Michael Coffee
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yeah, since it seems Panny may have fixed the colours a bit (gx85), have the ibis now, if they improved the autofocus, codec and rolling shutter the GH5 would be the best hybrid for video yet for sure!
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c100.. great low light, rock solid - mark 2 has the incredible dual pixel autofocus.. better video than 5d's, so can be very filmic.. great detail and colour.. low rolling shutter - better all around camera.. that said I would love an a7s to film at night with!
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I just worked it out - for some reason I-dynamic was on.. messed around with it the other day. phew. It can kill skintones BTW
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Iphone camera.
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Heya everybody - I am having an issue that when pressing record, the image looks more saturated - and less noisy. This is looking through the evf or the on the screen - I had a quick google and didn't find anything. Does anyone know what this could be?
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On 18/06/2016 at 11:07 AM, dbp said:
There was a big thread on bmcuser arguing the same thing. Someone else posted an example proving that assuming crop + aperture math is correct, the look will be the same.
Though at some point, there won't be a lens wide and fast enough to mimic certain full frame lenses.
According to this site, with subject at 180cm - a 25mm f1.4 on MFT will give you about a 20 cm plane of focus, while a 50mm 2.8 on full frame with give you about 21.5 cm... so the MFT is only a little better than half, but not much. Real world shooting seems to bear these numbers out too..
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6 hours ago, fuzzynormal said:
The GX85/GX80/GX7II doesn't have audio input. Not sure what you're getting at...
Yeah, the audio out of the zoom goes into the external recorder.. I'm saying to go from a zoom/preamps to the camera rather than sync later, for camera's with an input that is.
4 hours ago, John Matthews said:I really don't see the big deal in syncing...
During the shoot, I would spend about the same amount of time setting up an external recorder versus a wired or wireless option.
Throw the files on the computer. Ok... this takes the most time. Depending on the file size, it could take as long at 1 minute for a big 24-bit audio file.
Syncing in FCPX: Select both files. Right-click and select: "Synchronize clips"... 15 seconds later... voilà... works like magic.
In the timeline: Expand audio. Select audio from camera and press "v" to disable audio. Adjust your levels and you're done. 10 seconds.
So, what we're really talking about is 2 minutes (maximum) of extra time, but you get a fantastic audio file and it costs much less. If your time is worth that much, I'll argue that you wouldn't have asked the question on this forum. If fact, the only "hard" part of this whole thing is keeping track of which audio file goes with which video file. The only real negative that I can think of to this method is during the recording. You can't adjust and monitor an external recorder (placed next to your subject on-set) if the sound becomes too loud... audio ruined. So care needs to taken when setting the levels.
It's not so quick if you're dealing with 100 clips or so:)
2 hours ago, DevonChris said:I use an Atomos Ninja Star with my GX8 and the sound quality from the internal mic is actually quite good (but I still only use it for synching purposes).
I think these cameras apply horrendous amounts of compresion to the audio, which is why the internally recorded audio is so bad.
You can connect a zoom straight into the Ninja Star which gives excellent synched audio and video quality, at least with the GX8. Maybe this is the dream setup for your GX85 that you mentioned
Yeah, this is what I meant - perhaps I wasn't clear enough
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10 hours ago, Ebrahim Saadawi said:
I also suggest you bite it and go with the syncing route. I say this because you're a musician and Audio is more vital than anything else. No camera will provide good enough audio for professional music, unless you pay for a large camcorder like a C100.
I suggest: simply a Zoom H4n/H6 with XLRs to record audio. Use your cameras you already own. (LX100 has great video) and just sync.
Rather than look for a new camera, look for something to make syncing audio easier. Like software as Plural Eyes or FCP or something. Others will help you as I have no experience with those, I sync manually on the timeline.,Ugh.. syncing is a pain. I suggest using something like a zoom, and then line out to the camera.. my next setup will be a gx85 and a zoom both going into an external recorder - better codec for the panny and synced audio.. what a dream! Almost the perfect setup, apart from global shutter, higher DR and a7s lowlight:) (and better autofocus).. saving my pennies right now:)
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I've got an RJ - happy with it but will definitely go the lens turbo ii for my next one - seems 95% as good as metabones, and less than half the price..
