http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Forum: Outdoor Video - Recent Topics en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:52:57 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/filming-from-an-aircraft#post-74792 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:00:14 +0000 jroode 74792@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p> </p> <p>I want to start doing aerial filming i.e. taking video from a light aircraft of the landscape. Hi,</p> <p>I want to do HD video from an airplane, but need advice on<br /> which type of camcorder. I have been told that becuase of the vibration<br /> in the aircraft I must be careful which medium the camcorder writes to<br /> (i.e. disc, card etc). Any advice on what specs a camcorder must have to<br /> take high quality footage from an aircraft.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/hiker-backpack-for-hdv-and-laptop#post-72501 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:08:18 +0000 mfish653 72501@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hey I own a Canon XH-A1 mini dv camcorder and I want to buy a backpack for it. Since I do alot of flying it can be a pain to take my camera on carry-on luggage and my 15 inch laptop. I wouldnt think of putting my cam in the check-in as its critical that it gets there with me so I can begin shooting pretty much as soon as I arrive. I also do a lot of outdoor shooting and it would be nice if it would be in a backpack so it would free up my hands. Im on a limited budget but im willing to pay out several hundred on good bag. Any suggestions? Thanks</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/light-professional-camcorder-for-uav#post-72466 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:47:37 +0000 Luis 72466@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am putting together an UAV to shoot HD video. I want the camera to have many professional qualities but unfortunately I have a weight limit. Therefore I have to settle with what is completely required. These specs are:</p> <p>Full HD resolution, preferably with interchangeable lenses</p> <p>10X Optical Zoom minimum</p> <p>Finally, a way to control the zoom remotely and wirelessly and if possible other camera functions.</p> <p>Audio is needed or even a recorder which I can plug externally.</p> <p>The tough part is that the camera, including the lenses and<br /> battery, has to be under 500 gr (18oz). Please, does anyone have any suggestions?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/go-pro-vs-replay-xd1080-vs-other-options#post-71895 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:19:20 +0000 pseudosafari 71895@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I am interested in the Go Pro series of cameras after seeing another post in this forum. I also saw the XD1080 Replay camera mentioned in the new issue of Videomaker, and although it's new and I know nothing about it, at 3 ounces it looks pretty interesting, too.  Anyone have experience with either of these who can comment on:</p> <p>1.  what codec do they record files with?</p> <p>2.  can i edit them natively with premiere pro?</p> <p>3.  do they have the tripod mounting hole on the bottom?  i suspect the replay does not.</p> <p>4.  (important)  can i turn off all beeps and sounds eminating from the camera?  (i shoot a lot around wildlife and beeps are a no-no)</p> <p>any other thoughts?  i'll be strapping them to four wheelers, tractors, guns, bows, crossbows, animals, helmets, hoods of cars, sides of boats... pretty much anything i want to strap cameras to.  if you can suggest other cameras for this sort of application, i'm all ears.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/capturing-africa#post-68153 Sat, 21 May 2011 10:38:45 +0000 Peter Hits 68153@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi all! My name is Peter and I am relatively new to the videomaking business. I go to a filmschool through which I managed to secure an internship filming documentaries in and about Uganda (east africa) next february.</p> <p>The tricky bit is the fact that I'll be alone throughout the process. Which means i'll have to manage sound, video and interviewing all at the same time. </p> <p>I have been given a 4000 euro budget and am trying to work out what gear to take with me and was wondering whether any of you have some suggestions for both the gear and the trip itself.</p> <p>The gear I selected:</p> <p>Camera: Canon XA10 - has xlr ports which allows for pro audio and is very compact. Also, since the footage will only be shown on the internet, I am asuming the AVCHD codec will suffice. The alternative is the xf100 which is 1000 euros more expensive and allows for less money to go to a accessories.</p> <p>Sound: A shotgun mic. Either Sennheiser K6 with ME 64 or a rode mic. Also I am trying to find an affortable lapel mic. Also a camera stand to mount the shotgun on to record when handeling the camera.</p> <p>Dolly: trackslider dolly system 75 cm (fits in lugage and gives a pro look to the film)</p> <p>Is there something I am forgetting? Is there something I really should know before traveling to africa? Does anyone have any experience doing a one man documentary?</p> <p>Any advice is welcome!