ricardo_sousa11
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nice! are these intended for log or rec.709?
Stunning images!
They are, you can use them in Slog, but you'll need to apply an S curve to add some contrast.
The GAF Video and Filmmaking Thread
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Stunning images!
They are, you can use them in Slog, but you'll need to apply an S curve to add some contrast.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Does anyone know if a Panasonic Lumix DMC G7 can output 4K 4:2:2 8bit through HDMI? (I know that it only records 4:2:0 like the GH4, but the GH4 can uoutput 4:2:2)
edit: hot damn, at exactly the same minute every Lumix G7 in the internet that was at $460 went to $697
edit: hot damn, at exactly the same minute every Lumix G7 in the internet that was at $460 went to $697
got a little bling for my run and gun setup
(the wooden camera top handle)
I REALLY like it so far. Tons of mount points, solid lock on the hot shoe, even a 15mm rod hole.
I don't know if I will keep the monitor off to the side like that for handheld stuff as it throws off the weight balance but its nice to have options.
Not as smooth as a real gimbal obviously but pretty good for quick stuff. Should be real good with a smaller mirrorless with in body stabilization.
Now I kind of want a full cage...
(the wooden camera top handle)
I REALLY like it so far. Tons of mount points, solid lock on the hot shoe, even a 15mm rod hole.
I don't know if I will keep the monitor off to the side like that for handheld stuff as it throws off the weight balance but its nice to have options.
Not as smooth as a real gimbal obviously but pretty good for quick stuff. Should be real good with a smaller mirrorless with in body stabilization.
Now I kind of want a full cage...
hmm can anyone answer this definitively?
D810 outputs 'clean' HDMI, but at what bitrate? Some people say 8bit other say 10bit.
The Ninja Blade can record 10bit 4:2:2 but this seems kind of a waste of space if the camera is only feeding it 8bit.
Is there a good way to actually test this besides relying on various form posts and reviews that have conflicting info?
edit: According to Atmos, the D810 is 8bit 4:2:2 HDMI out. Only consumer level camera that does 10bit is the GH4. Think I will wait for GH5...
D810 outputs 'clean' HDMI, but at what bitrate? Some people say 8bit other say 10bit.
The Ninja Blade can record 10bit 4:2:2 but this seems kind of a waste of space if the camera is only feeding it 8bit.
Is there a good way to actually test this besides relying on various form posts and reviews that have conflicting info?
edit: According to Atmos, the D810 is 8bit 4:2:2 HDMI out. Only consumer level camera that does 10bit is the GH4. Think I will wait for GH5...
Inferno313
Banned
Hey Gaf, seeking a little bit of career advice here regarding temporarily taking a non-video position as a means of being able to afford the equipment to advance my filmmaking/video career.
So, I've been working for just about the past 3 years as an in-house videographer for a small University. I don't make much, only about $34k, and I've been pretty unsatisfied with that amount and while I've loved that job I've been looking to move on to another video/film position elsewhere, as my long-term career goals are in the film industry.
Now, an opportunity has kind of fallen on my lap out of nowhere. A friend of mine is exiting his position at a company where he's been doing graphic design/3D modeling work and is in-charge of hiring his replacement. He contacted me about the job, basically telling me that if I wanted it, it was mine. While I dabbled in graphic design and 3D modeling when doing my undergrad, and thus have an appropriate amount of experience for the job, it's kind of going against my long-term career goals. However the job starts at $50k, a huge pay increase that I've been in-need of quite badly and it's a job that only requires 30 hours of work a week with a "choose your own schedule."
Would it be unwise to take this opportunity for the sake of my long term goals of advancing in the film/video industry, or should I take it and use the extra time and money to begin to more aggressively pursue freelance video work on the side, while working this graphic design day-job?
I haven't been offered the job officially yet, so who knows, maybe the whole thing falls apart. However, according to my friend it's essentially a done-deal with his recommendation.
So, I've been working for just about the past 3 years as an in-house videographer for a small University. I don't make much, only about $34k, and I've been pretty unsatisfied with that amount and while I've loved that job I've been looking to move on to another video/film position elsewhere, as my long-term career goals are in the film industry.
