Sareesh Sudhakaran
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When you mean edges do you mean the edges of the frame or the objects in the frame? Can you post a screen grab?
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Keep the frame rate similar, no matter what. If you’re happy with 720p, then shoot both at 720p30.
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The UV is only to protect the lens, nothing more. With a CPL you’re always worrying – one more thing to check.
You’ll get reflections without a polarizer. But that’s an aesthetic choice. You’ll never know until you try it! I don’t recommend linear polarizers for video.
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There is no standard. Its spacing is dictated by the base plate, which in turn is based on the camera dimensions.
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It might be okay. If that’s all you can get make it work.
Regarding heat, lenses can take up to 50 C, after which point the glue that holds the elements together will cause them to shift. However, I don’t think you should have a problem at one feet. Otherwise humans wouldn’t be able to get that close either! Think about holding a glass of hot water!
Most likely you’ll be shooting at ISO 800. The area looks too small to control halogens, and don’t forget about ambient lighting. White balance will go haywire.. Do you have fire proof diffusion or gels for it? If you don’t have experience operating it, don’t carry it. Carry reflectors, or try to rig a fluorescent box. For the close up shots, you might actually need ND filters.
Simple rule about exposure: expose for the subject. Figure it out on a shot by shot basis. For full texture shoot in the neutral setting. I’m not a fan of the internal sharpening.
Lighting brings out texture. Study the lighting on location. Does the place have windows?
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I’m not very experienced in FCP, and you probably know this already, but will the levels slider in the Viewer be of help? You can reduce volume on a shot or frame basis. On the timeline, you can do it in one full sweep.
Hope this helps.
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If you want to top what the guy did, at least try to get an f/2.8 zoom lens, even a Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8 is great. That’ll bring the worker out more, since he’s so close to the wall and your angles are limited.
Do you have access to lights? Can you rig your own? That would help tremendously in creating a mood, while not disturbing the existing lights in the facility.
If you’re shooting off the back of the 60D, try to shoot in the Neutral picture style. I like to underexpose by half or a full stop. Focus pulling at f/1.8 will be a real pain, and the ring on the 50mm is flimsy. Can you get access to a follow focus system? If you have lots of time, though, don’t waste money on it.
Check out the BBC’s five shot rule. Google it. Keep it simple, make every shot count. Prepare a shot list and go for the money shots first.
All the best.
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It depends on the projector. Most projectors handle both.
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I know you didn’t ask for advice on this, but keep a backup ready. E.g. If you have a player with a DVD/ blu-ray running as main, keep your laptop handy – fully charged, and with the video on your drive just in case.
All the best with your screening!
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Yes, HDMI has support for both.
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