[Hunter Hempen]

I’ve tried importing, and starting new projects of all types of presets…and they all lock up. I almost want to say it’s a graphic card issue, because each time it locks up, the desktop glitches through to the preview screen.

I have no idea why it would do that all of the sudden.

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Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

I ask because it continues to hang up on a part of my timeline. The sticky part has several clips, consecutively flashed for a few fractions of a second. It is, however, completely rendered.

I wonder if it’s just a general rule of thumb not to abuse edits like that, or if I should be able to see this part when played as a whole.

Thanks for responding my friend,

Hunta

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Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

The two conflicting resolution files being brought in are from a Canon 7D and 60D…so H.264 codec.

Yes, I can indeed play back un-rendered footage in the red….only if I want to watch the timeline sputter and choke.

—–
Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

Thanks for pointing the right direction.

I just discovered this about two hours ago.

Awesome, thanks!

-Hunta

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Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

Thanks for the input.
Unfortunately, most of those suggested go over 5k…hence the name of the thread..

—–
Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

[The new cams from Sony and Panasonic give you the best features of a DSLR without any of the drawbacks]
By this do you mean CMOS cameras such as the following?:
https://www.adorama.com/PCAGHMC40.html?utm_term=Other&utm_medium=Shopping%20Site&utm_campaign=Other&utm_source=gbase

I’ve noticed that HD CCD cams tend to be considerably more expensive in the market place. Don’t know if that always rings true in the industry; just something I noticed.

I was banking equally towards this one…and as some responses have mentioned, “Handicams” actually have XLR connectors, which efficiently eliminates the need to audio sync later with a DSLR.

Only downside I see is that just one Panny costs nearly as much as two t2i’s. Meh.

Also, tangent question, the whole 7D, t2i, 5D were released a while ago…I’ve heard that the new line of Canons would possibly be more video-friendly? Any crazy estimations as to when Canon might release the next generation? (kindofa stupid question, considering the future is obviously unknown)

Any opinions on wireless lavalier? Any resident customers our guy would approach might feel better if the cameras ran at a distance – compared to In-Your-Face. A wireless lavalier might give us a good opportunity to hear the trucker crystal clear in conversation, thought I wonder how well the customer three feet away will pick up.
(That and I will consider frequency issues).

I believe the documentary would span all summer; not an everyday shoot, just here or there each week when the unique shipping route arises.

—–
Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

Ah, and throw in a few extra hundred or three for HD SD cards and what-not…taxes/fees I guess.

—–
Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

David, detailed answers are never turned away in my book, thanks for replying.

To clarify, I am in fact a student, who to make a long story short, got lucky with a 5k offer. In that matter, I do not know a whole lot related to operating equipment with lens controllers, etc. I am aware that those extra batteries are a must on the road, in addition to lens variety, tripods.

I was essentially hoping to get some equipment recommendations for this “small-time” production. We would be traveling on the interstate, frequently, occasionally pulling over to record bits of interaction between the subject (fellow trucker) and his customers. If the company allows, I already planned to purchase a 720p portable-mountable cam (name for that?) to stick in the cab with our guy…
even that damn thing is problematic, considering the SD in HD would only record a few minutes worth of footage in the span of a long shipping day.

To simplify things, lets say, I’m looking at a t2i. Yes, scoff and laugh, I’m not really considering selling my soul for a RED or whatever 20k+ camera the Cow would recommend. I noticed that the t3i was out, which looks favorable, however, it led me to thinking that perhaps I should wait for the next product-line release from Canon?

Given that the t3i/t2i are under 1k, I figured I could pull two of those off…though I don’t know if that’s necessary.

—-Actually, here’s a real quick list I threw together. God knows something isn’t compatible in there 😛

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Canon T3i DSLR ($852):

https://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&safe=off&rlz=1G1ASUS_ENUS407&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=710&q=t3i&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7051366981881603591&sa=X&ei=KFm7Teq4JMbFgAfl47HqBQ&ved=0CJcBEPMCMAA#

CS5.5 ($449):

https://store1.adobe.com/cfusion/store/index.cfm?store=OLS-EDU&PID=2159997#loc=en_us&categoryOid=6701068&category=/Applications/ProductionPremiumSTE&view=ols_prod&store=OLS-EDU

Lavalier Microphone ($179):

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/49318-REG/Sony_ECM44B_ECM_44B_Omni_Directional_Lavalier.html

Battery accessories ($62.85):

https://www.ebatts.com/canon_rebel-t3i_digital-camera_accessories.aspx

https://www.amazon.com/EOS-Rebel-Digital-Battery-adapters/dp/B004NEH03E

Azden Shotgun Mic ($226):

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/495302-REG/Audio_Technica_AT875R_AT875_Short_Condenser_Shotgun.html

https://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&rlz=1G1ASUS_ENUS407&q=Azden+SGM-1X&um=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=710&ie=UTF-8&cid=14010753500945170759&sa=X&ei=amq7TfbvH8HZgQed59joBg&ved=0CIUBEPMCMAQ#

Opteka Stabilizer ($100):

https://www.google.com/products/catalog?hl=en&safe=off&q=dslr+stabilizer&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&biw=1280&bih=710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=15749381091981733549&sa=X&ei=fGu7TdSeHI34gAev7IneBg&ved=0CIABEPMCMAM#

Total: $1,868.85 approx.

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Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

David, detailed answers are never turned away in my book, thanks for replying.

To clarify, I am in fact a student, who to make a long story short, got lucky with a 5k offer. In that matter, I do not know a whole lot related to operating equipment with lens controllers, etc. I am aware that those extra batteries are a must on the road, in addition to lens variety, tripods.

I was essentially hoping to get some equipment recommendations for this “small-time” production. We would be traveling on the interstate, frequently, occasionally pulling over to record bits of interaction between the subject (fellow trucker) and his customers. If the company allows, I already planned to purchase a 720p portable-mountable cam (name for that?) to stick in the cab with our guy…
even that damn thing is problematic, considering the SD in HD would only record a few minutes worth of footage in the span of a long shipping day.

To simplify things, lets say, I’m looking at a t2i. Yes, scoff and laugh, I’m not really considering selling my soul for a RED or whatever 20k+ camera the Cow would recommend. I noticed that the t3i was out, which looks favorable, however, it led me to thinking that perhaps I should wait for the next product-line release from Canon?

Given that the t3i/t2i are under 1k, I figured I could pull two of those off…though I don’t know if that’s necessary.

As for the rest, types of mics, recommended brands, etc, I was purely leaving open to everyone else.

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Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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[Hunter Hempen]

That, and some of the reels I watch up on YouTube make me a bit suspicious. Frequently…and I mean “frequently”, I come across editors/graphic artists who have big-time brand names in their clips. Such as Coca-Cola, Target, etc. Compared to the rest of their graphics, I don’t understand why the Cola King would’ve picked up on these artists, because the shown clip just doesn’t make any sense in relation to the company’s theme.

I also read somewhere that if you’re lacking content in the reel, “…go make up graphics for some company…”. This blatant borrowing of company logos doesn’t sound right.

But then again, that’s why I’m asking you.

Thanks,
Hunta

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Too bad she won’t live! But then again, who does?
-Gaff
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