Brandon McCormick

Unfortunately, since anyone with a camera and a zoom feature on their camera can now do this effect, I've seen WAY too many uses of it. In my humble opinion, it has become nothing more than a "hey look at me, I'm awesome at directing" shot. disclaimer: of course, I've used it.

It's only about three minutes. It was shot on the Sony Cinealta. I only had it for a month before I shot this, so I learned a lot in the process. My shots in the house are terrible, but I was kinda happy with everything else. I am the director and cinematographer for this. Please let me know what you think. http://www.whitestonemotionpictures.com/mo...ctiononline.mov Thanks! Brandon

My apologies, I meant shorter shutter. I seem to like an image that comes out at 1/60, popping more, seeming more vibrant although it does strobe a bit. I'm trying to shoot a very "big fish" type movie, with vibrant and crips images and colors, and 1/48 on the Cinealta still looks a little "video" to me. Maybe it's just my inexperience, and maybe it's just a taste preference. (although I'm sure decades of 1/48 can't be wrong!)

I've been filming with the Cinealta for about a year now, and don't get me wrong...I love the thing. BUT, I've been pretty unhappy with the image shot at 1/48shutter I just looks kinda dead, when I jack it up higher, I get an image much more comparable to film like look.I've noticed that a higher shutter speed is nicer, even for dialogue shots and slow moving shots, not just action. I know 1/48 is the standard, but it just doesn't look all that great. Are more and more movies being shot at a higher shutter these days? Or am I just missing something

OK, so maybe not everyone will be willing to come forth with their "tricks of the trade", but I'm hoping for just a few good ones. There may be no "magic bullets" here, but I know people have that one thing they always do to make great work. It could be any little thing from lighting to camera settings, but what is your little secret that you employ when it's time to make the magic happen?