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Re: DSLR Audio – Lavalier vs Shotgun Microphone

Maayan Laufer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:23:05 -0000

Awesome, thank you!

Re: DSLR Audio – Lavalier vs Shotgun Microphone

Pedro Lopes — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:16:30 -0000

Thank you for the quick reply. The video will take me some time to make because I have to find some friends to be the actors, since I'm more of a behind the camera guy.

Re: DSLR Audio – Lavalier vs Shotgun Microphone

Adriel Brunson — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:19:31 -0000

I'd recommend going with the Zoom H1 and a low cost lavalier instead of the Zoom H2. For the same money you'll have more options and you'll always keep the H1 even if you end up with something else.

Get a wired lavalier, plug it into the H1, set the levels, start it recording, lock it, and drop it in your talents pocket. If two people are talking get a small table top tripod and get the H1 as close to the dialog as possible.I look forward to seeing your videos on the web! -a-

Re: DSLR Audio – Lavalier vs Shotgun Microphone

Pedro Lopes — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:21:45 -0000

I have a Canon t2i and I wanted to get a microphone but I'm on a budget, how well would the Zoom H2 preform in recording movies, nothing fancy, it's mostly talk

Re: DSLR Video Buyer’s Guide Updated, now on Kindle!

Adriel Brunson — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 21:31:49 -0000

Ian,
I've put a redirect in to make sure you get to the right place http://dslrhd.com/equipment/

Thanks, again, for the heads up.
-a-

Re: DSLR Video Buyer’s Guide Updated, now on Kindle!

Adriel Brunson — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:29:12 -0000

Thanks, Ian. I'll correct that and let you know.

Re: DSLR Video Buyer’s Guide Updated, now on Kindle!

iansegal — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 15:10:08 -0000

Bought the Kindle book and really enjoy it. Small remark: url to the resource page on p.48 (PDF version) returns 404 page.

Re: Head-To-Head Review: Canon T3i Vs. Nikon D5100 | TechCrunch

Fotoviva Art Prints — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:53:52 -0000

These are both great cameras, especially for the price. I nearly bought the D5100 but then realised it didn't have an auto focus motor so 'had to' plump for the D7000 which is a lovely bit of kit, though I would have liked the tilt and swivel screen of the D5100.

Re: Panasonic GH1 Hack – Stunning Video

5dhdvideo — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:49:38 -0000

There is only one process for hacking a GH1 that I'm aware of and that's via Vitaliy Kiselev's ptools. What's the other process you know of? Yes, it is possible to revert back to the original firmware, However, if for whatever reason you mess up and brick the camera, well.....kiss the reverting option goodbye. In fact, kiss the camera goodbye as Panasonic will NOT warranty an unauthorized firmware attempt, in this case.

Re: Panasonic GH1 Hack – Stunning Video

Adriel Brunson — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:22:16 -0000

Depending on the camera and the process, it is possible to revert to the original firmware. If you have an issue with the hardware you can still maintain the warranty.

Re: Junk Your Canon T2i/550D For A 60D?

Adriel Brunson — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 12:20:35 -0000

All Canon DSLR's use a file system with a limit of 4Gb per file. That ends up being about 12 minutes of 1080p video. Drop the resolution of the video to 720p and you'll get between 25 and 29 minutes of video per clip.

Regular video camcorders that have the same file size limitation create a series of video files that are joined into the original clip length when you use Log and Transfer in FCP. But DSLRs just stop recording at 4GB.

You can use two cameras and stagger their start times then manually stop and restart so you always have one camera recording. Yes, that's pretty messy and it's easy to screw it up.

If you regularly shoot longer clips you'll need to use a regular camcorder. The new camcorders from Sony, Canon and Panasonic with DSLR sized sensors can all record continuous video to fill the size of your SDHC card.

