The Filming Netjiot. Things not enough to justify its own thread!

[TomGeorge]

Experiment. I asked a similar question earlier, and didnt get a proper answer. Now I know why - long lens shooting is an art not a technique - you don't learn it you improve at it.

Albeit an art that I'm crap at and have pretty much given up on.

 

[Maz.]

Would this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Opteka-0-43x-Fisheye-Digital-Camcorder/dp/B00191LDQE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334653569&sr=8-1 37mm fit my hdr cx130? Without any adpaption rings

 

[JasonEwing]

whats the tred size on the sony handycam DCR-TRV950 and how good are the colors on it? Would it be better to get a Canon VIXIA HF 10 or something like that?

 

[Tyler P]

Why does everyone want SD footy?

 

[D ∆ V I D]

cause it looks better for scootering and skating

 

[Joe Riley]

Because a high-quality SD camera can be found just as cheap as a low quality HD camera. SD footage isn't choppy/wavy/etc. and it has more of an original feel. Plus, SD is generally 4:3 which has a lot more vertical distortion when using a fisheye.

 

[D ∆ V I D]

well that sums it up for today, give a hand to joe riley.

 

[KyrinBingaman]

Tips on self filming-long lens? This is what I have right now, it isn't up to par with other videos from you guys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc5F2LQFjro&feature=plcp

 

[D ∆ V I D]

for a self filmed video that wasn't bad at all. only tip would be to switch up the angles like you did to make it a little more interesting.

 

[Tyler P]

Because a high-quality SD camera can be found just as cheap as a low quality HD camera. SD footage isn't choppy/wavy/etc. and it has more of an original feel. Plus, SD is generally 4:3 which has a lot more vertical distortion when using a fisheye.

Thanks man, this really helped. I have a t3 I take pictures with and I film for my friend with his HDR Fx7 and I enjoy filming. My t3 only shoots in 720p so I considered selling the body and getting a t2i body. Should I do that or continue shooting with my t3 and save up for a Vx1000 or something?

 

[KyrinBingaman]

for a self filmed video that wasn't bad at all. only tip would be to switch up the angles like you did to make it a little more interesting.

Thanks dude, I honestly thought it was shit haha.

 

[MrScoot]

Experiment. I asked a similar question earlier, and didnt get a proper answer. Now I know why - long lens shooting is an art not a technique - you don't learn it you improve at it.

Albeit an art that I'm crap at and have pretty much given up on.

beautiful words

 

[Joe Riley]

Thanks man, this really helped. I have a t3 I take pictures with and I film for my friend with his HDR Fx7 and I enjoy filming. My t3 only shoots in 720p so I considered selling the body and getting a t2i body. Should I do that or continue shooting with my t3 and save up for a Vx1000 or something?

Questions like that are mainly preference, although there are things you should keep in mind.

VX:
- 18 years old
- It WILL break
- No LCD screen
- Consistently will need maintenance
- $300-400
- Fisheye is around $350-400

T2i(any DSLR):
- It will overheat
- Poor audio
- Expensive lenses
- A full setup will easily cost $1,000+ (mic, handle, fisheye, pancake lens, body, extra batteries, etc.)
- Less likely to break

 

[Tyler P]

What do you use Joe?

 

[D ∆ V I D]

broken/misaligned vap unit. don't say post on sp or send to ve. I've done the first and avoiding the second. really need a diy fix. could be temporary i dgaf at this point.

 

[J SWEETS]

Questions like that are mainly preference, although there are things you should keep in mind.

VX:
- 18 years old
- It WILL break
- No LCD screen
- Consistently will need maintenance
- $300-400
- Fisheye is around $350-400

T2i(any DSLR):
- It will overheat
- Poor audio
- Expensive lenses
- A full setup will easily cost $1,000+ (mic, handle, fisheye, pancake lens, body, extra batteries, etc.)
- Less likely to break

about the vx1k, if you get a super minty one from thats like refurbished youre good, its when you buy them off SP and the unmint ones from ebay that you get problems.
and fucking dslrs, just get a vx2_000 animal.

 

[D ∆ V I D]

I'm getting a vx1k now.

 

[paulleparik]

sick ^

Should I sell my Canon GL1 to get a GL2?

 

[Joe Riley]

What do you use Joe?

Sanyo Fh1a. I'm not into DSLRs, but I don't really wanna go SD because of tapes and I'm lazy as fuck.

sick ^

Should I sell my Canon GL1 to get a GL2?

GL2s are a LOT better than GL1s. Hep Greg used a GL1 in a bunch of his videos, I'm pretty sure he has a GL2 now? Or I know he planned on getting one. Matt Reeves has a GL2 and puts out great footy. I'd get one.

 

[paulleparik]

Sanyo Fh1a. I'm not into DSLRs, but I don't really wanna go SD because of tapes and I'm lazy as fuck.



GL2s are a LOT better than GL1s. Hep Greg used a GL1 in a bunch of his videos, I'm pretty sure he has a GL2 now? Or I know he planned on getting one. Matt Reeves has a GL2 and puts out great footy. I'd get one.

Thanks. In the summer I'll probably get it. And spacers for vig...