Forum: Micro / POV Camera Systems
June 28th, 2015, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 4,831
Hero 4 Silver Battery life?
I'm curious, how long does the battery last on that thing?
Is it possible to frame up and then turn the LCD off?
I filmed a nearly 2 hour performance/concert today and had my Hero 2 as a wide...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 23rd, 2015, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 22nd, 2015, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 9,732
Re: Any one only offering highlights?
The social media aspect is indeed very interesting.
2014 was the first year I actually used FB because it was the first year I did "highlights".
I posted it and let the couples tag themselves....
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 22nd, 2015, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,930
Re: Tripod for weddings shot with DSLrs
I use the Manfrotto 755XB with 701 HDV style heads. Super lightweight and super easy to get level because the adjustment is a ball on the center column. You just loosen it and actually rotate where...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 22nd, 2015, 08:46 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,765
Re: Biggest Challenge with DSLRs
Just shot an outdoor wedding Saturday and gave my D750 and 70-200 F2.8 a 6 hour workout.
I didn't have as many issues with focus on this one as I didn't use it for the ceremony processional. I...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 19th, 2015, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 18th, 2015, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 18th, 2015, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 18th, 2015, 07:40 AM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
Re: Anyone using the FZ1000 for weddings?
First, I absolutely LOVE the video footage that I'm getting from my D750 w/ 24-120 F4 and 70-200 F2.8. It is phenomenal in to me.
My main issue revolves around the wedding ceremony. I like to...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 17th, 2015, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
Re: Anyone using the FZ1000 for weddings?
This is a great discussion.
I found a YT video where a user went through 5 major problems with the FZ1000. The main one was the battery compartment is covered up by the tripod plate on the bottom...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 15th, 2015, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,329
Re: Nuisance guests
Can I borrow this picture to use as an example as to why "unplugged" or at least having the couple say to everyone, "We've hired professionals, please enjoy the day with us" etc.... ?
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 14th, 2015, 11:49 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,248
Title Fonts
Curious, do you guys have a standard set of fonts you use for your wedding videos?
If so, would you mind sharing your more favorite font sets for titling?
I've been using Helvetica Neue and...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 13th, 2015, 08:46 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
Re: How to film when not allowed in sanctuary?
For us, the sanctuary is the entire room.
We've been told we can re-stage the major events for photos and video after the ceremony, so we plan to do some of that just in case.
My goal is to...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 13th, 2015, 08:22 PM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
Re: Anyone using the FZ1000 for weddings?
This is very interesting... page 33 of the US(?) manual has nothing about recording time limits. It talks about how to shoot in Manual mode and confirm aperture.
Page 23 shows all the movie sizes...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 13th, 2015, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
Re: Anyone using the FZ1000 for weddings?
I was looking at the FZ1000 manual and does not indicate there is a time limit on the recording... which is interesting because the BH website indicates the 29 minutes.
The LX100 which is...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 12th, 2015, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,326
Re: Wedding camera placement
For 2 cams, I'd ideally have one "wide" up high above the standing crowds head for the bride's entrance.
The other, I roam on the side/up front (as comfortable) for processional, then the rest all...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 12th, 2015, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,924
How to film when not allowed in sanctuary?
Use a lot of cameras!
I came up with this shot plan for an upcoming wedding where we aren't allowed inside, but unmanned cameras are.
First time this has happened in 15 years.
This is...
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 11th, 2015, 08:02 AM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
Re: Anyone using the FZ1000 for weddings?
yes 30 minute record limit... which is a problem since I like to start my unmanned cams rolling 10-15 minutes prior to ceremony start time.
But, these supposedly have very good Wi-Fi remote...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
June 10th, 2015, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,927
Re: New Sony Camera - Perfect for weddings?
Someone online made an interesting note of the on-sensor PDAF, claiming that it may enable autofocus on any lens (canon, Nikon etc) used on the Sony with any adapter.
That would be super useful.
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Forum: Panasonic LUMIX LX / FZ / ZS Series
June 10th, 2015, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 203
Views: 43,060
Anyone using the FZ1000 for weddings?
Looks like one of Sony's new announcements may be trying to compete with the Panasonic FZ1000 on some level.
But, I just checked Adorama and the Panasonic is going for $797 + a $100 gift card,...
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Forum: Flying Cameras
June 5th, 2015, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,734
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Forum: Digital Video Industry News
June 4th, 2015, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 57
Views: 26,136
Re: HXR-NX100: 1'' sensor NXCAM
As a wedding video guy, this camera looks like a very nice blend of features in a relatively compact form. Having the 3 dedicated rings, and all the buttons (minimal menu diving) is a huge plus IMO....
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Forum: Nikon Photo for HD Video
June 1st, 2015, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,689
Re: D750 Video Workout
Indoors seems to be the best spot to use it. Specifically indoors when you've got a lot of different potential light sources. Such as in this case where we had natural light, incandescent light, and...
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Forum: Wedding / Event Videography Techniques
May 30th, 2015, 04:58 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,591
Re: DSLR for weddings
My first real wedding is still a few weeks away. But, I did just complete a 4-day shoot with 27 models for a local photographer and used the D750 for it, and man it does some awesome video! If you've...
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Forum: Nikon Photo for HD Video
May 29th, 2015, 07:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,689
D750 Video Workout
A few weeks ago, I spent 4 days filming a photo shoot with 27 models. The D750 performed amazing and I just love the look it gives on the Auto WB2 setting. Here's the highlight reel from the 4 days. ...
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