GH2 Trying to match RED EPIC footage, GH2 or HPX-170?

MatthewC

MatthewC

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Hey folks,

So I've been shooting my web-series pilot on RED EPICS. Now we have some small minor insert shots and some stunts running down an alleyway. I have a Panasonic GH2 and HPX-170. We are shooting pretty guerilla in this back alley, to match stuff we shot before. It's daytime material.

Now, for quick moving/chase shots it seems the HPX-170 will be better for handheld and quick movement. The GH2 obviously has a rolling shutter which makes it not so good for the faster pieces.
In terms of being able to cut this with my RED EPIC footage and COLOR CORRECT to match, am I better off with the GH2 or the HPX-170? I'm very curious what you folks think will be best.
 
Don't have the RED footage myself, and lack of time and expertise in the world of color spacing. I leave that up to my DoP and post facility.
 
MatthewC said:
Don't have the RED footage myself, and lack of time and expertise in the world of color spacing. I leave that up to my DoP and post facility.
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have them come here and ask the question then.... Truth is imo even though GH2 has the problem of rolling shutter it would still match better with Red Footage since it has a larger sensor. Heck you can even use a go pro , no need to worry if it's for a quick action shot in a tight alley during the day.
 
Matthew,

You may find this side-by-side of the Epic and GH2 useful (watch in 1080p):


If this accurate, the challenge may be that the Epic is too soft to match the GH2 ;)

Good luck with the pilot - where will we be able to see it?

Bill
 
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