Newbie needs simple advice...

[V Silly]

Hi Folks
I am not experienced with video but need to create some footage for a school project.
I am renting a Panasonic DVX100 and some lights, and need to record some static shots on greenscreen background.
Camera will be stationary on a tripod.

Questions:
1- What is the procedure on the camera for setting the white point?
2- Any other settings a clueless person should pay attention to before hitting "record"?

I want to record NTSC 29.97 FPS at highest possible quality for use in an Adobe After Effects project.

Thanks for your help!!
-V

 

[bpotter]

Hi V,

1:
Zoom into a white balance card in the spot where you will have your talent/object positioned.
Fill the screen with the white object.
Adjust your iris so it's not blown out or underexposed.
Select either "A" or "B" preset setting
Press your white balance button once

I can't remember what the LCD will display when you set it properly. Check the manual.

2:
If you are doing green screen work you should do some homework before you hit record.

If there is any way you can set your project to be 24p you'll get better quality images to work with in After Effects.

Just be prepared that doing chroma key with DV footage can be challenging, but possible.

 

[xxxkxxx]

Green Screen

Green Screen

When shooting green screen light the actual green screen as evenly as possible, in some cases leave the house lights on and then light, so you get a vibrant green. Then place the actual subject as far away forward from the green screen as you can get so it doesnt cast harsh shadows.

Also be very conscious of what color the subject is wearing so you don't get that reflective green that the green screen omits.

 

[David Jimerson]

Hi Folks
I am not experienced with video but need to create some footage for a school project.
I am renting a Panasonic DVX100 and some lights, and need to record some static shots on greenscreen background.
Camera will be stationary on a tripod.

Questions:
1- What is the procedure on the camera for setting the white point?
2- Any other settings a clueless person should pay attention to before hitting "record"?

I want to record NTSC 29.97 FPS at highest possible quality for use in an Adobe After Effects project.

Thanks for your help!!
-V

If it's actually a "static" greenscreen shot -- i.e., no motion -- you're MUCH better off using a digital still camera. The resolution and color space will be much superior.