Search results

I export my videos using the h.264 codec in mp4 format. When I upload them to vimeo or youtube, they are great quality, perfect crisp audio. But when I try to import my mp4 file into Flash CS4 to make a flash movie to embed on my personal site, the audio quality turns crappy. The video itself...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-X6fGmhxRjo&fmt=22 First prelude of a web series I'm writing. Meant to be short and to help introduce the series. I know the credits run long, but that's only because I put footage within it. :) Looking for feedback especially on the lighting. Thanks guys, hope...

Hey guys, long time no see. Been so busy with school/filming haven't had a chance to hop on boards much. Relating to filming, I ran into an issue. I recently shot an outdoor fight scene at night using about 2000 watts of light. Of course, it wasn't enough I figured out once I got out there and...

The field recorder I'm looking at getting is a Tascam HD-P2, listed here: http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-TAS-HDP2-LIST It says, under specs: "Time Code Types: 23.976,24,25,29,29.97 DF/NDF, 30 DF/NDF " Now, I'm not really up to speed (no pun intended) on timecode. If I hit record and...

I'm using an XH-A1s, and it has zebra settings inside. Now, what I'm mainly looking for is so I don't overexpose something to the point where it's so white I can't even see what's happening, like a completely blown highlight. What zebra IRE should I have it set to for that, any suggestions...

Hey! I haven't been active on the forums in some weeks here, been VERY busy with my family, and setting up some new equipment and filming things. Wasn't sure where to post this, so threw it up in the lobby. Indie, if you could drag this to whatever forum is most appropriate I'd appreciate it...

The Crop effect in Premiere Pro CS4 let's you crop image top and bottom by a percent. Does anyone know what percent would constitute a 2.40:1 aspect ratio, if my source video is 1440x1080? I basically want the video cropped to 2.40:1. Thanks guys.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cart&A=details&Q=&sku=394022&is=REG How is that Canare Star Quad? Decent? Picking it up for my Rode NTG-3.

I'm picking up the WD-H72 wide angle lens for the XH-A1 here soon. I was curious if popping it on will make the depth of field deeper just by virtue of using a wide angle lens? I've never been concerned with depth of field when using one on others peoples equipment, so have never noticed it's...

As most of you know, as I love to shout it out, I'm shooting my first feature this summer! :) Now, I have a few questions that I never considered, because they never came up on small shoots that really didn't take much time. During a day of shooting, whether it's outdoor or indoor, how many...

I guess I'll kick things off, just for the heck of it. I believe the first thing you should definitely be doing to get the 'film' look, or as I call it a professional look, is to modify the gamma curve of your existing digital video. Video shoots sort of a straight line gamma curve, while film...

I'm going to be starting up my LLC soon here, and it's going to be just me, Single-Member. I was curious if anyone already ran one or has experience with being in one. I have a friend helping me set everything up, I was just wondering about some legalities for a single-member LLC. I've been...

The first act of my screenplay lasts roughly 25-28 pages. It isn't until then that the horror elements start to be introduced (aka, the Zombies). It's a horror/thriller/tragic love story... (lol, I know) I just don't know if waiting until the second act to introduce the real horror elements...

Have any of you folks ever molded black wrap around worklights as barndoors? Was there any overheating issues? I'm worried that the bulbs or something may overheat or the work light may catch fire (I'm an electrical newbie :) ) I'll be using these lights: Two 650w halogens, two 250w...

Unless I'm shooting in some sort of epic-level solar-flare daylight, is there any reason to get one of these for stopping lens flare? Will a typical lens hood do just fine?

I'm a filmmaker myself, just alone currently. I work with all my own equipment, and will be shooting my first feature this summer. Do I actually need a production company for anything, if I plan on doing all the work myself, and distributing the film myself? What actual benefits would forming...

For a Canon XH-A1, what is the strongest ND Filter you can get for it, and which brands are the best? I know absolutely nothing about filters. :( I'm not even really sure if I need the strongest one, or if I'll have to stack them, I don't really know how effective 72mm ND filters are at...

I've seen tons of amazing results out of using 35mm adapters, such as the Letus, but I have to wonder is that really necessary to get a cinematic professional looking video shot? Do good camera angles and solid lighting play a much larger role than a 35mm adapter ever could, or will I have to...

Has anyone had any experiences with the Firestore drives by Canon, made for the Canon cameras? (such as the XH A1)

I've never worked with any other tripods than the cheapo aluminum 50 dollar ones for digital cameras from the photography store. For my Canon XH-A1, is this a worthwhile tripod? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/191749-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto__028B_Tripod_Legs_Black_.html