Now, an opportunity has kind of fallen on my lap out of nowhere. A friend of mine is exiting his position at a company where he's been doing graphic design/3D modeling work and is in-charge of hiring his replacement. He contacted me about the job, basically telling me that if I wanted it, it was mine. While I dabbled in graphic design and 3D modeling when doing my undergrad, and thus have an appropriate amount of experience for the job, it's kind of going against my long-term career goals. However the job starts at $50k, a huge pay increase that I've been in-need of quite badly and it's a job that only requires 30 hours of work a week with a "choose your own schedule."
Would it be unwise to take this opportunity for the sake of my long term goals of advancing in the film/video industry, or should I take it and use the extra time and money to begin to more aggressively pursue freelance video work on the side, while working this graphic design day-job?
I haven't been offered the job officially yet, so who knows, maybe the whole thing falls apart. However, according to my friend it's essentially a done-deal with his recommendation.
ThatStupidLion
Member
I would say take the job and continue yor search for a video position, nothings making you stay at that job for more than 6-12 months... also it develops more skills plus keeps you in the video realm of motion graphics etc if that is what the job is and not for print... the short term goal was to buy your own equipment, and you prob wont be getting a higher slary as a PA or low level entry positiin in film. (Not sure how school videograper experience is viewed in larger studios). So take job, buy equipment, develop more skills. And leave in 1-3 years.
Id say the main question is: why is your buddy leaving? Take that into consideration.
Inferno313
Banned
I should've clarified that. He's leaving solely because he's moving to Seattle, not due to dissatisfaction with the position or anything as far as I know.
I think you know the answer here. It's not like you're taking a mail room position for some corporate conglomerate, you're staying within the industry and filling out your experience and knowledge.
But also, even if it WERE a mail room position and paid more than what you're currently making I'd probably still take it. Doesn't mean you're giving up your dream. Make the money, buy the equipment, take vacation days for freelance work and eventually move closer to what you ultimately want.
Everyone's path is different. If you feel like you've soaked up and learned everything there is at your current position, move on and get more experience and exposure in other areas. And make more money. Always make more money.
But also, even if it WERE a mail room position and paid more than what you're currently making I'd probably still take it. Doesn't mean you're giving up your dream. Make the money, buy the equipment, take vacation days for freelance work and eventually move closer to what you ultimately want.
Everyone's path is different. If you feel like you've soaked up and learned everything there is at your current position, move on and get more experience and exposure in other areas. And make more money. Always make more money.
Inferno313
Banned
Just got back from that interview. Seemed to go well. Though part of me still feels a little bit of hesitation. While the job is graphic design and 3D modeling, it's more for a R&D company than a video one. I'd be doing 3D models for 3D printing and making posters and flyers, not doing things for video. Now, the amount of downtime is really tempting, and they point-blank said that I'd have plenty of downtime to even have a side-business while working there, so I really do think it'd be a good fit for expanding my freelance work and buying equipment. It's also very heavily tied into the military, I'd be working on military contracts, so as someone who is very left-leaning politically and very-much not a fan of military or war on a personal level that makes me a little uncomfortable.
I'll probably take it, but I'm also hoping that I might be able to negotiate a counter-offer out of my current job, because if all things were equal in terms of pay and everything I'd prefer the actual work of the current job.
I'll probably take it, but I'm also hoping that I might be able to negotiate a counter-offer out of my current job, because if all things were equal in terms of pay and everything I'd prefer the actual work of the current job.
sans_pants
avec_pénis
take the downtime to really sharpen your 3d skills. what software packages do they use? it could really help you down the line with personal projects or getting connections
Warm Machine
Member
I just dropped the trailer for my short film on YouTube and Vimeo.
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/qlQNxAzzj5A
Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/196793843
Hope you like it!
BTW it was all shot on a Panasonic GH4 using three different lenses. I probably could have gotten away with only two if I would have planned my glass purchasing better. Trailer and film was cut by myself and it was directed, written, lit, camera op'd, by myself as well. I don't recommend making anything that way but that is what I had to do. The crew totalled at most 8 people on any given day and we shot for about 9 days. The length of the full film is about 15:30. I have an assembly I'm still tweaking but by January I'm calling my cut done and it'll go off to audio.
YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/qlQNxAzzj5A
Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/196793843
Hope you like it!
BTW it was all shot on a Panasonic GH4 using three different lenses. I probably could have gotten away with only two if I would have planned my glass purchasing better. Trailer and film was cut by myself and it was directed, written, lit, camera op'd, by myself as well. I don't recommend making anything that way but that is what I had to do. The crew totalled at most 8 people on any given day and we shot for about 9 days. The length of the full film is about 15:30. I have an assembly I'm still tweaking but by January I'm calling my cut done and it'll go off to audio.
