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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Video processing software for the 5d3

« on: May 06, 2012, 01:10:27 PM »

I have LR4 and have just started to use it but I couldn't use "develop" in LR4 with video.   Is there a plugin for doing video?  I do remember Kosta on Adobe doing something with video and will have to go back and check that out.  Thank you for jogging the memory.

Its a back door process.  Basically grab a frame, apply NR or other corrections, and then synch it with the entire video file.  This is obviously best done with clips taken under the same lighting, etc.
 
Check out the video.  There are lots of vimeo and utube videos on the subject as well.

Just finished processing in LR4 and it worked perfectly.  Thanks for the help. 

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Video processing software for the 5d3

« on: May 06, 2012, 11:55:03 AM »

LR4 also has the ability to apply many things like Sharpening, NR, etc to video.  Its a sort of back door process, but is going to be a big benefit for those on a budget who want to make corrections to a video clip or match color and exposure accross clips.
 
It makes LR4 a good tool to combine with Priemere Elements.
 
http://tv.adobe.com/watch/whats-new-in-lightroom-4/working-with-dslr-video-/#/watch/whats-new-in-lightroom-4/working-with-dslr-video-

I have LR4 and have just started to use it but I couldn't use "develop" in LR4 with video.   Is there a plugin for doing video?  I do remember Kosta on Adobe doing something with video and will have to go back and check that out.  Thank you for jogging the memory. 

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Video processing software for the 5d3

« on: May 06, 2012, 11:28:40 AM »

@ JasonATL: Thanks Jason.  I did look and find the sharpen feature in elements, now all I have to do is get the 5d3. I appreciate your input.

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon 100-400 mm 4.5 - 5.6, May 5th Moon

« on: May 06, 2012, 11:25:43 AM »

@ Forceflow: I used clarity in LR4 and then brightened the stars in PS.  I was trying to bring out the ray pattern from the lower right impact crater (Tycho) which you so nicely captured in your shot with clarity (LR4). 

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Lens Gallery / Re: Canon 100-400 mm 4.5 - 5.6, May 5th Moon

« on: May 06, 2012, 01:48:43 AM »

Very nice shot indeed!  I really love that you can see the stars around the moon.

Sadly, I had an overcast night tonight.

sek

1/500th second.

There always tomorrow and you certainly have the camera and lens for it.

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Lens Gallery / Canon 100-400 mm 4.5 - 5.6, May 5th Moon

« on: May 06, 2012, 01:19:06 AM »

1/500th second.

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 50 1D Mark III's Aardman "The Pirates"

« on: May 05, 2012, 07:14:00 PM »

Heck, I'll be modest and take 20.......

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Video processing software for the 5d3

« on: May 05, 2012, 11:14:26 AM »

I recently saw a review by Philip Bloom on the 5d3 video capabilities (Vimeo) and he indicated that he had obtained excellent results by post processing the footage through Adobe Premiere Pro (sharpening).  I am interested in purchasing the 5d3 primarily for the stills but would also enjoy doing videos.  My problem is I can’t afford both the camera and software. I’m currently using LR4 and Adobe Premiere Elements/Photoshop Elements 10 for processing.   My question is whether there is a cheaper alternative to Premiere Pro to obtain the same results? 

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: May 04, 2012, 10:42:39 PM »

Roadrunner, taken today.  Titled "Taking a stroll with lunch." 7d with 100-400 lens. 

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Nature's Best Photography Gallery of 2011 winners

« on: May 04, 2012, 10:37:45 PM »

Great photos, thanks for sharing.

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Shutter speed during video???

« on: May 03, 2012, 08:17:27 PM »

Shutter speed determines how long the sensor reads the image during the frame. So if you are shooting at 30 fps and shutter speed of 1/90 you'd have open shutter for 1/90 of a sec, and closed shutter for 2/90 of a sec. This affects motion blur in the frame, just like it would on a still. For the most "filmic look" you should use 1/50 on the 5dmkii at 24 fps. A film camera would normally shoot at 24 fps with 1/48 shutter speed. This is also known as  180 degree shutter angle, where the shutter is open for the same duration, each frame, as it is closed.

This is excellent information.  Thanks for sharing.

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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits

« on: April 26, 2012, 11:21:47 PM »

Wow, great photos.

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Software & Accessories / Re: Best resource to learn Lightroom

« on: April 25, 2012, 09:52:51 PM »

For a free on-line resource I go to Julieanne Kost who is one of the great trainers at Adobe. http://tv.adobe.com/evangelist/julieanne-kost/suggested-shows/
Just go to her channel...you can even subscribe and start from where you feel will make the most sense. I'd like to get your feedback if you check it out

I agree with the above.  Great stuff to get going with and incredibly easy to assimilate.  And it's free!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Joshua Tree National Park - 5D III + 16-35 II

« on: April 25, 2012, 03:43:06 PM »

I'd say that you've learned pretty well.  Nice pictures and composition. 

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Lenses / Re: Going to San Diego Zoo next week. What zoom lens would you rent?

« on: April 25, 2012, 03:41:15 PM »

Nice vacation.  I use 100-400 mm zoom and the field of view is limited but the reach is excellent.  That being said your 300 should do wonders.  I actually prefer my 70 - 200 mm for "in close" work which is what the zoo setting should give you.  With the 400 you could take pictures of their individual pores/scales.  Depends on what you want but have fun there, its a great zoo.