Frank Lombardi
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Rob- BIG help, thanks! I do have an audio feed from the mixing board that I will use as my main track. I’ve got a RODE Pro on my 5D Mk III for interviews etc. You’ve got me pegged with the shyness thing, as I do not want to be that “annoying guy.” But I WILL remember your post as I politely demand to have the show lighting turned on prior to go-time.
To help with knowing what to record/when to change shots, I’ve been attending their rehearsals and I have a copy of their last videoed performance… which, shows me, by the way, why they want me to shoot them again. Without being too critical of someone else’s work, I saw no attempt at color correction when cutting between different cameras, and all very shaky footage, with very little thought put into making deliberate cuts. My feeling is that those are the biggest reasons why the band did not like the first video.
I am somewhat concerned about using my Sony HDR CX150 camcorder (from 2010)… while it does have manual WB, it only shoots 60i, and matching both color and frame rate might prove to be nightmarish. It might be time for a Canon VIXIA HF G10, for the 24p to match my DSLRs.
Everyone’s help here is contributing to what I hope will be something they’ll love. Thanks.
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Steve and John-
I feel much better knowing I can get away with the f4 lenses. Your advice about two hrs of concert video becoming stale with the same cuts is exactly what I began to worry about. I’d always be alternating between the b-roll and a wide shot. The additional interview cuts will make things much more dynamic and easier. By using the camcorder as a continuous reel, I’m thinking I can put my 60D w/ 16-35 on the stage, almost 90 deg to the band, getting band and crowd as an extra angle. I can start it, let it run to its max 12min file, and restart it again when the opportunity allows. In the meantime, I can use the 5D w/70-200 on a monopod and float around (assuming the venue doesn’t get annoyed at me moving around in front of the stage & paying public).Manual control- check. I’ve seen FCPX do a nice job w/ multicam syncs, so I should have that covered.
I must say thanks once again. You all are making me feel very welcome here and I’m learning tons in each post.
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Steve- AWESOME ADVICE. Thank you so much. I think you just took a whole lot of stress out of my shoot with those ideas! I will have a monopod for the DSLR. Between that and the stationary camera I should have the ability to make some nice cuts. The pre/post interviews will be fantastic. I’ll have a RODE mic for that, and as for concert sound, they are taking a feed off the mixing board.
As for DSLR lens to use, my fastest zoom is the 16-35mm f2.8. I’m wondering if that is too wide to leave on for the performance? Otherwise its gotta be a fast 50, 80, or 100mm prime. Would you make the same suggestion as David did, that I zoom/pan in post? Or keep a fast prime on there? I would love to be able to use my 24-105 or 70-200, but they are both f4. I may have to test that out with the lighting, prior to showtime if I can.
Anyone care to comment on video quality using an f4 zoom with my 5D Mark III under concert lighting?
I was planning on leaving white balance and ISO on auto, and controlling shutter speed to be 1/50. Is this a good/bad idea?
Thank you all for your patience and great help. Keep it coming.
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David, Thanks- I had thought of this too, but wasn’t sure of the resolution I’d lose. The tip about producing the video in 720 is great. Do you think that if I set the camcorder up at the sound booth, in the back of the theatre, would give me the best angles without being too far? Or should I find a spot off to the side, but closer? Leaving space on the sides is also a great tip. Thanks!
I’ll be using FCP X as my editor, on a 2.8GHz Intel Core Duo iMac with 4 GB. If I manage to get good video, that will be my next hurdle! Damn I need more money. Hahaha.