Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 4th, 2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,433
Re: Your actions when bride cut filming in half?
Jawad,
I know what you're saying. You're right -- we should all be working to make video a more highly-valued commodity.
I think a lot of the problem is that unlike a lot of the other things...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 4th, 2011, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,022
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?
Gabe,
I bought 2 GH1's for around $400 apiece (body only, no lens) toward the beginning of the year on eBay. Panasonic still had them in stock for $500, and the GH2 wasn't out yet. I'm glad I got...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 4th, 2011, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,433
Re: Your actions when bride cut filming in half?
I guess I'm a special case among most of the forum members here. Wedding videography isn't my full-time business; it's done on the side from my regular 50-hour-a-week career. I don't incur any debt...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 4th, 2011, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,433
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series
August 4th, 2011, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,503
Re: Panasonic 14-42mm lens, not too shabby!
I think this lens generally gets a bad rap because of its aperture. I happen to love it -- under the right conditions. You certainly can't use it for dark churches or when receptions get dark, but...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 4th, 2011, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,022
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?
Too expensive, and still in their infancy stage at this level. The way I see it, they rushed the large sensor camcorders out, and there are a lot of usability issues. I can get footage that looks...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 3rd, 2011, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,433
Re: Your actions when bride cut filming in half?
That's wonderful Edgar. Very often, I find myself staying longer and doing more for the couple than I originally agreed to. It gives me a great feeling to know I've gone over and above the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 3rd, 2011, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,022
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?
I'm sorry you're feeling argumentative about this, but please read the original post. He's favoring a camcorder over the DSLR. I never had a problem with your large-sensor posts, but you felt the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 3rd, 2011, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,022
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?
I already knew exactly what you were saying. I was responding to Chris' comment about using GH2's and HMC150's together. And the topic of the thread is giving up on DSLR's for event work in favor of...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 3rd, 2011, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 89
Views: 16,022
Re: Anyone given up on the DSLR for event?
I'm the same way. I blend the GH1's and HMC40's, and use each according to what kind of shot is needed and how much light is available. Going back and forth about which is superior is pointless.
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 3rd, 2011, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,129
Re: Vimeo Pro?
Vimeo is anything but clear or consistent when it comes to their T&C's. Since they tend to ignore their own rules, so do I.
I have no intention of paying Vimeo for anything, and if they start...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX S / G / GF / GH / GX Series
August 3rd, 2011, 06:43 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 13,072
Re: How many of you have hacked your GH2?
I agree. While higher bitrates will sometimes translate to slightly nicer looking images, it's just not worth it to me. I had problems with the higher bitrates on my GH1, and I don't need to risk any...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2011, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,777
Re: Starting in the Wedding Business...
I have a GH1, but I think it still applies. I'd have the Voigtlander 25mm f/0.95. I don't have this one, but it's been spoken of highly on this forum. The nice big aperture is what attracts me the...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2011, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 3,612
Re: Where do you set up at Receptions?
Same here. I don't set up any stationary cameras, as I like a variety of shots, and don't want to keep cutting to the same angles all night. I'm on the dance floor for the whole reception, unless I...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2011, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,774
Re: Powerful, Dependable LED Lighting?
I know I don't have to use lights, but I've had some really dark receptions lately that could have benefited by more light. I rely on fast lenses as much as possible, but dark is dark. I'm weighing...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2011, 06:31 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 5,074
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
August 1st, 2011, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,774
Re: Powerful, Dependable LED Lighting?
Jeff & Jeff -
How many complaints do you get from the bride/groom/DJ about throwing light onto the floor? Like Jeff Brewer said, people like to dance in dim light. Plus, I could see the DJ getting...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 31st, 2011, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,774
Re: Powerful, Dependable LED Lighting?
Just how good is the Comer? You've mentioned putting it up on a stand . . . is it really effective in lighting a dance floor? Or is it mostly a powerful camera light?
I'd much rather have...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 31st, 2011, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,668
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 31st, 2011, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,844
Re: DSLR users: what model(s) are you using?
I use an Olympus DS40 inside the groom's pocket with an Olympus lav. The sound is fantastic, and has never let me down. I also use a DM420, which is the same physical size, for other external audio...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 29th, 2011, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,937
Re: Good Backup Camera
Get a GH1 or a GH2 -- they make fantastic backup cameras. And the GH1 is very inexpensive, as far as cameras go. I use 2 GH1's during weddings and receptions. You won't be sorry!
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 29th, 2011, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 10,343
Re: DSLRs: am I just being paranoid?
Hey Jeff, have you noticed reflections/ghosting when using a UV on your 20mm? This was a big problem for me, and the main reason I am not using the filters anymore.
And the only other lenses I'm...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 28th, 2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 79
Views: 10,343
Re: DSLRs: am I just being paranoid?
I've abandoned UV filters, as they're really not as important as vendors would have you believe. The big push is that they help protect the front element of the lens, but in reality they don't make...
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Forum: These Are the People in Your Neighborhood
July 28th, 2011, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 6,100
Re: Who's on Google+?
Google+ is great. Facebook is quickly becoming MySpace, and Google+ is the way to go -- they're doing it right and have a lot more to offer.
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
July 27th, 2011, 07:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,034
Re: Shooting Backwards?
Thank you for saying this Philip. People seem to be hanging on to this 180-degree rule like it's set in stone and absolute. Rules are made to be broken in the hands of the right artists, and this is...
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