Finished working on one of my first proper commercials. So much fun working on it and I'm super proud of the results. Really refreshing to be asked for something that is not a short-doc. Super happy with the results.
https://vimeo.com/198599969
https://vimeo.com/198599969
Cheers! Never worked with a voice actor before. Well, still technically haven't since the client wanted to do that. The take they delivered me was this pristine radio voice, which was so good it was actually just ridiculous for the film. So I gave them feedback to make it sound more improvised, more natural. Which is obviously something he wasn't quite used to lol! Oh well, definitely better fit for the film. Thanks for watching
Warm Machine
Member
Cheers! Never worked with a voice actor before. Well, still technically haven't since the client wanted to do that. The take they delivered me was this pristine radio voice, which was so good it was actually just ridiculous for the film. So I gave them feedback to make it sound more improvised, more natural. Which is obviously something he wasn't quite used to lol! Oh well, definitely better fit for the film. Thanks for watching
Every single shot is gorgeous and the correction and grading is wonderful. You should be pleased with how it turned out.
nintendork666
Member
Your footage looks superb, elegantly shot, and the image quality is top-notch. I'd be lying though if I said the content presented on the trailer sold me on the film however. Some narrative title cards or even a voice over would do this teaser wonders.
I hope that wasn't too harsh, as I've yet to film anything that looks even half as good personally. Just my two cents as an objective viewer, take 'em with a grain of salt.
Thank you very much!
Double post! But oh well, that happens in a pretty inactive thread.
One of my goals for the new year is to make more films. I've got this thing in my mind that everything I make should be the absolute best and at least twenty times better than my previous film. This eventually ended up in making fewer and fewer films, and spending way more time per film. Also meant I was doing pretty much only commissioned work since only than I would be able to make better films because I would have a budget.
AKA, having less fun making films. My girlfriend made me watch some of my first films. They were simple and easy. Easy shortfilms and holiday stuff. I miss doing that. So I'm going to make more stuff. And just don't care if it isn't the absolute best thing in the world. As long as I have fun. This is my first attempt. Made it this weekend.
Had a fucking blast experimenting and making this. And I'm super stoked with the results as well. So that's a win as well. Haven't had this instant filmmaking gratification since I started filmmaking.
One of my goals for the new year is to make more films. I've got this thing in my mind that everything I make should be the absolute best and at least twenty times better than my previous film. This eventually ended up in making fewer and fewer films, and spending way more time per film. Also meant I was doing pretty much only commissioned work since only than I would be able to make better films because I would have a budget.
AKA, having less fun making films. My girlfriend made me watch some of my first films. They were simple and easy. Easy shortfilms and holiday stuff. I miss doing that. So I'm going to make more stuff. And just don't care if it isn't the absolute best thing in the world. As long as I have fun. This is my first attempt. Made it this weekend.
https://vimeo.com/200693421
Had a fucking blast experimenting and making this. And I'm super stoked with the results as well. So that's a win as well. Haven't had this instant filmmaking gratification since I started filmmaking.
Warm Machine
Member
My camera rig has evolved a lot and I've got a serious light setup being delivered soon. I'm rolling on a new short on the 18th of February for a solid week. Have 36 pages of material to execute. Already done a screen test with my two leads at the location and I'm loving the chemistry they have. I'm terrified but really looking forward to it!
seventynine
Member
Loved it. Very much my kind of thing.
STAR.
https://vimeo.com/201569280
A non narrative experimental work I made as a gift to my Brother who became a father last summer. I wanted to mark that event somehow. He screened it for his daughter at Christmas, she loved it
sadly he didn't film her reaction. Spectral | Artifact
https://vimeo.com/201569834
More stripped down and distressed. Tonal. Final processing was done on the iOS 8mm app.
Warm Machine
Member
Part of my Aputure Amaran kit came today. Fired one up as a test. When I get back home I'll put them through a more comprehensive check. Hopefully my light stands and soft boxes show up next week.
Seductivpancakes
Member
Video Gaf. I require assistance.
I'm looking to investing in equipment for remote production for school work. It's for college and I can rent the school equipment, but for one of my projects his semester, a short documentary of a few minutes, I wan to shoot it outside of my city and I don't want to risk damage or lost of equipment. Plus I figured having some of my own equipment would make it easier if I decided to get extra practice in.
