Skiing and Snowboarding with DVX

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I shot some footage up at Bear Mountain in November. It was my first time using my DVX100b in the snow. I have been searching the posts for advice on snow shooting. I have since learned I need a polarized filter and should use a faster shutter speed.
This was all handheld. But my next weekend out I used my tripod. Even when I was moving around I tried to use it like a flowpod.

I shot 24PA squeeze. Detail level -3, Detail coring +7. Edited with FCP 6. Did some motion stuff with apple motion 3.

I am working on the strobemotion(have no clue what it is really called) effect on my most recent footage. Took a look at this tutorial, even though it’s for AE, I have been applying the technique to apple motion. http://library.creativecow.net/articles/larsen_carl/analyzing_motion.php

Here is the link to the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErdGcEbzgFM

I would like to hear what you all think! Tips and critiques are very appreciated!

Thanks
Dave
 
I liked it, but it was a little boring, no offense. Maybe some talking about it, either from riders or voice over, or more action. Also on some of the shots in the shade, it was slightly off white balance.
 
Thanks for the comments. I am not too big into VO, but I will keep it in mind for future videos. I think if I try to do a spec commercial for a ski resort I will put in some VO. I would have to rent a mic so I'm keeping it to just video for now.

I'll have to check out the shots in the shade again. I used magic bullet for CC. This clip has some unchanged footage from that day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bekmtKbfLkQ

Thanks-
Dave
 
ThinkFeelPictures said:
Thanks for the comments. I am not too big into VO, but I will keep it in mind for future videos. I think if I try to do a spec commercial for a ski resort I will put in some VO. I would have to rent a mic so I'm keeping it to just video for now.

I'll have to check out the shots in the shade again. I used magic bullet for CC. This clip has some unchanged footage from that day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bekmtKbfLkQ

Thanks-
Dave
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That un corrected clip looks pretty bad. Blown out and super blue.

Shooting snowboarding isn't easy, but once you learn it it's super simple.

I usually white balance off the snow that i'm shooting in. Tweak your settings until it looks good to you, and then color correct the minor stuff in post.

I also understand that shooting on sunny days where there are shadows is hard and it takes a ton of work to keep your colors looking right.
 
Thanks for the comments!

I'll try white balancing off the snow next time. I just brought a piece of paper this time. Last weekend I shot some more, it was cloudy, and the footage doesn't seem as bad.

I usually white balance off the snow that i'm shooting in. Tweak your settings until it looks good to you, and then color correct the minor stuff in post.
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Do you have any examples online?

Thanks,
Dave
 
Thanks again for the replies!

I will think about putting some dialogue into the next one. Well the next one is already shot, but I didn't record any audio...so the next next one.

Thanks,
Dave
 
The music was a bit of a distraction for me...seemed dull for what is usually an exciting sport. Just an opinion, not a slam. :thumbsup:
 
Thanks!

I've been told that before with another one of my videos. My problems is I go with what I like to hear. My next one has a song that is faster paced. Most ski/snowboard videos I've seen online have rap and I'm not really into that.

Thanks,
Dave
 
Cool videos! Yeah the colors in those look really good. Back yard jibbing is fun! My buddy used to have a 30 foot ramp in his back yard. Get the snow at the hockey rink?
 
I had a question. Did you guys use a body bag for the DVX while shooting out in the snow temperature. Doesn't the DVX need to be a a certain temperature to operate properly?
 
Did you guys use a body bag for the DVX while shooting out in the snow temperature
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The video I posted was shot on a 45 degree day. I didn't have any issues. I shot some more again about a week ago and it was in the lower 30's. The only problem I had was the focus ring was stiff here and there. I had some hand warmers on standby to strap onto it for any internal issues.
 
Retrosnipes said:
I had a question. Did you guys use a body bag for the DVX while shooting out in the snow temperature. Doesn't the DVX need to be a a certain temperature to operate properly?
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I've shot in extremely cold and snowy condtitions and she just keeps on filming.

If it's snowing I use plastic shopping bags with rubber bands as a ghetto rain cover.

The key thing to watch out for is condensation when you're coming in from the cold or vice-versa. When you slowly change climates there is less risk of condensation damage.
 
When you slowly change climates there is less risk of condensation damage.
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How do you slowly change climates? I was wondering about that after I brought my camera into the lodge at the end of the day.

I should of had a bag. There was snow blowing at me from the machines. Luckily it wasn't too bad. But I do use a clear lens protector.
 
^ Should've, not "should of."

Put it back in the bag when you're outside and the bag is cold. Then bring it into a colder room in your house and leave the bag unzipped (but closed). Just slowly integrate it into the warmth of the house.
 
diego1235467 said:
^ Should've, not "should of."

Put it back in the bag when you're outside and the bag is cold. Then bring it into a colder room in your house and leave the bag unzipped (but closed). Just slowly integrate it into the warmth of the house.
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That's the best way to do it, but i still forget sometime and end up with a wet camera.......

The DVX is a tank though so I've been pretty lucky. I had a condensation warning once and that fixed itself by letting it sit.
 
Thanks! Seems like it's all about just testing its limitations. Wouldn't the bigger problem be going back out when there is condensation and having it freeze up?
 
I was out filming the other day and it was -4 with a -15 chill or something like that. The lcd had a bit of drag/blurriness and was really fading and white, the focus ring was kinda sticky and zoom was pretty sticky and slow as well. Also it shut off on me a couple times, but i got it warmed back up enough in my car to keep it turned on. So not really ideal, but it made it through. Had problems with my 501 head freezing up too. Camera gear just doesn't like the cold.
 
I was shooting again yesterday. I tried white balancing on the snow. I noticed after a couple of runs that the colors seemed to shift from white to blue. I had to white balance on the snow again. Anyone have problems like this from white balancing on the snow?

And I was wondering what IRE levels is ideal to keep the snow at. I tried to keep it just under showing up with the 100 zebra marker.

-Dave
 
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