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Video & Movie / Re: Camera Test: Need Advice, Marvels Cine, Lighting, Resolve Color Grading, etc...

« on: February 17, 2013, 06:25:00 PM »

Hi All,

Ok, I found out vimeo can't be embedded here. ON the original post, I put the link to the vimeo verson with the 2.35:1 aspect ratio I created.  The youtube one embeds, but when uploading to them, they put the black bars back in on top and bottom.

Anyway, if anyone will give this a look after the technical problems I"ve had....I'd still appreciate comments on what I need to do about lighting, WB, color grading, and exposure (it seems under exposing per the meter on the camera seems to work best when using the flatter picture styles?

Thanks!

cayenne

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Video & Movie / Has anyone put up vimeo links to this forum successfully?

« on: February 16, 2013, 08:17:42 PM »

Hello all,

I've tried posting a simple link to my video on vimeo, and also the 'share' code they want you to use (current there now) with the HTML iframe and other tags that don't seem to work (they asked me to cut and paste that code there to try it)....

Just wondering if vimeo works on this forum, or only youtube?

Thanks,

cayenne

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Video & Movie / Re: Camera Test: Need Advice, Marvels Cine, Lighting, Resolve Color Grading, etc...

« on: February 16, 2013, 10:38:53 AM »

Well, just great.
My first attempt using vimeo..and video doesn't seem to load.

Anyone use vimeo before with a solution?  I can play it just fine directly from the site...I wanted to try them out so I could do the proper aspect ratio....

C

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Video & Movie / Camera Test: Need Advice, Marvels Cine, Lighting, Resolve Color Grading, etc...

« on: February 16, 2013, 10:37:43 AM »

Hello all,

This is likely a boring clip for anyone to watch, I was just doing this for myself to see if I could figure out better ways of lighting, and trying to use the flatter Marvels Cine 3.4, and along with that, roundtrip from FCPX to Davinci Resolve Lite.

The roundtripping isn't working great right now, xml problems, but I did just grade the raw footage and worked it that way.

I do know that I now need to get my CFL clamp lights, changed out to a color temp that more closely balances out the 'static' lights in the kitchen which are on track lights, and are halogens at about 2700K (clamp lights were 5000K).
I'm going to remedy that now, and that will help with the white balance.

But in looking through these clips, it appears that I had the BEST luck..when all things were equal, I set the exposure on the cameras light meter to about 2 stops under exposed?!?!  Everything else, using any of the flatter picture styles, seems to be over exposed even though the camera meter reading looks dead on center.

Any thoughts on that?

I was also testing out the ExpoDisc thing, that you put on the end of the camera, which essentially covers the lens with 18% grey, and you shot an shot through it (recommended that you do it from the targets POV back to where the camera will be, and this DOES seem to work best).  In the latter tests, you can definitely see when dong the Expodisc from the camera POV, the scene was VERY green.

Anyway, this was with my 5D3. The ExpoDisc for setting custom white balance, I color graded with Davinci Resolve Lite, and used FCPX as my NLE.

Lighting was as described above.

Again, this isn't artsy, not interesting..just me rambling about the settings on a camera test, but I'd appreciate input on the exposure, the color grading (I have each clip doing a split screen with out of camera on left and corrected on the right)....

I really want to be able to get the very high quality cinema look the 5D3 is  capable of, but so far, I don't think I seem to be able to put things together right, to get the picture as good (or hopefully better) than using the "normal" or "Neutral" settings on the camera.

So..please look and give me suggestions!!!

Again, thank you all so far for helping me to understand the camera and how to try to use it!!

cayenne

Test Footage: Marvels Cinestyle 3.4/Lighting	Small | Large

Ps. Sorry for the confusion. Apparently, you can't embed VIMEO here...I wanted to show this in the 2.35:1 aspect ratio I edited it to, and YT added the black bars back in.

The vimeo URL for the 2.35:1 is  at this link:  https://vimeo.com/59782968

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: 7D Walt Disney World Setup Help: New Bag, What Gear?

« on: February 15, 2013, 02:35:41 PM »

So here is the deal ... heading to Walt Disney World sometime in 2013.  We'll fly, we'll drive from hotel to parks daily, we'll spend all day at the parks and we'll drive back to the hotel exhausted. I've been to WDW before ... but not ever felt gear prepared. 

Do we go on water rides ... Yes.  Do we go on roller coasters ... Yes.  Do we bake in the ridiculously hot sun for hours ... Yes.

Here are the big things.  I am pretty sure I need only to take the body and a couple lenses.  But, what bag should I put these in to carry all day long in those conditions?  I have a big bag that wont be going with me.

Looking for advice on what to take (or buy and take) gear wise as well as something fast and friendly but comfortable for the conditions to put it in.  Also, I own no filters.  Is that a biggy?

