wartez
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shooting a no budget feature here in brooklyn on the ex1/lex w/nikon lenses. i'll post some stills. more fun stuff at http://www.ruggedbeautypictures.com
ex1/lex micro budget feature
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wartez
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you think? i thought they look pretty sharp compared to my old hvx/m2 set up. i'll try and keep tweaking my back focus though to see if i can't get it sharper. i turned detail off on the ex1 as well. some of those stills are a bit softer i'd say because of camera movement and trying to pull focus on the small ex1 lcd.
They definitely can be sharper. Look at the second shot (the guy walking along the street) for example, he almost blends into the background due to lack of details on his face body. Same with the shot of the girl pulling the backpack by the fence. There's no edge sharpness that allows them to pop out of the shot, despite the DOF.
Are you shooting wide open? If you are trying stopping the lens down to around f4 and sharpness should greatly improve.
Are you shooting wide open? If you are trying stopping the lens down to around f4 and sharpness should greatly improve.
Nik Manning
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yes could be sharper but don't change anything now. Keep going everything else is A work. Add sharpness later in the pipe line. Looks good!
Nik Manning
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How do I get upload privileges? I sharpened one of the screen grabs in photoshop and I can't upload it.
ESTEBEVERDE
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Looks Good!
Hopefully the story, acting, editing, and overall execution matches!
Good Job! Can't wait to see the finished piece!
Hopefully the story, acting, editing, and overall execution matches!
Good Job! Can't wait to see the finished piece!
The EX-1 looks just as "flimic" as the HVX200 and A1... when the user actually turns the freakin' shutter on.
Tweaking the color in post goes a longer way, as far as it can get you. Any of these cameras can produce a "filmic" image. Just different film stocks. It's only preference if it's your own project. If it's someone elses, then that's a different story (hence why I own a 200A and not an A1 or EX-1).
Wartez -- What lenses are you using? The rehearsal footage looks nice, dude. Lit stuff should look even better.
frankygunpowder
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Chinatown steadicam shoot
These look great. I especially like the first shot with the circular lights in the bokeh.
jls4
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Looks great to me - I know a couple of people complaining about softness - I'm sure they will hat emy curren tmovie (Although I'm not using ex1 right now)
But I like them. Would love to know your budget and any specs on technical data. I also watched the rehersal - codos on finding good actors. they seem very natural.
But I like them. Would love to know your budget and any specs on technical data. I also watched the rehersal - codos on finding good actors. they seem very natural.
wartez
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i'm guessing we have just under 8k raised. :violin:
about 10 days left to shoot and we are running out of $$$ quick!
thanks for your nice words on winter lilacs!
here are some stills before we update the website:
can you tell us the pro's and the challenges of using the ex1, where it shined and where you ran into problems? Also what SteadyCam did you end up using? About to go panny or EX1, and I really want to know how the footage is looking, does it have that true 24p feel, or does it still feel video? when can we expect a trailer? are you going to doe a film out? and (if you are) tell us how well the color grading goes through COLOR. Thanks
Jon
Jon
Rakesh Jacob
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Dude I just got a HVX200A, waaayyyyyyyyy cleaner than the HVX200. But as far as HVX200A vs EX1... ask yourself:
Can you color correct to get the EX1 to look like HVXish or better? for most people yeah and pretty easy
Can you get the HVX to get EX1 resolution? :-KnockedOut(D
edit: check this EX1 clip I found a while back, it's done straight up, no 35mm adapter btw
http://vimeo.com/1007129
thefilmaddict
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Dude I just got a HVX200A, waaayyyyyyyyy cleaner than the HVX200. But as far as HVX200A vs EX1... ask yourself:
Can you color correct to get the EX1 to look like HVXish or better? for most people yeah and pretty easy
Can you get the HVX to get EX1 resolution?
GREAT POINT!
I have been very happy with the EX1 (as a former HVX200 owner). I do dislike the rolling shutter. I've never had any problems with it myself, but you can see it in some footage (like the fireworks footage just posted or under some florescent lights).
The stills look great to me (very cinematic). I hope that we will get to see a trailer soon. It looks like you guys have a big cast and a lot of great locations. I hope it all comes together in post. I can't wait to see some moving images.
A feature is a big undertaking at any budget. It looks like you guys are putting a lot into it. Even with a low budget, the stills look like quality work!
Can you color correct to get the EX1 to look like HVXish or better? for most people yeah and pretty easy
Can you get the HVX to get EX1 resolution?
GREAT POINT!
I have been very happy with the EX1 (as a former HVX200 owner). I do dislike the rolling shutter. I've never had any problems with it myself, but you can see it in some footage (like the fireworks footage just posted or under some florescent lights).
The stills look great to me (very cinematic). I hope that we will get to see a trailer soon. It looks like you guys have a big cast and a lot of great locations. I hope it all comes together in post. I can't wait to see some moving images.
A feature is a big undertaking at any budget. It looks like you guys are putting a lot into it. Even with a low budget, the stills look like quality work!