I tried to do them more slowly than in the previous video. But it seems they are not very popular on Instagram, right?

I want to put together a set of clean or “clinical” lenses (PL) that are the opposite of my Vespid Primes (warm, character-driven). I’m considering the Zeiss CP2 for many reasons, and I also love their microcontrast and “3D pop.” I mainly shoot fiction. Has anyone used both sets? Are they noticeably different from each other? Any thoughts on this? Thanks so much in advance!

hi everyone!

I work as a photographer and videographer at a small marketing agency. to save time and resources, we often visit clients who need both photography and video content for their businesses.

the challenge is that when I need to shoot smooth, stabilized footage, I have to use a gimbal. however, using one makes it harder to capture all the photo angles I’d like due to its size, weight, and the extra time it takes to set up and maneuver. as a result, I often end up shooting without a gimbal to stay flexible and work more efficiently, but then my footage isn’t as smooth as I’d like it to be.

my question is, do you guys also offer photography and videography services at the same time? If so, how do u handle this?

I've been applying for jobs since graduating for about 6 months now. It's been a lotttt harder than I expected so I thought I'd ask here! I live in the bay area and graduated from ucla with some video/photo work for student life, athletics, and I even got to shadow a few sessions at a jubilee set which I'm grateful for.

the one thing is I have a tbi(traumatic brain injury) so my energy/capacity is lower than it was 7 years ago. this makes traditional 40 hour cubicle esque jobs less appealing for me. I think ideally I want something remote/hybrid or less rigourous scheduling so I have down time to pace myself when I have bad days. i think this is better than freelance because some structure is really helpful for me.

so far i've been looking on linkedin; decent amount of interviews but didn't result in anything, reaching out to nearby colleges for athletics(no call back unfortunately), trying to reach out for even some freelance work and short term contracts has been hard.

any advice to help me out? thanks

I'm an editor trying to figure out some asset management stuff and I'm looking for some input on how many hours of footage people shoot in a month. I don't care about file sizes, just time.

Like an hour long interview with 2 cams is 2 hours.

But a whole day of b-roll at multiple locations could also be 2 hours.

I know there are a lot of variables and fluctuation, just brain dump whatever your thoughts are and that'll probably help. As party of this I'm also curious to know what your role/job is if it's full time in production, or just a hobby, and what kind of content because I think that will impact the numbers a lot, like weddings vs corporate, etc.

I can't offer anything in return for you helping out but if you post something I'll leave a real nice compliment as a reply.

Hello, dont know if im allowed to share the video links on this group , but i would like to know what was used to archieve this soft look in this video?
Thanks in advance
https://youtu.be/HC_XnVwBDh8?is=dqxFh1S3Rzi_Ortj

Just upgraded my viltrox monitor and I can’t power it using a cable going to my vmount battery. Is there no 3rd party dummy battery that I can use to power it?

my college had given me a work experience opportunity to do videography for a football match on saturday. i am pretty decent behind the camera ide say but ive never shot sport before and nothing as serious i just bought a new 70-350mm lens and i have everything ready , gimbal tripod camera lenses filters batteries everything. but i just dont know what im doing or where to go and where im allowed where am i not that kind of stuff. any tips?

any feedback is strongly appreciated! many thanks.

It’s been 3 years since I updated my portfolio and I’m diving back into it to look for more work. Should I start from scratch or just re edit the old one with new work? What are your do’s and don’ts for a strong portfolio? What is the ideal length? Any tips before I dive in are much appreciated.

I am still early in my time as a wedding videographer and have a couple weddings under my belt now, but I still have much to improve. I am in no way positioning myself as a luxury filmmaker, but more as a fun, documentary-style shooter with less of an emphasis on drama. Would love any and all feedback. Thank you!!

Hello!

I just purchased a Sony FX6- I'm looking for recommendations for battery and bag recommendations.

