Brent Dunn
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The reason I use one standard video camera is for monitoring audio. You’ll get better quality audio using a better quality external recorder, but I try to simplify things when filming live events.
I use the DSLR for prep time to get that film look and help me focus on story telling. It also provides a cleaner look when you are filming in a messy room…..which is most of the time.
I know a lot of people use external recorders, but they do not monitor them. I will never record audio without monitoring it. It opens you up for disaster.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
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Some people use on DSLR’s, which is fine.
I use a mix of Canon DSLR’s and a Sony EX-1 to capture audio and use for longer recording time during events. Bat/Bar Mitzvah’s usually last 2 hours for the service, so a DSLR isn’t a good choice. Plus, very few Temple’s will allow you to film inside during the service. You usually have to film in the hallway through a door. So you’ll be far away. You’ll need a long lens to reach the distance. Using a video camera has an advantage over the DSLR in this case.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
Is this happening in multiple locations / set-ups?
It can happen if the receiver is close to lighting source.
Probably a bad cord. Try a new mic. Change the channel.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
What program are you using to pull the key? After Effects does a nice job. Your lighting should be fine. Sometimes, you may get some green bounce off of your background, so using a back light might help get rid of any green on the face.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
The DSLR’s are not great for pulling keys, but it can be done.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
Try copying the entire card to your drive first, then log and transfer.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
It depends on your timeline. If you set your timline up at 25 fps with other footage, and then drop in the 50 fps, then it should play slower, or at 50% of full speed.
If you start a timeline and put the 50 fps footage on it first, then Final Cut will use those settings as it’s settings and playing that footage at the original speed of 50 fps, which isn’t going to play back in slomo. You can also change the play speed to 50% after dropping it on the timeline and it will play back smoothly since it was recorded at a higher speed.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
I wasn’t aware of the 160 steps. That’s good to know. Also, on the 7D, stay below 1600. The 5D, you can push it up to 2000. The MkIII is really amazing. You can push it up to 7000 will just a little bit of noise.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
What’s nice about the 7D is the water resistant housing. It’s already built to hold up to moisture.
I would recommend renting an underwater housing. That will fix the risk.
You can also use a cheap solution, a large gallon sized ziplock plastic bag. Cut a hole for the lens and use a rubber band to seal it. It’s better than nothing.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production -
Lenses in order of importance. If you have the budget, buy them all.
All Canon L-Series lenses;
24-70mm 2.4
70-200 2.4
50mm 1.4 macro ( I also use an inexpensive $250 lens on my 60D)
80mm 1.4
14mm (if you use a steadicam or glidecam)
100mmBrent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro
with Final Cut Studio Adobe CS6 Production