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We're up to six pounds already... Anyhow, the past couple of weeks or so have been pretty crazy... what with my RodeLink malfunctioning (I think the micron adapter needs replacing, it's still in the shop), LUT Utility suddenly showing watermarks in FCP (I had to delete the plug-in, download and reinstall), then not being able... Continue Reading →
Here's another test of ETTR, again in available light, along with screen shots of the histograms and vector scopes. Skin tones are pretty much spot on for both the ETTR shot and the clip that has been underexposed. To my way of thinking, the vector scope is showing far greater color information in the ETTR shot, and... Continue Reading →
The short answer is 'no'. Neat Video dramatically reduces noise in the original clip, but macroblocking is still present in YT. https://youtu.be/6yP2wbXPzFs
Here are a few shots of my Lumix G85 rocking a Saramonic SR-AX100 mixer and two RodeLink receivers.
Go from this to this in just a couple clicks of the mouse. Practically every single serious filmmaking site scoffs at AWB and strongly encourages manually white balancing. But it takes me as long as a minute to manually white balance a shot, and even then, after all my efforts, my colors are still off. I'm wondering... Continue Reading →
On a side note, there's a crapload of misinformation out there about Cinelike D, and from poring over the forums the past several years, it appears that Lumix users mostly choose to go with either Natural or Standard photo styles, or Vlog if they've got the GH4 or GH5. I myself had avoided Cinelike D because... Continue Reading →
A new series of informal talk about cameras with my buddy Jarek. Hope you enjoy. https://youtu.be/idGM0FG9vOw
I discuss the difficulties I had uploading my last video to YouTube and how I solved the problem. https://youtu.be/tzcOcwuLhJ4
There appears to be a lot of misunderstanding about what exposing to the right actually means, so in the next video, we'll be sharing more images, along with the waveforms, to help you get the most consistent exposures along with reduced noise and increased dynamic range.
We just got our hands on the RodeLink Filmmaker kit, and we're thrilled. This video will explain why Rode's absurdly simple-to-use wireless microphone system is a must-have for vloggers.
In this video, we compare the Rode VideoMic Pro to the built-in microphone on the Lumix G85. I have the camera mounted on the Zhiyun Crane gimbal stabilizer. One difficulty I ran into is that with the LCD screen swung out to the side and the mic mounted on the hot shoe, it's impossible to... Continue Reading →
The Saigon Central Post Office in all its splendor. I love the natural light in this building. I've got no idea how women can look so impeccable in this sweltering heat. https://youtu.be/MlDFwHFDi6Y
Te Very few lenses in the m43 catalogue have impressed me as much as the Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4. First of all, it is exceedingly difficult to design a micro four thirds lens of such parameters; and while there have been several very good wide angle primes designed for the system, none have exactly smashed... Continue Reading →
I'd been using MPEG Streamclip for years in order to reduce file sizes and upload times, but apparently, that's not such a great idea. Original Master File It came to my attention recently that the videos I'd been converting with MPEG Streamclip and uploading to YouTube have an unmistakably crimson appearance when viewed in Safari.... Continue Reading →
I guess seeing is not believing... I just finished watching a comparison between the Lumix GX85 and the Sony a6300, concerning rolling shutter, high ISO performance, dynamic range, 1080p, and continuous autofocus - and I thought the a6300 just killed it in practically every category, leaving the Panasonic in the dust in all but IBIS (the a6300 didn't have... Continue Reading →
I'd already ordered a Manfrotto 504 HD fluid head from B&H, but while it was trapped in Vietnam customs hell, I decided to go ahead and purchase the Benro S8 with a 75mm flat base from a dealer here in Saigon for just $181.00. My minimum requirements were a head with a counterbalance that could... Continue Reading →
Thanks to Nesster at Flickr. Creative Commons. My very first camera was actually a Konica Auto S2 rangefinder.
Following up on my field tests of the Leica Nocticron and Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN, I'm currently in the process of shooting with the Nokton 17.5mm f/0.95. Even at a distance of a few feet, shooting at f/2-f/2.8, the depth of field is razor thin, so, of the lenses I own, it's going to... Continue Reading →
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