Rick Amundson
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Todd, you’ll have to believe it because it’s true.
The native ISO is 2000. There is definitely a learning curve with the FS7 but it’s worth the time(it doesn’t really take that long). Here is the best place to get the answers you seek.
https://www.xdcam-user.com/2014/12/ultimate-guide-for-cine-ei-on-the-sony-pxw-fs7/
Contrary to former rules, the key is to over expose the Slog3.cine by 1/2 to1 full stop and correct in post. That will help your grain issue. Allister really has the system down and I learned most of my tricks from his posts and I have to say, I’ve shot some good looking stuff for the last 2 years.
Good luck.
Best of luck!
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Todd,
You are on the right track. I’ve used the Miro a few times and it is the easiest way to get the speeds you are talking about.
Best of luck!
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This looks like a really interesting solution that might work for you. trackfinger.com
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Rick Amundson
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Your picture link isn’t working.
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
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Jim, I believe a video camera will be your best option as most “professional” models will allow a finer shutter adjustment to deal with monitor refresh rates. The rolling shutter wouldn’t be a s big of a problem in what you are doing unless the motion on the screen had a lot of vertical lines moving very quickly across the screen.
I don’t have any specific stories, especially of late, as most screens I shoot are LCD, phones, tablets or replaced in post but back in the day, the variable shutter for CRT’s were invaluable.
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
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The reason I ask about the camera is for the size. There are a variety of slider dollies that have motion control motors available. If you are using the 5D or stripped down Red you may be able to achieve the effect for a few less bucks. Using a motion control motor allows you to get a perfectly constant speed and program it to your exact amount of time. This negates the human inconsistencies that come with a dolly grip (not that there aren’t great dolly grips who could pull this shot off).
I agree that having some foreground elements will help sell the effect.
Check out Kessler Crane and others for the sliders and be sure to post the final shot!
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
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Hey Andy,
How far does the dolly need to move and which camera are you using?
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
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They were definitely at NAB and I had a chance to play with it. Todd, it is AWESOME! If I had 15K, I’d do it. It worked as advertised and if you have any experience with “steadi-rigs” you will love this. The camera pans intuitively, the tilt stays locked where you put it, the camera comes to a dead stop quickly and without and float. You won’t put an Alexa on it but it would handle you C300 with ease. Adding second person pan and tilt is done easily with some motors and controller from a hobby shop.
I do have to say, however, that I heard that the price of their gyros are coming down so hopefully the price tag will too. I also heard that they are making a smaller, cheaper one.
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
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Your instincts are correct in that you must back light the powder. However, the powder must have a contrasting background so try to shoot it over some shadowed rocks or dark clothing.
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
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I own both an Alexa and a GoPro. Each tool has its place and this screams small camera. Think of the interesting place the “fly” could go if it were small. With well place speed ramps and cuts it could be pretty cool. Just try to make the camera look like its “flying” not hand held.
Best of luck!
Rick Amundson
Producer/Director/DP
Screenscape Studios
Bravo Romeo Entertainment
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http://www.bravoromeo.com
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