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Jim Browning · September 10th, 2007, 02:29 PM

My HV20 is fresh out of the box, and I'm about to start videotaping indoor volleyball for the first time! Woohoo... can't wait to get started. My aim is creating 'highlight reels' of individuals and season compilations for the team. I have a DM-50 mounted, and have the WD-H43 on the way.

Other than "keep the camera steady, stupid", does anyone have any tips? Best location/angles? Close framing versus showing more of the surrounding action? Ideal shutter speed (won't be able to go too fast indoors) Frames per second? Focusing techniques?

Thanks in advance for any help getting me jump-started.
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Jim

Wes Vasher · September 10th, 2007, 03:09 PM

If I were shooting sports I'd shoot 60i at either 1/60 or 1/100 shutter speed and convert that to 60p in post but that's just me. Of course if your destination is DVD I don't think there is any benefit to converting to 60p.

Jack Walker · September 10th, 2007, 03:22 PM

Shoot 1/60 or 1/20 shutter speed, 60i.

Gym lights especially are often a type that will flicker in the video if the shutter speed isn't a multiple of the electricity cycle.

September 10th, 2007, 02:29 PM	#1
Jim Browning Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 60	Indoor Volleyball My HV20 is fresh out of the box, and I'm about to start videotaping indoor volleyball for the first time! Woohoo... can't wait to get started. My aim is creating 'highlight reels' of individuals and season compilations for the team. I have a DM-50 mounted, and have the WD-H43 on the way. Other than "keep the camera steady, stupid", does anyone have any tips? Best location/angles? Close framing versus showing more of the surrounding action? Ideal shutter speed (won't be able to go too fast indoors) Frames per second? Focusing techniques? Thanks in advance for any help getting me jump-started. -- Jim

September 10th, 2007, 03:09 PM	#2
Wes Vasher Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 440	If I were shooting sports I'd shoot 60i at either 1/60 or 1/100 shutter speed and convert that to 60p in post but that's just me. Of course if your destination is DVD I don't think there is any benefit to converting to 60p. __________________ Clips \| Stills

September 10th, 2007, 03:22 PM	#3
Jack Walker Trustee Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Burbank Posts: 1,811	Shoot 1/60 or 1/20 shutter speed, 60i. Gym lights especially are often a type that will flicker in the video if the shutter speed isn't a multiple of the electricity cycle.