Robert Ross Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I am shooting a no-budget rap video with a GY-HD100U and I have no lights (and no crew for that matter of fact). This is more of a question for the gaffers, but as far as the camera is concerned what should I be watching out for with the various settings. I am planning on mostly exterior shots with a few in a bar (using sunlight streaming through very large open garage doors which might as well be considered exterior). The producer wants it shot in HD for post so that seems to be my only parameter. I would like to really be able to take advantage of what this camera has to offer as I have been impressed with what I have already seen from "playing around with it" for the past few days. Thanks for any feedback. I know this is a very broad posting! R. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ri Stewart Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 I have found that the GY-HD100 needs alot of light, so be aware of that when doing the interior shots. The gains create mosquitos. This will probably get flamed at a cinematography forum, but after learning how to use the camera, I have found it does incredibly well on automatic after setting the white balance correctly. We shot this music video on an HD100 Good luck with your project! I am shooting a no-budget rap video with a GY-HD100U and I have no lights (and no crew for that matter of fact). This is more of a question for the gaffers, but as far as the camera is concerned what should I be watching out for with the various settings. I am planning on mostly exterior shots with a few in a bar (using sunlight streaming through very large open garage doors which might as well be considered exterior). The producer wants it shot in HD for post so that seems to be my only parameter. I would like to really be able to take advantage of what this camera has to offer as I have been impressed with what I have already seen from "playing around with it" for the past few days.Thanks for any feedback. I know this is a very broad posting! R. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Michael Nash Posted August 1, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted August 1, 2007 Take the time to get familiar with the menus and try out different controls. I've found that for high-contrast exteriors (sunlight and shade) you'll need to raise the black stretch all the way up (+3, I think), and raising the gamma will help roll off the highlights a little more naturally. This camera also really saturates the reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Drysdale Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Using a reflector would really help. I wouldn't use automatic, especially with hot windows in the shot and a moving subject, it's much better for you to adjust the aperture yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Ross Posted August 4, 2007 Author Share Posted August 4, 2007 I appreciate all of the help. I'll post my final cut of the video. Looks like a 1 take shoot that will be posted to YouTube for a competition involving 50 Cent and G-Unit records. The merits of the shoot seem to be taking a backseat to the style of the artist and the lyrics. No budget indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Desrosiers Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 I appreciate all of the help. I'll post my final cut of the video. Looks like a 1 take shoot that will be posted to YouTube for a competition involving 50 Cent and G-Unit records. The merits of the shoot seem to be taking a backseat to the style of the artist and the lyrics. No budget indeed! go there: www.sighter.com Scroll down to the video section and click on the clip with Sandra LeFebvre was made with the HD100U with only a little Anton light... and the waling in the street a night was Available light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony_Beazley Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 go there: www.sighter.com Scroll down to the video section and click on the clip with Sandra LeFebvre was made with the HD100U with only a little Anton light... and the waling in the street a night was Available light Hi Bruno just clicked on the performance music video.. was the gain up or on zero...did you bring it up at all in FCP... nice and clean...very nice job... stock fuji lens? Thanks Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars Zemskih Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) I have found that the GY-HD100 needs alot of light, so be aware of that when doing the interior shots. The gains create mosquitos. This will probably get flamed at a cinematography forum, but after learning how to use the camera, I have found it does incredibly well on automatic after setting the white balance correctly. We shot this music video on an HD100 Good luck with your project! Where is this video embedded from? Or is it a script? I'm starting to notice it on websites, I want one on mine too. Edited October 15, 2007 by Emile Rafael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ri Stewart Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 That movie is embedded on their own site, using an open source flash encoder. It's encoded in FLV format, 768k using Squeeze. That way the quality is much better than youtube. Need one setup? Give me a shout! Where is this video embedded from? Or is it a script? I'm starting to notice it on websites, I want one on mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Walter Graff Posted October 18, 2007 Premium Member Share Posted October 18, 2007 Always try to keep your lens as close to wide open (or at least always more than 5.6) to gain as much from HD as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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