Illya Friedman Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 Hello all, I've been helping some talented filmmakers put together feature film over the last few months. The website finally went live this weekend and I can now talk about the project. The website/blog for the movie can be found here - www.finndependent.com The project is also a milestone for myself, because it's the first feature film to use my product, the Hot Rod PL. I'm happy to answer technical questions about the movie to the best of my ability. I. Illya Friedman Hot Rod Cameras www.hotrodcameras.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Peter J DeCrescenzo Posted July 7, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted July 7, 2009 Hi Illya: I have a question concerning some information you've included in your blog: http://www.hotrodcameras.com/about/blog/ If I understand correctly, you mention setting the GH1 to ISO 100 is actually equivalent to about ISO 640 on your meter, which seems odd to me. Do you know if this is typical of DSLR cams? In other words, are ISO settings on DSLR cams typically very different from film? Or am I misunderstanding what you meant by this? Thanks for the info you've been posting about the GH1 here & elsewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illya Friedman Posted July 7, 2009 Author Share Posted July 7, 2009 (edited) If I understand correctly, you mention setting the GH1 to ISO 100 is actually equivalent to about ISO 640 on your meter, which seems odd to me. Do you know if this is typical of DSLR cams? In other words, are ISO settings on DSLR cams typically very different from film? Or am I misunderstanding what you meant by this? Hi Peter, No misunderstanding. You got it right. I agree that it's odd, this has not been my experience with other cameras. So far the most dynamic range (and most pleasing images) is coming from the setting the camera at 100 ISO and rating the meter at 640. Everything in the teaser posted was shot this way (or at 400 ISO rated at 2500!), color correction in the teaser is not final. The rule of thumb I've found with the GH1, protect your highlights, fill light your shadows. Edited July 7, 2009 by Illya Friedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Gordon Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 I'm still having trouble finding a GH1 here. Even the big mail order houses in New York all seem to be awaiting shipments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Metzger Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 The gh1 is a PIA to use for some many different reasons. Can't imagine shooting a feature on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Neary Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Well, was it a major PIA to use it on a feature? Let's hear it from someone who has actually done it... GHAAA! EDIT!!!! OK, re-reading my post I hope it's clear (I know it's not) that this isn't meant to be a dig at Jamie, it's meant as a friendly taunt to the original poster- I'd like to hear more about the shoot. Sorry for any confusion.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Satsuki Murashige Posted August 31, 2009 Premium Member Share Posted August 31, 2009 The gh1 is a PIA to use for some many different reasons. Can't imagine shooting a feature on it. Hey Jaime, I saw some footage today from the GH1 shoot you were on, it looks really good. What problems were you having with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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