So this is my first major production with the GH4, and I might as well come out and say it, quality film production is difficult as hell! Now when I say 'major production' that is purely relative to my past efforts, as I'm sure this is just the business as usual to the pros that frequent here. I only will be able to put out a trailer because there were so many shots missed because I didn't properly storyboard! My arrogance figured, 'Hell I wrote the script, I know what I need to shoot. I don't need no freakin storyboards!'
Well, lesson learned!!
The two day shoot should have been planned as a three to four day shoot. Should have budgeted to have two additional people on crew, and maybe added another camera as well. Maybe I could have saved some time with some seasoned actors, but we all got better as the project progressed.
I used a GH4 with a Mikaton branded EF mount Speedboster paired with a Sigma 18-35 and when needed, a variable ND. I recorded everything into a Ninja2 @ 1080p 24p using the GH4 HDMI downconvert option and 4:2:2 10-bit V-Log. Audio duties were handle with a Tascam DR-60D and a mix of shotgun and stereo mics. Premiere Pro CC 2015 handled editing duties and special effects while Adobe Audition handled audio. Various tripods, sliders and shoulder rigs and untold amounts of styrofoam whiteboards and homemade LED lights.
NSFW due to language.
Well, lesson learned!!
The two day shoot should have been planned as a three to four day shoot. Should have budgeted to have two additional people on crew, and maybe added another camera as well. Maybe I could have saved some time with some seasoned actors, but we all got better as the project progressed.
I used a GH4 with a Mikaton branded EF mount Speedboster paired with a Sigma 18-35 and when needed, a variable ND. I recorded everything into a Ninja2 @ 1080p 24p using the GH4 HDMI downconvert option and 4:2:2 10-bit V-Log. Audio duties were handle with a Tascam DR-60D and a mix of shotgun and stereo mics. Premiere Pro CC 2015 handled editing duties and special effects while Adobe Audition handled audio. Various tripods, sliders and shoulder rigs and untold amounts of styrofoam whiteboards and homemade LED lights.
NSFW due to language.
