Recent content by gpforet

So, the thing to look for in a director's viewfinder (yes, Ifind them very useful), is a finder which provides conversion to the camera formats you expect do be using. In native mode, they will provide an accurate representaton shooting full frame or 35mm film. But most new digital cameras do...

We filmed one recently. Get the director/producer in the same room, cut the feed to video village. This is not a peep-show. Use plant mics so sound mixer doesn't have to be in the room. Boom dialog on the close-ups when the actors are covered. Only ESSENTIAL crew Have an additional female in...

The problem with this chart is it does not recognize the distance between the lens, subject and background. Without separation of subject and background, this chart is inaccurate, Additionally, by placing the subject very close to the lens, with a distant background, you can create a shallow...

Yup, it's called FPV flying and is very exciting. But also problematic should the video transmitter fail. I would recommend you learn to pilot your craft normally before advancing to FPV flying. Regarding legalities, here in the U.S. things have settled down a bit and the FAA seems content, as...

If you are talking abut a model aircraft then multirotors have taken over the market for aerial photo and video work. The DJI Phantom and Inspire are very popular and work fairly well. I fly a home built DJI flamewheel 550 which carries a gopro hero 2 (with an ND filter to help with rolling...

The G3 is available with either the ME2 (omni) or ME4(Cardioid). Most will replace those with a better lav although I have used the ME2 with great success. I have added Tram TR50 lavs to the kit as well as a handful of Oscar Sound tech 802 lavs. It's important to separate the wireless system...

Might want to ensure that the camera is not changing your shutter speed or ISO. Typically aperture priority will auto adjust shutter or IS0 to keep exposure constant. .

To add to Audiopost's response, it's not unusual for reality shoots to wrangle 8, 10, or even more channels of wireless lavs. Unless the talent's movement has been blocked before the shot, and/or you've got several boom ops with wireless rigs, sound for reality shoots are a killer. I know a few...

Tight moving shots are gonna be jib or dolly. Regarding time: It takes as long as it takes. And frankly you'll spend as much time lighting as you will setting up a dolly. And if the shot is tight you'll never see tracks. IS will not smooth bad steadicam. Some post stabilization might help...

Others have pointed out, hire a DP. They may or may not come with gear, but they'll have the knowledge and experience to select what's appropriate for the shoot and budget. If you are detemined to gear up yourself, and you're started with nothing, then budget 1/3 for camera, 1/3 for lens, and...

Here's how I do it: Scene 1 Master Slate reads: Scene: 1, Take 1 (thru as many as needed) Log reads: Scene 1: Master Wide, take 1 (thru as many as needed) and notes from the director, roll X,INT/EXT, MOS, DAY/NIGHT Scene 1 Medium wide two shot Slate reads: Scene 1A, Take 1 (thru as many as...

Your shot log will tell you. Since each shot get a letter after the scene number, it'll be identified that way in the log. And face it, you have to look at every shot anyway (unless the log describes it as unusable, and even then I'd take a look so see if there's anything I can use). We use roll...

Yes, and no. Framing and composition with intent is a litle more than making it look nice. While compromise is always at work (especially in the low budget arena), when I was studying cinematography, my teacher would pause my project we were screening and ask me questions about the frame (why...

The grammer of the shot by Roy Thompson.

Everyone of us started as a newbie and we are always in a constant journey to improve our craft so it' only impossible if you don't take your shot at it. After you have your script tight, you'll start making your shot list. This is where you make choices on how to tell your story with the...