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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 18th, 2010, 08:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,165
Posted By Cody Dulock
What model of Giant Squid mic did you get? I...

What model of Giant Squid mic did you get? I have the mono omni mic, but I'm curious about the mono cardiod mic.
Forum: Dolly / Track / Cable August 17th, 2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,064
Posted By Cody Dulock
This is an Igus built slider just like the zaza...

This is an Igus built slider just like the zaza slider, except it uses the wider rail/carriage (they put a black cover over the carriage). Same ol' Igus problems will still exist unfortunately...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 16th, 2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By Cody Dulock
Sending each of your couples a post wedding...

Sending each of your couples a post wedding survey is a great way to understand what worked and what didn't. Consider it R&D... unless of course you don't care about what makes a part of your...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 13th, 2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,026
Posted By Cody Dulock
My slider has plastic spacers on the ends to act...

My slider has plastic spacers on the ends to act as stoppers for the carriage. If you loosen up the 4 carriage bolts and lightly hit the carriage against the stoppers on one side it will align your...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 13th, 2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,026
Posted By Cody Dulock
You should NEVER oil or lubricate the Igus rail...

You should NEVER oil or lubricate the Igus rail (glidetrack)... at least this is what the manufacturer claims.
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 11th, 2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,975
Posted By Cody Dulock
Chip, I didn't have the time to read through this...

Chip, I didn't have the time to read through this whole thread, but I read your first post and it sounds like you are really interested in the business side of weddings... we were in this very zone...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 3rd, 2010, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,955
Posted By Cody Dulock
My rode videomic has an LED that indicates if the...

My rode videomic has an LED that indicates if the mic is powered on (it will be green) or off (the light will be off). Do you have an older version or something?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 2nd, 2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,912
Posted By Cody Dulock
If you are thinking about getting a DSLR, I...

If you are thinking about getting a DSLR, I recommend renting one first to test it out. The learning curve on DSLR shooting is very high and not for everybody. I was shooting with a redrock 35mm...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 2nd, 2010, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,167
Posted By Cody Dulock
I'm sure other people can chime in with better...

I'm sure other people can chime in with better thoughts on this topic, but these are my thoughts on the subject.

We did a couple weddings for super cheap and regret every minute of it. All of the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques August 2nd, 2010, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,955
Posted By Cody Dulock
The pre amps in the 5D are terrible (super...

The pre amps in the 5D are terrible (super noisy), but I still shoot with the rode videomic with the audio set to manual. To get the best audio (from what I have read and listened to) on the 5D you...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery July 14th, 2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,224
Posted By Cody Dulock
Outdoor Texas Wedding shot on 5D's

Check it out and let me know what you think! I shot this solo with two 5D's, glidecam, slider, monopod, and tripods.

The 5D's held up great in the 100 degree temps during the long takes of the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques July 14th, 2010, 07:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,317
Posted By Cody Dulock
Listen to everyone here. I have been in similar...

Listen to everyone here. I have been in similar situations a long time ago when I was new to video. Don't do it, it will really hurt your rep. You are the pro and you know what it takes to get the...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques July 13th, 2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,432
Posted By Cody Dulock
In our questionnaire we ask what the guests...

In our questionnaire we ask what the guests attire is and we follow that. If everyone is wearing all white, we would make sure to wear all white. We try to avoid blacks as much as possible because...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques June 14th, 2010, 02:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,907
Posted By Cody Dulock
If you are recording two channels independently...

If you are recording two channels independently in camera, you should be able to lower the volume on to a level good for applause and the other a little higher for speech. In post you just just...
Forum: Adobe Creative Suite June 5th, 2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 156,460
Posted By Cody Dulock
For those of you saying it's running smoothly,...

For those of you saying it's running smoothly, what's your playback resolution? 1/4, 1/2, or full? Could someone confirm that it plays back smooth at Full resolution?
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques June 3rd, 2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 27,737
Posted By Cody Dulock
Practice is what ultimately will improve your...

Practice is what ultimately will improve your cinematography skills no matter what the medium is. Learning to use a DSLR is like learning to use a steadicam/glidecam... lots of patience and...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery May 25th, 2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By Cody Dulock
A dewalt miter saw with a metal cutting disc. ...

A dewalt miter saw with a metal cutting disc. This kept the cut nice and straight... I'm sure there are other tools you could use, that is just the best tool I had access to.
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery May 25th, 2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By Cody Dulock
Stephen, thanks for the kind words and honest...

Stephen, thanks for the kind words and honest thoughts!

We are based out of the Dallas Fort Worth area of Texas, so it was a "destination" wedding for us.

I had a 5 ft zaza slider I built and...
Forum: Wedding & Event Video Sample Clips Gallery May 25th, 2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By Cody Dulock
A Little Rain in Atlanta

Shot completely on two 5D Mark II's with glidecam, zaza slider, manfrotto 561bhdv monopod, tripods, and a redrock rig. We had an array of old Nikon prime lenses, but only used a couple of them......
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 24th, 2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,353
Posted By Cody Dulock
In my extensive experience with the Igus built...

In my extensive experience with the Igus built slider (glidetrack/pocket dolly/zaza slider), I have found that I spend way more time trying to make the shot smooth and re-aligning bearings than I do...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 20th, 2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,754
Posted By Cody Dulock
Just to add to the conversation here... Your...

Just to add to the conversation here...

Your branding will add an immense amount of value. If you have a really strong brand, you should charge for it. There is a perceived value in branding...
Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques May 20th, 2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,228
Posted By Cody Dulock
NEVER shoot in AUTO! Unless you want your video...

NEVER shoot in AUTO! Unless you want your video to look like something uncle bob could make with his palmcorder. This goes for any type of shoot... wildlife, narrative, live event, corporate,...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD May 18th, 2010, 08:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,365
Posted By Cody Dulock
I believe EVS in California has redrock gear you...

I believe EVS in California has redrock gear you can check out... you might check them out and see if you can swing by some time.
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD May 17th, 2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,080
Posted By Cody Dulock
A good way to test what the noise is going to...

A good way to test what the noise is going to look like is using the "magnifying" function to check your focus... it will crop on the sensor and you will see how much and/or banding there will be. I...
Forum: Canon EOS Full Frame for HD May 17th, 2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,535
Posted By Cody Dulock
Go into the live view settings and make sure it's...

Go into the live view settings and make sure it's set for "Movie Display" and NOT "Exposure Simulation". On the 7D, you don't have to deal with that since it has a dedicated video mode. Also make...
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