Tom Nelson
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Thanks, Vince! It’s actually a very simple show, with no lighting changes and not a ton of movement, and we’re going to be in a very small theater. I’ll have the ops white balance before the show, and I’ll sync the cameras in post. I’ll build a look on an SD card beforehand, so all of the cameras capture the same. If an iris adjustment is necessary, the ops can do it. Also, all of the cameras will be fixed on sticks and plugged in to AC power, so I’d just need to run SDI back to me, and wired comms if I don’t decide to go wireless.
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Thanks, all. I honestly didn’t know Catalyst even existed. Going to try the free version, and maybe trial the paid version. Wish me luck.
-Tom
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I like using a softbox with them because it increases the size of the source and controls spill. It’s very much an inexact science with these lights, though; I’m not sure how much the diffusion that comes with it cuts down on the light output. For the price, it makes sense to buy them and try them, and possibly modify them to make them work with your style. They’re pretty good right out of the box, though.
-Tom
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The diffusion panels are attached with these 3 inch bolts and nuts, on all 4 corners of the unit. They sit 3 inches away from the face of the unit, so light spills out the sides and goes everywhere – not a problem with a real softbox. I’m thinking about cutting the panels down to the size of the light and adding some velcro to hold them on to the front. The panels are also a bit wider than the unit, so it’s difficult to angle the lights up or down because the panel gets in the way.
I’ve got to say, though, the light is already pretty soft straight off the unit; often I just use them open-faced without the diffusion; still pretty nice.
-Tom
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Matt,
I’ve owned the F&V 3-light kit for about a year now and have used it in the field extensively – pretty decent build quality and I have yet to have one fail. The diffusion is a JOKE and even with LEDs, I’m lost without a softbox. I used to use CoolLights 1×1 LEDs and they have a 2×2 softbox that is designed for the Coollights. I ordered one (collights.biz), cause they’re 99 bucks (Comes with egg crate, too), and with a few pieces of aluminum stock and some hardware, I fitted it onto the F&V using the threaded holes. I can send some photos if you’d like. It’s such a money saver and looks pretty legit, if you ask me.
-Tom
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We use some nice PBs with built-in backpack straps. These are an awesome addition.
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Also, you might be wise to bring some large ND or scrim to knock down the amount of light coming through the windows, if possible, so you might have the option to tone down your light on the talent. Be prepared.
Although HMI is the way to go, the shot, although more difficult, is also possible with the right amount of ND and CTO on the window, still using tungsten.
Tom Nelson
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Epic, and downright sexy. Cost per shot? Let’s not talk about it…
Tom Nelson
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It says in the YouTube post that “it works through custom software that they wrote that tracks the position of the paint rollers and projects video wherever they choose to paint, allowing them to explore the relationship between video, mark making and architecture and create live video collages in real time.”
But what hardware? We’re thinking in our office that the roller itself is pressure-sensitive and has an built-in tilt sensor, and motion-tracking camera systems set off to the sides track the location of the roller.
These elements, coupled with some custom code, most likely made this happen.
Of course, the only way to know for sure is if they tell us. But that ain’t gonna happen.
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It’s possible, we do it all the time with an AJA HDMI to SDI converter. However, the AJA converters require A/C, so mounting it on a rig isn’t an option.
Tom Nelson
Videographer/Editor
Essex Television Group