Brent Dunn
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By not delivering in HD on BluRay, you are doing a doing a disservice to your clients. I offer delivering on DVD as an option if they prefer. I used to package a BluRay player in the early days. If they don’t have one, then encourage them to get one.
You can also deliver via Vimeo download. Then they can play it on their iPod or iPad and it saves you from making labels and shipping.
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I was just looking for one. I’ve found a few. Not a big selection. Best Buy has one online for $200. Most will be around $200 if you buy them ready to go. Or build your own and save a few bucks.
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I just saw it in action and it blew away the DSLR’s.
Panasonic or Sony, you won’t be dissapointed. It just looked awesome.
I know a guy who shoots video for a pro hockey team and Arena Football.
I don’t own either camera, but from what I’ve seen in action sold me.
Here are some sample films.
https://vimeo.com/search/videos/search:panasonic%20af%20100/76ab8317Here’s the opening for the Tampa Bay Storm.
https://vimeo.com/21523473Brent Dunn
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Yeah, the Panasonic AF 100 or the Sony NEX-FS100 is the way to go. Those cameras blow away DSLR’s in image quality as well as having the ability of camera controls / audio control.
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DunnRight Films
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with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
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5D has a bigger sensor, a little better in low light, a bit more detailed on the color. 7D has more convenient video controls.
If I were to do it now, I wouldn’t get either. I’d get either the Panasonic AF 100 or the Sony NES FS 100
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/731509-REG/Panasonic_AG_AF100_AG_AF100_Micro_Four_Thirds.htmlhttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761578-REG/Sony_NEX_FS100U_NEX_FS100E_Super_35mm_Sensor.html
Both give you the DSLR look you are seeking with the ability to use any of the canon or nikon lenses as well as the more filmic prime lenses.
These cameras blow away the DSLR’s. Film type camera sensors, much better color space, 422 color sampling, video camera controls, etc. So you have the best of a film / video camera and the ability to use the DSLR lenses.
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DunnRight Films
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The amount of footage is directly related to your editing style. This comes with experience. I shoot less and less because I usually nail the shot the first time, or sometimes I’ll repeat the shot a couple of times to give me different looks.
Some people shoot a shortform video. Some include a documentary style edit, which is much longer. Some may offer only a highlight reel, and some may offer all of the above. This will effect the length actually shot.
When you first start out, you should just shoot what you think is important and sort though it in the editing. As you begin to develop a style, you’ll learn what NOT to shoot.
I’ve had bride’s ask me to film them as they are going table to table talking with the guests. I never do this. Just to make them happy, I’ll record maybe 30 seconds of those shots, but will never use it in the final edit. They never call me and ask, “Where are the shots of me talking to my guests.”
If it doesn’t help you in telling your story, don’t use it. I have many awesome shots that I never used, because they didn’t flow with the story, or I have many wow shots and could only use one or two, because using too many of the same style of shots is overkill.
Mix up your shots; close up, medium, wide Reveal Shots, Moving Shots (glidecam / steadicam, sliders, crane / jib.
And of course, practice, practice, practice shooting and editing.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
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Glad I could help : )
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Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
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with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite -
I haven’t used the Beachtek, but I’ve read comments about loosing some of your bottom end on the audio.
Why not use a zoom H4N recorder? It has XLR’s and you can patch it into your camera while recording a higher quality audio directly on the zoom.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
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Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
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with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
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First, practice, practice, practice. Get to know your equipment and your limitations. Don’t use the wedding as a practice arena.
Glidecam shots:
Bride going down isle, fly in from the back of the isle / bride
Some shots after the wedding: mixture of shots
First dance, 180 bride and groom
intro of bridal party: mixture of fly by’s, from behind bride and groom coming into the reception hall.Empty room fly through
Glidetrack has a new Hybrid slider which looks interesting. I haven’t seen or used the new version. I have the old slider which tends to stick. DP Slider works great. Again, you get what you pay for. Most of these are around $500.
Slider Shots: on floor, shots of dress. Sometimes on a bed or table getting some shots. On floor of isle during ceremony, or in front side of isle. It all depends on the venue. During the reception I may get shots of the bridal wine glasses, rings with back lighting, flowers, etc. …again, depends on what’s there. But I always get a ring shot with the slider.
Check out these amazing wedding film makers for ideas.
joseortizfilms.comrayromanfilms.com
jasonmabanua.com
or my website or vimeo
dunnrightvideo.com
DunnRight Films on vimeo
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite -
I think the panasonic 150 will fit your needs as mentioned above.
Or you can go the DSLR route and buy a canon 7D with a lens.
Brent Dunn
Owner / Director / Editor
DunnRight Films
DunnRight Video.com
Video Marketing Toolbox.netSony EX-1,
Canon 5D Mark II
Canon 7D
Mac Pro Tower, Quad Core,
with Final Cut StudioHP i7 Quad laptop
Adobe CS-5 Production Suite