A more somber assignment today at DVinfo.net

Sherri Nestico · February 6th, 2010, 06:50 PM

This past week, we had a local kiteboarder killed in a shark attack. Today, about 500 surfers took part in a paddle-out on the beach in his memory.

Videos: Remembering Stephen Schafer - Treasure Coast, FL | TCPalm.com

Shot with my HMC-40.

Jerry Porter · February 6th, 2010, 07:13 PM

Well done, and being a surfer as well that grew up in Satellite beach that has to be the only time I have seen that many (from that many different styles) get along for more than 5 minutes. The contrast of the sky and your interviews face was great it really showed some great dynamic range that is hard to find a lot of the time.

And gods speed and clean breaks Stephan.

John Wiley · February 13th, 2010, 12:44 AM

Nice. You got alot of good cut-aways.

The one criticism I have is that you need to remember the 'rule of thirds' when composing your shots. Putting subjects, background objects or horizon lines on the imaginary lines which divide the frame into thirds horizonatally and vertically will go a long way to making your footage look more proffessional.

Sherri Nestico · February 13th, 2010, 12:04 PM

The rule of thirds is great for TV, but I don't think it's necessary for small-format delivery on the web. I like to document the news, not set it up.

Dave Nystul · February 20th, 2010, 09:19 PM

Agreed John. Good composition is applicable for any visual medium. It doesn't matter if your screen is 40 feet or 4 inches. I agree with Sherri on set up shots for news but it doesn't mean I don't try to make my moving pictures look like photos when the pause button is pressed.

February 6th, 2010, 06:50 PM	#1
Sherri Nestico Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 167	A more somber assignment today This past week, we had a local kiteboarder killed in a shark attack. Today, about 500 surfers took part in a paddle-out on the beach in his memory. Videos: Remembering Stephen Schafer - Treasure Coast, FL \| TCPalm.com Shot with my HMC-40.

February 13th, 2010, 12:04 PM	#4
Sherri Nestico Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Port St. Lucie, FL Posts: 167	I'm not one for conventionality The rule of thirds is great for TV, but I don't think it's necessary for small-format delivery on the web. I like to document the news, not set it up.

February 6th, 2010, 07:13 PM	#2
Jerry Porter Major Player Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Satellite Beach, Fl Posts: 784	Well done, and being a surfer as well that grew up in Satellite beach that has to be the only time I have seen that many (from that many different styles) get along for more than 5 minutes. The contrast of the sky and your interviews face was great it really showed some great dynamic range that is hard to find a lot of the time. And gods speed and clean breaks Stephan.

February 13th, 2010, 12:44 AM	#3
John Wiley Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron Bay, Australia Posts: 1,155	Nice. You got alot of good cut-aways. The one criticism I have is that you need to remember the 'rule of thirds' when composing your shots. Putting subjects, background objects or horizon lines on the imaginary lines which divide the frame into thirds horizonatally and vertically will go a long way to making your footage look more proffessional.

February 20th, 2010, 09:19 PM	#5
Dave Nystul Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt Lake City, UT. Posts: 58	Agreed John. Good composition is applicable for any visual medium. It doesn't matter if your screen is 40 feet or 4 inches. I agree with Sherri on set up shots for news but it doesn't mean I don't try to make my moving pictures look like photos when the pause button is pressed.