Skateboarding shot with FX1 at DVinfo.net

Pat King · August 7th, 2007, 11:51 AM

http://www.bansheeproductions.ca/Den...arkAugust4.mov

likes or dislikes welcome.

- Pat

Roman Oulko · August 7th, 2007, 09:10 PM

Little bit too much light Filter would help otherwise good looking video.

Serena Steuart · August 8th, 2007, 12:39 AM

Some whites look clipped. You could check levels. Not easy to keep bright whites and clouds within camera range without under-exposing excessively. If clipping didn't occur on the tapes you can still make corrections before rendering out. Nicely shot and produced, I think.

Carlos E. Martinez · August 9th, 2007, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serena Steuart

Some whites look clipped. You could check levels. Not easy to keep bright whites and clouds within camera range without under-exposing excessively. If clipping didn't occur on the tapes you can still make corrections before rendering out.

Most of the times I use a graduated ND filter on my Z1, as I did on my PDX10. Even indoors it can be a great help.

In my case I have a matte-box, so it's easy to pull it out if not needed.

For me, a graduated ND is essential for ANY video work, to tame the highlights and stay within range. Unfortunately that is something that film is much better at.

Serena Steuart · August 11th, 2007, 09:17 PM

In this case the grad wouldn't help. There is a lot of bright white in the action as well as in the sky. In general the concrete has been kept within range but the T-shirt is often blown out. A darker T-shirt would have been a good idea.

Khaled Chatila · August 12th, 2007, 03:42 AM

Overall Nice work mate,

I'm no professional or anything, but below is a few things i noticed just from a layman's view :) so no offense intended.

One thing i noticed was at the steps (00:00:12) - the camera dips for a slight moment before rising - did you mean to do this, or was it a lapse in concentration.

Around 00:00:45 there are a couple of frames that maybe shouldnt be there?
Same for 00:01:13 afterwhich we are sitting behind the guy, hand held - just before it there is an abrupt cut for like a split second (looks like it was left behind in editing), and the few seconds of the dude just sitting there watching the skate park, not sure what i was supposed to be looking at / for in that shot?

Like the follow sequence on the board - gets me right in there almost feeling what he's doing.

The slow motion is quite cool also, can you say a few words on your technique for that?

Did you use a crane of some sort at all (it looks like it - but ive never used one so not 100% sure)

John Hewat · August 14th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Thought it looked great.

Can you tell us:
1. What kind of crane you used?
2. What kind of steadycam you used for the tracking shots?

Thanks,

-- John.

Joseph Hutson · August 14th, 2007, 12:02 PM

I was looking around and found the same post with your answer.

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=100645

Joseph

August 7th, 2007, 11:51 AM	#1
Pat King Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Okanagan, BC Posts: 36	Skateboarding shot with FX1 http://www.bansheeproductions.ca/Den...arkAugust4.mov likes or dislikes welcome. - Pat

August 7th, 2007, 09:10 PM	#2
Roman Oulko Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valencia CA Posts: 38	Little bit too much light Filter would help otherwise good looking video. __________________ SONY HDR FX1E

August 14th, 2007, 12:03 AM	#7
John Hewat Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, AUSTRALIA Posts: 735	Thought it looked great. Can you tell us: 1. What kind of crane you used? 2. What kind of steadycam you used for the tracking shots? Thanks, -- John. __________________ John Hewat Mammoth Media Productions

August 8th, 2007, 12:39 AM	#3
Serena Steuart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Studio Alnitak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 640 Images: 3	Some whites look clipped. You could check levels. Not easy to keep bright whites and clouds within camera range without under-exposing excessively. If clipping didn't occur on the tapes you can still make corrections before rendering out. Nicely shot and produced, I think.

August 11th, 2007, 09:17 PM	#5
Serena Steuart Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Studio Alnitak, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Posts: 640 Images: 3	In this case the grad wouldn't help. There is a lot of bright white in the action as well as in the sky. In general the concrete has been kept within range but the T-shirt is often blown out. A darker T-shirt would have been a good idea.

August 12th, 2007, 03:42 AM	#6
Khaled Chatila New Boot Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dubai - UAE Posts: 24	Overall Nice work mate, I'm no professional or anything, but below is a few things i noticed just from a layman's view :) so no offense intended. One thing i noticed was at the steps (00:00:12) - the camera dips for a slight moment before rising - did you mean to do this, or was it a lapse in concentration. Around 00:00:45 there are a couple of frames that maybe shouldnt be there? Same for 00:01:13 afterwhich we are sitting behind the guy, hand held - just before it there is an abrupt cut for like a split second (looks like it was left behind in editing), and the few seconds of the dude just sitting there watching the skate park, not sure what i was supposed to be looking at / for in that shot? Like the follow sequence on the board - gets me right in there almost feeling what he's doing. The slow motion is quite cool also, can you say a few words on your technique for that? Did you use a crane of some sort at all (it looks like it - but ive never used one so not 100% sure)

August 14th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#8
Joseph Hutson Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 131	I was looking around and found the same post with your answer. http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?t=100645 Joseph