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Review with test shots - looks nice, would like to see more... be aware the presenter is being filmed on a FS5 with Sigma lenses (and a speedbooster)
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11 hours ago, Django said:
well i guess i'm fucked cuz i just bought that c100 today! seriously though i can tell you none of my clients have yet required 4K and i've got some pretty damn big clients on the corporate side (i'm not in the US though). and i doubt i'm the only one left delivering 1080p in 2016. in 6 months or a year things could be different. my mate has an A7S2 and has only yet delivered 1080p with it. if i need 4k tomorrow i can borrow or rent whatever 4K camera the budget allows. as for Ursa Mini 4.6K, did you read my previous post? cuz i state quite clearly it's the best IQ for the money. but a rigged up UM 4.6K will run you $7-8K minimum, has a native iso of 800, no ND's etc... and that's without counting the magenta issue plaguing 99% of the units out there. weight wise, i'm sorry but with the EVF, handle and V-mount battery it weighs a ton and would be super impractical for a wedding type event.. i got the C100 for run & gun. stripped down it's friggin tiny yet offers NDs, waveform assist etc.. got it for dirt cheap too so i couldn't pass on the deal (basically the price of a nice lens) at some random camera store that had no clue about video stuff.. they didn't even realise it had dual pix upgrade. i'm not oblivious to the fact i'll probably outgrow it sooner then later, just didn't wanna drop loads at this point on gear i'm not 100% feeling (i.e current Sony / BM products). that's just my opinion though, to each their own...
I'm sure you won't regret it... you could probably bang nails into a wall with that thing and it would keep working.. sounds like you got a great deal too! Well done:)
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And the dual pixel AF looks amazing
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26 minutes ago, User said:
I want you to, just for a second, imagine a camera operator, who is constantly fussing with their camera, so much so that they are not connected to their subjects and the environment around them.
For run and gun single operator projects under difficult conditions, I do not believe there is a better camera than the C100 MkII. It's has everything to help you and gets out of the way so you are not always fucking with the camera. As such, one is able to keep an decent omnipresent eye on the action... and this in itself, will elevate your work. Think about it, what is the point if you are able to colour correct the hell out of half-cooked content?I love BM, but... this:)
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20 hours ago, Oliver Daniel said:
I would buy the C500 if only I didn't have to have the very expensive and rather large Odyssey on top. It's not a small camera once you add that. This is what stopped me getting FS700 and FS5.
The Kinefinity Terra 5k/6k is out this year. It's much smaller and doesn't require a bulky recorder. It has interchangeable mounts. Switchable shutters. ProRes and Raw. It also has 5k 60fps and 2k 200fps.
Hey, the Kinifinity looks amazing - but we are talking about a camera that get's picked by DP's over Alexa's and Red's - that you could take out of a bag and start shooting with. If this had global shutter it could be the best camera in history, ha - but at about 16ms rolling shutter it's about as good as the RED's, F65's etc - I'm certain the Alexa's great rolling shutter, and global shutter is the last piece of the puzzle in having amazing, filmic cameras..
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10 hours ago, Alphonzo Alegrado said:
Ideally one with in-lens stabilisation, quiet focusing, aperture between f1.4-f1.8, and a 20-25mm focal length.
Afaik no such lens exists.. this might be the closest you can get - Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM - and you would need a smart adapter or smart speedbooster to get a nice focal length
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6 hours ago, hellboy80 said:
Nice camera, but I saw some footage on YouTube and I dont like it. It looks too videoish to me, but this is no suprise for me, because I can say that about all Panasonic mirrorless cameras. I just dont like their image, its too oversharpen and too contrasty. The videos I saw look like home movies (I guess that great cameramen can get more filmic images from these cameras). The images from Canon DSLRS looks more filmic, but with Canon there is the problem that their features sucks. So the best cameras for me are probably from Sony, because you get the best from the both worlds.
Yeah, I kinda agree here, but the Canon's need work to not look soft - such great colours out of the box though! And less motion problems too..
6 hours ago, hellboy80 said:You are absolutely right. As for filmic look. I dont know how to say it (english is not my first language), but the filmic image is sharp, but somehow soft at the same time. The softness can hide all distracting imperfections which videoish image will reveal. Videoish look is super sharp which is too distracting for me (it draws away the attention from the story), but I dont mid it in home videos and documentaries. That is just my subjective opinion.
It's like the difference between detail and sharpness.. something like the Alexa has tons of detail but never seems too sharp.. you can bring up the Canon detail a bit - haven't really tried blurring the panny footage yet as such.. : ) the search for the 1 grand Alexa in the pocket continues, ha
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8 hours ago, fuzzynormal said:
Because organic flaws such as imperfect focus pulls have character. Seriously. At least in my head.
