Comments for The Indie Film Blog

Comment on Free Downloads for Your Video Productions by Obviouschildblog

Obviouschildblog — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:16:46 +0000

simply awesome; not sure if I’d ever use them, but sometimes it’d be nice to throw a ‘rating’ up before a trailer, just to add that extra little bit of production value.

Comment on Shooting Advice: Slate Every Take Or Regret It Later by Obviouschildblog

Obviouschildblog — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:14:00 +0000

I agree and disagree; with the advent of software like Pluraleyes, using a clapboard is sometimes not necessary depending on the length of the production. Sometimes it can even be a hindrance to what you are tying to do. I do agree that slating can be very helpful, but what I’ve started to do, since everything is stored on SD card now, is that I rename my files as I go. Or I just delete them if I know they will be of no use. This is something that you really couldn’t do with MiniDV, (at least didn’t want to take the time to do).

Comment on Make Your Video Look Like Film by Obviouschildblog

Obviouschildblog — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:10:34 +0000

I agree with pretty much the entire post; Another tip I would add is to constantly white balance using some kind of white balance card. Also, vary your shots. Get a flow, wide shot to establish, medium, and then over the shoulder, and at least try to get one close up for each scene. Having the variation of shots goes a long way. But, by far the most important I would say is how you move the camera. Don’t zoom, use a dolly, use a jib or a glidecam. If you don’t have any of those things, just use a tripod. Whatever you do; believe me, you cannot get the Cloverfield look by shooting handheld w/ no production value.

Comment on Review: Hands-On Experience With The Panasonic AG-HVX200 by Obviouschildblog

Obviouschildblog — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:06:44 +0000

I dig; I was really close to getting the HVX to replace my DVX-100b (which I still have and use for wedding work). However, I went by way of Canon SLR for the low light performance and lens interchangeability. Needless to say, there are some features you mentioned on the HVX that I certainly wish I had. Cheers,

Comment on Film And Video Frame Rates by Josh

Josh — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:05:03 +0000

Good post; I’m still angry that CANON SLR’s are bring some strange frame rates; all their SLR’s should be able to shoot 24 fps, not just 30, and clearly if you can shoot 30, you have the equipment to shoot 24.