I'm a small UK based videographer so portability and value for money are the priority over anything flashy and I'm open to buying used.

Bag/ Backpack: I would like something the can carry the FX6 rigged with a lens, top handle, monitor and side grip. Also space for 2 extra lenses, mirrorless camera, laptop, wireless microphones, batteries, and maybe a travel tripod and water bottle on the outside.

Batteries: Haven't bought any batteries other than the standard one it ships with but price and portablility are my main priority so I don't think I want to invest in a V- Mount system.

I've made a lot of steps forward but I still feel as if I'm missing some things.

Got a studio rail and pantograph system for a small studio space that needs to be quickly repositioned to use 3 of the 4 sides for different sets.

Got the lights on the pantographs all good but looking for some sort of mount bracket to hold cameras. I’m thinking of some sort of u shaped bracket that can have the junior pin on the top and on the bottom a tripod head can be mounted?

Anyone know of anything of the shelf to achieve this?

Quick note it’s to be used only for static shots. Operators aren’t needing to pan or tilt during so no issues there. Once set that is it

Hey everyone,

Let me preface this post. I am a photographer first, but I've been doing more video work and starting to invest more in video gear for the video work that's demanded of me. For reference, I've been shooting photo for weddings for 10 years, and have been doing more real estate work the past couple of years (photo and video), but am also being asked to work on other video projects (branding, remodel & new construction, content, etc), as well as working with another local wedding photographer that's looking to add more video packages to her offerings and wants me to shoot video alongside her (I have indeed shot a video for several weddings and events over the years).

That being said, I'm starting to move over to shooting LOG footage and instead of stopping down on my aperture to run with the base ISOs, I'm looking to add some VNDs to my gear bag. Doing real estate and other forms of video work, I shoot very run and gun, so I don't have the option to always swap out screw-on filters which is why I'm leaning towards a VND. I do indeed know some people either love them or hate VNDs, but for my personal workflow, this is probably the best bet for me right now. I already do have a Tilta Matte Box with a 3 stop and 6 stop ND filter, but that sometimes takes too much time to mess with on jobs and also puts a lot of weight on the front of the camera body/lens which is a nightmare balancing on a DJI RS3, especially in a pinch.

I run two Canon R6 Mark II's (will probably add a dedicated video cam like an R6V or R5C in the future)
Canon RF 28-70 f2 (95mm filter thread)
Canon RF 15-35 f2.8 (82mm filter thread)
Canon RF 70-200 IS f2.8 (77mm filter thread)
Canon RF 50 f1.2 (77mm filter thread)
Canon RF 35 f1.8 (52mm filter thread) [not concerned about this one; eventually will upgrade]

Realistically, the filter sizes I'm most likely to use will be the 82mm or the 77mm, but if I can get a 95mm and use step down rings to fit the 82 and 77, that would probably be ideal. I've come across the Freewell x Brandon Li set and the PolarPro x Peter McKinnon VNDs, but can't find too many non-youtube reviews on them, so can't tell if they're quality or just influencer hyped. I've also seen the NiSi VNDs have a pretty good track record, and a video buddy recommended the Pro Master VNDs, but they unfortunately don't make the ProMaster in a 95mm filter size. I'm willing to hear out any suggestions that you guys might have whether they were ones I named, or something I'm overlooking! Thanks in advance!

Hello,

I was just wondering if anyone could answer a question about interlacing. I’m watching a series on DVD (Centennial) and every time an actor moves quickly or gestures fast, they become jagged.

Now, I understand why that happens if something was shot on video. The video camera shoots half frames, so when the odd lines were shot, the actors hand was in one place, but a different place for the even lines. That makes perfect sense to me.

However, why does interlacing appear on things shot on film? I get that the DVD’s signal is interlaced, but it is still scanned from a progressive source. When an actor gestures, both the odd lines and even lines are from the same frame of 35mm film. So shouldn’t they line up perfectly not be jagged.