Stuff I have (open to taking or leaving) 7D, 24-104, 50/1.4, 100/2, 18-135/Depends

Considering this is one of the most photographed places in the world ... I thought it might be nice to get some advice from those who have done it ... or even similar activities.

Cheers

First..if at ALL possible....stay on the grounds!!
The cheaper ones, like Pop Culture (I thinkthats the name)....is very reasonable, and you just easily catch a bus in and out of the parks.

Much easier than staying offsite...do check into it, also, by doing this, you get extended hours to many of the parks (get in early, stay late after they shoo all the non-guests out).  This can help you get shots that aren't as crowded!!

Please, look into this...I went a couple of years ago, and it made all the difference in the world, especially if you go to the parks that allow you to have some adult beverages!!


HTH,

cayenne

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Software & Accessories / Re: Where are you posting your photo's?

« on: February 11, 2013, 06:04:39 PM »

I was about to post on this topic but in a slightly different vein.

I'd like a nice place online to post (until I can get time to get my servers at home up and running)...but I want to make sure I don't sign away any of my 'rights' to my images, and also to help mitigate some privacy issues.

I don't have a Facebook account due to privacy issues. Not only do they change their policies quite often un-announced, but they do so in a fashion that often leaves users with changed settings and expose supposedly 'private' data. That and the data mining they allow companies, and the federal govt to do, just make me uncomfortable with putting anything there.

I've not yet had a chance to read the TOS for sites like Flickr, so, was hoping someone in the know could tell what rights you get to keep and what rights you 'sign' over to them for use of their service?

Again, in the near future, I'm going to get my own servers up and running at home again...and can build my own website and all for hosting my pictures, videos, and supporting blog and texts for both my private and (hopefully) in the future, professional services...but for now, I'd like to have some way that is manageable and fair in terms of TOS and privacy to post online for friends and family to see.

Thanks in advance,

cayenne

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Software & Accessories / Re: Anyone hooking tablets to the 5D3?

« on: February 11, 2013, 05:59:09 PM »

My Xoom came in the other day..and is pretty fun.
I'm going to likely root it this weekend to make it even more accessible.

I have a special cable I got and will experiment with hooking it to camera this weekend...but I've also been thinking heavily about how to do the HDMI out of the 5D3 (when the firmware comes out later this year)...and transmitting wirelessly to my tablet possibly...as an external monitor so I could see myself when filming my cooking show one man band style.

I found this video:

http://nofilmschool.com/2012/11/abelcine-wireless-video-solution/

And it is something along the lines I'm thinking of. This one has HDMI to something called SDI converter boxes hooked on, overkill for my needs...but the 'geffen' box sounds interesting.

I'm also thinking that this kind of wireless set up might be very convenient going straight to a video recorder ...maybe could send same signal to both the tablet "monitor" and the external video recorder.

I'm gonna research the wireless video transmission thing...and maybe experiment with it...but if it would work, sure would make for some interesting ways to monitor and record from the Canon 5D3 and other dslrs....and possibly be affordable for the DIY'er and low budget guys like myself.

Thoughts?

cayenne

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What camera for walking/staggering in a St. Pat's Parade?

« on: February 11, 2013, 04:06:48 PM »

GoPro, with battery backpack accessory for more battery life. Time lapse photography..... shoot a picture a second and make a movie out of it.... it should be "staggering".....

I just got one and am having a blast playing with it.... want to see my commute at 4000Kph?
https://vimeo.com/59271538?action_object_map=%7B%22566483720028899%22%3A414122825349009%7D&action_ref_map=[]

WOW!!

I think this one may win the IDEA of the thread!?!?!

Ok..I"m gonna look into this solution!! This would be GREAT for St. Pats, and even when riding in Mardi Gras parades!!

Thank you!!

cayenne

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Lighting / Re: Budget video lighting: What CFL bulbs to look for at Lowes/HD?

« on: February 11, 2013, 04:00:54 PM »

I have two of these Philips LED Daylight (5000K) bulbs in some very basic portable stands that I use to light my photo tent from each side.  They are about 5 ft away on each side and light it more than I need for taking shots of things inside the cube.  They work great and I thing they might do what you are trying to do with ease.  They cost about $35 each for the bulb but they will last forever and I have not had one go out unlike incecent bulbs in the 5000K range.
The Home Depot I go to had them on the shelf and that is how I stumbled on trying one and then two.


 http://www.homedepot.com/p/t/203553307?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=led+daylight&storeId=10051&N=5yc1v&R=203553307

Wow..thank you and all the others for these ideas and links...!!

What a great forum this is..I learn SOOO much here just by asking questions.

I'll try to work on some things here..and report back what I end up with that works.

C

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: Is there embedded (exif like) data on Video from the 5D3?

« on: February 07, 2013, 12:53:35 PM »

EOS FCP plug in.

