Taking requests for new DSLR Podcasts

[Michael Sacci]

Must have accessories, Viewfinder, Variable ND filter and audio device.

[Bill Davis]

Please explain to the entire world why spending $3-5k to purchase a video capable DSLR is exactly the same as spending $3-5k to buy a nice used piano.

EVERYONE intuitively understands that ownership of a piano does NOT make anyone a musician.

But NOBODY seems to understand that about a DSLR.

(Personally, I think it’s because the camera has a nice simple button that makes it a red light go on – something vastly satisfying to the reptilian part of the human brain which interprets the light as “I’m making a MOVIE!!!!” while turning on an electric keyboard, for example, only frustrates us when we push the keys and receive only uncoordinated noise in return.)

Thank you.

[Richard Harrington]

Umm… Bill, can we stay on topic. Clearly the show ain’t for you.

Richard M. Harrington, PMP

Author: From Still to Motion, Video Made on a Mac, Photoshop for Video, Understanding Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Studio On the Spot and Motion Graphics with Adobe Creative Suite 5 Studio Techniques

[Pete Burger]

Don’t know if this may be too big a topic or goes too deep into the subject, but since it still creates big confuson: How about talking working with DSLR footage, especially “shooting flat”, “problems in editing DSLR footage” (workarounds, when not using CS5…) and usage of picture profiles with the Canons. Just a thought.

Edit: Forgot to mention, that I really appreciate your podcast Richard and Robbie! Great work! Thanks a lot!

[Phil Balsdon]

Must confess to having a little chuckle at Bill’s post.

But seeing as he mentioned pianos how about a tutorial(s) on the sound recording methods for HDSLRs?

Dual system, syncing, AGC etc.

Cinematographer, Steadicam Operator, Final Cut Pro Post Production.
https://www.steadi-onfilms.com.au/

[Richard Van den boogaard]

– Use of VariND/FaderND filters. In what situations you should and should not use those.

– Difference it makes by adding a bit of sharpness (or unsharp mask) back in to the edit at the end of your editing process

– How to set up your camera when shooting with a Beachtek for on-board audio

Richard van den Boogaard
Freelance cameraman • Glidecam Operator • Editor • YouTube expert

[Jason Jenkins]

[Richard Harrington] “We’re going to record some new episodes next week….

Can’t make any promises, but requests are welcome.”

How about ‘Shooting techniques for minimizing rolling shutter artifacts’?

Jason Jenkins
Flowmotion Media
Video production… with style!

[Danny Grizzle]

DSLR Steadicam might be a good topic. I bought a Merlin after watching a guy balance a 5D on YouTube.

[Danny Grizzle]

Take a cue from the show “What not to wear.”

An episode detailing how DSLR is not the answer for every problem.

Situations to avoid and conventional techniques that don’t work with DSLR.

[Danny Grizzle]

Special techniques unique to DSLR.

I’m thinking tilt-shift lenses because I use them for stills. But you could get into all kinds of creative possibilities afforded by cross-over from still optics – things that simply have never been part of conventional video or film production.