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Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD May 27th, 2009, 08:30 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 40,268
Posted By Oliver Smith
Very curious, pathetically curious even. So,...

Very curious, pathetically curious even.

So, now that the game has changed, they have decided to create an update that will solve some of their serious problems.

I think I shall still invest in...
Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series May 24th, 2009, 12:56 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 46,956
Posted By Oliver Smith
Indeed, movies are something that almost all...

Indeed, movies are something that almost all human beings share an enjoyment for, hardly just kids!
Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series May 16th, 2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 46,956
Posted By Oliver Smith
Absolutely. One of the main reasons many people...

Absolutely. One of the main reasons many people are turning to these cameras are their sensor sizes. Over here, for the cost of a GH1, I could (for only a negligible sum more) get myself a new...
Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series May 14th, 2009, 07:57 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 46,956
Posted By Oliver Smith
This might seem like a somewhat silly question: I...

This might seem like a somewhat silly question: I have never worked with 60p, so I am unaware of how to deal with it in an editing system (Final Cut). I have only shot 50i in the past (I am in a PAL...
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production March 16th, 2009, 09:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,615
Posted By Oliver Smith
1/48th shutter and film look. Really?

I've noticed a recent trend with a lot of videos shot 24p with 1/48th shutter. The trend being that they don't look very film-like at all! I am not sure whether I am mistaken about 1/48th shutter =...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD November 18th, 2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,712
Posted By Oliver Smith
My question: In considering the Red 5K Scarlet...

My question: In considering the Red 5K Scarlet (30mm sensor) for $7000, do you think the max fps is locked at 30p for 5k, 4k, 3k, 1080P 720P?

I have a suspicion that this camera will be similar to...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD November 1st, 2008, 03:47 AM
Replies: 362
Views: 118,997
Posted By Oliver Smith
I author straight-to web, so it's a bit of a...

I author straight-to web, so it's a bit of a non-issue for me. I am basing my opinion on the raw files I have downloaded and fiddled with, and they seem to really show up a lack of dynamic range. As...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD October 28th, 2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 362
Views: 118,997
Posted By Oliver Smith
Is it just me, or is the latitude absolutely...

Is it just me, or is the latitude absolutely rubbish on the 5DII? All the test clips I've seen so far have crushed blacks and blown highlights that smack of a phone camera. Brilliant DOF, etc etc...
Forum: Private Classifieds September 8th, 2008, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5,821
Views: 745,397
Posted By Oliver Smith
Sony HDR-FX1E (boxed) + 970 Battery + 5pk Tapes $2995AUD

Item: Sony HDR-FX1E
Item Condition: Used a few times a month over a year or so, Works perfectly, no scratches or marks. Comes in ORIGINAL box, with ALL leads. Has had little strenuous recording time...
Forum: Still Crazy June 18th, 2008, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,401
Posted By Oliver Smith
Some Photos, all 50mm 1.8

Hey everyone,
Just realised this place has a photo section so I thought I'd share some pics

Just as with my videos, I mostly shoot Mountain Bikes and BMX, so these photos are...err... somewhat...
Forum: Final Cut Suite May 27th, 2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,174
Posted By Oliver Smith
Final cut reset itself; lost all my favourite effects

I opened up Final cut (Studio 5.1) This morning to find it had reset itself and managed to wipe all my favourites off the effects tab. I don't care about having to revert everything else back to...
Forum: Show Your Work April 28th, 2008, 05:30 AM
Replies: 1,196
Views: 431,161
Posted By Oliver Smith
2008 VideoReel

Just finished my 2008 VideoReel. Sort of a combination of everything over the last year or so before I start work on a full-time project called Vermillion. Finalised some new colours, got the grain I...
Forum: Flying Cameras January 16th, 2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,541
Posted By Oliver Smith
What I've seen done is attaching the camera to...

What I've seen done is attaching the camera to the roof or a handle on the roof of the helicopter with Octopus straps. Using about four straps will give you some buoyancy to move the camera around,...
Forum: Show Your Work December 4th, 2007, 09:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,232
Posted By Oliver Smith
I will also keep it short and sweet: Brilliant. ...

I will also keep it short and sweet: Brilliant.

The motion in the shots are fantastic, there is no overdone crane or dolly shots that seem out of place; it blends smoothly and doesn't try to show...
Forum: JVC GY-HD Series Camera Systems November 17th, 2007, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,754
Posted By Oliver Smith
I just went and saw Gabriel last night at. On the...

I just went and saw Gabriel last night at. On the big screen it looked fantastic. There wasn't really much hint that it was shot on HDV in terms of overall image resolution. The motion was pretty...
Forum: Show Your Work November 15th, 2007, 02:45 AM
Replies: 1,261
Views: 322,865
Posted By Oliver Smith
Thanks for the replies so far everyone! Gives me...

Thanks for the replies so far everyone! Gives me a bit of confidence in a move toward a medium I've never shot:)

The titling at the start was done in 3DS Max 5, many years ago though. I just want...
Forum: Show Your Work October 30th, 2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,261
Views: 322,865
Posted By Oliver Smith
My DemoReel for 2007

I'm relatively new to these messageboards, so a quick introduction. I shoot mostly Mountain Bike films and videos, mostly just for fun but also occasionally comercially.

I've Just finished my Demo...
Forum: Sony XDCAM EX Pro Handhelds October 8th, 2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,609
Posted By Oliver Smith
Does anybody have an exact figure?

Does anybody have an exact figure?
Forum: Sony HVR-Z1 / HDR-FX1 October 8th, 2007, 04:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,017
Posted By Oliver Smith
It depends on how wide you want your image. ...

It depends on how wide you want your image.

0.7, 0.8 refers to scales of wideness. ( I have no idea how it relates to camera lenses)
anything below .66 will end up distorting straight lines.
...
Forum: High Definition Video Editing Solutions October 8th, 2007, 04:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,817
Posted By Oliver Smith
Did you shoot progressive?

Did you shoot progressive?
Forum: Awake In The Dark October 5th, 2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,489
Posted By Oliver Smith
Saw III and Jeepers Creepers, both shocking.

Saw III and Jeepers Creepers, both shocking.
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production September 13th, 2007, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,346
Posted By Oliver Smith
a BIG thank you! Will come in great handy!

a BIG thank you! Will come in great handy!
Forum: Techniques for Independent Production August 24th, 2007, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,346
Posted By Oliver Smith
I also would LOVE a copy of this! Does anybody...

I also would LOVE a copy of this! Does anybody have a good way of getting this look CG (in Post?)
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 19th, 2007, 11:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,869
Posted By Oliver Smith
I own a 1st gen MBP which runs a dual 2.0, 2gb...

I own a 1st gen MBP which runs a dual 2.0, 2gb ram and the Radeon X1600 (256mb). So far it's been fine for dealing with HDV, a bit slow for particular intermediate codecs, but thats why I don't use...
Forum: Final Cut Suite July 19th, 2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,707
Posted By Oliver Smith
Interesting. I use Lacie D2E drives for my HD...

Interesting. I use Lacie D2E drives for my HD capture and have never had a single problem. So far I've discarded Maxtor, because of the constant drive failures, and don't touch standard HDD's (Segate...
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