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/my-first-video-here#post-70047 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:05:44 +0000 Robert Rozbora 70047@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi, this is my first video compilation, shared here (also my first post). Looking for any constructive criticism. Videos shot on Canon 5d Mk II and GoPro HD Hero. I know, there is lot of things to do with postproduction and editing (this is just simple cuts), but my concern is atm more on videos itself. Also I'm planning to get dolly soon, so now its just static videos, I hope I'll improve that soon. Thanks for wiewing and especially commenting :)</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/fYRy3li6qUE" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/embed/fYRy3li6qUE</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sunsets#post-56554 Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:59:39 +0000 DBOZ 56554@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello i want to start to film sunrises and sunsets at the beach, and i also want decent audio to do it, i was wondering if anyone knew of a decent camcorder to use to do this with, and i am looking to do this with the least amount of money to be spent???? any suggestions would be wonderful</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/keeping-your-camera-dry-while-filming-severe-weather#post-67922 Thu, 12 May 2011 12:09:34 +0000 mike 67922@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> As a person who enjoys filming outdoors, especially during severe weather events, and having seen lots of videos on YouTube about severe storms including derechos, downbursts, and even a few tornadoes, I have developed and invented a way that everyone should use to keep all that rain out of their camera while filming, so you don't have to retreat so far back when the rain starts pouring down.  </p> <p>Usually, blankets, bed sheets, and sometimes even towels, come in those zippered transparent plastic bags, especially at the store.  If you have recently bought any of those items that came in one of those plastic bags, instead of tossing the bag, you can use it to keep your camera dry in the rain. </p> <p>All you need to do is put your camera inside the plastic bag, zip the bag closed, and you will be great to go film the next severe weather event, as long as of course you don't stand close to or downwind of any big trees lest you get hit by falling tree branches!  And neither should you be on any hills lest you get struck by lightning.</p> <p>I do however need to say this, if there is a tornado warning, you should be indoors, preferrably in the basement, as especially the middle of the country far from any large bodies of water does tend to have a lot of very destructive and violent (F-3 and stronger) tornadoes.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/inside-look-of-my-stock-footage-recording#post-67501 Wed, 27 Apr 2011 21:43:51 +0000 SargeHero 67501@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello Videomaker community</p> <p><a title="SargeHero Blog" href="http://xeneuxe.com/lomaymi/free-stock-footage-forest-video-an-adventure-in-hd/"><img alt="Free forest stock footage" src="http://xeneuxe.com/lomaymi/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Free-Stock-Footage-Forest-300x240.jpg" height="240" width="300" /></a></p> <p>I created a personal blog to write about my video adventures and to join the giving free stuff away community. I had downloaded so many free videos and other stuff that I really want to start sharing some of my videos with other producers all around. The first video that I want to give for FREE is one I recorded in a forest, in which I was acting like a soldier that apparently got lost in the woods. <a title="Free Stock Footage Blog post" href="http://xeneuxe.com/lomaymi/free-stock-footage-forest-video-an-adventure-in-hd/">Read more of my adventure in my blog post.</a></p> <p>Here is a behind the scenes video of my adventure. I talk about recording videos for you if you need something forest related. I also talk about a water stream that I found (for your reference please see my <a href="https://www.pond5.com/video-sound-effects-music-after-effects/1/clipbin:136592.html">media bin for this clips</a>)</p> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/22925659" rel="nofollow">http://vimeo.com/22925659</a></p> <p>To download one of my forest chase videos for free go ahead and<a href="http://xeneuxe.com/lomaymi/free-stock-footage-forest-video-an-adventure-in-hd/"> visit my blog here</a></p> <p>Keep shooting video</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/shoot-the-moon#post-67316 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:29:11 +0000 pseudosafari 67316@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I tried to videotape the moon and some nearby clouds last night with my Sony Handycam.  I tried auto and manual focus.  I tried some different filters.  No matter what I did, the moon was a blurry white blob.  I could just about focus on the clouds at times, but not the moon.</p> <p> I checked past forum and articles, too, and didn't find anything on point.  Any suggestions?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-fun-project#post-67261 Sat, 16 Apr 2011 08:37:37 +0000 grinner 67261@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I had fun shooting this one. One of my video students directed this. I worked for him on it and felt like a proud daddy. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToWcYcsSEEc&amp;feature=player_embedded">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToWcYcsSEEc&amp;feature=player_embedded</a></p> <p>dig the moddin art stickers on my old van lol</p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/downtown-night-shooting#post-66359 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:46:25 +0000 PJ McConnell 66359@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>My friend and I are going to be shooting in uncontrolled low-light settings later tonight in an urban downtown with plenty of streetlights/neon signs. We are using a panasonic AG-HMC40 and Canon Vixia HF S200 and it will be a chase scene. I was wondering what the best settings would be in order to get the clearest pictures.</p> <p>We will be trying to be playing off the light and shadows a bit, so the image should be dark. What I am trying to avoid though is a mess of blurry/dark smudges moving around until the shot is over.</p> <p>So in terms of contrast/aperture, gamma, and all those other settings I don't truly understand will most likely give us our best image?</p> <p>Note: please don't suggest buying new filters/lighting kits. As much as we would love to own those things or have the money to get them, we just don't have the time or the money. Just focusing on in camera settings, thanks!