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GH3 : documentary. An artist at work (edit : english subtitles)
I was waiting for the english subtitles to respond (I'm told they're coming "this week" !...) and not bumping this thread over and over... but thanks guys for the very kind words. You're right @vicharris ! Your posts on ligh…

Comment by astraban February 2014 permalink
GH4 4K Panasonic video camera, official topic
Can't wait... the delusion! ;-)

Comment by astraban February 2014 permalink
GH3 : documentary. An artist at work (edit : english subtitles)
Thanks a lot Cde! Glad you liked it. hopefully the english subtitles will follow soon (not made by me, don't worry ;-) )

Comment by astraban February 2014 permalink
GH3 : documentary. An artist at work (edit : english subtitles)
Thank you spacewig. I'm helping the guy to build a kind of online visibility (tumblr, facebook, twitter, etc. to his name). Right now he only have a small (and poor) blog where you can see some of his past work. http://tresorartblog.com.over-…

Comment by astraban February 2014 permalink
Homemade LED Ribbon China Balls-Rolling Experiment
Thanks for all that @andyharris! If you have time one of thoses evening, a test in the street to "boost" the practical street lighting on the talent face would be awesome (or in a car at night). But I'll try to do some test myself whe…

Comment by astraban February 2014 permalink
Best M 4/3rd interview lenses
It's not crap, you just need the room to use it (not always the case on some crappy office where I'm forced to shoot no matter what I say about scooting for a better place) :-) But when you have the room, it's aesthetically perfect (a…

Comment by astraban January 2014 permalink
Lighting interviews
Yeah, windows can do the trick with a reflector (or white board) to fill. That can pose a problem if the interview is long on a cloudy day (no overcast - which is good because pretty even and the light is naturally diffuse - but a day with clouds pa…

Comment by astraban January 2014 permalink
2014 m43 cameras, including GH5 aka 4K Wizard
"film community" is bullshit for a company like this one. the number of sells they need to achieve global profitability for the entire company require million of young mothers and childrens crying to have coolish panasonic products... not …

Comment by astraban December 2013 permalink
GH2@ Stuttering when panning or with any kind of movement
did you check @svart advice @DrDave ? I used to always move my cam for my shots (I'm more calm now ;) ) and never had any problem with my gh2 footage be it on tv or projected. only way to see probs is on 60hz screen (same for a gh2 or an alexa …

Comment by astraban November 2013 permalink
2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
Well no prob with that. Shooting anything with any cam need some (more or less) work and skills. But bashing a poor fellow who shoot something for free is little harsh in my world. I just don't comment when I don't like something... free. …

Comment by astraban November 2013 permalink
2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
The truth is : if you want to see what a cam can do, buy/rent it and don't waste your time watching/bashing others attempts... seriously, what a joke.

Comment by astraban November 2013 permalink
Extended whip pans without camera op in video?
A motorized rotative plate ? Don't know the english word, but there is several thing like that... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004BBN330 This one is more expensive because there is some options (speed control, reverse rotation, etc). There…

Comment by astraban November 2013 permalink
2K BlackMagic Pocket Cinema Camera, active m43, $995
Flange distance anyone ? Or make an adapter of less than 1mm (that would still be to much...)

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
First Promotional Video Gig - GH3 - SLR Magic 25mm
I think it's not bad at all, but for me (I'm beginning myself in corpo stuff, don't be offended) there is some things to change to make it work better (for the audience and for the paying guy). The good thing is that imho everything i…

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
Olympus EM-5 topic
the cam see outside (window) inside (tungsten neon or just shadow) if you are on auto white balance and auto exposure that's normal the cam try to adjust. try manual settings. just a guess I don't have this cam.

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
Trailer of a "Movie-Play" - Update
After the small success of the play we're shooting a prequel of it. I edited the first post to show my first attempt of editing one of the new sequences. I'm just in charge of shooting the video sequences - someone better than me will do t…

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
Samyang/Rokinon cine lenses
Error, indeed. Via email : "Der Artikel wurde von uns auf der Website irrtümlich mit einem falschen Preis ausgezeichnet. Wir mussten ihn daher aus Ihrer Bestellung stornieren. Selbstverständlich wird er Ihnen nicht in Rechnung gestellt." C…

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
Samyang/Rokinon cine lenses
Simply because... it's a good deal. Or an error. Like these two 24mm 1.5 cine version (Canon version w/ Pentax adapter) : 88, 15 EUR http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B00CBVJPZ2/ref=sr_1_2_olp?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1381101985&sr…

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
Samyang/Rokinon cine lenses
@Tobsen 24mm cine version and 85mm classic version of Walimex are roughly at the same prices on amazon.de ; Likely a mistake (2 to 4 weeks for delivery announced) but I pulled the trigger on 24 & 85. =)

Comment by astraban October 2013 permalink
US: People in modern economy can live with less money
To push further on this topic I encourage to watch a lecture from a very good economist (I mean : his work is actually based on sources! Not common... :-) ) he speak english like me (...) but give a good presentation of the evolution of the Capital …

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Wondland wireless follow focus system on ebay
make sure to use on your lens a complete focus ring without knob (not sure of the english word) or the balance of your glidecam will be off as soon as you change your focus position while the knob move frome left to right - the slight focus throw of…

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Documentaries about photographers
I think you can found it, but it's out of the legal visibility sadly...

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
DR100mk2 vs RM222 etc.
It's difficult to answer for several reasons : - few people (apart proper sound guys) have different models to compare themselves... beside "pro" reviewers and salesman... not always the most objective advices ($ inside), you're…

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Trailer of a "Movie-Play" - Update
Thank you @Chris74 !

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Documentaries about photographers
Thanks. I'm sure I saw this one available on the BBC website, but can't find it right now (must be hidden somewhere on the interweb) : In No Great Hurry: 13 Lessons in Life with Saul Leiter http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7arEQR8PdA Great …

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
16mm Samyang Rokinon F2 or Cine T2.2 lens
The guy comment in his video : "I'm just a guy who love to shoot videos for his friends and family." Give him a break, he's cool. :-)

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Trailer of a "Movie-Play" - Update
Same market here (Paris) for me @belfryman. I'll make sure to post something (company name, place, etc.) on the british version project ASAP. Thanks @matt_gh2 !

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Trailer of a "Movie-Play" - Update
update : the play has been bought in several theater for the wole year now and the script is sold for an english version. I don't know when or where but they may need an english video crew for the shoot one day. I'll try to pass the word h…

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
Trying to figure out why my videos are too contrasty and saturated
the color temp to use depends of the light you have (and/or the effect you want). Not the same on a sunny or a cloudy day, interior or exterior, tungsten or neon etc. Color temp have a huge impact on color renditions. Hope you know that. If not sear…

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink
First feature film: BMCC or the GH3?
seriously the tool is the last thing to worry about when you want to shoot a good story. scoot location (ie gasoline) find great comedian and make them happy (food+$ when possible) bring them on shoot location (gasoline+food) and don't rush on …

Comment by astraban September 2013 permalink

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