ScottNelson
Well-known member
Been working for some time on this AF100 documentary of the Deschutes River in Central Oregon and recently shot this segment on a fierce section of water named by early settlers as Dillon Falls. Kit Carson and John Fremont explored the Oregon Territory in the mid 1800's and stopped here in Bend.
Two lenses were used, the Tokina 11-16 /2.8 and Canon 70-200 /2.8, both pre-set to f/5.6 on the 7D and mounted via an inexpensive Fotodiox EF/MFT adaptor that worked, though I would have much preferred to have the Birger on board.
Shot at 1080p 60 fr. VFR - experimented with shutter to capture the turbulent water drops, using both a 30 degree shutter and a basic 1/250 and 1/500. In the end, decided on the 1/250 - any more than that created more of an obvious stutter/step effect that did not look real plus I couldn't see a discernable difference between 30deg. or 1/250th.
In a late night burst of wine induced creativity, decided on b/w grading though as part of the completed documentary, it will probably revert back to color.
For me, the AF100 is the perfect camera for my work and I couldn't be happier or more pleased with the results!
Regards,
Scott
and yes, my Avatar and I seem to be having an identity crisis - I think it was the wine...
Whites were exposed @ 90 but required gamma and contrast grading in post.
Thanks, Jan. I'll give the 30 degree shutter another look.
The project has been on my mind for years and have approached numerous agencies, conservancy groups, water alliance members, irrigators, etc. but funding is dry, so to speak. I produced a Centennial documentary (with a DVX100a) on Central Oregon 6 years ago when this idea was born and since then 9 of the 16 elderly men and women who spoke about the history of Bend have died.
After watching Zac Halberd's doc on the Hudson a while back, I decided to get off my butt and shoot the Deschutes River without funding, with the belief that the images, when seen in the right places, may create funding opportunities. Either way, I couldn't wait any longer and had to make things happen on my own, kind of the 'Field of Dreams' theory.
Everything was shot @60FPS but the shot where the bird flew thru the frame was slowed down another 20% in FCP7.
Two lenses were used, the Tokina 11-16 /2.8 and Canon 70-200 /2.8, both pre-set to f/5.6 on the 7D and mounted via an inexpensive Fotodiox EF/MFT adaptor that worked, though I would have much preferred to have the Birger on board.
Shot at 1080p 60 fr. VFR - experimented with shutter to capture the turbulent water drops, using both a 30 degree shutter and a basic 1/250 and 1/500. In the end, decided on the 1/250 - any more than that created more of an obvious stutter/step effect that did not look real plus I couldn't see a discernable difference between 30deg. or 1/250th.
In a late night burst of wine induced creativity, decided on b/w grading though as part of the completed documentary, it will probably revert back to color.
For me, the AF100 is the perfect camera for my work and I couldn't be happier or more pleased with the results!
Regards,
Scott
and yes, my Avatar and I seem to be having an identity crisis - I think it was the wine...
Whites were exposed @ 90 but required gamma and contrast grading in post.
Thanks, Jan. I'll give the 30 degree shutter another look.
The project has been on my mind for years and have approached numerous agencies, conservancy groups, water alliance members, irrigators, etc. but funding is dry, so to speak. I produced a Centennial documentary (with a DVX100a) on Central Oregon 6 years ago when this idea was born and since then 9 of the 16 elderly men and women who spoke about the history of Bend have died.
After watching Zac Halberd's doc on the Hudson a while back, I decided to get off my butt and shoot the Deschutes River without funding, with the belief that the images, when seen in the right places, may create funding opportunities. Either way, I couldn't wait any longer and had to make things happen on my own, kind of the 'Field of Dreams' theory.
Everything was shot @60FPS but the shot where the bird flew thru the frame was slowed down another 20% in FCP7.
Last edited:
