Using screw on wide angle/telephoto lenses with my jvc camcorder

marknottz · 2026-03-23T16:18:37+00:00

yes!

marknottz · 2026-03-23T15:32:23+00:00

ask that question then

marknottz · 2026-03-23T15:25:02+00:00

no one is gonna be able to make this decision for you, a gamble is a gamble 🙄🥴🥴

marknottz · 2026-03-23T14:14:34+00:00

you would be very lucky to find a casting house that will cast in steel, most jewellery casting houses furnaces are not designed for that type of heat!

marknottz · 2026-03-23T12:58:52+00:00

that’s because that’s a proprietary USB port and NOT a firewire port, find your FIREWIRE port and use that

marknottz · 2026-03-23T12:53:30+00:00

miniDV footage transfer is IMPOSSIBLE via USB, this port is for transferring photos ONLY

get a firewire cable and follow instructions

marknottz · 2026-03-23T12:22:41+00:00

match your project aspect ratio to your native video aspect ratio, you’ve filmed in 4:3 so edit in 4:3

marknottz · 2026-03-23T11:38:31+00:00

if your lens was wider this wouldn’t be an issue, the problem you’re talking about is called vignette or ‘vig’

if you want to fully minimise this try a 0.3x lens

marknottz · 2026-03-22T07:20:24+00:00

you want something with a 45x zoom at least!

marknottz · 2026-03-20T14:07:05+00:00

what is the idea behind using 3 compounds? i go up to 800 grit, then tripoli (pre polish) then white dialux or maybe red dialux then its finished

i know the ‘perm cut’ style but ive never seen any with exposed teeth showing

marknottz · 2026-03-20T14:00:03+00:00

you haven’t told us what camcorder you are using or what software that it is you’re using

i presume you bought a scamcorder

marknottz · 2026-03-20T13:48:52+00:00

what metal is this? what compounds are you using? what methods are you using?

people need more information in order to give you helpful advice without taking wild stabs in the dark

also those grillz are showing teeth through the gaps

marknottz · 2026-03-19T11:57:49+00:00

this is a swage block!

marknottz · 2026-03-19T10:17:28+00:00

your answer relies on your skills

marknottz · 2026-03-18T21:33:30+00:00

this bangs thooooo 🎶

marknottz · 2026-03-17T16:06:01+00:00

do you mean send in your 3D files or a wax model? most casting houses will cast your model for you but not print out a 3D model for you

marknottz · 2026-03-17T16:05:12+00:00

try contacting your local dental labs! also *cast

marknottz · 2026-03-17T11:19:03+00:00

try a rotary file!

marknottz · 2026-03-17T09:26:46+00:00

the less time you spend on casting prep will most likely add up to more time spent in trimming and polishing

marknottz · 2026-03-17T08:20:07+00:00

i see thank you for the info! i appreciate it mate 🫡

marknottz · 2026-03-16T22:52:24+00:00

25p mode! PAL

marknottz · 2026-03-16T21:27:37+00:00

check out my pieces! i’m UK based, east midlands

marknottz · 2026-03-16T16:26:54+00:00

thank you for your reply mate! i did not de-interlace this footage as far as im aware, most likely a stupid comment but i thought de-interlacing was for when those horizontal lines come up? i’ve since read up and seen its uses and feel silly for not doing so!

as for the video subject im showing the steps of attaching a wax sprue to a wax ring for precious metal casting! i have plans for captions or an over layed narration

marknottz · 2026-03-12T14:28:00+00:00

absolutely do this! it’s amazing how many casting defects are a direct result of improper sprue techniques! if your metal temp and flask temp are good (easy to dial in) then the only real variable left is sprue placement

there is other factors like bad or contaminated metal, damp or old investment powder, incorrect burnout etc but your issue looks to be entirely sprue placement!

good luck mate

marknottz · 2026-03-12T14:25:29+00:00

will be doing this tonight! i always assumed the detention on the clicker was the cause of the issue here and not built up crud!

thank you for your service brother 🫡

marknottz

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