Camera Technique DVD's at DVinfo.net

David McKnight · November 8th, 2005, 11:15 AM

I didn't want to hijack the Filmmaking DVD's thread, but this one is similar. Does anyone have opinions on the following two packages -

Camera Command
http://cameracommand.com

Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques
http://www.elitevideo.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=26

I would like to get one rather than both, unless there is little or no overlap. Any comments on these products are welcome, and thanks!

David

Justin Walter · November 8th, 2005, 02:14 PM

I think the Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques videos are essential, particularly volume 1. In order to get the full benefit of the video you have to have a camcorder handy; when it says stop the tape and practice, you have to stop the tape and practice. If you just sit there and watch the videos passively you won't get the full benefit. It will really "click" if you physically do it.

David McKnight · November 8th, 2005, 09:04 PM

Thanks Justin, and that's exactly the info I'm looking for - something to try immediately with my Sony vx cams. I guess I'm equally interested in camera techniques AND understanding all the camera's manual settings and how and when to use them.

Michael Wisniewski · November 9th, 2005, 03:23 PM

Yes thanks for posting, I forgot to bookmark those when I first saw them.

I've ordered the Advanced Broadcast Technique DVD and I'll post comparisons/reviews when I'm done with all the DVDs.

Here's a link to the post on Filmmaking DVDs.

Bob Costa · November 10th, 2005, 07:12 AM

If you didn't actually order yet, he sells thse same DVDs on ebay at a lot less...

Michael Wisniewski · November 10th, 2005, 10:40 AM

Thanks Bob, you just saved me a bunch of money FOR my car insurance.

Quinn OConnell · January 4th, 2006, 09:23 AM

Anyone done with this DVD set and want to sell it on?

i'm interested if so..

Quinn

Gints Klimanis · November 4th, 2006, 03:17 AM

Yeah, I missed the eBay posting. Darn it. The bid starts at $29 and there seems to be a new sale for every day. Did anyone get a better price than $65 ?

Gints Klimanis · November 4th, 2006, 03:38 AM

I'll comment on the Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques
http://www.elitevideo.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=26

For starters, you're buying two DVD-Rs, not DVD-ROMs, of what is probably the VHS from a distributable tape. I'm not into DVD-Rs because they supposedly don't last as long as DVD-ROM, but at least this company used printable discs. On the plus side, DVD-Rs are very easy to back-up.
To my ears, the announcer to be a bit too sales-like, and I'm surprised by the amateur audio and backfocus.

Getting past that, I liked the robust survery of camera angles/positions and all of the demonstrations. They are excellent as they clearly showed how the shots were made, both from the camera's view and as well as a side-view of the operators. On the downside, you are then armed with all of those techniques that make used car sales commercial look busy. Overall, these videos are worth every dollar to me as they will help me get out of my current shooting rut.

November 8th, 2005, 11:15 AM	#1
David McKnight Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 39	Camera Technique DVD's I didn't want to hijack the Filmmaking DVD's thread, but this one is similar. Does anyone have opinions on the following two packages - Camera Command http://cameracommand.com Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques http://www.elitevideo.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=26 I would like to get one rather than both, unless there is little or no overlap. Any comments on these products are welcome, and thanks! David

November 8th, 2005, 02:14 PM	#2
Justin Walter Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Justin Walter - Salt Lake City Posts: 51	Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques I think the Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques videos are essential, particularly volume 1. In order to get the full benefit of the video you have to have a camcorder handy; when it says stop the tape and practice, you have to stop the tape and practice. If you just sit there and watch the videos passively you won't get the full benefit. It will really "click" if you physically do it. __________________ Justin Walter

November 9th, 2005, 03:23 PM	#4
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Yes thanks for posting, I forgot to bookmark those when I first saw them. I've ordered the Advanced Broadcast Technique DVD and I'll post comparisons/reviews when I'm done with all the DVDs. Here's a link to the post on Filmmaking DVDs. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

November 10th, 2005, 07:12 AM	#5
Bob Costa Major Player Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Venice, FL Posts: 850	If you didn't actually order yet, he sells thse same DVDs on ebay at a lot less... __________________ You are either growing or dying.

November 10th, 2005, 10:40 AM	#6
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Thanks Bob, you just saved me a bunch of money FOR my car insurance. __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

November 8th, 2005, 09:04 PM	#3
David McKnight Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas City, TX Posts: 39	Thanks Justin, and that's exactly the info I'm looking for - something to try immediately with my Sony vx cams. I guess I'm equally interested in camera techniques AND understanding all the camera's manual settings and how and when to use them.

January 4th, 2006, 09:23 AM	#7
Quinn OConnell Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 94	Advanced Camera Techniques - wanted! Anyone done with this DVD set and want to sell it on? i'm interested if so.. Quinn

November 4th, 2006, 03:17 AM	#8
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	Yeah, I missed the eBay posting. Darn it. The bid starts at $29 and there seems to be a new sale for every day. Did anyone get a better price than $65 ?

November 4th, 2006, 03:38 AM	#9
Gints Klimanis Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,222	I'll comment on the Advanced Broadcast Camera Techniques http://www.elitevideo.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=26 For starters, you're buying two DVD-Rs, not DVD-ROMs, of what is probably the VHS from a distributable tape. I'm not into DVD-Rs because they supposedly don't last as long as DVD-ROM, but at least this company used printable discs. On the plus side, DVD-Rs are very easy to back-up. To my ears, the announcer to be a bit too sales-like, and I'm surprised by the amateur audio and backfocus. Getting past that, I liked the robust survery of camera angles/positions and all of the demonstrations. They are excellent as they clearly showed how the shots were made, both from the camera's view and as well as a side-view of the operators. On the downside, you are then armed with all of those techniques that make used car sales commercial look busy. Overall, these videos are worth every dollar to me as they will help me get out of my current shooting rut.