Hope this helps!
-a-

Re: Junk Your Canon T2i/550D For A 60D?

tjk545 — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:59:06 -0000

How do you address the issue of the 60d auto shut off during movie recording after about 12 minutes? I've searched the manual for awhile and have not yet found an explanation so I started to google it and came across your site. Also I just bought my son a T3i. How does that compare? Thank you

Re: Panasonic GH1 Hack – Stunning Video

5dhdvideo — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:53:49 -0000

"While the changes to the camera may not be easy for everyone they are programming changes and do not violate the warranty."

Yeah whatever, just try sending a bricked camera into Panasonic with an unauthorized firm ware. It will absolutely, positively ,void your warranty. What would make you think it wouldn't?

Re: Equipment

Adriel Brunson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:20 -0000

Thank you Andreas, I've reinstalled everything and it seems to be working again.
-a-

Re: Equipment

Andreas Fuchs — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:40:43 -0000

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Re: Video Production Budgeting – Part 1

Cognitive Films — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:15:44 -0000

Thanks for posting this. Do you have any good sources for transcription services? I didn't think that transcription would be efficient, but I might be missing something.

Re: Panasonic GH2 vs Canon 60D

henkheijde — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 06:06:19 -0000

YOU WROTE:
And, speaking of seeing what you’re shooting, one of the features of the GH2 is clean HDMI output. Not only is it perfect for feeding an external HD monitor, the HDMI output on the GH2 is uncompressed 4:2:2 8bit like the AF100. That means you can add an external recorder like the KiPro and the GH2 delivers 100Mbit ProRes 422 video.
The Canon 60D has a higher quality LCD on the camera but it suffers the same fate as other Canon DSLRs (except for the 7D). When you hit the record button the HDMI output drops from HD to SD.

All this is true as long as you’re dealing with recording directly to the SD card in the camera. But with the GH2 you have the option of recording the HDMI output as 100Mbit ProRes 422 video. And, like I said, that makes it a superior choice.

CAN YOU TELL ME WICH CAMERA'S DOING THE SAME AS THE GH2 CONCERNING THE HMDI OUTPUT?

Henk op der Heijde, The Netherlands

Re: Panasonic GH2 vs Canon 60D

JonC — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:12:42 -0000

John, I just took a brief side trip to your blog. Stunning photos, and I mean that for your technique as well as your eye. I'd been thinking about the GH2 mostly for having video and still in one camera, but secretly regretting having to "compromise" on the still side for the convenience. After seeing the quality you can eke out of it, I don't think I would be compromising anything. Maybe I just need to get a couple of lenses. (I do some product photography, but not macro.) Your photos tell timeless stories. Beautiful work. -Jon Chappell (http://www.jonchappell.com)

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Re: FCP7 vs FCPX – Deathmatch!

violet0117 — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:07:20 -0000

How wrong you are because after countless complaints from professional filmmakers, Apple has announced that it will continue selling Final Cut Studio(7).

That said, Adobe CS5.5 is a better product.

Re: DSLR Audio – Lavalier vs Shotgun Microphone

John Chunhan Liau — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:39:59 -0000

You can also look to use a stepdown cord to adjust the signal that goes directly to your camera from your zoom h2. check here for more details http://www.markertek.com/Cable...

Though your levels might be weird unless you can do manual levels in the t2i, or you can set it on AGC and pray.

Re: Complete DSLR Audio Kit for Less Than $450?

Adriel Brunson — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 15:03:20 -0000

Yes, a Zoom can handle very high sound levels. Also, it has indicators showing when it's clipping so you can reduce the input volume. The new Zoom H2n has a compressor/limiter that should come in handy for your circumstances.

-a-

Re: Shootout of the Mini Shotguns!

Adriel Brunson — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 14:43:17 -0000

I agree! And all the thanks goes to Chad Johnson. Here's a direct link to his video , please let him know what you think - http://www.vimeo.com/22739138

Re: Panasonic GH2 vs Canon 60D

LaFemmeLeBaron — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 03:51:18 -0000

Thanks for the detailed comparison! I has given me confidence to move forward and get a GH2.

Re: Shootout of the Mini Shotguns!

musicprogirl — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:29:35 -0000

I've been reading up on shot gun mics especially the Rode models. Nothing like hearing it.
Thank you for another great one. The Rode Mics Rule
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