[Scott Gaskin]

Hey Brian,

Many thanks for the quick reply. I have had a play since and your suggestion for using metaballs is a great one. Just gotta do a bit more experimenting so a big thanks again.

I’m wondering if you may be able to answer another question? I explained in my original email about wanting to contain other objects in each bubble . The logical way of doing this is to parent the object inside the bubble so when I animate the movement of the bubble, the object will move accordingly.

Everything works fine until I add the metaball. The size of the bubbles then increase and I cant see my object in the bubble. Hope this makes sense. Basically I’m wondering if there is a way of using the metaball technique whilst being able to parent another object inside my bubble?

Thanks for help with this

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Hi Brian,

Thanks for the reply. i tried downloading the C4D file but when I try to open I’m getting ‘unknown file format’ I am using version 11.5. Are you using a later version?

Thanks

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Bill,

Many thanks for the advice and uploading the video.

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Hi Brent,

Thank you for your response.

I did look at the Canon 5D Mk 2 and the cheaper 7D model. Does the full sensor make much difference to the video quality? also in your opinion, do you think there is much difference between the Mk 2 and Mk 3 in regards to video quality?

I will be using the camera mainly to shoot music videos or live gigs. Thank you for the link, it is really useful. There seems to be some good prices on prosumer camcorders. I have listed 3 below that seem very reasonably priced and wondered if you could advise on any of them? Also would you know what the difference in quality compared to the typical DSLR’s mentioned above would be?

Sony HXR-MC50U Ultra Compact Pro AVCHD Camcorder – $1,449.00 SD card

HVR-HD1000U Digital High Definition HDV Camcorder – $1,449.00 mini DV

Sony HDR-FX7 3CMOS HDV which is just under $2,000

Sorry for all the questions but any help is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the info, its much appreciated.

What I meant about viewing the video was not to do with play back, (apologies for bad explanation) it was to do with the fact that most dedicated camcorders allow you to pull LCD display out and twist it around to view what you are recording from different angles etc. For example if you were filming very low to the floor you would most likely need to rest your head on the floor to see what you are filming! same with if you were reaching over something you will have the same prob unless you have got a monitor of some kind.

Thanks again for your advice

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Hi John,

Many thanks for your reply

I will most likely be using it for music videos and recording live gigs but would like to find something that can be a good all rounder if that is at all possible. I think its important that it can shoot well in low light too especially for live gigs that are usually in doors and dark
Many thanks for your response

Thanks again

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Thanks again dude, i’ll check it out
Appreciated

[Scott Gaskin]

Thanks Walter, seems I have a bit to learn!
Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Thanks for the info

Scott

[Scott Gaskin]

Thanks for your help Vincent. Job done! There’s still lots to learn with this program! Appreciated
Scott