Recent content by ericsf

Hey all, Just got the Panasonic GH4 and wondered what the best compression settings would be for 4K footage for upload to YouTube to maximize quality while not having ridiculously large files to upload? I assume h.264 but what data rate?? This is to master in 4K as opposed to taking 4K...

I'm looking for a good light tripod system for run and gun shooting. I have a Panasonic HMC150 and GH3 with accessories. I've been using a Manfrotto system with the 701HDV head and I've outgrown it, being so annoyed with the kickback at the start and stop of movements. So it's time to pony up...

Hey folks, I have a GH3 coming in the mail and have been watching a lot of GH3 user videos and footage. I've noticed in many videos during pans or slider moves that the motion isn't smooth. Instead there is jitter or stutter in the movement. I've seen some people comment on it in various...

I'm a total newbie when it comes to audio mixing in post need some serious help! I only have 2 days to solve this problem. I'm editing footage from conference room scenes with 3 cameras and 2-5 actors per scene. Each actor had their own lav and there was a boom over the conference table. The...

Hey folks, I'm often a one-man-show video producer that does a lot of documentary style promotional shorts for a lot of non-profits and small businesses. I have about 5 years of professional experience. I'm looking for a lighting kit mainly for interviews that's small and light that I could...

Hey good people, So I'm trying to use the Sennheiserew112-p G3 wireless system with a Rode VideoMic (instead of a lav) and a Panasonic HMC150 and it's a hiss-fest. I've managed a workaround but wanna know what causes the hiss. I'm shooting a series of theater performances where the camera is...

Hello good people, I've been reading a lot on these forums and want to thank all of you for being such a great source of good info! I'm ready to dive into the world of the HMC150! I'm going to look at a used one that has 230 hours on it. Is this a lot for this camera and should I have any...