</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/outdoor-sports-video-recording#post-66129 Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:55:06 +0000 mpbalda 66129@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I record my sons soccer games for his high school. Recording is done from midfield at the top of the grandstand. On older fields where the pole mounted lights are lower and the lights are aimed more 'out' than down, the recorded video comes out with very poor color quality. It has a purple tinge throughout the entire video. On newer fields where the lights are higher and the lights are aimed more 'down' than out, the video is fine. It appears that the sport lighting is messing with the auto color settings of the camera. The camera is a Panasonic HDC HS250. Recording is typically done at 1920 x 1080 in full auto mode (iA on). I have tried several different modes and qualities and nothing seems to correct this. Any suggestions.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/how-can-i-reduce-star-effect-of-lights-in-darkness#post-65548 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 01:20:08 +0000 nevart 65548@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>See sample video <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVRCaRs-BYw&amp;feature=player_embedded" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVRCaRs-BYw&amp;feature=player_embedded</a></p> <p>What I want to know is how I can get this quality but without the lights making a star shape or halo, but still get the same high quality image of the other stuff that we do want to see (eg. road markings, cars, buildings etc)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/outdoor-video-recording-in-hd#post-65267 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:18:03 +0000 TheFieldArcher 65267@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi All, I am new to the forum... I have a Sony DCR-HC38 mini DV and I am pretty happy with it but I would like to upgrade to HD. I would like to stay with that size but when I hit record it makes noise, I guess because the internal parts are moving the head to the tape... do all video cameras make this noise? When recording wildlife with excellent hearing, this is a negative. Any recommendations for a size comparable HD camera that will give a crisper picture and be quiet? Thank you.</p> <p>Here is an example of the footage I am getting now:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSVPGcU0E1w" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSVPGcU0E1w</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/protection-tips-for-shooting-fishing-expeditions-in-the-keys#post-64134 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:37:30 +0000 peachydingo 64134@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I want to shoot the action of game fishing in the Florida Keys aboard boats. This entails a strong possibility of saltwater splashes, mist, heat, rain and a host of other events that could destroy a camcorder. </p> <p>I have been using a waterproof point-and-shoot camera with video capabilities, and it does a respectable job for what it is, but it is not meant to shoot real video.</p> <p>Does anyone out there have experience with this, and recommendations about protecting the camera? I could use a water proof case like an Ikelite used in diving, but what about sound? </p> <p>Al advice appreciated.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/night-time-sky#post-58946 Mon, 24 May 2010 10:11:30 +0000 Craigsnedeker 58946@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>How do you film a scene at night where you can see your character, and also the night time sky (stars)? Or should you do all that in the computer? J/W Thanks :D</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/portable-wireless-audio-equipment#post-51943 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:41:39 +0000 realjmccoy 51943@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I am trying to find a quality hand held &amp;/or lav WIRELESS microphone that I can plug into my camera, WHILE IN THE FIELD (battery operated...)</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/tips-on-filming-from-the-back-of-a-motorcycle-at-high-speed#post-14680 Fri, 14 Jan 2005 00:33:49 +0000 compusolver 14680@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Depending on the effect you're looking for, I would probably use a heavy, smooth vehicle like a Caddy or Lincoln and mount on the trunk lid with remote control camera. I'd drive forward to lessen the relative speed difference, using an appropriate lens (tele to speed things up and pack the bikers together in which case I'd drive faster, or wide to make it look more of an immense grouping and I'd drive slower to have their speed look faster).<br /> <br /> If you drove just a little slower than the bunch, it'd be a good way to "introduce" each biker.<br /> <br /> If you're going to shoot from the back of a bike at that speed, you're bound to have some wild vibes - but then that could add to the effect. I'd get out there and practice before the event. <br /> <br /> You don't want to find out what you've got in post after the event. I'd have a friend follow behind (on a motorcycle, car, whatever) and run tests before the event. http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/new-to-biz#post-34771 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:28:16 +0000 NorthwoodsOutdoors 34771@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello All</p> <p>I am pretty new to the filming seen and am trying to get involve in Outdoor Filming. In your opinions what is the best MiniDV Cam for outdoor low light filming. Also a user freindly editing software?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/boat-poker-run-web-promo#post-47799 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 03:27:47 +0000 Hogwild 47799@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>just made this over the last two evenings for an upcoming event. It was a non paying gig I did for a friend. It will be posted on a boating website/forum and aimed at folks who understand what the event is. I'm still learning and honing my skills, please be gentle...</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB_Ku0nprEQ">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB_Ku0nprEQ</a></p>