I'm not a wealthy college student, so I would like some advice for equipment for starting out.
I'm looking to investing in equipment for remote production for school work. It's for college and I can rent the school equipment, but for one of my projects his semester, a short documentary of a few minutes, I wan to shoot it outside of my city and I don't want to risk damage or lost of equipment. Plus I figured having some of my own equipment would make it easier if I decided to get extra practice in.
I'm not a wealthy college student, so I would like some advice for equipment for starting out.
Loved it. Very much my kind of thing.
STAR.
https://vimeo.com/201569280
A non narrative experimental work I made as a gift to my Brother who became a father last summer. I wanted to mark that event somehow. He screened it for his daughter at Christmas, she loved it
Spectral | Artifact
https://vimeo.com/201569834
More stripped down and distressed. Tonal. Final processing was done on the iOS 8mm app.
Thanks! Loved your 8mm style film. Great vibe. Really like how space footage could've looked way back when.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
How big is your crew? I shot a lot in college and took it out of the estate a couple of times. With even a small crew there is so much equipment you could be using that I really think you should take from your school as much as possible. College courses are expensive as hell already.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy your own camera to do some guerrilla style on your own, but -and I'm guessing here - chances are they have camcorders, cameras, sound recorders, light equipment that costs thousands of dollars each and that I would like to get a chance to have some practice with those as well if I were you. hell good tripods and microphones aren't cheap either on a college student budget,
anyway, as a cheap starting point you could try one of those Canon Rebel T6, T5i, or Nikon D3400 kits that have in online stores and come with a Zoom lens (you want a zoom lens if you only have one, and buy a DSLR or a mirrorless camera with lenses) and are around $600 and may even come with SD cards and a bag included. If your budget is over $1000 I would take a look at sony alpha cameras, or panasonic lumix, maybe wait and see how the Fuji XT20 compares.
Seductivpancakes
Member
Oh I'm flying solo here for this project.
I'm going to Pax East to the shooting, which I'll have help from friends when I get there.
Edit: I am willing to dip into some other funds I was planning on saving. Book funds + Chinese New Year money + Tax returns.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
I might need to brush up on my video editing skills. Someone I knew passed me on to an editing job and I haven't edited much since I graduated.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
If you are going to be shooting on a show floor you may be relying on the camera stabilization and auto focus for some shots. If the booth light is all over the place with some dark ones, then a camera with low light capabilities would help.
For some steady shots you would be better with a monopod than a tripod, since you don't want to carry a tripod around. For the rest I suggest a shoulder mount. Shoulder mounts can get a bit tiring after a while if you don't distribute that weigh lower. There are some belts thingies with a resting rod that make it really easy. Don't go just handheld. (You should look for these at your school, since they are not electronics there's little chance you'll damage them)
Then for sound you will need a microphone for the camera since for a single operator an additional sound recorder may be a hassle, but you could try it as well, maybe the camera you get doesn't have port for a microphone. A zoom recorder and a second microphone then. Whatever the case, if the camera has an internal microphone, don't go with that alone. Don't forget some headphones.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Oh let me add that you could shoot a time lapse, since those mix well with conventions videos. So I'm not saying that you shouldn't get a tripod, just that on the show floor a monopod would be more useful. But if you are getting establishing shots and time lapses (whether it is the sky, or speed up people in the convention) don't go unprepared get a tripod too.
seventynine
Member
Thanks. It's pretty liberating distressing footage like that, if I ever shot film i'd be dragging it over broken glass
Newest Short.
Part of an ongoing series of simple themes.
Expansion: A Study of Scale and Contrast.
https://vimeo.com/202570263
Thanks. It's pretty liberating distressing footage like that, if I ever shot film i'd be dragging it over broken glass
Newest Short.
Part of an ongoing series of simple themes.
Expansion: A Study of Scale and Contrast.
https://vimeo.com/202570263
Good stuff brother. Man, these kind of macro shots are always so mesmerizing.
Anton Sugar
Member
Here's the cyberpunk/apocalypse trailer I put together for a local wrestling group, Party World Rasslin', out of Austin, TX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZq9OCDBzWM
Footage from :25 onward is mine, the stuff before is from prior matches. Shot on Ursa Mini 4.6k, at 4.6k RAW. Would have shot ProRes but the Ursa doesn't do 60fps at 4.6k in ProRes :-|
This was a lot of fun to shoot. It was just me and my trusty gaffer/key grip, so we didn't have a lot of time for setups or anything too complex, esp. since we were pressed for time with the performers.