I don't know if you've ever composed and arranged music on a computer, but if you rely on precision and algorithms to lock in rhythm, it ends up sounding rather soul less. Imaging can be similar: too clean and clinical.
But, I understand CAF is a useful tool. it has been refined for dedicated motion picture cameras. I've seen it in action and was impressed, but I personally wouldn't use it for my stuff.
Also, expecting smooth motion-picture-efficient CAF in a $700 photography camera (this year) is overly optimistic.
Well I know, but to have a focus puller in your pocket is an amazing idea! We could even program a little character in - like in music programming! I do make tracks on the computer - do you compose as well? I'm techno focused..
I wouldn't use it for every shot, but what an amazing thing to have - you could do stuff that would be almost, if not impossible with a traditional manual pull..
7 hours ago, Astro said:Yep I have used the Gh4 for a long time...while everyone else was obsessing about noise in the shadows, dynamic range, low light etc..
I was obsessing about the jitter or strobe when you panned the camera, it kind of drove me nuts for a while...it was my single biggest beef with the GH4...so I did countless tests.
Heres what I found, its at its worst in 4K at 24P or 25P (especially in high contrast scenes) ...medium pans are the worst, slow pans can be acceptable, fast pans also can be OK.
Its not there in the higher frame rates at 1080P 30/ 50/ 60
It improves greatly at 30 frames PS in 4K, it improves a lot!! (thats your best bet in 4K I found) Low contrast scenes are also much better too
Turning on or off OIS in a lens makes little or no difference from what I saw....
It seems to be less on a 4K screen at 60hz than a 1080P or 1440 screen at the same 60hz refresh rate, I cant say that's totally the case tho..I have only done a few tests.
I have seen it other cameras without GS, especially in 4K.
The GX85 has it just as bad as the GH4 in this area, but the image stabilization is a huge plus, for that reason I am thinking of getting one.
I havre gotten used to it now, and I know what and what not to do...when in doubt, if you are just uploading to the web, use 29.97 (30P)Cheers
Hope this helps
Yeah, I have always hated this on Panasonics - movement shudder, frame tearing, whatever you'd call it. 1/40 shutter seems to help out sometimes.. I might try 30p to 24p in Twixtor next..
45 minutes ago, Jan G said:Hallo all,
I had a holiday in Greece, and right before I left I could pic up a GX80 in my camera store. I really like the small form factor for travelling. That's al so the reason why I use mainly 4/3 lenses with it.
So for my kind of use its a great little camera.In the link is a little piece I made with it, no colour grading are post stabilisation.
Wow, it looks like they have really fixed the funny orange/red thing that was going on with Panasonics.. where reds and oranges would go a bit mental sometimes..
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Thread resurrection.. have just googled this and very impressed by the footage at 1/40.. flicker is an issue of course. There was always something that bugged me about the panasonic motion cadence - Canon's seemed better at this along with colour.. this is seeming to help my gx7 footage already though. The movement seems to flow a bit better..
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Re mixing audio on 'phones, I have been getting very good results using the plug ins from http://sonarworks.com/ - and also TB Isone http://www.toneboosters.com/tb-isone/ - I like using monitors too, have been looking at a cheap small 3" set - these seem to get good feedback and are definitely cheap - the little Alesis 320's http://www.amazon.com/Alesis-M1-Active-Monitor-Speakers/dp/B0011Z87I0
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On 5/28/2016 at 9:32 PM, TheSicilianGuy said:
I think any serious videographer would pull focus manually anyway.
This just isn't true - why would you if a reliable, predictable autofocus exists? If it is good enough for this guy.. !
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On 10/05/2016 at 0:42 PM, M Carter said:
The "180 - rule" has nothing to do with shutter speed. It's about the visual arc of the setting. It's a framing and blocking and camera-movement convention, not a frame-rate or shutter speed rule.
He's talking about the 180 degree shutter speed setting - not the crossing the line blocking rule...
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Awesome, nice to hear! Send us all a GH5 please:) Very nice looking rigs there for sure, and brave to commit to a Panasonic over Canon or Cine cams.. and great to hear Panasonic are getting on board with you, and showing they might be serious about conquering the lower price end video market - maybe then more people will buy the wonderful looking Varicams:)