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Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery June 10th, 2010, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,958
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Hi Man, There is quite a bit of room for...

Hi Man,

There is quite a bit of room for improvement, but I do NOT mean that in a discouraging way. Shooting a wedding is a whole new ball game, even for seasoned video pros. If the second wedding...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery June 9th, 2010, 07:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,691
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I only have a minute or so to post, so I can't...

I only have a minute or so to post, so I can't offer feedback that is too detailed, but I wanted to say that I love your work and this one was awesome.

You say "nearly all" but I have a hard time...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD June 3rd, 2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,874
Posted By Matthew Craggs
The same thing happened to me for the same...

The same thing happened to me for the same reason. A couple of weeks ago I was part of a team shooting a live performance. On the wider shots there was lots of black background. Some clips reached 16...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques June 2nd, 2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,615
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I think he was referring to adjusting the focus...

I think he was referring to adjusting the focus himself, rather than having a dedicated focus puller.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 31st, 2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,819
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I'll play. 1) Do you use rechargeable AA and...

I'll play.

1) Do you use rechargeable AA and AAA batteries for various equipment, or do you buy brand new one-time only batteries each new job?

No rechargeable at a wedding, though I use them...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 13th, 2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,169
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I'm not just saying this to be an Apple Fan Boy,...

I'm not just saying this to be an Apple Fan Boy, because I don't agree with everything Apple has done in the past few years, but I agree with everyone who says switch.

In fall of 2007 my PC was...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 3rd, 2010, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,780
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I guess it depends what you're using it for. To...

I guess it depends what you're using it for. To relate it to my own personal situation, I was awfully tempted by CS4 simply because Encore is miles ahead in Blu Ray. Then I started doing more...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery April 23rd, 2010, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,624
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I have a couple of critiques as well re: color. I...

I have a couple of critiques as well re: color. I hate to be picky with other people's work, but it's in the interest of constructive criticism, and I know you can take it. I should also say that I'm...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 22nd, 2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,858
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Michael, I always enjoy your work. This is no...

Michael, I always enjoy your work. This is no exception. You have a real talent.

I couldn't help but notice your comment about the short editing time, which you say started at 5:15 and went to...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD March 16th, 2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,905
Posted By Matthew Craggs
He'll be waiting a while. Remember how long it...

He'll be waiting a while. Remember how long it was before the 5D MkI and MkII.

I saw a lot of people like that when I sold cameras for a living. They'd come in and kick the tires every week,...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 11th, 2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,095
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Have you considered the Panasonic HMC150? ...

Have you considered the Panasonic HMC150?

Full disclosure: I haven't used the camera because I went VDSLR and would never go back, but if I were to buy a camcorder I would take a good, long look...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques March 9th, 2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,393
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I have cut together a FX1 and HV30 a few times...

I have cut together a FX1 and HV30 a few times with great success. Of course, the darker the room gets, the more you will be able to notice a difference, but with additional lighting I have been able...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 24th, 2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,182
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I should retract my original reply. 50mm is...

I should retract my original reply. 50mm is awfully long on a crop sensor. I'm used to shooting with the 5DII and I suppose it slips my mind just how much 1.6x is. A shorter prime is a more efficient...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 23rd, 2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,182
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I know I sound like a broken record because I...

I know I sound like a broken record because I mention this in every post I make, but I believe the ideal lens setup is a 70-200, a 50mm, and a wider-than-50mm fast prime.

If you have more lenses...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 23rd, 2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,244
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I'd say those are good choices. I would add...

I'd say those are good choices. I would add Elysium, Bliss, Ron Dawson, Bruce Patterson, Chris P Jones and Joshua Smith as sure things, which still leaves a few spots open.

Congrats to everyone...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 5th, 2010, 03:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,738
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Everyone has their own method, and I don't...

Everyone has their own method, and I don't consider my way better than anybody else, but for what it's worth I dial in the white balance using the degrees kelvin and can adjust in a few seconds. I...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 5th, 2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,738
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I would argue poor white balance, simply because...

I would argue poor white balance, simply because I have shot more than my fair share of dark receptions and can speak from experience that accurate colors are very doable. Thus, the equipment factor...
Forum: Canon GL Series DV Camcorders February 5th, 2010, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,901
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Hey Darrick, When I worked for a Niagara...

Hey Darrick,

When I worked for a Niagara Falls area photo store we charged $75 to send a camcorder for servicing. Then we received a quote and relayed it to the customer who then gave the yay or...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 4th, 2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,261
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I was recently asked for a quote for the...

I was recently asked for a quote for the streaming of a series of live events, and I was in the same boat. I didn't know anything, but after about a day of research I was caught up to speed.

What...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques February 4th, 2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,744
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Stock...

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the Stock 20 music is created by just one person? Plus, there are artists like Michelle Featherstone at Red Beard Music who has been featured on shows like...
Forum: Still Crazy February 4th, 2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,951
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I believe you made the best choice with the Canon...

I believe you made the best choice with the Canon A480. Canon makes a bunch of nice little budget cameras that are affordable, easy to use, and take great pictures, assuming you don't mind using AA...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 29th, 2010, 10:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,675
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I too have figured out my per hour rate and I too...

I too have figured out my per hour rate and I too am not proud of it.

I understand that that your average Joe doesn't realize what goes into what we do, but it kills me when people complain about...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD January 25th, 2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,183
Posted By Matthew Craggs
I love my nifty fifty, but like others have said,...

I love my nifty fifty, but like others have said, it's quite tight on a 7D, and you can't use any audio because the focus ring makes a ton of noise. Plus, there are now distance markings for your...
Forum: Canon EOS Crop Sensor for HD January 15th, 2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,652
Posted By Matthew Craggs
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 Canon 16-35 f/2.8 Canon...

Canon 70-200 f/2.8
Canon 16-35 f/2.8
Canon 24-70 f/2.8
Sigma 24-70 f/2.8
Canon 100mm f/2.8


Plus I have my rinky dinky little Canon 50mm f/1.8, which produce good images but not usable with a...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques January 15th, 2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,306
Posted By Matthew Craggs
That's exactly right! I can call myself a...

That's exactly right! I can call myself a cinematographer, and sometimes I may make a small, self deprecating joke about the "high and mighty cinematographer" if I feel like correcting someone, but...
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