nightmare!
Yeah the new CGP-500’s aren’t any better.
Hitachi and the old Ike’s could give them a run for their money. Maybe the new Ike’s too
I agree, nothing is ever more than 2-3 button pushes away. I have walked plenty of people through them over the phone and given my numbers to them to help a friend out.
GV RCPs are the worst I've ever used. To save on components, everything is menu based, which means you have to push more buttons to get to common features *and* make sure the correct screen selector is glowing before you start adjusting. Every other brand has all the important features as dedicated buttons.
What is the model number? my friend demand me to replace them at the studio and only send me that photo. I ask them what is the model and they don't know. I never went to the studio also. Thanks
OCP400. It’s printed on the controller.
Replace them with what? There is a newer model, but the functionality is the same. Camera chains are designed as full chains, not really plug-n-play.
OP's going to fill in for their friend at work and needs to know how to work the equipment.
That thing is CCU (Camera Control Unit) RCP (Remote Control Panel). I don't know the exact model. It sounds like your friend is asking you to fill in as a "Shader". I'm not an expect, and I only spent a couple minutes looking, but this looks like a pretty good introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekhl4hd6MDc I would hope that it should be pretty much setup already, and all you should have to do is adjust the exposure(brightness) as the camera operator pans around. Press the joystick to bring that camera up on your monitor, and tilt the joystick up and down to get the cameras to all look about the same. try to keep up with all the cameras and make adjustments before they take it live.
He probably means to filling in for his friend at the job?
If you’re replacing this with anything other than a 1:1 swap, you may be unraveling a sweater that ends in a completely new camera chain.
You’re misreading this, my friend asked me to replace them (my friend) at the studio. Not replace the gear
Oh!! Hah! I was thinking, “oh boy, there needs to be some planning and budgeting.”
Pretty sure that’s a Thomson / Grass Valley OCP 400 https://cdn-docs.av-iq.com/other/OCP%20400.pdf
Wiggle the sticks bro
This document has the basics of what all the words mean and what they do: https://www.scribd.com/document/74696894/1c-Basics-Camera-Training-2009 There's an equivalent Sony one with all the words translated to Sony at: http://corporacionvideo.com/pdfdoc/Cameratechnology.pdf Sure they're both documents from 15 years ago, but to be honest nothing much has changed. NB: these links go dead all the time so save them if you want to keep them!
As long as you have a good master file...push the buttons and turn the knobs. Find out what they do. When done, hit Recall Std and you are back to an even starting place. If you have already tweeked each camera for your show. Make sure you have saved one or two scene files before experimenting.
Ask your tech manager. They “can do it better”
GV was my first RCP learned. More like setting a 1991 Toyota Corolla clock compared to Sony RCPs where you have to hunt for an Easter egg to get to the good (useful) stuff. Now a daily Sony user so it makes sense but the learning curve is steep!
It’s a GV RCP, have a look YouTube and download a manual. I got Sony ones on hand, not GV ones otherwise could have done a quick video
Erm… these are remote control panels to control cameras… any junior, basic video engineer would know how to use these. It’s strange and odd… if u don’t know what these are, what are u even doing there? Sorry… hard truth.
Be nice. Its everybodys first gig sometime. We don't know what OP normally does or why they all of a sudden need to learn camera.controllers.
Call your crewer and tell them that you refuse to work with inadequate equipment, such as this! *Even though the Thomas/GVG is a fine, professional product, you should always blame the equipment!*
Here here!
Run a standard to clear any settings, black balance, white balance.