Recent content by detroitsprings

I'm watching CNN and their Lives from all over, They are good quality HD for the most part. What are most using LiveU or TVU or something else? The Lives out of New York look really good (For the most part) While they are walking. The backpacks that are in our market (Colorado Springs, CO) they...

We are starting a investigate team and I am going to be involved as the photog. For those of you that already do investigations, can you advise what kind of hidden cameras you use, how well they work, and where do you get them from (online). We have a spy shop locally we use time to time. What...

What kind of cars do you have for your fleet? We have Xtera's and Escapes. We are thinking of going with sedans, something like a Hyundai Accent GLS, Chevy Sonic 2 LS, Kia Soul 4-Door Hatchback or the Honda Civic DX. We are toying with the idea.

I did some reading of other threads, but as we look into purchasing a LiveU what has your Pro's and Con's been? What is the situation where it was the best thing to have and when would it just not work? Thinking about putting it in a Escape, for Traffic/Storm Chasing. Would antennas atop of the...

We are looking to purchasing the latest GoPro. Unknown of which mount we should buy first. Basically not sure if we should get the Helmet, Suction Cup or Bike mount. I know it goes situation to situation, but any feedback that you all have to which you use the most would be helpful. Thanks.

A few guys here have created a Facebook Fan page, I think they are called Groups now, called, Media Parking. We have added about 158 pics or so of Media Parking. Some of big events, to those funny ones of where we park. Check it out, search Media Parking on Facebook. We would love for you to...

On Wednesday night / Thursday morning there was a crash on the interstate that resulted in a women from Arizona getting killed. she swerved to avoid hitting a car that hit a deer. She was ejected and was killed. Her passenger was also ejected and survived, he is still in serious condition. The...

I saw a post on here sometime ago, about a bunch of Nat Ideas, would love to see some more... A few I have but not yet done.... How to make Apple Cider Chimney Sweeper Glass Blower Baseball Grounds Crew

My Station is looking to purchase smart phones for everyone. We have narrowed it down to a Blackberry and the iPhone. We are looking at the pros and cons, but in short what we want to do is, Facebook, Twitter, takes stills and video, and send them back to the station. We know the video is not...

Anyone out there using ENPS on Mac? If so, how do you like it, is it any different than on a PC, do you need any third party software to use it? Thanks!

I am looking to buy a C-clap type mic stand for presser's. I was going to get it from ENG gadgets, but they have closed, and now a new company is on that site, and they do not have just what I am looking for. So other than B&H where else do you all shop for gadgets like this? Thanks in advance!

We use Audio Implements IFB, and I want to be able to use my Nextel, or any phone for IFB, instead of using the trucks, so we can be wireless. If we get a 2.5mm - 3.5mm adaptor, and plug the IFB into that and then into the phone, there is not enough sound coming from the IFB to hear everything...

Anyone know how it is to work for a station in Detroit? Being from Detroit, I am kinda looking to go back, to be closer to Family. I think it is union, is there things I should be worried about, as being layed off, loosing insurance, etc? I hear that happens, but I am not 100%. What are...

I did a Nat Pkg back in January, and I was hoping you all could critique for me. I know it is a Nat Pkg and they are easier to do, but any info would be great. http://www.b-roll.net/tv/view_video.php?viewkey=083a2b118dd5128dd6f5 Thanks!

I am not saying this story is bad, BUT, you need to watch the whole thing. I saw this on Fark. Everyone should have to watch this on Day one. http://www.myfoxchattanooga.com/myfox/pages/Home/Detail?contentId=5519727&version=2&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=1.1.1