I had submitted a version that didn't have the VHS effects, which was obviously much cleaner and sharper. Hurt a little to purposefully degrade the footage with that filter, but it's the look we wanted! Here are some ugly compressed Youtube/imgur grabs:
Footage from :25 onward is mine, the stuff before is from prior matches. Shot on Ursa Mini 4.6k, at 4.6k RAW. Would have shot ProRes but the Ursa doesn't do 60fps at 4.6k in ProRes :-|
This was a lot of fun to shoot. It was just me and my trusty gaffer/key grip, so we didn't have a lot of time for setups or anything too complex, esp. since we were pressed for time with the performers.
I had submitted a version that didn't have the VHS effects, which was obviously much cleaner and sharper. Hurt a little to purposefully degrade the footage with that filter, but it's the look we wanted! Here are some ugly compressed Youtube/imgur grabs:
Seductivpancakes
Member
Thanks for the help. I have some time before I shoot this, so I'll have some times to take this all in and consider options and stuff. I promise to post results here even if they're bad lol.
killertofu
Member
Can anyone recommend some Avid/Assistant editor books I should look into?
Can't tell if I should buy The Avid Assistant Editor's Handbook since it's from 2011 and still like $60 bucks.
Can't tell if I should buy The Avid Assistant Editor's Handbook since it's from 2011 and still like $60 bucks.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
So I'm looking at purchasing a pretty good entry level video camera, or DSLR for pictures as well as movie production. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Anton Sugar
Member
It really depends on your goals. What types of videos are you going to be producing? Short films with your friends? Recording live shows? Music video production? Corporate vids?
Luckily, you have a TON of affordable, great entry-level options. Actually--what's your budget for your complete camera package?
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
Some comparisons:
$1000 price range: http://cameradecision.com/multi-com...DMC-GX8-vs-Fujifilm-X-T20-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6300
$2000 price range: http://cameradecision.com/multi-com...vs-Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-Mark-II
$3000 price range: http://cameradecision.com/multi-com...I-vs-Sony-Alpha-7S-II-vs-Canon-EOS-5D-Mark-IV
Been working a teaser clip, website, and flavor pieces for a feature-length documentary project I'm hoping to announce soon.
The months of shooting, editing, and direction are a breeze... but branding for social media this early is a damn headache. I've spent two straight weeks playing around in Photoshop and After Effects and nothing feels appropriate for Facebook/Twitter profile pictures.
The months of shooting, editing, and direction are a breeze... but branding for social media this early is a damn headache. I've spent two straight weeks playing around in Photoshop and After Effects and nothing feels appropriate for Facebook/Twitter profile pictures.
DedalusJoyce
Member
I'm in the market for a camera that can shoot decent video. I'm kind of confused between a DSRL (80D or 7D) or going with something more pro like the Canon EOS C300 (mark 1 used) or Blackmagic cameras,
Does anyone have any recommended sites/way I can buy a used camera? I've been lurking at cinematography.com forums but they have more pro setups up for sale.
Also for Drone owners, is the difference in quality between the DJI Mavic Pro and Phantom 4 significant?
Does anyone have any recommended sites/way I can buy a used camera? I've been lurking at cinematography.com forums but they have more pro setups up for sale.
Also for Drone owners, is the difference in quality between the DJI Mavic Pro and Phantom 4 significant?
My first feature: Not For Resale
A documentary on the final days of tangible media and the video game shops that still sell it. Here's our tease clip.
A documentary on the final days of tangible media and the video game shops that still sell it. Here's our tease clip.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
looks really up my alley KalBalboa.
Much thanks.
We've got a long way to go but a ton of production is already done and under our belt. We've visited a dozen stores already.
TheWorthyEdge
Member
That first shot is fantastic.
Seductivpancakes
Member
So I borrowed my college's video equipment, a Sony PXW-X70. I want to shoot at night, in the city streets. The footage I got playing around, came out to be a bit grainy. Does anyone have any advice?
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
What was your shutter speed and ISO? You an try lowering the shutter speed, say to 1/30 sec and increase the Gain and see how much that lets you lower the ISO without it becoming too dark.
killertofu
Member
I have a Canon FD to MFT Metabones Speedbooster on the BST thread if anyone's interested
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