We already settled on a DJI set for our main mics, but we would like to hang over our interviewees an ambient mic as a secondary audio source. Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

Been curious about the Osmo Pocket stuff and noticed it shoots 10bit log. However, modern flagship phones like my S26U shoots 10bit 422 Log as well. Is the Osmo going to have a better looking lens setup, or is it something different entirely and closer to a real camera?

I am wanting to shoot for myself more and a big part of why I don't do it much is because of the gear lugging. Figured I can try an approach with my drone + osmo 4p unless I would get better results with my phone + small gimbal. Is the Osmo 4p the better choice for better looking footage and CiNeMaTiC footage?

I'll need a hospital bed for my video, but I'm not sure how I'd rent one. I'll be dressed as a nurse, and it'll mostly just be me singing to the camera, maybe busting a few cute little moves, maybe sitting on the bed holding a syringe as the camera zooms in. I'd likely film it on my mum or brother's phone, but are there any cheap handheld cameras I can yoink? My budget is... well, nothing. I'm in a bad financial situation.

I was wondering if anyone had advice on what to charge if a couple whose wedding you filmed contacted you for a documentary edit later on?

I originally just did a highlight film which is what they paid for.

It would essentially be the entire wedding day start to finish on a timeline synced up with all the important moments, (first look, ceremony, speeches, etc) I still have all the footage so that won’t be an issue.

Would you charge $750? $1000? More? CAD) a % of what they originally paid?

They paid around $2100 CAD for their highlight film and a full day of filming, I charged that because I had less experience at the time.

I would love to know your thoughts

Thank you!

Thank you to who responded to my post yesterday regarding a pov photo walk I shared that had only ambient audio. I made another one with a voiceover this time. It features images from a single evening in a town I recently moved to. I was wondering if you had further advice to improve engagement.

So i have been thinking on whether to get the K&F SE 100w since its in my budget. So how is the knf Se/pro holding up in your side? Does the battery deteriorate quick? Is it worth it?

I’m looking for some practical advice from people who have successfully built a photography or videography side business.

I’m currently a full-time pastor and student, so my schedule is pretty packed, but I really enjoy creative work and want to start making money from it.

Here’s what I currently have:
Sony A7 IV
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art II
Sony 50mm prime
Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and Illustrator
Some photography, editing, and content creation experience
I’m interested in cinematic video, brand content, product photography, and social media content.

My biggest question is: If you were starting with this equipment and limited time, what service would you focus on first to start generating consistent income?

I’d especially appreciate advice on finding first clients, building a portfolio, pricing, and mistakes to avoid.
I’m not looking to get rich overnight. I want to build something sustainable and improve my skills along the way.
Would love to hear what actually worked for you.

Hello I am looking for a lightweight Fluidhead I have a Sirui-VH10X but I dont really like it and want to upgrade for a higher quality.
I am looking at the Sachtler Fluidheads sometimes I see some good offers out there but I see more of a problem that they need a bowl on the tripod.

I did a bit of reseach and found E-IMAGE GH06 (saw that you can use it as a bowl head and also flat base design) did anyone have any experience with it? I wanna combine it with a flowtech tripod like the Sachtler Flowtech if I find a good used offer for like 600-700€ or something like the or YC Onion PINETA Lite (but honestly weight a bit to much). The YC Onion TAKO tripod has a good weight but would have test it out. Saw also the COMAN T1 / T1s which has also the Flowtech menchanism but I think the YC Onion is better build?

I have a Lumix S1iiE+Lumix 24-60mm+Cine Sigma 24,50,85mm with a MixPre3 and NTG3.

Have ordered a Pump Sakk - Inflatable Saddle and have to see how useful it really is.

I could also imagine using a Monopod (do not like it that its so long to carry in a bag and takes to long to take it apart) but a better quality one have a Sirui one and not really happy with it.

I do not have a car and will carry all alone with a Tenbar Cineluxe 16