Cayenne is using FCPX, so I don't think that will work in this case.  I want to say either Aperture and Lightroom will give you some info at least.  What are you trying to accomplish Cayenne?

Well, just was thinking if publishing to youtube or USENET, and I'd prefer to remove all identifiable information.

Just a privacy concern for the most part.

Oh if you're publishing to youtube I don't think there is any way for people to see any of that information.  Youtube re-encodes the video so even people that have those programs that allow you to download youtube vids wont be able to get the original file.

Well, the concern might be there for other areas of the internet, like USENET.
Things like live shot concerts, etc that fans like to trade, but wouldn't necessarily want traced to them. 

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EOS Bodies - For Video / Re: jpg vs. RAW...

« on: February 07, 2013, 12:50:04 PM »

Is there a rule of thumb about how many frames per second you want to be shooting?

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What camera for walking/staggering in a St. Pat's Parade?

« on: February 07, 2013, 11:36:35 AM »

Do not take photos of personal debauchery
Didn't you see the movies Hangover 1 and 2

LOL...that's only for people living in NORMAL cities.

Here in New Orleans...such footage and photographs really seem to help boost your resume materials.

 

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What camera for walking/staggering in a St. Pat's Parade?

« on: February 06, 2013, 05:04:56 PM »

Sorry to put my two cents in but a once in a lifetime chance to do this.....how can u NOT bring ur dslr??? These r the moments of why u paid good $ for good gear! As an example, I'm into sports photography so if I had the chance to ultimately shoot in a professional stadium or arena....u can bet ur ass I ain't NOT bringing all my gear! I can understand its a pain in ass to carry around but please take ur setup even it's a hassle or you'll regret it later! I got the chance to shoot for the Columbus Day Parade in NYC on a float & I brought my backpack which was a pain but I used 4 different lenses to get different points of view!

You have NO idea how drunk we get on this parade.....(I"m IN the parade)...and I'd not want to risk falling down and breaking the camera, or somehow losing it....we have drinks all along the route, people give beers to you, and we stop IN bars along the route.

This is New Orleans....even pacing yourself, you get pretty trashed and I'd not wanna try that while carrying $5K of camera.

Not to mention, since I'm part of the walking (stumbling) parade, I'll be carrying all my beads and other throws in my neck and in packs on my shoulders, etc...so, I'm walking, drinking and throwing, and giving girls kisses along the route....

Not really the environment for $5K camera that you very well might get trashed enough to accidentally throw to the crowd...

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / Re: What camera for walking/staggering in a St. Pat's Parade?

« on: February 06, 2013, 04:14:54 PM »

I like my iPhone for these sorts of excursions. I'm takin it with me anyway so may as well not have to carry something extra and in daylight it's more than acceptable. Plus I can do a quick edit with snapseed and off to whatever photo sharing site you like.

I'd do the iphone..but alas, mine is still an iPhone 3GS...and last pics I saw out of it were quite blurry....

I'll be waiting for the iPHone 5S which should be coming out in a few months....so, another camera is needed.

I'd looked at the Sony first recommended, sounds good,b ut OUCH...over $600 for a camera might be a bit much to lose.

I'll check out these other ones suggested here...

Thanks to all so far!!  The gopro in the hat sounds fun too...especially when putting the garters on some of the ladies along the route....

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EOS Bodies - For Stills / What camera for walking/staggering in a St. Pat's Parade?

« on: February 06, 2013, 11:01:30 AM »

I'm not sure which forum would be best for this...hoping this is the place.

I have a 5D3...and I LOVE it.

However, coming up next month (I live in New Orleans), I'll be in the Irish Channel Parade in the Uptown area, for the St. Pat's parade...kilt and all.

As you can imagine, a St. Pat's parade in New Orleans, involves at least a little consumtion of adult beverages (and kissing pretty girls along the way, etc).

I'd love to take some pics during my parade...of said pretty ladies, and if nothing else, to help me to recall the next day, what the heck I ended up doing and where I went.

As you can imagine, I'd NOT want to carry and risk my nice and very $$$ DSLR...so, what would be a good alternative?  What could I get, bang for the buck for GOOD images...but in smaller format. Is there any type of point and shoot type all in one camera that shoots RAW? I'd think especially in a smaller camera, I'd want as much ability to edit in PP?

I'm not necessarily needing to go cheap...it doesn't have to only be $200 or less...

I'm looking for what I could get with as good a quality I could get, at a price point that wouldn't make me sick if I lost or broke it by accident.

I'd also think something like this might be nice to have for Mardi Gras (going on now)...as that on the parade routes, well, there is some drinking there, etc...and you sometimes get jokers on the floats that will really wing a big bag of heavy beads at you when you might be not looking (focusing through camera for instance) and whack you pretty bad...which could damage a nice 5D3.

So, what would be your suggestions for a good as you can get camera, but won't break the bank if something *did* happen to it...?

Thanks in advance,

cayenne