Short Skateboarding Edit

Tyler-

Did you use the ois? It is an awesome function on the dvx and helps with stabilization a ton. If you didn't, you should use it for stuff like this. If you did then it'll just be a matter practice of to keep that camera steady.

Also, i'm no expert on fish eye lenses but I do believe there is a way to get rid of the black corners. I prefer it when they are gone, but I am not entirely sure how to do so. Look into that.

I think you followed the skateboarder well and I had a clear sense of what he was doing, which is a good thing.

As for changing you scene file settings, that is also a matter of practice. I took a look that the video link you put up and the shots seemed like the differed in what scene file settings where used. Some looked like the master pedistal was set lower and others with it higher. For the day scenes I think it was set lower. Try messing with the master ped. and maybe the chroma level.

Barry Green's dvx book does an awesome job explaining scene file settings and what to do with them. Look into if you don't have it.

Good work and keep on shooting.
 
Aschu said:
Tyler-

Did you use the ois? It is an awesome function on the dvx and helps with stabilization a ton. If you didn't, you should use it for stuff like this. If you did then it'll just be a matter practice of to keep that camera steady.

Also, i'm no expert on fish eye lenses but I do believe there is a way to get rid of the black corners. I prefer it when they are gone, but I am not entirely sure how to do so. Look into that.

I think you followed the skateboarder well and I had a clear sense of what he was doing, which is a good thing.

As for changing you scene file settings, that is also a matter of practice. I took a look that the video link you put up and the shots seemed like the differed in what scene file settings where used. Some looked like the master pedistal was set lower and others with it higher. For the day scenes I think it was set lower. Try messing with the master ped. and maybe the chroma level.

Barry Green's dvx book does an awesome job explaining scene file settings and what to do with them. Look into if you don't have it.

Good work and keep on shooting.
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Don't use ois with a fish, but since you have a DVX I'm assuming you know that.

The black corners are called vignette and most skateboarders prefer them.
 
What's the reason for now using the ois with a fish eye?

And if most skateboarders prefer the vignette's (thanks for the correction), by all means keep them. I personally don't like them, but I don't skate.
 
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Aschu said:
What's the reason for now using the ois with a fish eye?

And if most skateboarders prefer the vignette's (thanks for the correction), by all means keep them. I personally don't like them, but I don't skate.
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Because when you use OIS or Steadyshot, the vig bounces around.
 
Aschu said:
Tyler-

Did you use the ois? It is an awesome function on the dvx and helps with stabilization a ton. If you didn't, you should use it for stuff like this. If you did then it'll just be a matter practice of to keep that camera steady.

Also, i'm no expert on fish eye lenses but I do believe there is a way to get rid of the black corners. I prefer it when they are gone, but I am not entirely sure how to do so. Look into that.

I think you followed the skateboarder well and I had a clear sense of what he was doing, which is a good thing.

As for changing you scene file settings, that is also a matter of practice. I took a look that the video link you put up and the shots seemed like the differed in what scene file settings where used. Some looked like the master pedistal was set lower and others with it higher. For the day scenes I think it was set lower. Try messing with the master ped. and maybe the chroma level.

Barry Green's dvx book does an awesome job explaining scene file settings and what to do with them. Look into if you don't have it.

Good work and keep on shooting.
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Thanks for the reply. I didnt use OIS though, for the reason Shaneuk stated. But yeah, thanks for the info!
 
Hey buddy. Here's my suggestion. Break away from the typical skate filming style. It's extremely boring to watch videos when they are all the same. Try new things, create your own style.

I realize you see all of the "pro" videos that are filmed with 99% fisheye with nasty vig and go "wow that's how it is done, I should do that!" Try to create your own way of filming. Some fisheye is okay, I just picked up a fisheye myself (with NO vig), but I only use it when I feel like it enhances the shot.

As far as your video goes. It was decent. You overexposed some shots and the white balance seemed off (probably going for that "VX GOLDEN TINT" that skaters seem to love. It's difficult though, since you're going in and out of shadows and you're filming in the harsh sunlight. Scene files are only part of getting the look you want. I get close to the look in camera and then do the rest in post.

Good luck and keep shooting.
 
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