How to reduce flicker when recording monitor Canon HF G10 at DVinfo.net

Dave Cryer · October 13th, 2011, 09:13 AM

Hello All,

My first post :)

I have a Canon HF G10 and using mainly in P mode, with adjusted white balance etc.

When recording my monitor (I have it behind me when talking) it flickers. I totally understand why. However, users suggested changing the shutter speed, which I did, to 1/12 or 1/6 (something like that). That got rid of the flicker, but then when I move my hands of course they are all blurred ;)

Link to the bad flicker; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8gLKhPCy8E

So, does anyone have some suggested settings to try?

Many thanks, Dave

Angelo Ucciferri · October 14th, 2011, 01:08 PM

If I were in this situation, I would put it in to Manual mode - and roll through all the shutter speeds to see which one works best with the scan lines of the monitor. If you find a higher shutter speed works better, you can always increase your gain and open your iris to compensate. Did you only try 1/12 or 1/6? As you observed, any shutter speed that low will cause a strobe effect. I can get away with 1/24, but anything lower is no good for motion.

Don Palomaki · October 16th, 2011, 06:15 AM

To do this right, you need a camcorder that supports "clear scan" such as the XF100. However, you may be able to get by if you try different available shutter speeds, recording modes, and/or try different refresh rates on your monitor (if it is a PC).

If all else fails, recompose the shot and key in the desired monitor display in post.

October 13th, 2011, 09:13 AM	#1
Dave Cryer Tourist Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: UK Posts: 1	How to reduce flicker when recording monitor Canon HF G10 Hello All, My first post :) I have a Canon HF G10 and using mainly in P mode, with adjusted white balance etc. When recording my monitor (I have it behind me when talking) it flickers. I totally understand why. However, users suggested changing the shutter speed, which I did, to 1/12 or 1/6 (something like that). That got rid of the flicker, but then when I move my hands of course they are all blurred ;) Link to the bad flicker; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8gLKhPCy8E So, does anyone have some suggested settings to try? Many thanks, Dave Last edited by Dave Cryer; October 13th, 2011 at 09:14 AM. Reason: Added example link

October 14th, 2011, 01:08 PM	#2
Angelo Ucciferri Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central NJ Posts: 106	Re: How to reduce flicker when recording monitor Canon HF G10 If I were in this situation, I would put it in to Manual mode - and roll through all the shutter speeds to see which one works best with the scan lines of the monitor. If you find a higher shutter speed works better, you can always increase your gain and open your iris to compensate. Did you only try 1/12 or 1/6? As you observed, any shutter speed that low will cause a strobe effect. I can get away with 1/24, but anything lower is no good for motion. __________________ Ironbird Studios - www.IronbirdStudios.com New Jersey / New York City - Music / Audio / Video Production

October 16th, 2011, 06:15 AM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,487	Re: How to reduce flicker when recording monitor Canon HF G10 To do this right, you need a camcorder that supports "clear scan" such as the XF100. However, you may be able to get by if you try different available shutter speeds, recording modes, and/or try different refresh rates on your monitor (if it is a PC). If all else fails, recompose the shot and key in the desired monitor display in post. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com