The Hosen Temple, Osaka, Japan 1080p

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GMC

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Hi Folks,

From a recent business trip to Japan I brought some footage from an interesting ceremony: Nomataki

Have fun watching. Shot on GH1 in 1080p mode, using mostly a Canon FD 50mm f1.4 lens.

I first wanted to use a typical japanese soundtrack, but then for "documentary" reasons decided against it. Hence, sound comes from the internal camera mic (I left everything at home, Zoom, tripod, ... travelling light).

http://www.vimeo.com/11550985

Hope you like it, best regards, Gunther
 

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Impecable as ever. :2vrolijk_08:

So did you burn a prayer?

And I stil want to know how you manage to keep the camera so steady. Still with the bag of rice?
 
me likey!
great documentary work there.....so hard to catch the action AND compose a beautiful shot!
 
stoneinapond said:
Impecable as ever. :2vrolijk_08:

So did you burn a prayer?

And I stil want to know how you manage to keep the camera so steady. Still with the bag of rice?
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Aehmm ..no. I was busy filming ;-)

Yes, its the famous bag of rice and the camera bag (strapped around the neck, cam pressed downwards - not too bad).

br, Gunther
 
averan said:
me likey!
great documentary work there.....so hard to catch the action AND compose a beautiful shot!
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Thank you! Yes, thats really difficult - you know it will be over in 5 minutes, so just shoot!
 
GMC said:
Aehmm ..no. I was busy filming ;-)

Yes, its the famous bag of rice and the camera bag (strapped around the neck, cam pressed downwards - not too bad).

br, Gunther
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Loved the original sound! Can you explain more about the bag of rice. I am not sure I understand what you are doing...?
 
mojo43 said:
Loved the original sound! Can you explain more about the bag of rice. I am not sure I understand what you are doing...?
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Thanks - I always carry a small bag of rice which I place between the cam and the ground (or an armrest, chair, rails, whatever). This allows to align the cam quickly to every angle and gives a very nice stabilization.

Best regards, Gunther
 
Makes me want to go back to Japan! Nice work :)

Slight critique:
Some of the handheld stuff is a little bit shakey. And the wooden board with the text on it could have been completely in focus.
 
Simon Höfer said:
Makes me want to go back to Japan! Nice work :)

Slight critique:
Some of the handheld stuff is a little bit shakey. And the wooden board with the text on it could have been completely in focus.
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Thank you for the feedback, Simon, really appreciate every feedback I can get!
You are absolutely right with you points.

best regards, Gunther
 
Great work again Gunther. Really nice composition in some of the shots. Not bad for travelling light!
 
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